Top Dubai Air Tours Must Try on Your Dubai Trip

Dubai is a city with a surprise at every corner. Tourism is one of Dubai's primary sources of income, and the city has outdone itself to become one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. The best part about Dubai is that it has ventured into all aspects of tourism to make it appealing to people. While sightseeing in Dubai is a delight, there are plenty of entertaining and adventurous activities to keep everyone hooked to the city. One such aspect is air tours. An air tour is one of the different ways of exploring the city and having fun at the same time.

Moreover, air tours are not limited to airplane rides. It ranges from a simple helicopter tour to something more adventurous. Here are the top air tours you can try in Dubai.

Hot Air Balloon Ride

If you want to experience the feeling of floating in the air, you must go on a hot air balloon ride. The hot air balloon Dubai ride happens early in the morning and mainly over the deserts of Dubai. The ascent of the balloon begins after the fire is lit, and all this is done in the early morning hours. As the hot air balloon gently moves up, you get to see a glorious sunrise and the rays of the sun turning the sand dunes golden. Apart from the aerial view of the vast and gorgeous desert, you will also get to see the rare flora of the desert. And if you are lucky, you will also see the desert animals frolicking around. But what entices people while gliding over the desert in a hot-air balloon is the peace and calm of the moment.

Helicopter Ride

Most people love driving on the roads of Dubai, as you will find incredible buildings and structures wherever you go. This is why a Dubai helicopter tour becomes even more exciting, as you get to see a bird's eye view of the city's amazing skyline. Several companies offer helicopter tours in Dubai. The tours last anywhere between 15-30 minutes, depending on the package you choose. Whichever package you choose, you will enjoy an awesome view of the city skyline during the tour. Most helicopter tours include the view of the Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab, the Sheikh Zayed Road, and Palm Jumeirah, the palm-shaped island. The Dubai helicopter tour can be a private one or a shared one.

Gyrocopter Ride

If you are not fond of heights and want to go on a Dubai air tour, a gyrocopter ride would be perfect. Gyrocopters may look like helicopters but function a bit differently. Moreover, they fly low and at a low speed. It is perfect for those who are uncomfortable with height and speed. Moreover, the cost of a gyrocopter flight in Dubai is less than the helicopter ride. Hence, it is great for tourists on a budget. Just like a helicopter ride, you will also get to see all the important landmarks during the gyrocopter ride, including Palm Island, Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab, etc.

Skydiving

An air tour that will fill you with adrenaline while giving you the chance to feel like a bird is skydiving. Skydiving is one of the many extreme sports available in Dubai. This is a tour offered by Skydive Dubai. You get into an airplane and dive down when it reaches 4000 feet above the ground. Beginners usually go tandem skydiving, where you jump along with an experienced skydiver. You can choose between the desert and the palm island for your jumping experience. The former will allow you to see the vastness of the desert, while the latter will give you the aerial view of Palm Jumeirah and the city in extension. Either way, skydiving is an exhilarating experience.

Paramotor

Paramotor Adventure Tour is the latest one to join the list of air tours in Dubai. Paramotor is akin to paragliding on an airplane. Rather than relying on the direction of the wind, a paramotor is propelled by a motor. You can go for paramotor training before flying. But it is not necessary, as you can also go for a tandem paramotor ride along with a professional. This ride usually happens over the Dubai Conservation Reserve. During the ride, you will fly over 1500 feet above the ground and get the opportunity to see the beautiful desert landscape. During this fun ride, you will also get to see traditional Bedouin villages, camel farms, Dubai Lake, etc., besides the vast desert dunes.

Ziplining

Another aerial adventure that is popular in Dubai is ziplining. Located in Dubai Marina, this zipline is the longest urban zipline in the world. Located 170 meters high, this zipline is 1 km long. What makes it more interesting is that two zip lines run parallel to each other, giving you a chance to zipline with your loved one at the same time. The zipline goes at a speed of 80 km/hour and is also considered the steepest and fastest zipline in the world. Your zipline journey begins at the top of Amwaj Towers and goes to the top of Dubai Marina Mall. Along with the thrill of the ride, you will get to see a panoramic view of Dubai Marina.

There is not a moment where you will get bored in Dubai. After all, there is so much to see and do here. What makes Dubai air tours special is that these give you a fun viewing of the city. If you are an adventure junkie, you must try at least a few on this list.