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Balloon Rides in the UAE: the 15 Best Desert Flights

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The Dubai flights launch deep in the dune belt about an hour inland, most of them bundled with a falconry display or a breakfast camp. These 15 are compared on pickup time, flight length and what happens after landing.

Luxury Hot Air Balloon, Land Rover Defender & Michelin Breakfast - Watching the balloon inflate in the desert
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Luxury Hot Air Balloon, Land Rover Defender & Michelin Breakfast

1.Luxury Hot Air Balloon, Land Rover Defender & Michelin Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 724 reviews · from $556Our pick

Start before dawn with a Land Rover Defender pickup, then watch a five-minute drone show and take a 60-minute sunrise balloon flight over Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. Captain Hossam, Orlando, and other experienced pilots lead the flight, followed by falcons, a camel ride, and a Michelin-starred breakfast at a private desert retreat.

“Everything was so memorable, from the very timely pick-up by Ronald ti the hot coffee and dates, drone show, hot air balloon flight, riding the vintage land rover, scrumptious breakfast, falcon picture, camel back ride, and being transported back to hotel was an awesome experience. Everything met and exceeded my expectations! Thanks!”

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Dubai: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Tour Over the Desert - Coffee, safety briefing, and the launch base
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Dubai: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Tour Over the Desert

2.Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Tour Over the Desert

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

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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Dubai: Sunrise Balloon Flight with Camel Ride & Breakfast - From Dubai hotel to the launch site
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Dubai: Sunrise Balloon Flight with Camel Ride & Breakfast

3.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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Dubai: The Dubai Balloon at Atlantis - What your short visit looks like
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Dubai: The Dubai Balloon at Atlantis

4.The Dubai Balloon at Atlantis

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 429 reviews · 365 days · from $53Best value

Rise 225 meters above Palm Jumeirah on Dubai’s tethered balloon at Atlantis. The 10-minute flight offers 360-degree views of the Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab, coastline, and Arabian Gulf. English-speaking staff, pilots such as Edwin and Dennis, a lounge, and a photo shop round out this short but memorable attraction.

“very friendly guide with excellent experience.. very much recommend with kids... I enjoyed with infant and kids”

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Dubai: Luxury Balloon Flight with Michelin-Curated Breakfast - The safety briefing sets the tone
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Dubai: Luxury Balloon Flight with Michelin-Curated Breakfast

5.Luxury Balloon Flight with Michelin-Curated Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 407 reviews · 5 hours · from $543

Start before dawn with hotel pickup in a Land Rover Defender, then fly for about an hour over the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve as a falcon circles the balloon. Your English-speaking pilot and storyteller explain the flight and falconry tradition. After landing, enjoy a Michelin-star breakfast, camel ride, and desert oasis setting.

“Amazing experience and worth every penny! Ravi is soo nice and helpful. The best around, that’s for sure…. Andrew, our balloon-pilot is very professional with a great understanding for safety, so that the trip is exciting but not scary at all, Also for our youngest son (9) who was quite tense at the start it turned out to be an amazing experience! Also the breakfast and trip with old Range Rovers (from the time the British found oil in the Middle East and introduced them as an alternative for camels) was second to none. We have had many trips here in Dubai, but none as good as this! Thank you…”

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Deluxe Hot Air Balloon Ride with Breakfast & Flight Falcon Show - From your Dubai hotel to the desert before dawn
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Deluxe Hot Air Balloon Ride with Breakfast & Flight Falcon Show

6.Deluxe Hot Air Balloon Ride with Breakfast & Flight Falcon Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 372 reviews · from $346

Start before dawn with a Dubai hotel pickup and fly 45 to 60 minutes over the Margham Desert. You’ll watch the sunrise, look for gazelles, see a falcon demonstration, then enjoy a buffet breakfast, short camel ride, and certificate at a Bedouin camp. The price is $346.71 per person.

“What a must do experience from start to finish whilst in Dubai. Hot air balloon felt very safe. Falcon display, breakfast and camel ride were excellent. Staff professional and courteous, and transfers excellent from our Dubai hotel.”

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Adventure Hot Air Balloon with Buffet Breakfast & Falcon Show - What happens after landing
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Adventure Hot Air Balloon with Buffet Breakfast & Falcon Show

7.Adventure Hot Air Balloon with Buffet Breakfast & Falcon Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 263 reviews · from $404

Start with a 40 to 70-minute sunrise balloon flight over Dubai’s dunes and an in-flight falcon show. Then ride through the desert, enjoy quad biking and short camel and horse rides, and eat a buffet breakfast at a Bedouin camp. Shared hotel transfers are included, with pickup around 4:00 am.

“What a wonderful trip! We loved the hot air balloon ride. Our driver was great - he whisked us off after the balloon ride to enjoy a 4 x 4 experience in the desert, stopping off to take some fun photos in the sand. The on to our breakfast experienRead more”

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Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Dubai Desert inlcuding Transfers - The flight above the dunes
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Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Dubai Desert inlcuding Transfers

8.Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Dubai Desert inlcuding Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 233 reviews · from $235

Leave Dubai before dawn for Sindbad Gulf Balloons in Murqquab. After refreshments and a safety briefing, watch the balloon inflate, rise above the desert, and drift for roughly 40 to 70 minutes. Hotel pickup and drop-off, a pilot-signed e-flying certificate, and a falconry show are included. Bring warm layers and prepare for a firm landing.

