Dubai Hot Air Balloon Signature Experience

  • Mobile Tickets

  • Pickup & Drop off

  • Camel Ride

  • Dated Ticket

  • Free Cancellation

  • Meals Included

Start your magical Dubai adventure with an early morning pickup between 3 AM and 5 AM from your hotel or home in a comfortable Land Rover Defender 130, guided by a professional Conservation Guide. The pickup is perfectly timed to catch the desert sunrise your exact time will be confirmed the night before. Arrive at a peaceful desert launch site where you’ll be welcomed with Arabic coffee and dates. Before your flight, enjoy the world’s only hot air balloon drone show a truly one of a kind experience. Watch as your balloon inflates, then step into your private, spacious compartment designed for comfort and exclusivity. As you float gently above the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, take in stunning views of the golden landscape below. Listen to an onboard storyteller share local insights, and witness a breathtaking falcon show mid air. After landing, ride in style to a luxurious Royal Desert Retreat that’s only accessible through Hero Balloon Flights. There, you’ll be treated to a Michelin starred breakfast inspired by nature’s four elements. To wrap up this unforgettable journey, enjoy a relaxing camel ride before heading back to the city. The full experience lasts around 5 hours perfect for discovering the true beauty of Dubai’s desert.

Highlights

  • Pre dawn Pickup: Convenient pickup from Dubai in a modern Land Rover Defender 130.
  • Unique Desert Drone Show: Enjoy the world’s only drone light show before take off.
  • Spacious Balloon Ride: Reduced capacity compartments for added comfort and privacy.
  • In flight Falcon Show: Marvel at an up close falcon flight display as you soar.
  • Dubai Desert Conservation Views: Exclusive aerial views of Dubai’s protected desert landscape.
  • Royal Breakfast Experience: Indulge in a Michelin starred breakfast inspired by the elements.
  • Camel Ride: Complete your adventure with a scenic camel ride around a desert oasis.

What's Included

  • Get picked up from Dubai (hotel or private residence) between 3 AM and 5 AM, by a dedicated Conservation Guide in a modern Land Rover Defender 130. Pick up times vary according to sunrise, and your exact pickup time will be shared with you the evening before your experience.
  • Arrive at an enchanting take off site where you're welcomed with Arabic coffee and dates.
  • Marvel at the world's only drone show before a hot air balloon flight and watch in awe as the sky lights up.
  • Feel the thrill as your balloon gets filled with air and fire, slowly taking shape in front of you, and get ready to jump on board.
  • Enjoy ultra comfort as we have reduced the capacity of each basket compartment to allow more room and exclusivity on every flight.
  • Experience the captivating stories of the land as our in flight storyteller shares cultural tales of the desert.
  • Fly alongside the world's fastest animal as you witness an in flight falcon show.
  • As the only hot air balloon operator with permission to operate in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, take in stunning views of the desert below as the pilot gets closer to the desert floor.
  • After landing, embark on a short drive to a Royal Desert Retreat, which Hero Balloon Flights can exclusively access.
  • Indulge in a spectacular breakfast (view menu) crafted by a Michelin starred chef inspired by the elements of air, earth, fire, and water. Savour this meal at a tranquil desert oasis and share the experience with like minded travellers who embarked on this journey with you.
  • Take a short camel ride around the desert oasis and experience the desert from a different view.
  • Return to Dubai, the experience lasts approximately 5 hours.

Not Suitable For

  • Pregnant guests: To ensure safety and comfort, passengers at any stage of pregnancy are not permitted on this experience.
  • Not recommended for guests that has had major surgery in the last 6 months, anyone that has had a broken leg/arm in the last 6 months, anyone who suffers from chronic back, neck pain or injuries.

Child Adult Policy

  • Adult (12 years & above)
  • Child (7-11 years)
  • Children under 7 years are not allowed to participate in this activity

Pickup Time Drop Off Time

  • Pickup Time: Between 3 AM and 5 AM, depending on sunrise (exact time shared the evening before).
  • Drop-off Time: Approximately 5 hours after pickup, around 8 AM to 10 AM, depending on the day’s schedule.

Things To Know

  • Guest details required upon booking: Each guest must provide their Passport number (for residents & visitors), along with their nationality, date of birth, email address, and phone number.
  • All guests aged 60 and above are required to sign a waiver along with the boarding pass prior to the flight.

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellation before 48 hours - 100% refund except (bank processing fee apply).
  • Cancellation before 24 hours - 75% refund (25% charge)
  • Cancellation less than 24 hours - No Show & Non-Refundable (100% charge)
  • Cancellation from our side due to technical snag/weather / ATC Permission – the company will either reschedule or refund the amount within 10 – 15 working days

FAQs

Below are some commonly asked questions. If you have any additional inquiries or need further clarification, please reach out to our team via live chat, contact us form, or WhatsApp.

You'll enjoy a 5-hour adventure including hotel pick-up, a spacious hot air balloon flight over the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, an in-flight falcon show, a Michelin-starred breakfast, and a unique desert drone light show before takeoff (subject to change — please confirm at time of booking).
This experience is open to guests aged 7 years and older, with children under 7 not permitted. Pregnant guests and those with recent major surgeries or chronic back, neck, or heart conditions are advised not to participate for safety reasons.
You can easily book your spot online right here on this website, where you can also check availability and receive your exact pick-up time the evening before your experience.
Cancellations made more than 48 hours in advance receive a full refund minus bank fees; cancellations between 24 to 48 hours get a 75% refund; cancellations less than 24 hours prior are non-refundable. If the operator cancels due to weather or technical issues, you'll receive a full refund.
Bring your passport or ID for check-in, dress comfortably and warmly as it’s early morning and can be cool, and wear closed-toe shoes suitable for walking in the desert.
Pick-up times vary by season, generally between 3:00 AM and 5:30 AM, and your exact pick-up time from your Dubai hotel will be communicated the evening before your flight (subject to change — please confirm at time of booking).