Vintage Land Rover in desert at sunset, part of hot air balloon experience.
Hot air balloon in desert landscape with vehicles and people preparing for flight.
Hot air balloon in the sky during sunrise, part of a tour with hotel transfers, breakfast, camel ride, and quad biking.
Hot air balloon ride over Dubai desert with couple enjoying the view.
Old Land Rover parked on Dubai desert sand at sunset.
Vintage Land Rovers lined up in the desert for a hot air balloon experience.
Couple riding camels in desert, part of Hot Air Balloon Experience with Vintage Land Rover Drive.

Dubai Hot Air Balloon Experience with Private Round-Trip Transfers & Vintage Land Rover Desert Drive

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Hot Air Balloon
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Duration: 6 hours (approx.)

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Experience an memorable journey with the Dubai Hot Air Balloon Experience, complete with private round-trip transfers and a vintage Land Rover desert drive in Dubai. Soar above the dunes at sunrise as you explore the Margham Desert from the sky, followed by a traditional Bedouin breakfast on land. This signature half-day adventure includes a hot air balloon flight, desert safari, camel ride, and authentic Emirati cuisine.

Soar above Dubai's landscape during sunrise in a private hot air balloon flight over the Margham Desert.

Start an adventure through time with a ride across dunes in a vintage 1950s Land Rover while learning about Bedouin traditions and desert wildlife from your guide.

Savor traditional Emirati dishes served at a desert camp during a breakfast experience, showcasing authentic Bedouin-style hospitality.

Experience the heritage of desert travel on a camel ride across dunes for an intimate glimpse into regional culture.

Entry to the Half-day Dubai Desert Experience

Use of a 1-hour hot air balloon for sunrise flights in Dubai Hot Air Balloon Experience with Private Round-Trip Transfers & Vintage Land Rover Desert Drive, Features Sunrise

Access to a 30-minute desert drive using a vintage 1950s Land Rover

Ticket includes Bedouin buffet breakfast

Admission for a Camel ride

Return private round-trip hotel transfers (based on option selected)

One choice of Dates and tea, coffee, or kava

Access to Ghutra and Sheila scarf souvenir

Entry with Safety briefing

Use of Pilot-signed flight certificate

Individual Costs

Vintage Land Rover in desert at sunset, part of hot air balloon experience.

Vintage Land Rover in desert at sunset, part of hot air balloon experience.

In the early morning light, start an memorable journey starting with a hot air balloon ride over Dubai’s stunning dunes. Your adventure includes exploring the desert in a classic Land Rover and savoring a traditional Bedouin breakfast, all while benefiting from private hotel transfers.

Getting Started

Your day begins at your hotel where you'll be picked up by a private vehicle for transport to the Margham Desert launch site. Here, after receiving an important safety briefing, start your hot air balloon flight that promises spectacular views as dawn breaks over Dubai’s desert landscape.

What to Expect: The Dubai Hot Air Balloon & Desert Experience

This signature half-day adventure in the United Arab Emirates offers a sunrise balloon ride and includes a vintage Land Rover drive through the dunes, camel riding, and an authentic Emirati breakfast. Renowned for its stunning views of both Margham Desert's rolling sands and the Hajar Mountains.

Features

  • A magical sunrise hot air balloon flight lasting one hour allows you to soar above Dubai’s desert landscape, offering a chance to spot wildlife such as Arabian oryx and gazelles.
  • The 30-minute vintage Land Rover drive through the dunes is not only thrilling but also educational, providing insights into Emirati culture and its unique ecosystem.
  • Enjoy a Bedouin buffet breakfast featuring fragrant local dishes complemented by dates. You can choose between tea, coffee, or kava to accompany your meal.
  • Climb aboard gentle camel rides for a serene journey across the desert sands, enhancing the authenticity of this experience.
  • As a keepsake from your adventure, receive a pilot-signed flight certificate commemorating your time above Dubai's dunes.
  • Take home a Ghutra and Sheila scarf as a memento to remember your unique desert journey by.
Hot air balloon in desert landscape with vehicles and people preparing for flight.

Hot air balloon in desert landscape with vehicles and people preparing for flight.

Hot air balloon in the sky during sunrise, part of a tour with hotel transfers, breakfast, camel ride, and quad biking.

Hot air balloon in the sky during sunrise, part of a tour with hotel transfers, breakfast, camel ride, and quad biking.

Hot air balloon ride over Dubai desert with couple enjoying the view.

Hot air balloon ride over Dubai desert with couple enjoying the view.

What to bring

  • Please carry a valid ID (passport or any government-issued ID) with you. Flying without an ID is not permitted.

Sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat are recommended for the journey.

What's not allowed

  • The experience excludes guests weighing over 119 kg.
  • This activity is restricted for children aged 5 or younger and seniors 80 years old or older.
  • Guests with physical or mental disabilities, heart conditions, knee problems, back pain, recent major surgeries (within the last six months), arm or leg fractures, or a fear of heights are not permitted to participate.
  • Women who are more than three months pregnant cannot join this experience.
  • Guests under the influence of alcohol or other drugs will be denied participation.
  • A declaration must be signed by participants confirming they do not have any disqualifying conditions mentioned above.

