Private Dubai Helicopter Ride from Atlantis The Palm: 12 to 40 Minutes (Up to 5 Guests)

Private check-in at the helipad

Arrive 45–60 minutes before your flight at the Dubai helipad. Staff check your ID, weigh each guest to assign seats safely, and give a group safety briefing. You wait in the air-conditioned lounge until your helicopter and pilot are ready.

What to expect

Private take-off over Dubai’s coastline

You and your group board the helicopter together. Once everyone is strapped in, the pilot lifts off and heads towards Palm Jumeirah and the Gulf. With no other passengers, you can talk freely, coordinate photos, and enjoy the views at your own pace.

12-minute private ride – essential highlights

Best for a short, high-impact private flight.

Features

• Palm Jumeirah aerial views showing trunk, fronds, and crescent.

• Burj Al Arab flyover on its island off Jumeirah Beach.

• Jumeirah Beach coastline views and resort fronts.

• Distant Downtown skyline with Burj Khalifa on the horizon.

15-minute private ride – extended coastline

Best if you want a little longer along the shoreline.

Features

• All 12-minute highlights: Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab, Jumeirah Beach.

• Slightly extended run along Jumeirah’s hotel strip.

• More time to swap seats where allowed and capture photos.

17-minute private ride – coast plus Marina

Best if you want Palm Jumeirah and Dubai Marina in one loop.

Features

• Palm Jumeirah and Burj Al Arab aerial views.

• Jumeirah Beach, JBR beach, and Dubai Marina tower cluster.

• World Islands visible offshore as you turn back.

• Extra flight time to capture shots from both sides of the cabin.

22-minute private ride – coastline and skyline

Best if you want coastline plus a stronger Downtown focus.

Features

• All 17-minute highlights: Palm, Burj Al Arab, JBR, Marina, World Islands.

• Closer pass towards Burj Khalifa and Business Bay.

• Aerial views of Dubai Frame and sections of Sheikh Zayed Road.

• Enough time to feel like a full city overview, not just a teaser.

40-minute private ride – extended city circuit

Best if you want a long private flight that covers more districts.

Features

• All 22-minute highlights: Palm, Burj Al Arab, JBR, Marina, World Islands, Burj Khalifa area.

• Longer run over Business Bay, Dubai Canal, and more of Sheikh Zayed Road.

• Additional coastline time along Jumeirah Beach and surrounding neighborhoods.

• A broad, slow-paced circuit connecting coast, Downtown, and inland developments.

Landing and departure

After your chosen 12, 15, 17, 22, or 40-minute route, the pilot returns to the helipad. You disembark, can take group photos near the helicopter if allowed, then leave the helipad to continue your day or celebrate the occasion.