Prices range from AED 999 for a child ticket on the Standard Flight to AED 20,500 for a fully private 15–20 guest balloon. Every balloon package includes the 45–60 minute sunrise flight and free hotel pickup across Dubai — the difference between packages is what happens on the ground afterward: breakfast, falconry, a camel ride, dune bashing, or an overnight desert stay.
Best ValueSunrise · 45–60 min
Standard Flight
Sunrise flight, hotel pickup, unlimited drinks and your flight certificate
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AED 1,049 /person
Child (5–11) AED 999
Free pickup from your accommodation only Dubai
Hot air balloon flight 45 min – 60 min (depends on weather conditions)
Celebrate a birthday for your loved ones — banner flown on the balloon.
AED 700
Paramotor Banner
Propose or celebrate a special day — a paramotor flies a banner round the balloon ("Will you marry me?" / "Happy Birthday" / "Happy Anniversary").
AED 2,500
Pickup & Transfers
Sharing pickup is free with all hot air balloon packages.
Private transfer is available for AED 700 per car (family bookings of 4–5 people).
Prefer to make your own way? We'll share the exact meeting location by WhatsApp or email.
You'll be told your exact pickup time the evening before, by 8 PM.
The Dune Buggy Excursion requires private pickup and drop-off only — sharing isn't available for this activity.
What Guests Say
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Based on 1,052 reviews
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Tina L
7 months ago
Wonderful experience, Highly recommend
The hot air balloon ride was very peaceful and our pilot was very good to ensure he navigated the balloon so everyone could see the sunrise. The falcon experience was very cool and we were all able to pet the falcon and have him sit on our arm.
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AmyRuva
8 months ago
A surreal, unforgettable hot air balloon experience!
Breakfast was an absolute feast fit for royalty — generous portions of smoked salmon, soft scrambled eggs, assorted pastries, sausages, pancakes, a fresh fruit platter, Greek salad, wraps, yoghurt, custard, plus endless coffee and tea. We honestly couldn't finish it!
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Sahil Khan
7 months ago
Too good to be expressed
I planned my marriage proposal in a hot air balloon, and everything was executed perfectly beyond expectations. From the smooth takeoff to the breathtaking views, it felt magical from start to finish. A huge thank you to Leo — super professional, calm, and genuinely caring.
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Ben F
6 months ago
Great team at Hot Air Balloon UAE
We had a combined tour with a night in the desert and the hot air balloon in the morning. Unfortunately, the weather didn't allow us to depart in the balloon that morning but we were able to get a refund, and the staff was helpful to find a solution. We'll be back for sure!
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Elizaveta M
8 months ago
Best experience in Dubai!
A very well organized tour with experienced captain, well-trained falcon and amazing views; would absolutely recommend to anyone going to Dubai! Great value for the price that includes adventurous dune bashing with a great driver, camel and horse rides, hot and diverse breakfast, and fantastic quad bike ride!
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Lili
7 months ago
Great hot air balloon tour with very nice staff
Most amazing experience! Our captain Mohammed was explaining a lot of interesting things and the falconer, Amine, was super nice and showing us a lot of nice things. I highly recommend this experience!
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Naveen r
7 months ago
Unforgettable Hot Air Balloon Experience
This hot air balloon tour was absolutely amazing from start to finish. The views at sunrise were breathtaking and the entire experience felt very safe, smooth, and well organized. A special mention to Leo, who did an excellent job throughout the tour.
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Natascha S
8 months ago
Perfect unforgettable experience!
We had an outstanding experience watching the sunrise from the balloon! We booked the trip from Germany and Leo was always reachable. We were picked up at the hotel by Ali, who was a warm and humorous guide who accompanied us throughout the day.
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Martina Č
6 months ago
Sunrise over Dubaj
An amazing experience in the clouds — transportation from the hotel, morning briefing, everything went perfectly. Thank you also to Mr. Leo! Greetings from the Czech Republic.
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Paulo B
8 months ago
Sonho
Amazing hot air balloon ride with my wife, an unforgettable experience. Huge thanks to Leo for the great support.
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Rich T
6 months ago
A Valentines adventure with my wife
Fantastic experience from pick up at Apt, the balloon ride was great and the return to apt. Leo was terrific!
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Zidhina R
9 months ago
Amazing
From the very beginning, the experience was exceptional. The pick-up was right on time, comfortable, and extremely well-managed. Floating quietly over the desert as the sun rose was a magical moment, and the falcon experience added a unique and thrilling highlight to the trip.
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mike l
10 months ago
Sunrise Balloon Trip
Great time from start to finish. A quick coffee while we waited for the other passengers was followed by a safety brief. Being next to the falcon handler gave us the best view for the falcon show.
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Wanda C
10 months ago
Desert magic!
