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Hot Air Balloon - Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
Dubai Desert, United Arab Emirates4 options
Activity level
Low
Options
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Highlights
- Peaceful sunrise hot air balloon flight reaching 4,000 feet altitude
- Breathtaking aerial views over the protected Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
- In-flight falcon display with trained falcons soaring beside the balloon
- Spot wild Arabian oryx and gazelles roaming across the red sand dunes
- Gourmet post-flight breakfast in an authentic heritage desert camp
- Convenient shared door-to-door hotel transfers from Dubai included
What's included
For this activity in general. Each option below lists its own.
Included in the activity
- Hot air balloon flight (approximately 40 to 70 minutes aloft)
- Shared hotel pickup and drop-off in air-conditioned vehicles (SIC)
- In-flight falcon presentation
- Post-flight gourmet breakfast (if with-breakfast variant selected)
- Official flight certificate signed by your pilot
- Tea, coffee, and water before take-off
Not included
- Souvenir photos and Go-Pro video recordings (available for purchase)
- Private hotel transfers (unless private charter arranged)
- Gratuities
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About this experience
About the Hot Air Balloon Experience
Ascend to 4,000 feet above the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve as the golden morning sun illuminates endless rolling sand dunes. Floating gently with the morning wind currents, this sunrise hot air balloon flight offers an unmatched perspective of the Arabian wilderness, roaming Arabian oryx, and desert gazelles.
Every flight includes an extraordinary world-first: an in-flight trained falcon demonstration where a majestic falcon glides alongside your balloon basket at thousands of feet. After a gentle landing in the desert dunes, guests are transported in vintage open-top vehicles to an authentic Bedouin desert camp for a gourmet breakfast.
Flight Inclusions & Options
- Standard Flight: Shared sunrise balloon flight (40-70 minutes) with hotel transfers, in-flight falcon show, and signed flight certificate.
- With Gourmet Breakfast: Post-flight buffet breakfast featuring smoked salmon, eggs benedict, caviar, fresh juices, and artisanal coffee in a traditional heritage camp.
Know before you go
Good to know
- Original passport or valid Emirates ID is legally required by UAE Civil Aviation for all passengers.
- Dress in comfortable casual layers. Desert mornings are cool before sunrise but warm up quickly after landing.
- Flat, closed-toe walking shoes or sneakers are mandatory. High heels or flip-flops are strictly prohibited.
What to bring
- Original Passport or Emirates ID
- Camera or smartphone
- Sunglasses
- Light jacket or cardigan
- Closed-toe shoes
Health and safety
- Strictly prohibited for pregnant women past their third month.
- Not suitable for passengers who have had major surgery within the last 6 months or who suffer from severe chronic back or neck injuries.
- Passengers must be able to climb into the 1.2-metre basket and bend their knees into the landing position.
Opening hours
- Open 24 hours, every day
Where it is
Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve / Hotel Pickup
Complimentary shared pickup is included from all centrally located Dubai hotels. The driver will meet you in your hotel lobby.
Questions
Hotel pickup takes place between 3:30 AM and 4:30 AM. You will return to your Dubai hotel around 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Yes. All flights are piloted by European and internationally licensed commercial balloon pilots, operating under strict UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) regulations.
Children aged 5 years and older can fly. They must be tall enough to see comfortably over the 1.2-metre rim of the basket.
Hot air ballooning is weather-dependent. If wind speeds or fog exceed safe limits, flights are rescheduled to the next morning or fully refunded.
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