The 15 Best Hot Air Balloon Rides in the UAE

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

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

Start before dawn with a luxury Land Rover Defender pickup, then watch a five-minute drone show before a 60-minute sunrise balloon flight over the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. Your morning includes falconry, desert storytelling, a vintage Land Rover ride, camel ride, and Michelin-starred breakfast. Drivers and guides may include Nikki, Ravi, Seth, Runel, or Jovan.

“Our tour guide Seth was amazing and so nice!! Shoutout to Seth. The breakfast was great and a lot of time spent in the hot air balloon. Super safe and well organized”

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2.Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Tour Over the Desert

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

Rise before dawn for hotel pickup, coffee or tea, a safety briefing, and a 40 to 70-minute flight over Dubai’s desert. Sindbad Gulf Balloons pilots may point out camels, Arabian oryx, and sand gazelles below. English, Arabic, Turkish, Hindi, Urdu, and Dutch support is available.

“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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3.Sunrise Balloon Flight with Camel Ride & Breakfast

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

Start with hotel pickup in Dubai and a drive to the Margham desert. After tea, coffee, and a safety briefing, float above the dunes for 40 to 70 minutes. Then enjoy breakfast at a Bedouin camp, a short camel ride, and falcon photos before returning to the city.

“Was excellent activity, the guide was so patient and helpful. Felt safe through out the trip.”

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4.The Dubai Balloon at Atlantis

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

Rise up to 225 meters above Palm Jumeirah on Dubai’s tethered balloon at Atlantis. Your 10-minute flight brings views of the Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab, coastline, and Arabian Gulf. Pilots such as Edwin and Dennis help put you at ease, while the lounge and shop provide a pleasant finish.

“Dubai is a beautiful city and very efficient and friendly place. We loved our experience on The Dubai balloon. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Beautiful views.”

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5.Luxury Balloon Flight with Michelin-Curated Breakfast

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

Start before dawn with Dubai hotel pickup in a Land Rover Defender. Fly for about an hour above the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve with a storyteller and falcon, then ride camels and enjoy a Michelin-star chef’s breakfast at a royal desert oasis. English guides and pilots lead the five-hour experience.

“Amazing experience. Would highly recommend. Staff are amazing and very welcoming. Our captain of the balloon ride was informative but also added humour to the experience. Breakfast was beyond what we expected with camel rides and photos with the Falcon all included. Great company to book with. Would do this again”

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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 a 45 to 60 minute balloon flight over the Margham Desert. You’ll watch the sun rise above the dunes, see wildlife when conditions allow, and enjoy a falcon presentation, camel ride, buffet breakfast, and return transfer. Pilots such as Arturo may add useful ballooning insight along the way.

“Wonderful experience. The staff were very responsive and communicated well at all times before, during and after the ballon ride. They went beyond and above in making sure that everyone was comfortable and had a great time. You will have an opportunity to see how the ballon is prepared for take off and a chance to take plenty of pictures. They even offer you a Timelapse video which shows you and your loved ones inside of the ballon and some outside views as well. I would recommend this activity to anyone!”

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

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

Start before dawn with a shared pickup from your Dubai accommodation. Watch sunrise from a hot air balloon with an in-flight falcon show, then continue by 4x4 for dune bashing, a Bedouin camp breakfast, quad biking, and short camel and horse rides. The morning lasts about six hours.

“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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8.Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Dubai Desert inlcuding Transfers

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

Start before dawn with Dubai hotel pickup, tea, coffee, or water at the Sindbad Gulf Balloons camp, then watch the balloon inflate before lifting over the desert. You’ll spend about 40 to 70 minutes above the dunes, often reaching 4,000 feet, with sunrise views, possible gazelle and camel sightings, a falconry show, and an e-flying certificate signed by the pilot.

“LOVED the entire experience! Was amazing from start until end. A week later and I’m still dreaming about it.”

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9.Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride with Transfers

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

Rise before dawn for a shared 4x4 transfer from Dubai to the Margham Desert, watch the balloon inflate, then float above red dunes at about 4,000 feet as sunrise spreads across farms, villages, camels, and gazelles. English-speaking pilots, tea, coffee, water, and a signed flight certificate are included.

“The experience was amazing and to enjoy the sunrise at that height was unreal , thank you Capt Karim for the experience”

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

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

Start before sunrise with a Dubai hotel pickup, a safety briefing, and a 45 to 60-minute balloon flight above the Margham Desert. You’ll see desert wildlife and an in-flight falcon display, then ride a camel and horse before an Arabic buffet breakfast at a Bedouin camp. Guides such as Abdullah, Zaman, and Pinal have been praised for clear communication and friendly service.

“It was first time for me and my parents to be on hot air balloon and we really enjoyed the experience including the falcon show. Also, we enjoyed the breakfast and horse and camel riding. Transportation is convenient and overall it was what I have expected. will recommend to whoever would like to experience hot air balloon in the desert. You could also see Gazel running in the desert and lots of camel from the sky.”

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

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

Start before dawn with hotel pickup in Dubai, a desert drive, tea or coffee, and a safety briefing. Then ride 45 to 60 minutes above the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve as the sun rises. Captain Hamada, Ameen, or another assigned pilot leads the flight, with an in-air falcon show and wildlife spotting along the way.

“Love hot air balloon rides anywhere. Since I was only one not doing the adventure safari part they offered it to me free of charge instead of arranging a solo ride back to city which was very nice of them and I really did enjoy the dune bashing. Only problem was road closures around my hotel prevented scheduled pickup, but they were able to arrange an alternate ride and everything went fine from there. A-one service”

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

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

Start before dawn with hotel pickup, a 45 to 60 minute balloon flight over the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, an in-flight falcon show, wildlife viewing, dune bashing, quad biking, camel and horse rides, and an Arabic-style breakfast. Guides speak English and Arabic. Malik and Abdullah are named guides associated with the operation, but assignments can vary.

“I did this tour and it truly exceeded all my expectations! The guide was absolutely amazing — very attentive, professional, and always making sure everything went smoothly. All the activities were top-notch, from the hot air balloon at sunrise to the desert safari and the quad biking. Everything was perfectly organized from start to finish. The hot air balloon ride was a great experience. The safari was fun and safe, and the quad biking too. I felt safe, well taken care of, and genuinely enjoyed every moment. I 100% recommend this tour! Totally worth it.”

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13.Hot Air Balloon with Camel, ATV, & Horse Ride Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 81 reviews · 5 hours · from $272

You’ll leave Dubai before dawn in a 4x4, watch the balloon inflate, and rise 2,000 to 4,000 feet above the Arabian desert for a 60 to 90-minute flight. After landing, choose breakfast, camel riding, ATV riding, or horse riding. Pilots such as Caroline, Orlando, and Mohamed Ramadan have been praised for calm, careful flying.

“Hamid was a great driver and the ride was fantastic”

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14.Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Tour with E-Certificate

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

You’ll leave your Dubai hotel before dawn, watch the balloon inflate, and rise above the Arabian Desert as the sun comes up. The flight offers views of Dubai’s skyline, Hajar Mountains, oases, camels, gazelles, and Arabian oryx. Captain Orlando is known for answering questions clearly, while hotel transfers, coffee, a falcon photo, insurance, and an e-certificate are included.

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

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

Rise before dawn for a Noble Life hot-air-balloon flight over Dubai’s dunes. Your English-speaking guide collects you anywhere in Dubai, then takes you to the launch site for refreshments, a safety briefing, and a 40 to 70-minute flight. Pilots handle the balloon while you watch sunrise, dunes, and possible desert wildlife from above.

“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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