Hot Air Balloon Dubai
- Approximately 5 Hours
- Standard, Deluxe & Adventure Packages
- Dubai Desert, United Arab Emirates
From AED 999 Standard A1,099/C999 • Deluxe A1,209/C1,149 • Adventure A1,399/C1,199
Tour Details
Hotel / Residence in Dubai
Around 4:00 AM
After Morning Experience
Approximately 5 Hours
English
Shared Dubai Transfer
5 Years
According to Balloon Capacity
Experience a Hot Air Balloon Dubai sunrise flight over the desert with hotel or residence transfers from Dubai. Choose Standard, Deluxe or Adventure packages with adult and child pricing and package-specific post-landing activities.
Hot Air Balloon Dubai: Sunrise Flight Over the Desert
A Hot Air Balloon Dubai experience is an early-morning desert adventure built around sunrise views, a gentle balloon flight and a choice of three existing packages. The current Dubai Desert Fun setup includes Standard, Deluxe and Adventure options, each with separate adult and child pricing. The overall experience is approximately five hours including hotel transfer, check-in, launch preparation, the balloon flight and post-landing activities.
The balloon flight itself is listed at approximately 45 minutes, subject to weather and wind direction. Guests are collected from a confirmed Dubai hotel or residence in the early morning and travel to the desert launch area. Before take-off, the crew provides safety instructions and prepares the balloon. Flight timing and duration can change because hot-air-balloon operations depend heavily on wind, visibility and other safety conditions.
Standard, Deluxe and Adventure Packages
The Standard Package is AED 1,099 per adult and AED 999 per child aged 5–11. The existing description includes the 45-minute sunrise balloon ride, Dubai return transfer and an in-flight falcon show. The Deluxe Package is AED 1,209 per adult and AED 1,149 per child and adds breakfast after landing and a camel ride to the core balloon experience.
The Adventure Package is AED 1,399 per adult and AED 1,199 per child. It is the most activity-focused existing option, adding breakfast, camel riding, dune bashing, quad biking and horse riding alongside the balloon ride and transfer. Package inclusions can be affected by operations, weather or supplier changes, so the final confirmation should always be used as the booking reference.
What the Morning Experience Is Like
The tour begins before sunrise, when the desert is cooler and conditions are usually better suited to ballooning. After the safety briefing and launch preparation, the balloon rises above the dunes for wide desert views. After landing, guests continue with the activities included in their selected package before returning to Dubai. Visitors who want another sunrise-focused desert trip can compare the Sunrise Desert Safari Dubai, while guests wanting a shorter land-based experience can see the Morning Desert Safari Dubai.
Before You Book
Wear comfortable clothing and closed footwear, and bring a light layer because desert mornings can feel cool. Balloon flights may be delayed, shortened, rescheduled or cancelled for safety reasons. Passenger age, health, mobility and weight restrictions are controlled by the balloon operator, so provide accurate guest details when booking. For another aerial sightseeing option, compare the Helicopter Ride Dubai. You can also browse all current activities on the Dubai Desert Fun homepage or check general destination information at Visit Dubai.
Tour Highlights
- Approximately 45-minute sunrise hot air balloon flight
- Early-morning Dubai hotel or residence pickup
- Standard, Deluxe and Adventure package options
- Adult and child package pricing
- In-flight falcon show listed in the existing packages
- Breakfast and camel ride with Deluxe and Adventure packages
- Dune bashing, quad biking and horse riding with Adventure package
- Return transfer to Dubai according to the confirmed booking
Tour Inclusions
- Selected Standard, Deluxe or Adventure package
- Approximately 45-minute hot air balloon flight, weather permitting
- Dubai hotel or residence pickup and return transfer
- Safety briefing and launch preparation
- In-flight falcon show according to current package operation
- Package-specific activities as confirmed in the selected option
Tour Exclusions
- Activities not included in the selected package
- Extra photos or videos unless specifically included
- Personal expenses
- Pickup outside the confirmed Dubai transfer area unless separately arranged
- Any activity or service not listed in the confirmed package
Itinerary
- Early-morning pickup from the confirmed Dubai hotel or residence.
- Transfer to the desert balloon launch area.
- Complete check-in and receive the safety briefing.
- Watch the balloon preparation before sunrise.
- Take the approximately 45-minute balloon flight, subject to weather and wind conditions.
- Land safely and continue with breakfast or desert activities included in the selected package.
- Return to Dubai after the morning experience.
Important Information
- Standard Package: Adult AED 1,099 / Child AED 999.
- Deluxe Package: Adult AED 1,209 / Child AED 1,149.
- Adventure Package: Adult AED 1,399 / Child AED 1,199.
- The current child category in the existing booking form is 5–11 years.
- The balloon flight is approximately 45 minutes and is always subject to weather and wind direction.
- Pickup is listed from Dubai hotels or residences, with early-morning timing around 4:00 AM.
- The overall experience is approximately 5 hours including transfers and package activities.
- Passenger eligibility, weight, age, health and mobility rules are controlled by the balloon operator.
- Flights can be delayed, changed, rescheduled or cancelled for safety reasons.
What to Bring
- Booking confirmation
- Valid identification if requested
- Comfortable closed footwear
- Comfortable outdoor clothing
- Light jacket or layer for the early morning
- Camera or phone where permitted
Tour Policies
Cancellation Policy
<p>Free cancellation is available when the booking is cancelled at least 24 hours before the confirmed pickup time, subject to the final booking conditions. Weather-related flight changes or cancellations follow the balloon operator's current policy.</p>
Age Policy
The existing package uses adult pricing from age 12 and child pricing for ages 5–11. Final passenger eligibility is subject to the balloon operator's current safety requirements.
Child Policy
Children aged 5–11 use the current child package prices. Children must travel with a responsible adult and meet all operator safety requirements.
Hot Air Balloon Dubai FAQs
How much is Hot Air Balloon Dubai?
The current package prices start at AED 999 for a child on the Standard Package. Standard adult is AED 1,099, Deluxe adult is AED 1,209 and Adventure adult is AED 1,399.
How long is the balloon flight?
The existing package lists approximately 45 minutes of balloon flight time, subject to weather and wind conditions.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes. The current packages list pickup and return transfer from hotels or residences in Dubai.
What is included in the Deluxe Package?
The existing Deluxe Package includes the balloon flight, Dubai transfers, breakfast after landing, camel ride and in-flight falcon show.
What is included in the Adventure Package?
The existing Adventure Package adds breakfast, camel ride, dune bashing, quad biking and horse riding to the balloon and transfer experience.
What ages use child pricing?
The current booking form uses child pricing for ages 5–11 and adult pricing from age 12, subject to the balloon operator's final eligibility rules.