Dubai helicopter flight

Iconic Tour – 12 minutes. The way in, ideal for a first flight or for taking in Dubai's landmarks in a short time. The route concentrates on the essentials and the Jumeirah shoreline, with views of Palm Jumeirah, the Burj Al Arab and the Dubai skyline.

The Palm Tour – 17 minutes. More of a Palm Jumeirah and Jumeirah coast flight. From the air you take in Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis The Palm and the Burj Al Arab, along with other stretches of the coastline.

Vision Tour – 22 minutes. A fuller experience covering both modern and historic Dubai. The route runs from the coast to Downtown and Old Dubai, and can take in The World Islands, Dubai Canal, the Burj Khalifa and the historic quarters.

The Grand Tour – 30 minutes. A wider sweep of the city, with a route built around Dubai Marina, Downtown Dubai, Dubai Creek and Dubai Frame, along with sites such as Ain Dubai on Bluewaters Island.

Odyssey Tour – 40 minutes. The longest flight, for an extended view over Dubai and its landmarks, on a route that reaches beyond the city centre towards Jebel Ali. It is the most complete sightseeing itinerary.

Good to know: flights run daily, roughly 9.30am to 6pm, with check-in 45 minutes before departure. Up to five passengers per helicopter, on a shared flight or as a private charter depending on the route. Children accepted from age 2 subject to safety conditions, maximum weight 115 kg per passenger. Routes may change with the weather, visibility, air traffic control or operational requirements.