Hot Air Balloon

Dubai Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride with Hotel Transfers

Duration

6 hrs

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the start of your experience

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Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.

Transfers available

Pickup available

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience

Watch the sunrise over the Margham Desert on a 1-hour hot air balloon flight reaching up to 4,000 feet.

Enjoy panoramic views of the desert and Hajar Mountains with round-trip hotel transfers included.

Sip on complimentary tea or coffee before your flight and receive a pilot-signed flight certificate.

Upgrade to include breakfast, a 10-minute camel ride, a 30-minute quad biking session, or in-flight photos and videos.

Half-day Dubai desert experience

1-hour hot air balloon flight at sunrise

Round-trip shared transfers from hotel

Dates and choice of tea, coffee, or kava

Pilot-signed flight certificate

Bedouin breakfast buffet (if option selected)

10-minute camel ride (if option selected)

30-minute quad bike ride (if option selected)

In-flight photos and videos (if option selected)

You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Crisrian M
Solo
Verified booking
Feb 2026
amazing experience that is a must try if you get to dubai. very attentive staff who put safety first
Gaurav V
Group
Verified booking
Feb 2026
Hitesh T
Group
Verified booking
Dec 2025
Amazing exp. Worth trying it out..
Dec 2025
This tour gave us the perfect chance to admire the Hajar Mountains, shimmering sand, blue sea, and dramatic skyline all at once. Absolutely worth it.
Dec 2025
The balloon offered stunning aerial views. It’s an essential activity for anyone visiting the UAE.

Enjoy an unforgettable sunrise flight over the Margham Desert, soaring up to 4,000 feet for breathtaking views of golden dunes and rugged mountains.

Getting started

Get picked up from your Dubai hotel before dawn and travel to the Margham Desert launch site. Enjoy a warm cup of tea, coffee, or kava as you watch the balloon inflate. Attend a quick safety briefing and present your ID before boarding.

What to expect

Dubai Hot Air Balloon

Dubai’s hot air balloon rides are famous for breathtaking aerial views of the Margham Desert and the Hajar Mountains, this experience captures the beauty of Dubai’s vast landscapes from up to 4,000 feet.

Features

Margham Desert: Known for its sweeping dunes and mountain views, it offers the perfect backdrop for your sunrise flight.

Hot air balloon flight: Glide up to 4,000 feet as the desert glows in shades of gold and pink.

Scenic views: Spot gazelles and Arabian oryx wandering below.

Pilot certificate: Receive a flight certificate signed by your pilot after landing.

Upgrades

Upgrade your ticket to include a Bedouin breakfast buffet, a 10-minute camel ride, and a 30-minute quad biking session or choose a photo and video package to capture your in-flight memories.

What to bring

Valid passport or government ID is required for all guests.

Sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat are recommended.

What’s not allowed

Guests over 119 kg, under 5 years, or above 70 years not permitted.

Not suitable for pregnant guests (over 3 months) or those with back, knee, or heart conditions.

Not allowed under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

No drones permitted during flight.

Guests must sign a declaration confirming fitness to fly.

Accessibility

This experience is not wheelchair-accessible and may not be suitable for guests with mobility challenges.

Additional information

Fill out the mandatory waiver form 24 hours before the flight.

Pick-up and drop-off timings may vary by 30–60 mins based on location and traffic.

Extra charges apply for remote hotel pick-ups; details shared in advance.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID during the pick-up.

Hotel transfers

This ticket includes hotel pickups and drop-offs.

In the next step of booking, please specify the name and address of your hotel.

Transfers are available from Dubai Marina Mall, Burjuman Mall, Deira City Centre & Dubai Outlet Mall.

On the day of your tour, please report at your hotel lobby 10-15 min prior to your scheduled departure.

If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of the hotel.

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