Just as in previous Hitman titles, Hitman 3 utilizes numerous ways for players to extract from a level after completing an assassination. While some of these extraction points are available by default, several others can be unlocked by completing additional side objectives, and by obtaining specific items.
In Hitman 3 one of the most useful extraction points that players can unlock in Dubai is the helicopter. Due to its close proximity to the penthouse and lack of enemy patrols, players can extract from the map easily and efficiently via this extraction point after finding the key to unlock it.
The helicopter key can be found outside of the art installation backstage area and is one level underneath the helipad location. An easy way to access this area is to start the level by heading to the garden. When it is safe to do so, vault over the railing and climb towards the backstage area.
Eventually, players will reach two windows that can be hacked open with Agent 47's phone. After entering the backstage area of the art installation, simply avoid the two crew members and head towards the balcony at the other side of the room.
When players reach the balcony, they should notice multiple swinging targets on ropes. On the walkway next to the targets is the helicopter key which is quite small and easily missed. Once the helicopter key is picked up, the "Rotor Ready" challenge -- worth 1000 XP -- will unlock.
After obtaining the key, head up the adjacent ladder to reach the helicopter and its pilot. If the player incapacitates the pilot and puts on his uniform they will also unlock the "Rotor Man" challenge which is also worth 1000 XP.
From the helipad, players can easily incapacitate and assume the disguise of any of the penthouse guards with red berets located in the vicinity. When disguised as a penthouse guard, players will have access to move freely across the entire level.
Players can also reach the location for the helicopter key via the "(In)Security" mission story. Once the story is completed, the player will arrive at the helicopter key location and will also have the opportunity to unlock the "vertical approach" challenge for pushing Marcus Stuyvesant over a ledge.
When both Carl and Marcus are eliminated, extract at the helicopter to unlock the "Up and Away" challenge for 1000 XP. With a total of 3000 XP available by simply unlocking and extracting from the location, unlocking the helicopter is an excellent way to start accumulating XP towards Dubai mastery level 20.
Hitman 3 is out now on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Stadia, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.