Hot air balloons in flight against a clear sky, part of a tour with hotel transfers and activities.
Hot air balloon preparing for launch in Dubai desert.
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 desert landscape with vehicles and people preparing for flight.
Pouring mint tea from a brass teapot during Agafay Desert quad biking tour.
Falafel wraps and Mediterranean rolls served for breakfast on hot air balloon tour.
Couple riding camels in desert setting, part of hot air balloon tour with breakfast and quad biking.

Dubai Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride with Hotel Transfers, Dubai

Dubai
Hot Air Balloon
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Duration

Duration: 6 hours

Free cancellation

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

Transfers included
Transfers included
Meals included
Meals included

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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)

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Hot air balloons in flight against a clear sky, part of a tour with hotel transfers and activities.

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.

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Hot air balloon preparing for launch in Dubai desert.

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

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

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.

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Pouring mint tea from a brass teapot during Agafay Desert quad biking tour.

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Falafel wraps and Mediterranean rolls served for breakfast on hot air balloon tour.

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