Abu Dhabi City Tourby helicopter

Take off for a shared city flight and see Abu Dhabi’s icons from a spectacular new angle

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Tour duration 17' Flight duration 17' Offered in English

Overview

Experience Abu Dhabi in a compact shared 17 minute helicopter sightseeing tour that focuses on the city most iconic skyline and landmark views. Take off from a central heliport and follow the curve of Corniche Road, where glass towers, promenades and the Arabian Gulf create a classic postcard panorama of the capital.

As you continue along the waterfront, you pass by Marina Mall, Rixos Marina Abu Dhabi, the Heritage Village area and the towering UAE flagpole, seeing how the modern city and its cultural quarter sit side by side.

The tour then lines up a premium aerial view of Emirates Palace and the Presidential Palace, whose domes, gardens and waterfront setting look especially impressive from the air. To complete the loop, you glide over Al Hudayriat Island with its bridges and beaches before turning toward Sheikh Zayed Sports City and Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, one of the most memorable sights of the entire route. This short shared sightseeing tour by helicopter is ideal for guests who want a fast, high impact introduction to Abu Dhabi key highlights from above.

What's Included

Aerial Views of Abu Dhabi

Heliport Fees

Hotel pick up & drop off (upon request)

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Abu Dhabi Cruise Port Heliport

Zayed Port - Harbour - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

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End Point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

The Landmark Tower from above - a skyscraper in the city's Corniche area.

Corniche and Abu Dhabi Skyline

Hover along the Corniche to admire Abu Dhabi’s signature skyline, with glass towers, manicured waterfront and turquoise waters stretching below. The aerial view reveals how the city unfolds between desert and sea.

Rixos Marina Abu Dhabi close up shot from above

Marina Mall and Rixos Marina Abu Dhabi

Circle the Marina district to see Marina Mall, the marina and beachfront hotels from above, with yachts, promenades and resort pools creating a lively coastal picture.

Emirates Palace and Presidential Palace

Fly past the opulent Emirates Palace and the neighboring Presidential Palace, where elegant domes, courtyards and gardens stand out in cream and gold against the blue water.

Heritage Village and UAE Flagpole

Glide over the Heritage Village area and the towering national flagpole, spotting traditional style buildings and open spaces that celebrate the country’s cultural roots on the edge of the modern city.

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque abu dhabi from above

Al Hudayriat Island and Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Complete the loop with panoramic views of Al Hudayriat Island’s bridges, beaches and recreational areas before turning toward Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, whose white domes and minarets create one of the most impressive scenes of the entire flight.

Things to know

Check In Time

Arrive 45 minutes before takeoff for checks and briefing.

Documentation

Be sure to have your boarding pass and a valid ID with you when you arrive for your flight.

Seating Allocation

On shared tours, seats are assigned for weight and balance during check-in.

Photography Tip

For the best photos, wear dark clothing to minimize window reflections.

What flying with hoper feels like

The shared helicopter tour was the highlight of my Abu Dhabi stay, with amazing views of the Corniche and the Grand Mosque in such a short time.

Laura G., United Kingdom

Seeing Emirates Palace and the Presidential Palace from the air gave a completely different understanding of the city’s scale and luxury.

Marcus H., Germany

The flight felt very safe and well organized, and the route covered all the main landmarks I wanted to see without taking up the whole day.

Priya S., India

I loved how close we flew to the skyline along the Corniche and over the islands, which made for fantastic photos of the sea and skyscrapers together.

Andrej K., Slovakia

As a first time visitor, this shared tour was perfect to get my bearings in Abu Dhabi and decide which areas to explore more on the ground.

Bryan M., UK