This half-hour flight adds the Arabian Gulf, Capital Gate and the mangroves around Reem Island to the Abu Dhabi waterfront. It starts and finishes at the Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal heliport at Zayed Port (Mina Zayed). The route follows the
Corniche past the Rixos hotel, Marina Mall and the flagpole, the
Presidential Palace and the lush green gardens of
Emirates Palace, then out over the Arabian Gulf to
Hudayriyat Island, past
Capital Gate to
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Sheikh Zayed Sports City, and on to the mangroves around Reem Island, before the helicopter returns to the port. The helicopter is shared, with up to 6 guests on board, and the crew assigns seats. The cabin has large windows. The price is from US$273 (USD) per person. Arrive 45 minutes before your flight, and every guest must bring an original, valid passport or Emirates ID. There is no hotel pickup, so make your own way to Zayed Port. Headsets are included so you can hear the pilot’s live commentary in English. Food, drinks, selfie sticks, smoking and vaping are not allowed on board. The limit is 110 kg (242 lb) per passenger; above that you may be refused boarding, but you can buy an extra seat on the same flight, and seat-belt extenders cannot be used. Children must be at least 2 years old. The flight is not suitable for wheelchair users or pregnant women. Cancel up to 24 hours before for a full refund. If the weather or visibility is poor, you can reschedule free of charge or take a full refund. Live prices are shown when you book. To fly the same route with only your group, see the
30-minute private tour; for a shorter flight, the
17-minute shared tour. See all four flights on the
Abu Dhabi hub.
From US$273 per person (shared helicopter, up to 6 guests; 30 minutes in the air). Departs the Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal heliport at Zayed Port (Mina Zayed); arrive 45 minutes early with your original passport or Emirates ID.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Maximum 110 kg per passenger. Live prices are shown when you book. (USD)