Dubai Hot Air Balloon Rides

Soar 4,000 feet above the Margham Desert at sunrise with hotel transfers included.

• Everything you get: Round-trip hotel transfers and a 1-hour sunrise flight over the Margham Desert. Sip tea or coffee before takeoff, spot desert wildlife from above, and take home a flight certificate.
• Why choose this: See Dubai’s golden dunes from a hot air balloon at sunrise.
• Upgrades: Add breakfast, camel and quad rides, or in-flight photos for a full desert adventure.

Inclusions #

• Half-day Dubai desert experience

• 1-hour hot air balloon flight at sunrise

• Round-trip shared transfers from hotel

• Dates and choice of tea, coffee, or kava

• Pilot-signed flight certificate

• Bedouin breakfast buffet (if option selected)

• 10-minute camel ride (if option selected)

• 30-minute quad bike ride (if option selected)

• In-flight photos and videos (if option selected)

What to bring

• Valid passport or government ID is required for all guests.
• Sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat are recommended.

What’s not allowed

• Guests over 119 kg, under 5 years, or above 70 years not permitted.
• Not suitable for pregnant guests (over 3 months) or those with back, knee, or heart conditions.
• Not allowed under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• No drones permitted during flight.
• Guests must sign a declaration confirming fitness to fly.

Accessibility

• This experience is not wheelchair-accessible and may not be suitable for guests with mobility challenges.

Additional information

• Fill out the mandatory waiver form 24 hours before the flight.
• Pick-up and drop-off timings may vary by 30–60 mins based on location and traffic.
• Extra charges apply for remote hotel pick-ups; details shared in advance.

See the Dubai desert from above and explore it on camel and quad bikes; all in one trip.

• Starting point: Your hotel or residence in Dubai.
• Everything you get: One-hour hot air balloon ride at sunrise, breakfast in the desert, morning refreshments (tea, coffee, kahwa, dates), 10-minute camel ride, 30-minute quad bike ride, a flight certificate, and round-trip hotel transfers.
• Sights covered: Sunrise views over the Arabian Desert's dunes, flora and fauna, and wide-open landscapes with plenty of opportunities for photos from above.
• Why choose this: Enjoy a sunrise balloon flight, camel ride, and quad bike adventure, perfect for first-time visitors and thrill-seekers.

Inclusions #

• One-hour hot air balloon ride

• Round-trip hotel transfers

• 10-minute camel ride

• 30-minute quad bike ride

• Breakfast in the desert

• Morning refreshments (tea, coffee, kahwa, dates)

• Flight certificate signed by the pilot

Exclusions #

• Photography and videos (available at extra cost at the location)

• Falcon photography

• All personal expenses for shopping, drinks, and dining on-site during the tour

What to bring

• Bring a valid Emirates ID or passport copy for each passenger; this is mandatory for booking and check-in (must be uploaded 24 hours before the flight).
• Wear comfortable, casual clothing and closed-toe shoes; avoid high heels.
• Have your mobile phone with WhatsApp enabled to receive pickup details.
• Bring your booking voucher (digital or printed) for verification at pickup.

What’s not allowed

• Children under 5 years and adults over 70 years are not permitted to fly.
• Pregnant women, guests with disabilities (including mental, emotional, or physical conditions), or those with serious health issues (heart, knee, back problems, recent major surgery, or fear of heights) are not allowed to participate.
• Guests under the influence of alcohol or drugs are strictly prohibited from flying.
• Heavy luggage, large bags, and suitcases are not allowed during the activity.
• The minimum age for quad biking is 16 years.
• Photography and videos are not included but can be purchased at the location.
• Falcon photography is not included.
• Pets are not permitted.

Accessibility

• This experience is not wheelchair accessible and is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or disabilities.