“Amazing experience! There was only 7 of us in the balloon basket including the pilot. Anyone complaining about the landing just shouldn’t go it’s not traumatic but can be a big rough but what do you expect you know how it feels when a Read more”

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Dubai Hot Air Balloon Ride with Breakfast, Falconry & Camel Ride - What the 4,000-foot balloon flight feels like
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Dubai Hot Air Balloon Ride with Breakfast, Falconry & Camel Ride

9.Dubai Hot Air Balloon Ride with Breakfast, Falconry & Camel Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 220 reviews · from $313

Start before dawn with Sindbad Gulf Balloons, rising to about 4,000 feet over the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. After a 40- to 70-minute flight, enjoy a Bedouin-style breakfast, camel ride, falcon photos, and an e-flight certificate. Captains including Bashir and Mohammad have been praised for calm briefings and safe landings.

“Wow! What an experience! Flawless from start to finish. I cannot say enough about the time we had on our first hot air balloon ride. Amazing!”

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Hot Air Balloon Ride & In-flight Falcon Show including Transfers - Before sunrise: the morning begins at 4:00 am
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Hot Air Balloon Ride & In-flight Falcon Show including Transfers

10.Hot Air Balloon Ride & In-flight Falcon Show including Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 160 reviews · from $307

Start before dawn with an air-conditioned pickup, then watch the balloon inflate before floating over Dubai’s desert at sunrise. The highlight is an in-flight falcon show, with the bird circling at heights of up to 4,000 feet. Tea, coffee, and water are included. The ride lasts about four hours and allows up to 24 people.

“Watching the sunrise from 4000ft was a magical experience and witnessing the magnificent falcon circling then returning to us was awesome.”

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Dubai: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride with Transfers - Sunrise Above Red Dunes and Desert Wildlife
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Dubai: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride with Transfers

11.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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Dubai: Hot Air Balloon Ride with Camel Ride & Falcon Show - Coffee, briefing, and the trip to the launch site
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Dubai: Hot Air Balloon Ride with Camel Ride & Falcon Show

12.Hot Air Balloon Ride with Camel Ride & Falcon Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 142 reviews · 5 hours · from $332

Leave Dubai before dawn for a 45 to 60 minute balloon flight over the Margham Desert. Watch a falcon fly beside the basket, then enjoy camel and horse rides and an Arabic buffet breakfast. Guides including Abdullah, Pinal, and pilot Ramy have helped make this a well-run five-hour morning.

“Amazing early morning experience! Guide was great, balloon pilot and crew were great. It was really neat to watch the falcon show in the air. Breakfast and interaction with the animals after the ride were also nice. Excellent communication from the tour operator about all of the important things. Definitely recommend this tour!”

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Dubai: Hot Air Balloon Ride & Falcon Show Over the Desert - Coffee and the balloon inflation
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Dubai: Hot Air Balloon Ride & Falcon Show Over the Desert

13.Hot Air Balloon Ride & Falcon Show Over the Desert

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 122 reviews · 4 hours · from $302

Leave your Dubai hotel before dawn for a 45-minute desert drive, coffee at takeoff, and a 45 to 60-minute balloon flight over the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. You’ll watch the sunrise, look for wildlife, and see a falcon in flight. English and Arabic support is available, with pickup and drop-off included.

“Most amazing experience ever! From communication to the ride its self was all perfect. Seeing the sunrise from the sky was just magical, the pilot was really nice guy. Ride its self was smooth & enjoyable. You really don’t feel like your at 4000ft Would definitely recommend.”

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RAK Hot Air Balloon Flight - Before Sunrise: Pickup and the Launch Site
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RAK Hot Air Balloon Flight

14.RAK Hot Air Balloon Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 109 reviews · from $250

Start before sunrise with UAE-wide return transport to the launch site. Watch the balloon inflate, then float above Ras Al Khaimah for 50 to 70 minutes as dunes, camels, oryx, foxes, and donkeys appear below. After landing, enjoy light refreshments, sparkling grape juice, a signed certificate, and a short off-road ride back.

“This was such a great trip. I cannot recommend it enough. The staff were extremely safety conscious which gave a feeling of confidence. The balloon ride itself was relaxing with lots to see. It gave a totally different experience of the deseRead more”

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Dubai: Hot Air Balloon, Desert Safari, and Quad Biking Tour - The falcon show adds a real local connection
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Dubai: Hot Air Balloon, Desert Safari, and Quad Biking Tour

15.Hot Air Balloon, Desert Safari, and Quad Biking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 103 reviews · 6 hours · from $384

Start before dawn with hotel pickup, a sunrise balloon flight over the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, and an in-flight falcon show. Then ride a camel, horse, quad bike, and 4x4 across the red dunes before breakfast at a traditional Bedouin camp. Guides such as Malik and Abdullah help keep the six-hour outing organized.

“Great Experience on the Balloon and then the dune bashing and quad biking.”

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