Amazing time! The balloon ride, falcon, seeing camels, breakfast, dune bashing, and riding our own ATV was such an extensive experience. Absolutely recommend!
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Kenneth E
10 months ago
Beautiful balloon tour
My wife and our friends enjoyed a wonderful hot air balloon ride. It was our first experience. Captain Ramy was very professional and knowledgeable. He made us feel safe and we enjoyed ourselves very much.
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Shanaya.B
1 year ago
Definitely need to try even if you are scared of heights
It was an amazing experience. The falcon show was fantastic and the views, oh my god, couldn’t get enough of it. We had the sunrise on point.
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Jane O’Sullivan
1 year ago
Amazing experience! Highly highly recommend
The Hot Air Balloon was awesome and you get a buffet breakfast which is delicious! The falcon show is amazing, you get to hold and touch the falcon. We traveled with kids 9 and 7 years old and recommend for families!
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Alex T
1 year ago
My amazing 40th birthday flight - wow
From being collected from the hotel at 04:30 am we soon arrived at the drop zone where we were greeted by our balloon pilot Ramy who was an absolute legend. We were so lucky to have a cloud inversion and once we broke through, the sunrise over the Oman mountain range was incredible.
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Manni Singh
1 year ago
Best Hot Air Balloon in Dubai
This was the second Hot Air Balloon I’ve done in Dubai but the first with this company and it was better than the first company I booked. On the Hot Air Balloon we were treated to a Falcon Show Mid-Air, never seen this before and was a real treat to behold.
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heikekiram
1 year ago
Balloon in the sunrise
Super ride to sunrise, perfect timing with hotel pickup. Very well organized. A beautiful view of the desert with free-running camels and gazelles.
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Chiara F
1 year ago
Dream at dawn in a hot air balloon
You arrive in the desert just before dawn, a brief explanation of how the flight will go and then as the balloon takes shape everyone is friendly in giving information. Once on board there was also a falconer with his faithful friend. It was wonderful, extraordinary, amazing.
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Giovanni Furii
1 year ago
Unique and unforgettable experience
Unique and unforgettable experience to try absolutely. Good breakfast with a respectable buffet. Great service with dedicated taxi to and from. Unique falcon experience especially for my 9 year old son.
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Youla T
1 year ago
Bucket list check off!
This was on my bucket list! It exceeded my expectations! All involved were courteous, and very accomodating! The breakfast was very tasty and included a variety of choices! The views were stunning!
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Mike H
1 year ago
Absolutely splendid experience...don’t miss it!
What an amazing time we had! The balloon crew was awesome, and the falconer and his Peregrine were wonderful. It was the highlight of our four-week trip in Paris, Athens, and the UAE.
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Joie L
1 year ago
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Amazing experience! All staff members were extremely kind and the experience was wonderful! Highly highly recommend if ever in Dubai — once-in-a-lifetime experience for sure.
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Rolf F
1 year ago
A dreamlike sunrise at lofty altitude
An outstanding experience. Everything was perfectly organized. The crew in the balloon was just awesome. Super nice, took great photos of us and for us, as well as two or three free videos with our own phones.
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Alicee_222
1 year ago
A must in Dubai
Incredible experience. I highly recommend it! Pick up was very smooth and all information was given before getting onto the hot air balloon. Couldn’t fault it at all!
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Gracen A
1 year ago
5 star flight
Amazing experience and great customer service! Would absolutely recommend anyone fly with Leo. My wife and I had a great time and all the staff are extremely nice and helpful.
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Alan B
1 year ago
An Amazing experience in the Desert
We got picked up shortly after 4am from our hotel by our driver and taken to the launch site in the desert. Our Captain Mohammed was brilliant and explained everything as we went along. We had an amazing view of sunrise, wild animals, and other balloons which took off at the same time.
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Camilla Z
1 year ago
Hot air ballon and falcon experience
Absolutely spectacular experience and amazing staff. Highly recommend it. And watching/holding the falcon I will never ever forget.
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Kristille mae A
1 year ago
Let the fun BEGIN!
It was our first time riding a hot air balloon together and it was such an amazing experience. Food was amazing! Camel ride experience was my first time to do it as well, it was great! Dune bashing experience felt like a roller coaster ride.
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Charlotte L
1 year ago
Fantastic trip!
Fantastic trip. Really well organised from start to finish. Communication was very thorough and the whole trip was really well organised. Would definitely go again.
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Jitse V
1 year ago
Speechless!
Magic one morning. Wonderful experience at sunrise. Friendly crew, nice and adequate breakfast. Punctual pickup, smooth communication via whatsapp.
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Claude A
2 years ago
A fantastic experience, to do at least once in your life!
