12-minute Iconic helicopter tour (HeliDubai)
- 12 minutes
- Shared tour
- Free cancellation
- Accessibility not confirmed
HeliDubai's shortest sightseeing flight takes off from its helipad inside Dubai Police Academy, opposite Mall of the Emirates, and loops over Burj Al Arab, Palm Jumeirah, Downtown and Business Bay in 12 minutes. A shared seat normally costs AED 710.
Highlights
- 12 minutes in the air over Dubai's best-known landmarks
- Burj Al Arab, Palm Jumeirah and The World Islands
- Burj Khalifa, Business Bay and the Jumeirah coastline
- Central departure opposite Mall of the Emirates
- Shared seat or private helicopter for up to five
What is included
Included
- Included: 12-minute sightseeing flight
- Included: Pre-flight safety briefing
- Included: Lockers for bags
Not included
- Not included: Hotel transfers
- Not included: Professional photos
Meeting point
HeliDubai helipad, Dubai Police Academy, Al Sufouh 1, opposite Mall of the Emirates
Good to know
- Check in at least 45 minutes before departure with a passport or government photo ID.
- Everyone is weighed; the limit is 115 kg per passenger per seat.
- Children aged 2 and over can fly and need their own seat.
- Large bags, selfie sticks and loose items are not allowed on board; wear secure shoes and avoid loose scarves or hats.
- Flights run daily from 09:30 to 18:00, including public holidays. Routes can change because of weather or air traffic control.
- A surcharge applies at peak times such as Christmas and New Year.
Minimum age: 2 years.
Accessibility
Accessibility not confirmed.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure, subject to HeliDubai's booking terms. Weather or operational cancellations are rescheduled or cancelled without charge.
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Questions and answers
How much is the 12-minute helicopter tour?
HeliDubai's regular shared price is AED 710 per passenger. During a 20% promotion that ran until 30 September 2026, the site showed AED 568 per seat and AED 2,840 for a private helicopter for up to five people.
Where does it take off?
From HeliDubai's helipad inside Dubai Police Academy, Al Sufouh 1, opposite Mall of the Emirates.
Can I cancel?
HeliDubai offers free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure, subject to its booking terms. If weather or air traffic stops the flight, it is rescheduled or cancelled at no charge.
Can I take photos?
Casual photos with a phone or camera are allowed. Selfie sticks and lenses longer than 400 mm are restricted.
Where this information comes from
Official website: helidubai.com (HeliDubai)
- Shared seat, regular price: helidubai.com, checked
- Shared seat and private flight, promotional price to 30 Sept 2026: helidubai.com, checked
- Route, check-in, weight and age rules, cancellation, flying hours: helidubai.com
- Promotion end date (30 September 2026), regular prices: helidubai.com
- Approximate coordinates (Dubai Police Academy stop on Umm Suqeim Street, not the helipad itself): nominatim.openstreetmap.org
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