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6 Hot Air Balloon Rides in Dubai That Hold Up on the Day

6 tours  ·  from $247

Every trip runs a day short. These 6 hot air balloon rides in Dubai are the ones that justify the slot, priced and timed so the decision takes minutes.

Luxury Hot Air Balloon, Land Rover Defender & Michelin Breakfast - Before sunrise: pickup and the trip out
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Luxury Hot Air Balloon, Land Rover Defender & Michelin Breakfast

1.Luxury Hot Air Balloon, Land Rover Defender & Michelin Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 724 reviews · from $556Our pick

Start before dawn with a Land Rover Defender pickup, a five-minute drone show, and a 60-minute balloon flight over the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. Your pilot shares desert stories while falcons fly overhead. Afterward, ride a vintage Land Rover to a private retreat for a Michelin-starred breakfast, short camel ride, and return transfer.

“Under the cover of darkness during the early morning hours, we gathered after being picked up promptly by our fantastic driver/caretaker, Jovan. He took complete care of us from the beginning of our experience until the end when he dropped us off at our hotels. While gathering at the meeting point, the team carefully decided when to leave because of some high winds. During the entire wait and set-up time, it was evident that safety was at the forefront of all decision-making and was greatly appreciated by all. Finally, the time came for us to load up and take off. The flight itself was amazing and flawless. The views from…”

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Dubai: Luxury Balloon Flight with Michelin-Curated Breakfast - Safety comes before the balloon rises
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Dubai: Luxury Balloon Flight with Michelin-Curated Breakfast

2.Luxury Balloon Flight with Michelin-Curated Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 407 reviews · 5 hours · from $543

Start before dawn with hotel pickup in a Land Rover Defender, then fly for about an hour over the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve with a pilot, storyteller, and falcon from a royal collection. After landing, enjoy a Michelin-star chef’s breakfast at a desert oasis, a short camel ride, and a return to Dubai.

“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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Deluxe Hot Air Balloon Ride with Breakfast & Flight Falcon Show - One hour above the dunes
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Deluxe Hot Air Balloon Ride with Breakfast & Flight Falcon Show

3.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 Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. Look for gazelles, watch an in-flight falcon display, and finish with a buffet breakfast, short camel ride, and flight certificate at a Bedouin camp. Pilot Arturo has more than 30 years of ballooning experience.

“Definitely recommed this hot air balloon ride package, had an absolutely amazing time. Great customer service provided by Pinal and the all the staff involved. Clear communication throughout, crew were great, and driver was prompt. A once in a lifetime experience!”

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Adventure Hot Air Balloon with Buffet Breakfast & Falcon Show - Dune bashing and desert photo stops
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Adventure Hot Air Balloon with Buffet Breakfast & Falcon Show

4.Adventure Hot Air Balloon with Buffet Breakfast & Falcon Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 263 reviews · from $404

Start with a 4 a.m. pickup, then watch sunrise from a hot-air balloon with a falcon show below. After landing, continue by 4x4 for dune bashing, desert photos, quad biking, camel and short horse rides, then eat at a Bedouin camp. Shared transfers within Dubai are included.

“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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Dubai: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride with Transfers - Watching the balloon come alive in the Margham Desert
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Dubai: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride with Transfers

5.Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 153 reviews · 5 hours · from $247Best value

Leave Dubai before dawn in a shared 4x4 and watch the balloon inflate in the Margham Desert. Then rise to about 4,000 feet for views of red dunes, farms, villages, camels, and gazelles. English-speaking pilots such as Yalin, Nicole, and Karim lead the flight, with tea, coffee, water, and a signed flight certificate included.

“Highly recommend this activity. The views are amazing and the transportation and guide were lovely.”

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Dubai: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Tour with E-Certificate - What the balloon flight feels like
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Dubai: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Tour with E-Certificate

6.Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Tour with E-Certificate

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 58 reviews · from $272

Rise before dawn for a 40 to 70 minute balloon flight over Dubai’s Arabian Desert. You’ll watch the balloon inflate, enjoy coffee or tea, spot camels and Arabian oryx, and see the skyline, Hajar Mountains, and desert oases from 4,000 feet. Captain Orlando may be among the licensed pilots leading your flight.

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