7 Desert Balloon Flights in Dubai Worth the Early Alarm

1.Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Tour Over the Desert

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 477 reviews · 4 hours · from $280Our pick

You’ll leave Dubai before dawn, ride to the Margham desert, and take a 40 to 70 minute balloon flight at up to 4,000 feet. Sindbad Gulf Balloons provides tea or coffee, safety instructions, hotel transfers, and an electronic flight certificate. Drivers such as Hamid and Awais have earned praise for friendly service.

“Great experience, very well organised. We didn’t get to see the sunrise due to cloud but was still amazing”

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2.Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Dubai Desert inlcuding Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 233 reviews · from $235Best value

Start with a 3:30 a.m. Dubai pickup, coffee or water, and a safety briefing before rising up to 4,000 feet over the desert. Enjoy 40 to 70 minutes in the balloon, a falconry show, signed flying certificate, and return transport. Children under five and people over 80 cannot join.

“Woonderful experience from pick up to drop off. Awesome staff and pilot gave briefing on safety rules and history regarding hot air ballons. The briefing allowed me knowledge and safety. What an amazing view at 4000 feet seeing the sunrise. Kidos to pilot for a safe landing even with the bumps and turn over . The crew were at the landing to assist of out of the basket. I would definately take another ballon ride... my next trip Greece! Great company that confirmed prior to trip with detailed instructions. Coffee and water provided was great before take off. I recommend when you in Dubai!!!!”

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3.Hot Air Balloon Ride & Falcon Show Over the Desert

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 122 reviews · 4 hours · from $302

Leave your Dubai hotel before dawn for a 45-minute drive to Margham. After tea or coffee and a safety briefing, float above the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve at 4,000 feet, with a falcon show during the 45 to 60-minute flight. English and Arabic support is provided.

“A truly special and memorable morning! On arrival we were offered tea and coffee and given full briefing. Chance to watch the balloon inflate and take pictures/videos. Once inside the basket we took off and the views were incredible! Our pilot was friendly and professional and happily answered our questions. It was my husband’s birthday which they made extra special by having the whole group sing ‘happy birthday’ from 4000 feet. A day we certainly won’t forget, highly recommend!”

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4.Hot Air Balloon, Desert Safari, and Quad Biking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 103 reviews · 6 hours · from $384

Start before dawn with a 45 to 60-minute balloon flight over the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. After a falcon show and breakfast, ride a camel and horse, tackle 20 minutes of dune bashing, and quad bike in a limited area. Guides speak English and Arabic.

“Great Experience on the Balloon and then the dune bashing and quad biking.”

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5.Noble Life Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Dubai Desert

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 12 reviews · 4 hours · from $258

Start before dawn with Noble Life pickup anywhere in Dubai, then watch the balloon inflate before a 40 to 70-minute flight over the desert. English-speaking pilots, tea or coffee, and return transport are included. Ask about pickup timing and the optional flight video.

“They did not show up . I was supposed to be picked up at 4:15am and they never showed up . Get your Guide tried to call the support team and I also tried but noone was answering the phone, hence it was a day wasted and I was really dissapointed.There was no explanation why they didnt show”

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6.Private Hot Air Balloon Tour Over the Dubai Desert

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4 reviews · 4.5 hours

Take a private SUV from central Dubai to the desert, enjoy coffee or tea, then rise by hot-air balloon for sunrise views from 4,000 feet. You may spot camels, Arabian oryx, and sand gazelles. The package includes hotel transfers, Wi-Fi, insurance, a flight video, and a flight certificate.

“Perfect !!! We will do it again in next year 😎”

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7.Amazing Hot Air Balloon With Beautiful Desert Sunrise View

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $340

Start at 4:30 a.m. with hotel pickup, then fly over the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve and Hajar Mountains in a balloon carrying up to 24 people. Look for wildlife, watch a falcon show from the air, and finish with smoked salmon, caviar, drinks, and private facilities.

“Très belle expérience , équipe au top et moment magique garanti.”

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