Dubai is the United Arab Emirates' ritzy metropolis and one of the fastest and beautiful growing cities in the world. This city of modern skyscrapers and excellent cultural attractions has transformed itself from a desert outpost to a destination du-jour, where people flock for business, shopping, sunshine and fun.
With flights leaving every half-hour from the centrally located helipad adjacent to Atlantis The Palm resort, Alpha Tours helicopter tour is one of the best fuss-free ways to see. Dubai from above. The full circuit from the Palm Jumeirah to Downtown and back again ticks off all the major landmarks including the Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab, The World islands and Atlantis itself, with ample photo opportunities along the way.
