8 Balloon Festivals & Shows in the World to Book a Morning Around

1.Deluxe Hot Air Balloon Ride with Breakfast & Flight Falcon Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 372 reviews · from $346Our pick

Start before dawn with a Dubai hotel pickup, then fly 45 to 60 minutes over the Margham Desert as the sun rises. Expect an in-flight falcon show, a Bedouin-camp buffet, short camel ride, and flight certificate. Pilots such as Arturo explain the flight clearly, while staff handle the early logistics.

“This was the highlight of my trip, initially I was reluctant to book it based on how early the tour was 04:30 a.m but, it turned out to be the best timing as we got to see the sun rise and the temperature was cooler. The balloon was rotated to ensure that we all experienced the best views and took pictures. Henna was on offer, beautiful and done quickly so that everyone had a turn. The tour is perfectly structured such that I could still fit in other excursions later on in the day.”

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2.Adventure Hot Air Balloon with Buffet Breakfast & Falcon Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 263 reviews · from $404

Start with a pre-dawn pickup in Dubai and a 40 to 70-minute balloon ride over the Arabian Desert. Watch a falcon fly beside the balloon, then continue by 4x4 for dune bashing, a Bedouin-camp breakfast, camel and horse rides, and quad biking.

“What a wonderful trip! We loved the hot air balloon ride. Our driver was great - he whisked us off after the balloon ride to enjoy a 4 x 4 experience in the desert, stopping off to take some fun photos in the sand. The on to our breakfast experienRead more”

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3.Hot Air Balloon Ride & In-flight Falcon Show including Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 160 reviews · from $307

You’ll leave Dubai before dawn for a sunrise balloon flight over the desert, with an in-flight falcon show at heights of up to 4,000 feet. Air-conditioned transfers, tea, coffee, and bottled water are included. The group can reach 24 people, and the flight video costs extra.

“Amazing experienced! Staff are friendly. Great to see sunrise in a hot air balloon. Would recommend 👌”

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4.Hot Air Balloon Ride with Camel Ride & Falcon Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 142 reviews · 5 hours · from $332

Rise before dawn for a 45 to 60 minute balloon flight over Dubai’s red dunes, with an in-flight falcon display and views of desert wildlife. After landing, enjoy camel and horse rides, then a Bedouin-style buffet breakfast. Pickup, transfers, and Arabic or English instruction are included.

“Absolutely amazing was so nice to see the sun rise would recommend to any1”

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

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

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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6.Hot Air Balloon Ride With Gourmet Breakfast & Falcon Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · from $333

Rise before dawn for a 45-to-60-minute balloon flight over Dubai’s desert. After landing, enjoy a Bedouin-camp breakfast, falcon show, camel ride, food, drinks, and return hotel transport. Tuesday bookings include a live violist, and flights carry no more than 15 people.

“An amazing experience from the moment. I got picked up from the hotel. The team and everyone was amazing helpful and it was very easy extremely friendly staff. The team and everyone was amazing helpful, and it was very easy. ExtremelRead more”

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7.Dubai Desert By Hot Air Balloon With Falcon Show and Camel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $375

Leave Dubai around 4:30 am for a 40 to 70 minute sunrise balloon flight, a falcon display, camel ride, Arabian breakfast, pilot photo, and signed flight certificate. Nice Dubai Tours limits the group to 10, with hotel pickup and drop-off included.

“Tout était parfait, l’organisation, le vol en montgolfière, notre pilote drôle et professionnel. Nous avons vu le lever du soleil dans le silence du désert, des animaux dans les dunes (chameaux, oryx, gazelles). L’atterrissage un peu mouvementé noRead more”

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8.Hot Air Balloon Ride With Gourmet Breakfast and Falcon Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $329

Leave Dubai before dawn for a 45-minute to one-hour balloon flight over the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. Then enjoy a gourmet breakfast at a Bedouin camp, a falcon show, and a short camel ride. Pickup, return transport, food, and taxes are included.

“Ist ein richtig tolles Erlebnis dass man auf keinen Fall verpassen sollte:)))… Es hat alles super geklappt!”

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