Hot Air Balloon Ride Dubai 2026
Available in English, Arabic & French | Pick-up and drop-off in the Dubai City area
About The Hot Air Balloon Ride Dubai
Get ready for an exciting hot air balloon ride over the Dubai desert! You will get up to more than 1,200 meters (about 4,000 feet) and see the sunrise over the desert. Enjoy the amazing views from high up and spot the mountains in the distance and the wildlife around you. Take amazing photos in the air and share an unforgettable moment with friends and family!
Ascend to 1,200 m and watch the beautiful sunrise. See the vast desert and wildlife below you and spot the mountains in the distance.
This tour is available in English, Arabic, and French. Your guide will be with you every step of the way, including on the drive to the base camp. They’ll tell you more about Dubai and flying in a hot air balloon.
You don’t have to worry about anything! Pick-up is available at your hotel, so all you need to do is simply go down to the lobby, and your adventure begins.
A welcome drink will be waiting for you when you get out of the car. It’s a good way to get energized before the flight.
You don’t need to worry about detailed planning either. Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before. You can also make a reservation now and pay later.
RESERVE NOW & PAY LATER!
Keep your travel plans flexible - book your spot without any upfront payment!
Wow! The balloon ride was incredible, and the staff was very polite and helpful. Seeing the sunrise in the sky was a moment I’ll never forget. It was the perfect start to the day. Our guide also told us a lot about Dubai on the way, and it was great to also be able to learn more. I definitely recommend a hot air balloon ride if you’re in Dubai!
This was one of the best things I’ve ever done! Something very different from everyday life. The ride was very exciting, and the views from the balloon are worth every penny! Having our morning coffee waiting for us was a nice touch. Everything went smoothly, our driver was on time, and the organization overall was great.
DESCRIPTION
Hot Air Balloon Ride Dubai
- Sunrise hot air balloon ride (40-70 minutes)
- Welcome drink (coffee, tea, or water)
- Expert guide
- Pick-up & drop-off
- Electronic flight certificate
- English, French, Arabic
CONVENIENT PICK-UP IN DUBAI
Your thrilling Dubai adventure starts with a pick-up in a comfortable, air-conditioned SUV, so you don’t have to worry about getting to the base camp. Relax on your journey and look out onto the passing landscape as the desert replaces the city. When you arrive at the lift-off base camp, enjoy coffee or tea as you listen to the safety briefing. Once the briefing is over, get ready for your exciting hot air balloon ride and amazing views!
RISE TO AN ALTITUDE OF 1,219 METERS!
Watch as the hot air balloon rises to an altitude of 1,219 meters (4,000 feet)! The shifting sand dunes will stretch for miles around you, so this is a great way to see the desert. You will have the chance to watch the sunrise from high up, which is a very special experience. Share the moment with your loved ones and take many photos with the stunning background! The hot air balloon ride in the Dubai desert is a great option for anyone looking for that perfect vacation photo.
SPOT THE WILDLIFE & THE MOUNTAINS
Spot the mountains in the distance and see the desert wildlife. You can see camels, the Arabian oryx, and sand gazelles. Fun fact: the Arabian oryx was once extinct in the wild, but now once again inhabits the Dubai desert, so be on the lookout. Make your moment unforgettable with a video of the hot air balloon ride, available for an additional fee. At the end of your Dubai hot air balloon ride, a driver will drop you off at your hotel. After your sunrise hot air balloon experience and return to the city, make the most of your day with a Burj Khalifa visit paired with a relaxing Dubai Fountain Lake ride, or join one of the Dubai city tours with a private guide to explore the highlights before ending the evening with a memorable Burj Khalifa dining experience or the unique Dinner in the Sky Dubai.
FREE CANCELLATION UP TO 24H IN ADVANCE!
Receive a complete refund if you cancel your booking 24 hours before the selected date!
Why choose a hot air balloon ride in Dubai?
SEE THE SUNRISE LIKE NEVER BEFORE
The hot air balloon will rise to a height of about 1,200 meters (about 4,000 feet), which gives you the best view of the sunrise. Cozy up and watch the birth of a new day from a hot air balloon!
STUNNING VIEWS
What better way to explore the area than taking it all in at once? See the vast desert below you and the mountains in the distance. As the hot air balloon rises, spot the desert wildlife.
PERFECT PHOTOS
Take the perfect selfie from the hot air balloon as you feel the gentle breeze on your face. Snap photos of the beautiful landscape and the other hot air balloons that are in the air!
GREAT FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS
A hot air balloon in the Dubai desert is a perfect idea to celebrate any special occasion! Make unforgettable memories in Dubai with a hot air balloon ride!
Book your Hot Air Balloon Ride Dubai and prepare for the experience of a lifetime in the Dubai desert!
GOOD TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
- Drones are not permitted on the hot air balloon ride.
- Drinks are also not allowed during the flight.
- The hot air balloon ride lasts from 40 to 70 minutes. The time depends on the weather conditions.
Meeting Point
You will be picked up from your hotel in the Dubai City area. Your driver will be holding a sign with your last name written on it. Please be in the lobby 5 minutes before pick-up time. The drivers cannot wait more than 5 minutes after the pick-up time.
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- Dubai sunrise hot air balloon ride
- Expert tour guide
- Transportation
- Welcome drink
- Electronic flight certificate
- Reserve now & pay later
- Free cancellation
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