Hot Air Balloon Dubai Price Guide 2026

A hot air balloon ride in Dubai costs between AED 999 and AED 20,500 per person in 2026, depending on the package. The Standard Flight is the entry point at AED 1,049 per adult (AED 999 for children aged 5–11), covering the sunrise flight itself, free hotel pickup, and a flight certificate. At the other end, a fully private balloon for a group of 15–20 runs AED 20,500. Most guests land somewhere in the middle, on the Deluxe or Premium packages, which add breakfast, falconry and — on Premium — a desert safari.

How much does a hot air balloon ride in Dubai cost per person?

Here’s the full 2026 price list, adult and child rates side by side:

Package	Adult	Child (5–11)
Standard Flight	AED 1,049	AED 999
Deluxe Flight	AED 1,149	AED 1,049
Premium Flight	AED 1,399	AED 1,199
Heritage Balloon Flight	AED 1,850	AED 1,435
Overnight Balloon Flight	AED 2,530	AED 2,320
Private Balloon Flight (2–3 guests)	AED 12,500 total	—
Private Balloon Flight (15–20 guests)	AED 20,500 total	—

Every price includes the 45–60 minute sunrise flight and hotel pickup — the differences between tiers come down to what happens before and after you’re in the air.

What do you get for AED 1,049 on the Standard Flight?

The Standard Flight is the no-frills option: free pickup from your Dubai hotel between 3:45 and 4:30 AM, the balloon flight itself, unlimited drinks and coffee on board, drop-off back at your hotel by 8–9 AM, and a flight E-certificate. There’s no camp stop, no breakfast, and no add-on activities — it’s built for guests who want the flight without extending the morning. If you’re on a tight schedule or traveling solo and just want the experience itself, this is the package that gets you there for the lowest price.

Is the Deluxe or Premium upgrade worth the extra AED 100–350?

For most guests, yes. The Deluxe Flight adds a gourmet buffet breakfast at a Bedouin camp, a falconry display, and a short camel ride for AED 100 more per person than Standard — which is a modest jump for what amounts to a second experience layered onto the flight. The Premium Flight goes further again, adding a morning desert safari with dune bashing and 30 minutes of quad biking, for AED 250 more than Deluxe.

Whether the upgrade is “worth it” really depends on how you’re spending the rest of your day. If you have other plans immediately after the flight, Standard keeps things simple. If the balloon flight is the centerpiece of your morning and you’d rather not rush off afterward, Deluxe or Premium turn it into a proper half-day out.

How much is a private hot air balloon in Dubai?

Private flights start at AED 12,500 for 2–3 passengers and AED 20,500 for 15–20 passengers — both figures cover the whole balloon for your group rather than a per-person rate. Included in the private price: the flight itself, private pickup and drop-off (not shared with other bookings), a private buffet breakfast setup after landing, a photo with the falcon, a camel ride, and an edited flight video — which costs extra on every other package. Private flights are the standard choice for proposals, anniversaries, and groups that specifically don’t want to share the basket with strangers.

What add-ons can you book alongside a package?

Three add-ons are available on top of any package:

• Edited Flight Video — AED 200, sent by email after your flight (included free on the Private Balloon Flight)
• Birthday Banner Display — AED 700, a banner flown on the balloon to mark a birthday
• Paramotor Banner — AED 2,500, a paramotor flies a banner past the balloon — popular for proposals (“Will you marry me?”), birthdays or anniversaries

None of these are required to book — they’re optional extras for guests who want to mark a specific occasion.

Are child tickets cheaper, and who counts as a child?

Yes — children aged 5 to 11 fly at a discounted rate on every balloon package, roughly AED 50–210 less than the adult price depending on the package. Anyone 12 or older is charged the adult rate, and children under 5 aren’t permitted to fly at all, in line with the standard passenger safety declaration every balloon operator uses.

What’s included in the price — and what isn’t?

Every package price includes the flight, hotel pickup and drop-off, and a flight certificate. What’s not included by default: the add-ons listed above, and any activities not specified for your chosen package (for example, breakfast isn’t part of the Standard Flight, and dune bashing is only included on Premium). If you’re comparing packages, the full comparison table on the packages page breaks down exactly what’s included at each tier.

How do Dubai balloon prices compare, and why do cheap deals cut corners?

You’ll occasionally see hot air balloon deals in Dubai priced noticeably below AED 1,000. Before booking one, it’s worth checking three things: whether the operator’s pilots are GCAA-licensed, whether hotel pickup is genuinely included or an extra charge, and whether the “flight time” quoted is the actual time in the air or the whole morning including transfers. A balloon flight is an aviation activity — the biggest factor in price is usually operational cost (fuel, licensed pilots, insured aircraft, ground crew) rather than markup, so prices well below the market range are worth a second look rather than an automatic win.

If you’re deciding between packages, start with the comparison table to see inclusions side by side, or message us on WhatsApp with your budget and group size — we’re happy to recommend the package that fits.