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Highlights

  • Watch the sunrise over the Margham Desert on a 1-hour hot air balloon flight reaching up to 4,000 feet.
  • Enjoy panoramic views of the desert and Hajar Mountains with round-trip hotel transfers included.
  • Sip on complimentary tea or coffee before your flight and receive a pilot-signed flight certificate.
  • Upgrade to include breakfast, a 10-minute camel ride, a 30-minute quad biking session, or in-flight photos and videos.

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Hot air balloons in flight against a clear sky, part of a tour with hotel transfers and activities.
Hot air balloon preparing for launch in Dubai desert.
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Enjoy an unforgettable sunrise flight over the Margham Desert, soaring up to 4,000 feet for breathtaking views of golden dunes and rugged mountains.

Getting started

Get picked up from your Dubai hotel before dawn and travel to the Margham Desert launch site. Enjoy a warm cup of tea, coffee, or kava as you watch the balloon inflate. Attend a quick safety briefing and present your ID before boarding.

What to expect

Dubai Hot Air Balloon

Dubai’s hot air balloon rides are famous for breathtaking aerial views of the Margham Desert and the Hajar Mountains, this experience captures the beauty of Dubai’s vast landscapes from up to 4,000 feet.

Features

  • Margham Desert: Known for its sweeping dunes and mountain views, it offers the perfect backdrop for your sunrise flight.

  • Hot air balloon flight: Glide up to 4,000 feet as the desert glows in shades of gold and pink.

  • Scenic views: Spot gazelles and Arabian oryx wandering below.

  • Pilot certificate: Receive a flight certificate signed by your pilot after landing.

Upgrades

Upgrade your ticket to include a Bedouin breakfast buffet, a 10-minute camel ride, and a 30-minute quad biking session or choose a photo and video package to capture your in-flight memories.

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)

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

  • Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID during the pick-up.

Hotel transfers

  • This ticket includes hotel pickups and drop-offs.

  • In the next step of booking, please specify the name and address of your hotel.

  • Transfers are available from Dubai Marina Mall, Burjuman Mall, Deira City Centre & Dubai Outlet Mall.

  • On the day of your tour, please report at your hotel lobby 10-15 min prior to your scheduled departure.

  • If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of the hotel.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the experience starts.

Frequently asked questions

Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.

Booking FAQs

The hot air balloon flight lasts for one hour, offering panoramic views as you soar up to 4,000 feet.

You'll be picked up before dawn and taken directly to the Margham Desert launch site.

Before your balloon ride, you can enjoy a warm cup of tea, coffee, or kava while watching the balloon inflate.

Guests under 5 years old and over 70 years old are not permitted to participate in this hot air balloon ride.

A valid passport or government ID is required for all guests attending the sunrise hot air balloon experience.

The ride isn't suitable for pregnant individuals over three months, nor those with back, knee, or heart issues.

Guests weighing more than 119 kg (approximately 262 lbs) cannot participate due to safety regulations.

It's recommended that you bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat to protect yourself during the flight over Dubai’s desert landscapes.

You can upgrade your experience with breakfast, a camel ride for ten minutes, or thirty minutes of quad biking. In-flight photos and videos are also optional upgrades.

Upon completion of the flight, you'll be given a pilot-signed certificate to commemorate your adventure in Dubai’s skies.

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

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.

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

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.

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