Due to UAE government regulations, flying drones during the flight is prohibited.

Accessibility

    This experience does not accommodate wheelchairs and may be challenging for guests with mobility issues.

    Additional information

    • You must complete a waiver form from this link: waiver form, at least 24 hours before the flight.
    • Please carry your valid ID (passport or any government-issued ID) to fly; flying without an ID is not allowed.
    • Transfer pick-up/drop-off times may be adjusted by 30 to 60 minutes based on traffic and location, as per trip schedule requirements.

    Additional charges apply for private transport from remote areas. The operations team will inform you in advance if this applies.

    Old Land Rover parked on Dubai desert sand at sunset.

    Old Land Rover parked on Dubai desert sand at sunset.

    Vintage Land Rovers lined up in the desert for a hot air balloon experience.

    Vintage Land Rovers lined up in the desert for a hot air balloon experience.

    Ensure you bring a valid ID like a passport or government-issued document to avoid any issues on the day of your flight.

    Carry sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat for protection against the sun during outdoor activities in the desert.

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    FAQs

    It's mandatory to fill out the waiver form from this link 24 hours before the flight. Please carry a valid ID (passport/any govt. ID) proof along with you. Guests are not allowed to fly without any valid ID. Sharing transfer pick-up/drop-off timing can be modified as per the trip schedule by 30 to 60 minutes, depending on traffic conditions and your location. Private transportation from remote areas will be charged extra and the operations team will inform the same in advance.
    This experience is not wheelchair-accessible and may not be suitable for guests with mobility challenges
    Please carry a valid ID (passport/any govt. ID) proof along with you. Guests are not allowed to fly without any valid ID. Bring your sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat.
    The experience is restricted for guests weighing more than 119 kg. The experience is restricted for guests aged 5 and under, as well as guests aged 80 and above. The experience is restricted for guests with physical or mental disabilities, heart issues, knee issues, back pain, broken leg or arm, have undergone major surgery during the last 6 months, or have a phobia of height. The experience is restricted for women who are more than 3 months pregnant. The experience is restricted for guests under the influence of alcohol or any other drugs. It's mandatory to sign the declaration stating that the guest doesn’t have the above issues. Due to the strict rules and regulations of the UAE's Government guests are not allowed to fly drones during flight.
    Please carry a valid ID (passport/any govt. ID) proof along with you. Guests are not allowed to fly without any valid ID. Bring your sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat.
    This experience is not wheelchair-accessible and may not be suitable for guests with mobility challenges
    It's mandatory to fill out the waiver form from this link 24 hours before the flight. Please carry a valid ID (passport/any govt. ID) proof along with you. Guests are not allowed to fly without any valid ID. Sharing transfer pick-up/drop-off timing can be modified as per the trip schedule by 30 to 60 minutes, depending on traffic conditions and your location. Private transportation from remote areas will be charged extra and the operations team will inform the same in advance.
    The experience is restricted for guests weighing more than 119 kg. The experience is restricted for guests aged 5 and under, as well as guests aged 80 and above. The experience is restricted for guests with physical or mental disabilities, heart issues, knee issues, back pain, broken leg or arm, have undergone major surgery during the last 6 months, or have a phobia of height. The experience is restricted for women who are more than 3 months pregnant. The experience is restricted for guests under the influence of alcohol or any other drugs. It's mandatory to sign the declaration stating that the guest doesn’t have the above issues. Due to the strict rules and regulations of the UAE's Government guests are not allowed to fly drones during flight.
    This experience is not wheelchair-accessible and may not be suitable for guests with mobility challenges
    Please carry a valid ID (passport/any govt. ID) proof along with you. Guests are not allowed to fly without any valid ID. Bring your sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat.
    The experience is restricted for guests weighing more than 119 kg. The experience is restricted for guests aged 5 and under, as well as guests aged 80 and above. The experience is restricted for guests with physical or mental disabilities, heart issues, knee issues, back pain, broken leg or arm, have undergone major surgery during the last 6 months, or have a phobia of height. The experience is restricted for women who are more than 3 months pregnant. The experience is restricted for guests under the influence of alcohol or any other drugs. It's mandatory to sign the declaration stating that the guest doesn’t have the above issues. Due to the strict rules and regulations of the UAE's Government guests are not allowed to fly drones during flight.
    It's mandatory to fill out the waiver form from this link 24 hours before the flight. Please carry a valid ID (passport/any govt. ID) proof along with you. Guests are not allowed to fly without any valid ID. Sharing transfer pick-up/drop-off timing can be modified as per the trip schedule by 30 to 60 minutes, depending on traffic conditions and your location. Private transportation from remote areas will be charged extra and the operations team will inform the same in advance.

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