Seawings, which provides Dubai-based aerial sightseeing tours, reports good demand for special flights during Ramadan, the Muslim month of fasting.

Wheeler, director, says: "We are looking at running two flights daily. This equates to levels of between 150 and 250 passengers for the month of Ramadan for a scenic flight of Dubai's iconic skyline followed by a traditional Iftar dinner at the Park Hyatt or Jebel Ali Hotel."

The annual fast of Ramadan is considered one of the five "pillars" of Islam. Muslims are required to fast each day of the entire month, from sunrise to sunset.

Iftar, the meal taken after sunset to break the fast, usually starts with consuming a date and drinking water, a tradition which goes back to the earliest days of Islam. "Once this traditional fast-breaking is complete, people can eat an array of foods, with many regions having their own delicious traditional Iftar food," Wheeler points out.

Based at Jebel Ali Golf Resort and Spa and at the Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club, Seawings began operating with one aircraft and a handful of staff. Its fleet now includes three Cessna 208 Caravans and more than 70 staff.

Wheeler says: "Seawings offers up to 16 flights per day, leaving every 30 minutes, as well as a choice of various tour options, It caters to the needs of the individuals, groups, corporate, incentives, tourists and residents. The Ramadan afternoon special departing at 5 pm and the Ramadan sunset special departing at 6 pm from the Dubai Creek have both proved popular."