Airplane and Helicopter Flights

Helicopter Tour Dubai. The first luxury helicopter tour in Dubai offers packages ranging from a quick 15-minute look-see over the Palm Jumeirah, World Islands, and the CBD towers (AED795 per person), to a 45-minute ride over the entirety of Dubai (AED9450 for up to six people). They also offer shuttle transfers to and from the airport to your hotel, or Abu Dhabi's Formula One racing track. Nasimi Beach Parking, Atlantis Hotel, Crescent Rd., Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina, Dubai, Dubai. 50/458--9831; www.helicoptertourdubai.com.

Seawings. Seawings offers pleasure flights by seaplane in nine-seat Cessna 208 Caravans. The company offers 40-minute tours along the coast to take in Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al-Arab, The World islands, and Burj Khalifa. The company also accepts charters for groups and families, making a side trip to Ras al Khama or Sir Bani Yas a little easier to fit into a fast-paced stopover. Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club, Dubai Creek Club St., Port Sayeed, Deira, Dubai, Dubai. 4/807--0708; www.seawings.ae.