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Hot Air Balloon Experience in Dubai, United Arab Emirates 2335

from $268.80

  • Transport included
  • Meals vary by option
  • Guide included
  • Entry fees included

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Highlights

  • Experience a breathtaking hot air balloon ride and soar above Dubai's spectacular Arabian Desert at sunrise.
  • Enjoy panoramic aerial views of endless golden sand dunes stretching across the desert landscape.
  • Admire the changing colors and unique patterns of the desert as the morning light transforms the scenery.
  • Spot native desert wildlife from above, including white antelopes, gazelles, camels, and desert foxes.
  • Capture unforgettable memories with a peaceful balloon flight offering a unique perspective of Dubai's desert wilderness.

About this experience

Experience Dubai from an extraordinary perspective with a hot air balloon adventure that showcases the city's breathtaking desert landscapes and iconic skyline. Begin your journey with an early morning hotel pickup (for desert balloon experiences) before ascending into the tranquil skies, where you'll enjoy panoramic views of the golden Arabian Desert or the world-famous Palm Jumeirah. Guided by experienced professional pilots, each flight offers a safe and memorable experience, allowing you to admire stunning sunrise scenery, rolling sand dunes, native wildlife, and renowned landmarks such as Atlantis The Royal, Burj Al Arab, Burj Khalifa, and Ain Dubai.

After your unforgettable flight, celebrate your adventure with thoughtful inclusions such as a traditional Bedouin-style breakfast, Arabic treats, a souvenir photo with a falcon (desert experience), and a personalized flight certificate signed by the pilot. Whether floating up to 4,000 feet above the desert or enjoying spectacular aerial views from the Atlantis Balloon, this unique experience is suitable for couples, families, and friends alike, creating lasting memories through one of Dubai's most remarkable aerial adventures.

What to expect

Your experience begins with an early morning departure, where selected packages include convenient hotel transfers to the launch site in the Arabian Desert. After a safety briefing from professional balloon pilots, board the hot air balloon and gently ascend into the sky to enjoy spectacular panoramic views. Depending on your chosen experience, you'll soar above the golden desert at sunrise or rise above Palm Jumeirah to admire Dubai's iconic skyline, including landmarks such as Atlantis The Royal, Burj Al Arab, Burj Khalifa, and Ain Dubai. Along the way, keep an eye out for native desert wildlife and take in the peaceful atmosphere from a unique aerial perspective.

Following your flight, celebrate your adventure with a safe landing before enjoying the inclusions available with your selected package. Desert balloon experiences typically include a traditional Bedouin-style breakfast, Arabic treats, a souvenir photo with a falcon, and a flight certificate signed by the pilot. After the experience, you'll be transferred back to your hotel (where applicable), leaving you with unforgettable memories and stunning photographs of one of Dubai's most remarkable hot air balloon adventures.

Inclusions vary by option — check the details on your selected option for exactly what's covered.

What's included

  • English / Arabic-speaking guide
  • Beverage
  • Hotel round-trip transfer
  • Insurance provided by the activity organizer
  • Flight electronic certificate

Not included

  • Accessible seating for visitors with disabilities
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities
  • Accommodation

Things to note

  • Flight schedules and operating hours are subject to weather conditions and may be delayed, adjusted, or canceled for safety.
  • Hotel transfers, breakfast, falcon photo, and flight certificate are included only with selected packages.
  • Desert balloon flights last about 1 hour up to 4,000 ft, while the Atlantis Balloon rises up to 300 meters.
  • Wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes, and arrive on time for check-in or your scheduled hotel pickup.
  • Wildlife sightings and flight views vary by weather, location, and natural conditions, and cannot be guaranteed.

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