The 9 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.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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