Dubai: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Tour Over the Desert

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Dubai: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Tour Over the Desert
Top rated
4.792793 out of 5 stars
4.8
4.792793 out of 5 stars
444 reviews

Watch the sunrise over the vast sand dunes of the Dubai desert on this hot air balloon ride. Feel the thrill of seeing camels and mountains as you soar at an altitude of 4000-feet.

About this tour

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Duration 4 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Arabic, French
Pickup included
Please be waiting in your hotel lobby 5 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. The driver will be holding a sign with your last name on it. Drivers will wait no longer than 5 minutes after the scheduled pickup time.

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

D
Da Silva – France

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

J
Julie – United Kingdom

fantastic hot air balloon ride. something very different. Seeing the sunrise from above the clouds was amazing. well worth getting up at 3.30 in the morning for

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Itinerary

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    Pickup location:

    Dubai

  • Jeep / SUV

    (45 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Sindbad Gulf Balloons WH

    Coffee, Tea, Guided tour, Safety briefing, Welcome refreshments (1 hour)

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    VHMH+V4 Margham

    Sightseeing, Aerial view, Balloon flight, Sunrise, Wildlife viewing (1 hour)

  • Jeep / SUV

    (50 minutes)

  • Arrive back at:

    Dubai

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Experience the excitement of taking flight in a hot air balloon
  • Have the chance to admire the sunrise from an altitude of 4000-feet
  • Try to spot animals like camels, the Arabian oryx, or the sand gazelle
  • Wake up with a morning coffee or tea before your hot air balloon trip
  • Enjoy the convenience of a hotel pickup and drop-off service in Dubai

Full description

Take a sunrise tour of the Dubai desert from a hot air balloon. Perk up with a morning coffee or tea before experiencing picturesque views of sweeping sand dunes and stunning mountains. Spot wildlife roaming below you like oryx and sand gazelles.


Be picked up from your accommodation in Dubai and sit back and relax on the scenic drive to the lift-off base camp. Have a nice hot cup of coffee or tea before your fight. Hop aboard and experience the excitement of lifting off.


Take in sunrise views of sweeping sand dunes and distant mountains. Float across the sky and look for wildlife like the Arabian oryx or the sand gazelle. Return to your accommodation in Dubai at the end of the tour.

Includes

  • Pickup and drop-off in the Dubai City area
  • Welcome beverage (tea, coffee, or water)
  • 40-70 minute sunrise hot air balloon ride
  • Electronic flight certificate
  • Video of the ride (available for 200 AED).
  • Double charge over 120kg per person

Not suitable for

  • Children under 5 years
  • Pregnant women
  • People with back problems
  • People with heart problems
  • Wheelchair users
  • People afraid of heights
  • People over 264 lbs (120 kg)
  • People over 80 years
  • People with recent surgeries

Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Hat
  • Comfortable clothes
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Passport or ID card, copy accepted

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Baby strollers
  • Smoking
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Drones
  • Drinks in the vehicle
  • Backpacks
  • Alcohol and drugs
  • Baby carriages
  • Firework
  • Alcoholic drinks in the vehicle

Know before you go

  • Pickup is from within the urban areas in Dubai (except for Jabel-Ali and Bab-Al-Shams)
  • There is 40-70-minutes of Hot air ballooning depending on the weather conditions

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 444 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.6/5

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Da Silva – FranceApril 30, 2025 – Verified booking
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
J
Julie – United KingdomApril 19, 2025 – Verified booking
fantastic hot air balloon ride. something very different. Seeing the sunrise from above the clouds was amazing. well worth getting up at 3.30 in the morning for
M
Molly – United KingdomFebruary 27, 2025 – Verified booking
The guide was amazing! Made sure the full group was happy. We saw sting rays and a pod of dolphins too :)

Product ID: 411207

Activity provider:Sindbad Gulf Balloons CO LLC

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