Our friendly guide Leo picked us up with his 4x4 from the hotel at 4am. The hot air balloon experience is fantastic — the feeling of floating silently in the air is unique. On board there was a falconer who flew his falcon around the balloon, which we were even able to caress.
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Camilla K
2 years ago
Awesome feelings!
First of all timing was exact, from pick up till drop off! Very polite crew! View was amazing! And of course Falcon! Enjoyed every moment! 1 hour passed like 15min… great experience.
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Gauri
2 years ago
A wonderful way to experience the desert
Amazing and worthwhile to do a hot air balloon at sunrise! Our pilot and all the balloon crew were fantastic! The falcon show was fascinating too! Plenty of delicious breakfast was provided afterwards.
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Arpit A
2 years ago
Amazing hot air balloon experience
Our hot air balloon experience was very smooth and amazing. Apart from that, we also took breakfast, dune bash, quad bike and camel ride. Everything was great.
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Suji
2 years ago
AMAZING EXPERIENCE
The hot air balloon ride was amazing and definitely unforgettable. Our pilot Ramy Ahmed was awesome and the Falcon expert Mohamed Ameen was amazing! 10/10 would recommend.
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leila h
2 years ago
One of the best experiences I ever had
It was by far one of the best experiences I ever had. I will cherish this memory forever. The whole experience was top notch, extremely high quality service. All the staff was very kind, professional and with very good vibes.
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Amit D
2 years ago
Great experience
The driver arrived promptly at the pick up time. The pilot compensated by turning directions of the balloon so everyone got a chance to see the sunrise. The ATV, Camel Ride and Sand Dune bashing were good too!
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Robert L
2 years ago
Amazing hot air balloon experience
We had a really great time! The staff, hot air balloon experience and food was all amazing. But the highlight was meeting Tesla the falcon! Would highly recommend!
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Reece F
2 years ago
Fantastic time
What a fantastic trip, would definitely recommend it. Very friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast was so delicious.
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Elena R
2 years ago
Amazing emotions
I gifted my boyfriend incredible emotions for his birthday. The flight was fantastic, enjoying the sunrise and meeting a falcon. Afterward we had breakfast, then one lap on a horse and camel, then quad biking.
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ambika s
2 years ago
Beautiful view for the sky
It was an early start, but really worth it — the balloon flight I wanted to experience for so long. Seeing the sunrise was a beautiful view.
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Zuwaina B
2 years ago
Sunrise with Dubai Hot air balloon
I enjoyed watching the sunrise moments. It’s a beautiful experience and I would recommend for everyone to try this activity.
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Manuel M
2 years ago
AMAZING
Amazing experience, highly recommend and our guide Leo was superb. The views are to die for but I do recomend to bring a jacket, it can get chilly at that time.
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Екатерина М
2 years ago
Great service and incredible hot air balloon ride
The company organized everything perfectly, was always in touch, sent all instructions in advance, and was very attentive and caring. Our hot air balloon flight was as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.
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ludwig c
2 years ago
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It was our first ride in a hot air balloon. We absolutely loved it. Seeing the sun rise over the desert was absolutely beautiful. It was really well organised too.
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Xavier G
2 years ago
Hot Air Balloon ride to Remember!
Just had the most magical hot air balloon ride in Dubai arranged by Ms. Pinal Chauhan! Her attention to detail and warm hospitality made the experience truly outstanding.
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MichelleBackhouse
2 years ago
A great start to the day!
A great morning out! Fun, exciting and beautiful. Very professional, great staff! Would defo recommend. Memories made!
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Ali Talib T
2 years ago
Excellent experience with amazing view
Everything was well organized & prepared & on time. The location was very good & the instructions & the details were clear.
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Michele Y
2 years ago
Hot air balloon
The team is incredible — amazing experience, everyone is excellent, highly recommend. There are so many things to do.
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Nequa D
2 years ago
Great experience
One of the best excursions I had been on. I wish it was 10 stars that I could put because it was definitely that, thank you and I will be back soon.
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Dids78
2 years ago
Magical experience
Fabulous experience, from the pick up from our hotel (at 4am) in a private 4x4, to the flight itself, and safe return to the hotel a few hours later. Perfectly organised and delivered. We loved every minute of it.
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hka
2 years ago
Recommended
The trip was nice, the pilot Mohamed was experienced and welcoming. Jamal the driver was also great.
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Super W
2 years ago
Sunrise from Hot balloon
Great experience. Starts a bit cold but once the flames are on and after the sunrise from air it will make it an unforgettable flight.
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Farah A
2 years ago
AMAZING MEMORIES GUARANTEED
We went to create a splendid birthday memory and the flight was magical! Service was great too. Highly recommend!
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SHIVANI M
2 years ago
Hot air balloon ride
Best experience ever. Great pilot and his team. They are very helpful and the experience was Amazing.
