UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
The best of the UAE.
The 15 most popular balloons tours in the UAE. What each one includes, who runs it, and what you actually pay.
Luxury Land Rover hot air balloon at Dubai sunrise with falconry, drone show, and a Michelin-inspired desert breakfast.
“From start to finish an amazing experience. Drone light show, the balloon ride, breakfast and camel ride was fabulous. Great crew”
Dubai sunrise hot air balloon over desert dunes. Hotel pickup, coffee, wildlife spotting and a 40–70 min flight to 4,000 feet.
“Really nice experience. Everything went smoothly. The crew is attentive and make sure that you are safe. Our guide Hamid was super kind and gave us many information along the ride. I recommend”
Sunrise hot-air balloon over Dubai desert, then Bedouin breakfast, camel ride, and falcon photos with pickup, Wi‑Fi, and a flight certificate.
“It was the best experience of our lives, the pilot was very nice and we felt very secured with him. We are suggesting to come to this camp!!”
Dubai Balloon at Atlantis: a tethered 10-minute flight over Palm Jumeirah with 360° views of Burj Khalifa and Burj Al Arab. From $53.
“Balloon ride was awesome. Able to see although it was foggy. It was totally Awesome”
Dubai sunrise hot air balloon with falconry and a Michelin-star chef breakfast at a desert oasis, plus Land Rover transport.
“He was knowledgeable and accommodating to guest needs and questions.”
Sunrise hot air balloon over Dubai desert with Bedouin breakfast, falcon show, short camel ride, and transfers. Take-home certificate.
“Awesome experience, picked up in a clean landcruiser, driver was communicative. Arturo the pilot was very nice and knowledgeable (he has been flying hot air ballons for more than 30 years, after all), and Odan the falcon was also very nice. Since there were several hot air balloons flying at the same time, the falcons…”
Sunrise hot air balloon over Dubai desert with falcon show, then Bedouin buffet breakfast and quad biking, camel ride, and dune safari. Pickup included.
“Despite being in the offers list, was cancelled the day before without proposal of new date, it’s a pity”
Sunrise hot air balloon over Dubai desert with hotel transfers, up to 60 minutes aloft, refreshments, and an E certificate from the pilot.
“A really lovely experience. The pilot was funny and made the trip really enjoyable also. Loved the view, and the dune bashing back”
Sunrise hot-air balloon, Bedouin breakfast, camel ride, and falconry in Dubai with pickup. See Palm and skyline from 4000 ft.
“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!”
Dubai sunrise balloon ride with an in-flight falcon show, tea/coffee, and air-conditioned transfers. 4 hours, small group up to 24.
“Absolutely amazing experience. All staff were outstanding from start to finish. Flight was stunning,pilot was so skilled,falconers were so knowledgeable,sunrise, scenery exciting landing!!!All superb. Then more,beautiful breakfast buffRead more”
Sunrise hot air balloon over Dubai’s desert with 4x4 hotel transfers, tea and water, and a pilot-signed flight certificate.
“Amazing! This was worth every penny, and more. Views were gorgeous!! Kundal was a fantastic guide! He was prompt, welcoming, knowledgeable (pointed out historical spots on the drive), and accommodating. Plus, the safety brief was very thorough. It made me feel very comfortable and safe riding the hot air balloon.”
Sunrise hot air balloon over Dubai desert with camel and horse rides, in-flight falconry, and a Bedouin-style breakfast. 5 hours.
“Such a wonderful experience ! I’m so glad I did it and also a big thank to Mustafa for his friendliness and his humor Thank you guys”
Sunrise hot-air balloon over Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, with falcon flight show, coffee stop, and hotel pickup/drop-off.
“After the first one being called off due to wind it was awesome, I must mention Pinal who was exceptional in organising and rescheduling, thankyou”
Sunrise hot air balloon in Ras Al Khaimah with pickup, a 50–70 minute flight, grape-juice refreshments, and a pilot-signed certificate.
“Efficient and luxury transfer. Competent staff, great pilot and magical experience. We saw a gorgeous sunset, camels and beautiful sand dunes. All finished with champagne and snacks”
Sunrise hot air balloon over Dubai’s desert reserve plus falconry, Bedouin breakfast, dune bashing, and quad biking in one 6-hour outing.
“We had an awesome experience. Our pilot was knowledgeable and we never felt unsafe. Got to hold the falcon at the end, it during flight he flew around the balloon several times. The dune bashing and quads were a good time. The only kind of lame thing were the camels and horses. You just rode…”
