Hot Air Balloon Dubai
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Private Balloon Flight

Your own basket — just your group, a private buffet breakfast, and an edited flight video

Private Balloon Flight — Hot Air Balloon Dubai
Couple alone in a hot air balloon basket toasting with juice at sunrise over the Dubai desert

2–3 passengers

AED 12,500

15–20 passengers

AED 20,500

The Private Balloon Flight puts only your group in the basket — no other bookings, no sharing the pilot’s attention with strangers. It’s the same sunrise flight and roughly the same desert route as the shared packages, but everything from the pickup vehicle to the breakfast setup afterward is arranged specifically for you.

Two tiers cover most group sizes: a 2–3 passenger private flight for couples or small families, and a 15–20 passenger option that works for larger friend groups, extended families or a corporate outing that wants the whole balloon to itself. Both include a private buffet breakfast after landing, a photo with the falcon, a camel ride, and — unlike every other package — an edited flight video at no extra cost.

This is the package most guests reach for when they’re planning something specific: a proposal, an anniversary, a milestone birthday, or simply not wanting to explain the moment to a basket full of other tourists. If a proposal is the plan, the paramotor banner add-on (a paramotor flying a “Will you marry me?” banner past the balloon) pairs well with the private flight and is worth booking ahead so the timing lines up with sunrise.

What Happens on the Private Balloon Flight

  1. 3:45 – 4:30 AM

    Private hotel pickup

    A private vehicle collects your group only — no sharing with other bookings.

  2. Sunrise

    Private balloon flight

    45–60 minutes in the air with just your own group in the basket, pilot included.

  3. Landing & falcon photo

    A picture with the falcon and handler once you're back on the ground.

  4. Camel ride

    A short camel ride at the camp.

  5. Private buffet breakfast

    A breakfast setup arranged specifically for your group after landing.

  6. Drop-off

    Private transfer back to your hotel or residence, on your group's schedule.

What's included

  • 45–60 minutes balloon ride depending on weather and wind direction (sunrise tour)
  • Private pickup & drop-off from hotels or residences in Dubai
  • Private buffet breakfast setup post-landing
  • Picture with the falcon
  • Camel ride
  • Edited flight video

Optional add-ons

Edited Flight Video

Sent over email per booking.

AED 200

Birthday Banner Display

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

Private Balloon Flight — Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between the 2–3 person and 15–20 person private flights?

Both give you a fully private balloon and pickup rather than sharing with other guests — the 2–3 person option (AED 12,500) suits couples or small families, while the 15–20 person option (AED 20,500) fits a larger group or corporate booking in one basket.

Is the Private Balloon Flight good for a proposal?

Yes — it's the package most guests choose for proposals, since you're not sharing the basket with strangers. Pair it with the paramotor banner add-on if you want a flyby moment during the flight itself.

Does the edited flight video cost extra?

No — it's included in the Private Balloon Flight, unlike the other packages where it's a AED 200 add-on.

Can we choose our own pickup and drop-off timing?

Pickup still needs to align with the sunrise launch window (around 3:45–4:30 AM), but as a private booking the rest of the schedule — breakfast pace, drop-off timing — is more flexible than the shared packages.

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