UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
The best of the UAE.
The 15 most popular hot air balloon & helicopter tours in the UAE. What each one includes, who runs it, and what you actually pay.
Helicopter over Dubai’s Palm and top landmarks from The Atlantis. Pick 12–25 minutes, get headset narration, and enjoy rare aerial views.
“Amazing service from start to finish, would highly recommend.”
A 12-minute helicopter ride over Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis, Burj Al Arab, and Dubai skyline sights with live commentary and optional hotel transfer.
“The service is like no other, it would be better to have the price of photography included in the ticket price”
Luxury Land Rover hot air balloon at Dubai sunrise with falconry, drone show, and a Michelin-inspired desert breakfast.
“What an amazing adventure. Everything was well organized and first class. From the transfers to the ballon ride to the amazing breakfast. I highly recommend.”
See Burj Khalifa, the Palm, and more on a short Dubai helicopter ride with live onboard commentary and light refreshments.
“Best-in-Class service. The fact that CR7, Tiger Woods and other high level celebrities have used their service speaks for itself. Well done Helidubai, well done!”
A 17-minute helicopter flight over Palm Jumeirah. Fly past Burj Al Arab, Atlantis, Burj Khalifa, Meydan, and more from a small group.
“Best experience ever I felt in my life and haven’t ride in the helicopter before first time which is best feeling when you sit next the window and nice viewing height like sky heaven , it’s worth exploring . Nice staff helped with instruction safety and made that we understand well before board on the…”
Dubai sunrise hot air balloon over desert dunes. Hotel pickup, coffee, wildlife spotting and a 40–70 min flight to 4,000 feet.
“The guide was amazing! Made sure the full group was happy. We saw sting rays and a pod of dolphins too :)”
A 22-minute helicopter flight over Dubai’s icons: Burj al Arab, Palm Jumeirah, World Islands, Dubai Creek, and Burj Khalifa for $353.
“Great way to see city very professional and all safety process in place from covid to flight.”
Sunrise hot air balloon over Dubai desert with Bedouin breakfast, falcon show, short camel ride, and transfers. Take-home certificate.
“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…”
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.
“It was so tranquil! Very breathtaking! Watching the sunrise in 360 view was amazing!! It should be on everyone’s “bucket list”!”
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.
“Arrangements went perfectly and expertly delivered. The landing was fun. I suggest butthe GoPro movie”
Sunrise hot air balloon over Dubai’s desert with 4x4 hotel transfers, tea and water, and a pilot-signed flight certificate.
“Well organised, amazing experience, definitely recommend.”
Sunrise hot air balloon over Dubai desert with camel and horse rides, in-flight falconry, and a Bedouin-style breakfast. 5 hours.
“It was a great experience overall. All the guides were professional and helpful. It was truly a dream come true and all thanks to this tour I have amazing memories to take with me.”
Sunrise hot-air balloon over Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, with falcon flight show, coffee stop, and hotel pickup/drop-off.
“Great experience, our pilot Pasi made the experience really enjoyable and was reassuring for my daughter who was a bit worried when we got on the hot air balloon. Pickup was prompt and on time. Whole experience well organised.”