Additional information

• Minimum 2 participants required per booking.
• The maximum weight limit is 119 kg per guest; guests exceeding this require pilot approval and may incur extra charges.
• All participants must be in good physical condition and able to climb in and out of the basket and bend in a brace position during landing.
• Balloon flights are subject to weather conditions; flights may be rescheduled or refunded if canceled due to weather.
• Exact pickup time will be communicated via WhatsApp the day before your experience; be ready at your pickup location at least 10 minutes before the scheduled time.
• Shared transfers are not available from certain areas; private transfers from other Emirates are available at an additional cost.
• 100% no-show fee applies for last-minute cancellations; no refunds or alternate tours will be provided.
• Cancellations made at least 48 hours before departure are eligible for a full refund; cancellations within 48 hours are non-refundable.
• All personal expenses for shopping, drinks, and dining on-site are not included.
• The experience includes a one-hour hot air balloon ride, morning refreshments, breakfast in the desert, a 10-minute camel ride, a 30-minute quad bike ride, a flight certificate signed by the pilot, and roundtrip hotel transfers.

What to bring

• Please carry a valid ID (passport/any govt. ID) proof along with you. Guests are not allowed to fly without any valid ID.
• Bring your sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat.

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What's not allowed

• The experience is restricted for guests weighing more than 119 kg.
• The experience is restricted for guests aged 5 and under, as well as guests aged 80 and above.
• The experience is restricted for guests with physical or mental disabilities, heart issues, knee issues, back pain, broken leg or arm, have undergone major surgery during the last 6 months, or have a phobia of height.
• The experience is restricted for women who are more than 3 months pregnant.
• The experience is restricted for guests under the influence of alcohol or any other drugs.
• It's mandatory to sign the declaration stating that the guest doesn’t have the above issues.
• Due to the strict rules and regulations of the UAE's Government guests are not allowed to fly drones during flight.

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Accessibility

• This experience is not wheelchair-accessible and may not be suitable for guests with mobility challenges

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Additional information

• It's mandatory to fill out the waiver form from this link 24 hours before the flight.
• Please carry a valid ID (passport/any govt. ID) proof along with you. Guests are not allowed to fly without any valid ID.
• Sharing transfer pick-up/drop-off timing can be modified as per the trip schedule by 30 to 60 minutes, depending on traffic conditions and your location.
• Private transportation from remote areas will be charged extra and the operations team will inform the same in advance.

Inclusions #

• Half-day Dubai desert experience

• 1-hour hot air balloon flight at sunrise

• 30-minute desert drive in vintage 1950s Land Rover

• Bedouin buffet breakfast

• Camel ride

• Private round-trip hotel transfers

• Dates and choice of tea, coffee, or kava

• Ghutra and Sheila scarf souvenir

• Safety briefing

• Pilot-signed flight certificate

What to bring

• Comfortable, casual clothing is recommended. Bring a jacket as it might be cooler once the balloon reaches its maximum height, especially at night.
• It is recommended to avoid wearing heels.

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What's not allowed

• Big bags will not be permitted onboard. However, backpacks and purses will be allowed.
• Anyone under the influence of alcohol or any other drugs is strictly not allowed to fly.

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Accessibility

• The experience is accessible for wheelchairs and baby strollers. Please speak to a Ground Crew member for assistance loading and unloading the balloon gondola.
• The wheelchair/stroller must have a braking/locking system to prevent unsecured movement in flight. This function will be checked and verified by the ground crew before boarding.
• There are extra wheelchairs on-site which you can use for the duration of the flight.
• This activity is not recommended for pregnant women over 3 months, individuals with heart problems, serious knee or back pain, those who've had major surgery in the last 6 months, or those with height phobia.
• All passengers will need to sign the declaration at the venue that he/she doesn’t have any of the health problems mentioned above.

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Additional information

• Check the weather before your visit. While tickets are non-refundable, they are open-dated, so you can reschedule if the weather isn’t suitable for flying.
• Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult aged 21 or older.
• Flights last 10 minutes. Duration may vary due to loading, offloading, and queues. Allow for potential extended time during peak periods.
• The Dubai Balloon at Atlantis official operational timings are 5:30am to 11:00am and 6:00pm to midnight till October.

Inclusions #

• 10-min balloon flight experience

• Professional pilot

• Safety briefing