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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
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.
Inclusions & exclusions
What's included
- 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
Good to know
Things to know
- Pickup begins early in the morning between 3:30 AM and 4:30 AM depending on sunrise time and hotel location.
- Flights last approximately 40 to 70 minutes depending on wind speed and landing conditions.
- Minimum age to fly is 5 years old; children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Maximum weight per passenger is 120 kg. Guests exceeding this may be required to pay an extra seat supplement.
Know before you go
- 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.
Health & 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.
Voucher
Mobile or printed voucher
Options
With Breakfast - Standard
Cancellation: Non-refundable
Voucher: Mobile or printed voucher
With Breakfast - Premium
Cancellation: Non-refundable
Voucher: Mobile or printed voucher
Without Breakfast - Standard
Cancellation: Non-refundable
Voucher: Mobile or printed voucher
Without Breakfast - Premium
Cancellation: Non-refundable
Voucher: Mobile or printed voucher
Meeting point
Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve / Hotel Pickup
Margham, Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, Dubai, UAE
Complimentary shared pickup is included from all centrally located Dubai hotels. The driver will meet you in your hotel lobby.
Get directionsOperating hours
Open 24 hours, every day
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation until a set number of hours before
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before scheduled flight departure.
Activity details
- Intensity: Low
- Min age 5
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