Top Dubai In the Air

Discover Dubai, the fastest-growing city in the world, from the air on this whirlwind helicopter tour. Beginning from Dubai Festival City and continuing along Dubai Creek through the suburbs, explore this fascinating city, with its impressive skyline and luxurious hotels. See the world's tallest building, Burj Khalifa, located next the one of the world's largest shopping malls. See the wind towers, beaches, golf courses and much more. Light refreshments and onboard commentary included.

Dubai’s soaring skyscrapers, manmade islands, and glittering marina are even more impressive when viewed from above. On this tour, take off from Dubai Marina and fly over the city in a helicopter. Marvel at The World Islands as you fly over the incredible architectural feat; spot the world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa; and see Palm Jumeirah and Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club from the air.

Palm Jumeirah is known for its glitzy and glamourous hotels and apartments, so it’s no wonder why this Dubai helicopter tour—a truly glamorous experience itself—takes off from the island. Soar over the city to see top attractions like the Burj Al Arab and the Burj Khalifa from the sky and bypass the crowds on land.

Head into the desert outside Dubai for an evening of dining and entertainment. First, enjoy a thrilling dune bashing ride with an experienced driver at the wheel, then climb aboard your own quad bike for an adrenaline-fueled adventure. Take part in other activities such as hookah or camel riding as you enjoy traditional Arab music and dancing at a Bedouin camp. A full buffet dinner is served in addition to tea, coffee and other refreshments.

Admire Dubai from the sky during a helicopter tour that offers unrivalled views of the desert metropolis. You’ll see all of the city’s top attractions in just 12 minutes as you soar over icons such as the Burj Khalifa, Palm Islands and the World, and The Palm Jumeirah. Your pilot offers commentary to put your birds-eye views into context, and a small group limited to five ensures you’ll benefit from a window seat.

See the desert sunrise from the air on this hot air balloon ride in Dubai. Rise early, travel by air-conditioned minibus to the launch site, and glide over the billowing dunes of the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve with your pilot. Watch falcons fly up to 4,000 feet (1,219 meters) above Earth in a trained demonstration as the sun rises over the Hajar Mountains. Conclude with a gourmet breakfast back on the ground.

The ultimate introduction for new visitors to Dubai, this VIP helicopter tour ticks off the city’s top attractions—from the air. Get a bird’s eye peek of Burj Khalifa, the Wind Towers, the Jumeirah coastline, and plenty of other landmarks as you listen to live commentary from your pilot. Luxury tours include hotel pickup and drop-off and light refreshments.

Throw yourself into the action of Aquaventure Waterpark in Dubai with an entrance-only, all-day ticket. Part of the Atlantis The Palm resort, the Aquaventure Dubai boasts impressive water rides and adventures fit for all ages. Enjoy the attractions as you wish: career down corkscrew chutes, ride through shark tunnels, watch the little ones at the new Splasher’s Island area, and unwind on the lazy rivers. Then enjoy admission to The Lost Chambers, the Atlantis-themed aquarium containing 65,000 marine animals across 21 exhibits.

Perfect for those short on time when traveling, this Dubai Helicopter Tour from Palm Jumeirah allows you to see Dubai’s most impressive landmarks in under an hour. Board a comfortable helicopter and take off above the city for views of Burj Khalifa, the Burj Al Arab, the World Islands, and the Jumeirah Beach coastline. Plus, your guide tells you about the sights as you fly.

Get to know the UAE’s ultra-modern capital of Abu Dhabi on this day trip from Dubai. Stroll around the white marble masterpiece of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, admire views of the Yas Marina Formula 1 circuit and Ferrari World, and visit the Heritage Village to learn about Abu Dhabi’s pre-oil past and Bedouin beginnings. Informative guided commentary, round-trip transport, and Dubai hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

See Dubai's landmarks and beautiful coastline from the deck of a boat on the Persian Gulf. During this boat tour, available in the early morning and late evening to beat the desert heat, get views of the Palm Jumeirah, the Dubai Marina, and the Burj Al Arab. Bring your camera for photo ops and learn about the history and culture of Dubai through your guide's narration.

Choose from a morning, afternoon, or sunset tour and experience Dubai from a luxury yacht without the price tag. Become a VIP as you enter the yacht, enjoy a delicious meal on board the vessel and cruise the waters around Dubai. Perfect for families, couples, or groups of friends, the spacious yacht provides plenty of room to relax, meet new people, or simply sit back and take in the sensational views.

See Dubai from a different perspective—from high above the water with up to three of your friends. On this exciting parasailing adventure, soar above the Arabian Gulf and enjoy views of Palm Island, Dubai Marina, and other incredible sights off the shoreline of this world-class city. This tour is for the adventurous only—you may rise to heights of up to 500 feet (152 meters) if the winds allow. Multiple departure times are available.

