13 Sunrise Balloon Flights in Dubai to Book This Year

1.Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Tour Over the Desert

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 477 reviews · 4 hours · from $280Our pick

Rise before dawn for a 40 to 70 minute balloon flight above Dubai’s desert, reaching about 4,000 feet as the sun comes up. Sindbad Gulf Balloons provides hotel transfers, a safety briefing, tea or coffee, and an electronic flight certificate. Pilots such as JP and Hamid add commentary, while the open desert offers chances to spot gazelles and Arabian oryx.

“We had a super adventure this morning on the balloon. Everything was explained in detail before we set off, landings etc. We had a great pilot (Im sorry I didnt catch his name, we were in basket 1)who pointed out so many things as we glided across the sky. We were picked up from our hotel by the very lovely Hamid who gave us a great tour as we drove out to the balloon site. He couldn't do enough for us. Thanks to all.”

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2.Sunrise Balloon Flight with Camel Ride & Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 433 reviews · 5 hours · from $305

Leave your Dubai hotel before dawn for a 40 to 70-minute balloon flight over the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. Guides such as Hanif, Ahmed, and pilots including JP help make the morning smooth and safe. After landing, enjoy breakfast, a short camel ride, and falcon photos before returning to the city.

“The breakfast can be improved It was cold -they served cold and not tasty food At least the coffee was hot”

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3.Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 153 reviews · 5 hours · from $247

Start before dawn with a shared 4x4 pickup in Dubai, then watch the balloon inflate in the Margham Desert before a sunrise flight at up to 4,000 feet. Pilots including Yalin, Nicole, and Karim have earned praise for calm briefings and smooth landings. Tea, coffee, water, transfers, and a signed certificate are included.

“The sunrise was incredible, one of the most beautiful things I’ve been able to witness. I’d highly recommend this activity.”

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4.Hot Air Balloon Sunrise Tour with free transport in Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 74 reviews · from $225Best value

Start before dawn with shared hotel pickup, a desert transfer, safety briefing, and a 30-to-60-minute balloon flight over Dubai’s red dunes. Captain Caroline is praised for calm, informative flying. Deluxe and VIP options may add breakfast, a short camel ride, and a falcon photo. Expect a cold wait, a firm landing, and a return by about 9 a.m.

“Magnifique, l'accueil superbe, ça vaut le détour, impressionnant la stabilité de la nacelle, la vue et époustouflante avec le lever de soleil. Je recommande avec l'option petit déjeuner car vraiment sympathique, il y en a pour tout les goûts. Je valide à 100%”

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5.Overnight Safari and Sunrise Hot-Air Balloon Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · from $820Top rated

You’ll leave Dubai in the afternoon for a gentle wildlife safari in a vintage Land Rover, followed by a sunset falcon show, Arabic dinner, camp activities, and a night in a simple stone room. At dawn, pilot Richard and his team take you over the desert by hot-air balloon before breakfast and a city drop-off.

“We loved the trip!!!! It was all perfect. We were picked up at time, the car was luxe and clean. Our guide (Houston) was so nice. He knows a lot and told us a lot on our way to the camp. About Dubai, the things we came across on our way, nature and animals we saw during thRead more”

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6.Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Tour with E-Certificate

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 58 reviews · from $272

Rise before dawn for a 40 to 70-minute balloon flight above Dubai’s Arabian Desert. Hotel transfers, coffee or tea, a safety briefing, falcon photo, Wi-Fi, insurance, and an e-certificate are included. Captain Orlando has earned praise for clear answers and a smooth flight.

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7.Hot Air Balloon Dubai Exotic Sunrise With Buffet Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $306

Start at 3:30 am with shared 4x4 pickup in Dubai, tea, and coffee before a sunrise balloon flight over Margham’s golden dunes. You get up to 60 minutes in the air, possible views of oryx and gazelles, a buffet breakfast at Al Majlis, a falcon photo opportunity, and guides such as Habib, Shafiq, Ziafat Ali, Babu, or Irfan.

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8.Dubai Hot Air Balloon Sunrise Sightseeing Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · from $249

Start before dawn with pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle, then rise 2,000 to 4,000 feet above Dubai’s desert as the sun comes up. The flight lasts 30 to 60 minutes, depending on weather. Captain Tariq has been praised for his calm handling, and tea or coffee is served before takeoff. Breakfast comes only with Deluxe and VIP packages.

“Brilliant!The highlight of my trip. Wonderful and safe experience. Highly recommended. I was impressed how the ground team got the ballons ready so quickly and moved to our new landing location. Be sure to dress appropriately as it was cold before sunrise and be fair to the organizers and other guests by being punctual for your pick-up. The experience revolves around being up in the air for sunrise.”

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9.Noble Life Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Dubai Desert

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 12 reviews · 4 hours · from $258

Noble Life collects you early from anywhere in Dubai, drives you to the desert launch site, and serves tea or coffee before takeoff. You will watch the balloon inflate, receive a safety briefing, and fly for about 40 to 70 minutes above the dunes at sunrise. Guides including Mehtab, Imran, and Muhammad have been praised for clear communication and reliable service.

“Awesome HAB adventure. Picked up by our driver with great comms letting us know he was ready. 40 minute drive to the HQ for coffee and briefings. Then again driven by our driver to the launch site. Ground crew is excellent, both take off and landing and we caught the final balloon of this season. Up to 2500ft and then dune bashing in a HAB over the desert seeing wildlife and the sunrise. Perfect excursion.”

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10.Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight, Breakfast, Camel Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 8 reviews · 6 hours · from $269

You leave your Dubai hotel in a shared 4x4 before sunrise and float above the desert for 45 to 60 minutes. An English-speaking pilot handles the safety briefing, while tea, coffee, and water are provided before takeoff. After landing, enjoy a gourmet breakfast, short camel ride, falcon photo, and flight certificate.

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11.Amazing Hot Air Balloon With Beautiful Desert Sunrise View

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $340

You’ll leave Dubai around 4:30 am, ride to the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, and board a hot-air balloon with an experienced pilot. The flight reaches about 4,000 feet, with sunrise views, Hajar Mountain scenery, and a falcon show. After landing, a vintage 1950s Land Rover takes you to private bathrooms and a gourmet breakfast.

“Très belle expérience , équipe au top et moment magique garanti.”

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12.Sunrise Hot Air Balloon with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $245

You’ll leave Dubai before dawn in a shared, air-conditioned 4x4 and reach the Margham desert for a 45 to 60 minute hot air balloon flight. Watch the sun color the red dunes, spot desert wildlife from above, and enjoy tea, coffee, sweets, and water afterward. The flight reaches 2,000 to 4,000 feet, weather permitting.

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13.Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Tour over Dubai Desert

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $268

Start before dawn with pickup in Dubai, then watch the balloon inflate before a 40 to 70 minute flight over Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. You will receive refreshments, onboard Wi-Fi, and an electronic flight certificate. The tour lasts about 3 to 4 hours, including transport.

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