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robertmerry31
2 years ago
Great Hot air balloon ride
Fantastic trip, perfect weather to see the sunrise! Well organized, polite, friendly & helpful staff. Very safe flight, Mohamed the Captain explained everything very clearly throughout. One of the better trips I’ve experienced in Dubai over the last 20yrs.
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bharathreddy k
3 years ago
Hot air balloon
Fabulous experience! Awesome staff. Captain was fantastic. Very much worthful. Can’t wait to fly again.
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Venkatesh B
3 years ago
Magic at 4000ft above sea level
Me along with my wife, had an incredible experience. The whole process was smooth and well organized. The view of sunrise was breathtaking. Every staff was friendly and made it easier for us.
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happy family
3 years ago
Too incredible
This fabulous experience with Pinal Chauhan will stay in our memories! So great, so beautiful. All people so kind and services more than imagined — we hope to have the luck to do it again with them.
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Mark B
3 years ago
Amazing experience in the desert
It was an amazing experience for us. Early morning and hot air balloon is just something magic. Everything was very smooth, we enjoyed breath taking views.
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Amelia H.
2 weeks ago
Waking up at 4am felt insane until we were actually floating over the dunes at sunrise. Worth every minute of lost sleep.
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Marco B.
3 weeks ago
Pilot was calm and clearly experienced, the whole flight felt completely safe. The falcon flying next to the basket was a total surprise.
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Priya S.
1 month ago
Booked the Deluxe package for our anniversary. Breakfast at the camp after landing was way better than I expected for a tour add-on.
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Daniel K.
1 month ago
Hotel pickup was right on time at 4am, driver texted ahead so we werent standing around guessing.
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Sofia R.
2 months ago
Went with my mum who is scared of heights and even she said the basket felt sturdy and the landing was smooth.
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James O.
2 months ago
Premium package with the dune bashing after was a great combo, kids loved the quad bike part more than the balloon honestly.
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Layla A.
3 months ago
Views over the desert at that hour are something else, camera roll is full of shots I still look at.
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Tomasz W.
3 months ago
Did the Heritage flight with the vintage Land Rover ride after, felt like a proper desert expedition not just a tourist thing.
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Nadia F.
4 months ago
Crew told us upfront the flight might shift a day if wind picked up, and it did shift once, no drama, just rebooked for the next morning.
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Ben C.
4 months ago
Certificate at the end was a nice touch, my daughter has it framed in her room now.
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Hana Y.
5 months ago
Coffee and drinks on the drive back were a good call, none of us had eaten yet and it helped.
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Ryan P.
5 months ago
Six of us went for a birthday, staff got the group photo sorted quickly before the light changed.
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Elif D.
6 months ago
First time in a hot air balloon and the launch was gentler than I braced for, just a slow lift then youre up.
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Carlos M.
6 months ago
Booked the Private flight for a proposal, they helped plan the timing around the sunrise so the light was right.
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Grace L.
7 months ago
Camel ride after landing was more fun than I thought it would be, good way to end the morning.
Common Questions
How much does a hot air balloon ride in Dubai cost per person?
Prices start from AED 1,049 per adult for the Standard Flight, with child tickets (ages 5–11) from AED 999. If you want breakfast, falconry and a camel ride included, the Deluxe and Premium packages run AED 1,149 to AED 1,399 per person, and fully private flights start from AED 12,500 for a small group.
Is there a hot air balloon ride near me in Dubai with free hotel pickup?
Yes — every balloon package includes free hotel pickup from anywhere in Dubai, so wherever you're staying, a driver collects you between 3:45 AM and 4:30 AM ahead of the sunrise flight. You don't need to arrange your own transport to the desert launch site.
Is hot air ballooning in Dubai safe, and are the pilots licensed and insured?
Yes — all pilots hold a valid GCAA (General Civil Aviation Authority) licence, and flights are operated to the safety and quality standards set by the UAE's aviation regulator. Every passenger completes a short safety declaration before flying, and the crew tracks the balloon by vehicle throughout the flight.
What time do I get picked up for the balloon flight, and how long does the whole morning take?
Pickup is between 3:45 AM and 4:30 AM so the balloon can launch right at sunrise. The full morning runs anywhere from about 4 hours for the Standard Flight to around 7 hours for the Premium Flight with dune bashing and quad biking included.
How high does the balloon go and how long are you actually in the air?
The balloon typically flies at around 4,000 feet above the desert floor, and the flight itself lasts 45 to 60 minutes depending on wind and weather conditions on the day. Landing time can shift slightly since it depends on wind direction.
Can my kids come on the hot air balloon ride in Dubai?
Yes — children aged 5 to 11 fly at the discounted child rate on every package. Anyone under 5 or over 80 isn't permitted to fly, and all passengers (including older children) complete a short health declaration before boarding.