Hot Air Balloon Flight in Dubai with Pick Up++ Shared or Private
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3-4 Hours
Daily
25 people
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Overview
Experience the magic of Dubai’s desert from above with a sunrise hot air balloon flight, including convenient hotel or meeting-point pick-up. Drift over golden dunes as the sun rises, capturing unforgettable views and moments. Guided by a professional pilot, this peaceful aerial journey offers a unique glimpse of desert wildlife and landscapes from up to thousands of feet in the air. You may choose the optional add-on such as breakfast and camel ride etc.
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What you'll do:

We will pick you up from your hotel or from centralised meeting point in early morning before the sun rises, between 4 am - 5 am depending on your location and sun rise timings.

The hot air ballon flight will begin with a professional pilot. Enjoy a blend of different views. The flight lasts 40-70 minutes.

If you booked the optional breakfast and other desert activities such as camel ride, quad bike, dune bashing and breakfast, then it's the time to enjoy those

We'll drop you off from where we picked you up from.

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Highlights: Hot Air Balloon Flight in Dubai
- Spectacular sunrise views over Dubai's vast desert
- 40–70 minutes hot air balloon flight (wind-dependent)
- Professional pilot and safety-checked equipment
- Perfect for photography and nature lovers
- Optional hotel/residence pick-up and drop-off included
- See rare desert flora and fauna from the sky
- Full refund if flight is cancelled due to weather or technical issues
Included / Excluded
- Hot Air Balloon Flight 40-70 minutes.
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Breakfast ( if option selected)
- Purchases.
- Additional Services if not booked from add-ons
- Professional Photography not included
By default it is a shared pick up and a shared flight. For private, please choose in add-ons.
Pick-up time: Between 4:00 AM – 5:00 AM depending on your location & sunrise
Bring your original passport or Emirates ID – mandatory for entry
Maximum weight per person is 100kg – over this, please purchase 2 seats
Not suitable for: Pregnant women, Children under 5, Adults over 72.
Wear jeans or trousers, not skirts, because you’ll need to climb into the basket
Send us your pick-up location and contact info after booking
- This experience can be cancelled 48 hours in advance for a full refund.
- No refunds if entry is denied due to missing mandatory documents or incorrect info.
- Full refund if the flight is cancelled due to weather or technical issues.
More Details - Hot Air Balloon Flight in Dubai
Start your day before dawn with a once-in-a-lifetime hot air balloon flight over the Dubai desert
We’ll pick you up early in the morning from your hotel or a central meeting point, between 4:00 AM and 5:00 AM, depending on your location and the sunrise schedule.
Arriving at the launch site, you’ll board your balloon with the guidance of a certified pilot. As the balloon gently rises, you’ll witness the sun peeking over the horizon, casting golden light across endless dunes and revealing the desert’s untouched beauty. Spot desert animals, marvel at rare desert plants, and enjoy complete silence in the air — broken only by the occasional blast of the burner.
The flight duration ranges from 40 to 70 minutes, based on wind speed and direction. You’ll have ample time for photographs and to soak in the surreal landscape below.
After landing, you’ll be safely transported back to your hotel or meeting point, with memories that will last a lifetime. Whether you’re a nature enthusiast, photography lover, or thrill seeker, this hot air balloon adventure is a must-do experience in Dubai.

If you encounter an issue, please
If the flight is cancelled for weather or technical reasons, you are entitled to a full refund.
We'll pick you up from meeting points, or Dubai hotels and residences at around 4-5 am early morning before sunrise, depending on your location and will drive to the balloon flight location in the desert. We drop you back in Dubai after flight at around 9-11 am. Duration of flight is between 40-70 minutes depending on air.
We arrange pick up and drop off from hotels and residences in Dubai. We do not offer Airport pick up. You can meet us in the hotel lobby near the airport if you're in transit and not staying in any hotel
Not allowed for pregnant ladies, kids less than 5 years old, also not good for people with serious health issues. Please bring passport. Please wear comfortable clothes as need to climb the basket.
Wear comfortable clothes (jeans or trousers are best), closed shoes, bring a valid ID or passport, and avoid skirts since boarding the basket requires climbing.