Abu Dhabi Helicopter Tour at Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi Helicopter Tour

This helicopter tour offers a bird's-eye view of Abu Dhabi's most famous landmarks and coastline in either 17 or 30 minutes of flight time. You'll soar above the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the world's largest mosque, and see its intricate domes from an aerial perspective that few visitors experience. The flight path takes you over the UAE Presidential Palace and Emirates Palace hotel, where manicured gardens meet striking modern architecture.

Your pilot guides you along the Corniche's sweeping curve and pristine beaches, past Marina Mall with its record-setting flagpole standing prominently on the shore. The tour continues over the mangrove-filled islands that define Abu Dhabi's coastal landscape, including Al Hudayriat Island's beaches and Al Reem Island's modern skyline set against turquoise waters. The 30-minute option extends your flight to the golden dunes of Liwa Desert, where you might spot camels and gazelles roaming the sands below.

This helicopter experience works well for families with children over two years old, visitors on tight schedules, or anyone wanting comprehensive city views in a short timeframe. Your experienced pilot provides commentary throughout the flight, highlighting key landmarks and unique features of the emirate. For more ground-based exploration after your flight, consider the Abu Dhabi city tour to visit these landmarks up close.

What is Included

• 17-minute or 30-minute helicopter flight over Abu Dhabi
• Experienced pilot with live commentary
• Safety briefing and equipment
• Views of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, UAE Presidential Palace, Emirates Palace, Corniche, Marina Mall, and coastal islands
• Desert views and wildlife spotting opportunities (30-minute tour only)

Good to Know

Duration options are 17 or 30 minutes of flight time. You must arrive at least 45 minutes before your scheduled departure for check-in and safety briefing. All passengers must bring their original passport for boarding identification.

Wear light, comfortable sportswear and avoid large jewellery or earrings during the flight. Professional cameras, selfie sticks, tablets, food, drinks, and smoking are not permitted onboard. Each helicopter accommodates a maximum of 6 passengers plus the pilot.

Children under 2 years cannot participate, and children over 2 require their own seat. Flights are subject to weather and visibility conditions for safety reasons. If you're planning a longer stay in the capital, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque tour provides an in-depth ground-level experience of this architectural marvel you'll see from above.