Explore the Arabian Desert from 4,000 feet above the ground on this hot air balloon ride in Dubai.

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Live tour guide: English, Arabic
Pickup included: Please be at your pickup location 5 minutes prior to the specified pickup time. Pickup time be between 3:00 PM and 3:30 PM.

Highlights

Enjoy a hot air balloon ride over the Arabian desert
View Dubai's skyscrapers and city skyline
Have an adventure of a lifetime
Get your photo taken with a falcon
Catch a glimpse of local wildlife like camels and gazelles

Full description

Experience the adventure of a lifetime on a hot air balloon ride in Dubai. Begin by enjoying a complimentary pre-flight coffee and tea before hopping aboard a hot air balloon with an experienced English-speaking guide.

From above, witness Dubai’s city skyline and the endless desert, the Hajar Mountains, and bright green oases. Spot Arabian Oryx, gazelles, and wandering camels in their natural habitat as the sun rises over the Arabian Desert. Once back on the ground, enjoy a drop-off back at your hotel.

Includes

Pickup from Dubai hotels
Briefing by a licensed pilot
60-minute hot air balloon flight
Wifi onboard
Soft drink and water
E-certificate of flight attendance
Group photo with pilot
Full insurance
Full flight video via email (available to purchase onsite)
Drop-off back to the hotel

Not suitable for

Children under 5 years
Pregnant women
People with back problems
People with heart problems
Wheelchair users
People afraid of heights
People with recent surgeries

Important information

What to bring

Passport or ID card
Comfortable shoes
Warm clothing
Sunglasses
Comfortable clothes

Not allowed

Pets
Baby strollers
Smoking
Luggage or large bags
Backpacks
Alcohol and drugs
Bags
Baby carriages

Know before you go

Pickup and drop-off includes any hotel within central Dubai (does not include Jabel Ali and Bab Al Shams)
The balloon ride includes 16 to 24 passengers
Car transfers occur in groups unless a private transfer is requested
When traveling with children, ensure they remain under parental supervision at all times
It's mandatory that all passengers submit a copy of their government-issued ID
All passengers must sign a self-declaration/indemnity form before takeoff
The flight duration is 40 to 70 minutes, depending on weather

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 33 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.9/5
Transportation
4.7/5
Value for money
4.2/5

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We had an amazing morning hot air balloon ride. Fareed our driver was very friendly and helpful collecting us and dropping to hotel. Getting onto the balloon and taking off was a bit scary initially than but once we were up it was incredible. The 2 pilots ( I’m sorry I don’t remember your names!) were very professional and did an amazing smooth landing. Worth the money!

April 21, 2022

Sunrise over the desert. Flight between 2000m and 2m from the ground. sight of antelopes and camels. A great experience in a nice setting. Attention, the recommendations of warm clothes are not to be followed at this time (March), the burner ensures you a good heat! On the possibilities of views during the flight: just the desert, no view of Dubai, but I guess it depends on the wind conditions on the day of the flight.

April 1, 2022

I only decided to take part 5 hours before the start of the tour. Still everything worked perfectly. The balloon ride itself was a challenge for me, but everything was safe, you can tell that professionals are at work. The ride was beautiful crossing the cloud cover. A unique experience for me.

February 24, 2022

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