helicopter tour

Why take a helicopter tour
You will see Dubai's amazing cityscape in a new perspective. Structures like the Burj Khalifa and Burj Al Arab are more dramatic when seen from above. And you'll see the colossal man-made island projects from a falcon's eye view.

I took the AeroGulf helicopter tour (see photo). Here's a partial list of major Dubai landmarks I saw during the flight:

• Burj Khalifa
  World's tallest building
• Burj Al Arab
  Hotel with photogenic sail design
  
• Jumeirah Palm
  Supersized palm-shaped island
  
• The World
  Islands form a huge global map
  
• Jumeirah Beach
  Long sandy stretch lined with resorts
  
• Dubai Marina
  Studded with luxury yachts
  
• Dubai Creek
  Historic, teeming waterway
  
• Old Dubai
  Grand Mosque, souks, and more
  
• Port Rashid
  Cruise and other large ships
  
• Ski Dubai
  Building's exterior has odd shape
  
• Sheik Sayed Road
  Lined with striking skyscrapers