HeliDubai flies shared and private helicopter tours over the Palm, the Marina and Downtown from the Dubai Police Academy helipad, from 12 minutes up. Its own site gives two prices for the 12-minute seat (AED 710 and AED 568) and two cancellation windows, so read the booking screen, not the banner.
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Fact-check sheet
8 checks against the operator’s own website and public records, 15 November 2026. Not a rating.
Regulator or licence namedYesSafety policy states compliance with GCAA regulations and GCAA and ICAO requirements.
Prices publishedUnclear12-minute seat AED 710 on the home price list and tour page; AED 568 in the home FAQ (and in a second FAQ answer on the tour page).
Age & weight limits statedYes115 kg per passenger per seat; children aged two and above; passport or photo ID; all guests weighed.
Cancellation terms clearUnclearHome page badge: free cancellation before 48 hours; tour page: free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.
Weather policy statedYesFlights rescheduled or cancelled without charge when weather, visibility or air traffic control prevent them.
Photo / video terms clearYesCasual photos allowed; selfie sticks and lenses over 400 mm restricted; photo and video packages sold.
Exact location publishedYesInside Dubai Police Academy, Al Sufouh 1, opposite Mall of the Emirates.
Bookable on Headout / GYG / KlookYesHeadout listing from the Dubai Police Academy names HeliDubai as the flight provider.
6 yes · 0 no · 2 unclear
Operator file
Website (not linked)
helidubai.com
Base
Helipad inside Dubai Police Academy, Al Sufouh 1, opposite Mall of the Emirates
What it sells
Shared tours of 12, 17, 22 and 30 minutes; private flights for up to 5 passengers, including a 40-minute route; photo and video packages
Published prices
Shared seat: 12 min AED 710 (AED 568 in the FAQ), 17 min AED 945, 22 min AED 1,299, 30 min AED 1,770; private flight from AED 3,550 (their site, November 2026)
Age & weight
115 kg per passenger per seat; children aged two and above; up to 5 passengers per flight
Days & hours
Daily 09:30 to 18:00, including public holidays
Cancellation
Free cancellation 48 hours (home page) or 24 hours (tour page) before departure; free reschedule or cancellation when weather or air traffic control stop the flight
Licences & affiliations
States compliance with GCAA regulations
Ratings (seen on)
Headout 4.3 (3,276 reviews) for the Police Academy listing, seen November 2026; Google 4.9 from 2,852 reviews as displayed on its own site, November 2026
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Headout
From the operator’s own website and public listings, checked 15 November 2026.
Who HeliDubai is
HeliDubai runs helicopter sightseeing tours, private charters and aerial filming in Dubai. Its tours leave from a helipad inside Dubai Police Academy, in Al Sufouh 1, opposite Mall of the Emirates. The company says it flies daily from 09:30 to 18:00, public holidays included. Its safety policy says it complies with GCAA regulations and with GCAA and ICAO requirements.
The Headout listing "Dubai Helicopter Tour From Dubai Police Academy" lists the flight as "by HeliDubai", with the same 12, 17, 22 and 30-minute tours. That is the product on the cards above.
Prices: two numbers for the same flight
The shared-seat price list on the home page, read on 15 November 2026:
Tour
Per seat (published by HeliDubai)
12 minutes, Iconic
AED 710
17 minutes, Palm
AED 945
22 minutes, Vision
AED 1,299
30 minutes, Grand
AED 1,770
Private flights for up to 5 passengers start at AED 3,550 for 12 minutes and reach AED 11,200 for the 40-minute Odyssey.
The site does not agree with itself. The home page FAQ says that "during the current promotion" shared flights start from AED 568 for the 12-minute tour. The 12-minute tour page shows AED 710 in its price box. Its FAQ has two answers to the same question, one saying AED 710 and one saying AED 568. Both answers tell readers to check the tour page for the latest price. Treat AED 710 as the listed price and AED 568 as a promotion that may or may not apply on your date. HeliDubai also says a surcharge applies in peak periods, especially Christmas and New Year.
Cancellation and weather
Two different free-cancellation windows appear. The home page cards say "Free cancellation before 48hrs*". The 12-minute tour page says free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure, subject to booking terms. Plan on 48 hours to be safe. When weather, visibility or air traffic control stop a flight, HeliDubai says it reschedules or cancels without charge. Routes can also change for the same reasons, so a 12-minute tour may not pass every landmark on the brochure.
Limits, check-in and photos
The rules are lighter than a skydive's. Children aged two and above may fly. The weight limit is 115 kg per passenger per seat, and everyone is weighed at check-in because seats are allocated by weight. Arrive at least 45 minutes early with a passport or a government photo ID.
Casual photos from the cabin are allowed. Selfie sticks, loose accessories and camera lenses longer than 400 mm are restricted. HeliDubai sells its own photo and video packages, from souvenir portraits to edited flight videos.
Helicopter or skydive
A 12-minute tour shows the whole Palm from above, and there is no BMI rule or 18+ age limit. It is the obvious choice for families, and for anyone who fails the skydive weigh-in. You see the same coast as from the Palm Dropzone, but seated behind glass instead of in freefall. For a take-off on the Palm itself, Falcon Helitours flies from Atlantis. Our helicopter tour page compares both.
Questions people ask
How much is a HeliDubai helicopter tour?
On 15 November 2026 the price list showed AED 710 per seat for 12 minutes, AED 945 for 17, AED 1,299 for 22 and AED 1,770 for 30. The home FAQ says a promotion starts at AED 568 for 12 minutes, so the booking screen decides.
Where does HeliDubai fly from?
From its helipad inside Dubai Police Academy in Al Sufouh 1, opposite Mall of the Emirates. Arrive at least 45 minutes early with a passport or government photo ID.
What is the weight limit for a helicopter tour in Dubai?
HeliDubai sets 115 kg per passenger per seat, and everyone is weighed at check-in for seat allocation.
Can children fly with HeliDubai?
Yes, children aged two and above, subject to its safety and booking conditions.
What if the weather is bad?
HeliDubai says flights may be rescheduled or cancelled without charge when weather, visibility or air traffic control prevent a safe flight.
