Hot air balloon flight in Dubai

A hot air balloon flight in Dubai starts early in the morning: guests are picked up from the hotel at around 4 am to meet the sunrise in the air. The format suits those who want to see the wild nature of Arabia from above and add an unusual morning experience to their trip.

What to expect

The main part of the programme is the balloon flight itself. The card states it lasts approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour, and the exact time depends on the conditions of the day. From above you see the sun rising over the nature of Arabia — a good reason to bring a camera, as unique moments can be captured.

Before and after the flight the programme continues on the ground: guests watch the balloon being inflated, receive a brief briefing and then have breakfast at the Bedouin camp.

What the programme includes

• Watching the hot air balloon inflate before take-off.
• A brief briefing before the flight.
• The hot air balloon flight — approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour.
• Transfer in Dubai.
• Buffet breakfast at the Bedouin camp.
• A falcon for viewing and photographing.
• A short camel ride.

How the morning goes

Hotel pick-up is at around 4 am. Transfer from the Emirate of Dubai is included, so you do not need to arrange the journey to the launch site separately. On site you first watch the balloon being prepared, then receive the briefing and go up into the air.

After landing the ground part begins: buffet breakfast at the Bedouin camp, meeting the falcon and a short camel ride. The flight, the meal and several short activities follow one another, so the morning is full but not overloaded.

Who it suits and what to know

The adventure is available to children over 5 years old: for guests aged 5–12 the card provides a child rate option. Pregnant women more than 3 months pregnant, children under 5 years old and people over 80 years old are not allowed to fly.

• The departure is very early — around 4 am — so plan the morning in advance.
• Flights are closed for the summer period: the programme does not run at that time.
• The flight duration is listed as “+/- 30 minutes to 1 hour” — use this range as a guide.

Practical tips

Breakfast is part of the programme and is served after the flight, so there is no need to plan a separate morning meal: the buffet at the Bedouin camp awaits right after landing.

Bring a camera or phone: photography is provided for both in the air and on the ground with the falcon. And since the pick-up is early, the whole programme takes up the morning, leaving the rest of the day free.