Ideal for culture connoisseurs, this desert safari features a heart-pounding dune bashing session, a camel ride, live cultural performances including belly dancing, a photoshoot in Arabic costume, and a BBQ buffet dinner. From Dubai, visit an oasis and a camel farm in the Arabian Desert before watching a magical sunset. Learn about Arabian culture at a desert camp inspired by a Bedouin village, try your hand at sandboarding, and let local artists decorate your hands and feet with henna. Dinner, unlimited soft drinks, and hotel pickup and drop-off in central Dubai are included.

Discover the beauty and customs of the desert on this Dubai desert safari. Leave Dubai in a comfortable 4x4 with a guide, and enjoy an exciting mix of traditional and modern desert adventures. Ride a camel, surf a sandboard down the Dubai sand dunes, and relax at a desert campsite as the sun sets. Get a henna tattoo, watch a ‘tanoura’ folk dance, and top off your trip with a delicious barbecue dinner, including shawrma station, and exotic belly dancing show under the stars as you sit around the campfire.

Take a dune drive across the red sands outside Dubai while exploring the desert by 4WD vehicle. You’ll experience the thrill of dune bashing, sandboarding, and a camel ride. Upgrade your 4-Hour morning or afternoon adventure to a 7-hour and linger for a scenic sunset, with the addition of a barbecue dinner at a Bedouin-style desert camp. You’re treated like a VIP with belly dancing, henna, and other entertainment.

Prebook to secure a place on a sunrise hot air balloon ride in Dubai. Then, on the day, be transported into the desert, board your shared, piloted balloon, and absorb the views and watch for wildlife as you float over the dunes and the sun illuminates the sands. Your trip includes breakfast, a photo, and flight certificate. Book for a Tuesday for a live violinist to play on board.

Discover the best of Dubai on a half-day Dubai sightseeing tour with an expert guide. Traveling by comfortable coach or minivan, take in Dubai’s top landmarks as you absorb the cosmopolitan atmosphere. Snap photos of the Burj Al-Arab, the sail-shaped hotel on its own artificial island; learn about local history at the Dubai Museum, ride an ‘abra’ water taxi across Dubai Creek, and much more. Sign off with a visit to the Deira Spice Souk and free time to explore the brilliant Gold Souk.

Explore the waterways of Dubai Marina on this 2-hour, sightseeing dinner cruise. Climb aboard the ‘Dhow Alexandra,’ a wooden Arabic Ship that has been refurbished and renovated into a high-class floating restaurant operating in Dubai Marina. The Dhow Cruise Dinner has become one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city. Enjoy a buffet dinner with five salads, seven main-course dishes, a seafood soup and four dessert options, plus entertainment and a spectacular view of the city skyline from the water.

See the breathtaking sites of Dubai from the top of the world’s tallest building. Visit the observation deck 124th floor of the iconic Burj Khalifa. At 1,483 feet (452 meters) tall, this living wonder is the most popular attraction in Dubai. Choose from an indoor, floor-to-ceiling glass view or step outside into the open-air terrace. Then enjoy a 360-degree view of the city, desert and ocean below. Special telescopes provide a closer look at the sites. Also, enjoy a multimedia presentation of the history of Dubai and pick up a souvenir on the way back down.

A good way to get the most out of one day in Abu Dhabi, this tour hits many of the city’s most popular sites and attractions. Travel on a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle to Dubai, where you will explore the highlights of the city including Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Heritage Village, the Louvre Abu Dhabi, and more. There will also be a stop at a local date market and at Ferrari World for a photo opp.

Immerse yourself in the natural landscape of the Arabian Desert on a half-day tour with convenient round-trip transport from the doorstep of your Dubai accommodation. The day’s itinerary includes sandboarding, dune bashing, camel rides, and frame-worthy photo ops. Round out the evening with dinner and live dance performances.

Zoom across the desert on four wheels on this exciting 2-hour quad bike experience from Dubai or Ras Al Khaimah. Venture into the desert by comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle, and hop aboard a rugged modern quad bike. Don a supplied helmet and gloves, rev your engine and then set off in convoy behind your guide. Rumble across the sands, roar over rolling dunes, and stop for photos of the beautiful desert on route. After your ride, relax and refuel in a cool Bedouin-style tent over fresh Arabic coffee, tea and dates.

Take a break from the bustling city and discover Dubai’s red sand dunes on an active day tour. Gain intimate experience of the scenic landscape with camel riding, quad bike driving, and sandboarding included, then unwind with complimentary refreshments served in a traditional-style camp. Access the remote location with ease by air-conditioned vehicle, and relax either side of an active day with included hotel pickup and drop-off.