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Hot Air Balloon

A silent hour-long flight over the desert at sunrise

Al Ain / Rub al Khali desert 6 – 7 hours in total (night pick-up → morning return)

What is this activity like?

Balloon flights begin shortly after midnight: you are collected from your hotel at around 04:00–05:00 for a drive of roughly an hour out into the desert. Take-off is timed to coincide precisely with sunrise.

The flight lasts about an hour. As the dunes change colour beneath the basket, herds of Arabian oryx and gazelle can often be spotted below. With no engine noise, the experience is surprisingly quiet.

After landing you enjoy breakfast in the desert and receive a flight certificate; the return to your hotel is usually between 09:00 and 10:00. Some packages also include a falconry display and a vintage Land Rover safari.

Highlights

  • Around 1 hour in the air at sunrise
  • Chance to see oryx and gazelle in the desert
  • Desert breakfast after landing
  • Flight certificate
  • Falconry display in selected packages

Participation requirements

  • Minimum age 5–6, accompanied by an adult
  • Not suitable for pregnant women
  • Not suitable for those who have recently had surgery, have chronic back/neck conditions or a fear of heights
  • You stand for the entire flight — there are no seats

Requirements may vary by operator. If you have any concerns about your health, consult us before booking — we'll choose a suitable alternative together.

Before you go

  • The desert is cold in the morning; dress in layers and bring a light jacket.
  • Cancellations due to wind are common, so plan for a flexible day.
  • Closed shoes are compulsory — the landing area is sandy and scrubby.

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Our itineraries that include this activity

Guide in your language, hotel transfers and operator booking included.

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Packages

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4.8(24)
  • 30-day single-entry Dubai visa (2 people)
  • Dubai Airport meet-and-greet and send-off — VIP vehicle, airport–hotel transfer both ways
  • Dubai city tour — 9 hours, private vehicle, Turkish-speaking driver and guide
  • +5 more services included
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Frequently Asked Questions

Program sabaha karşı başlıyor: tur operatörünün aracı 04:00–05:00 civarı otelinizden alıyor ve çöle yaklaşık bir saatlik yol gidiliyor. Kalkış tam gün doğumuna denk gelecek şekilde ayarlanıyor, otele dönüş genellikle 09:00–10:00 arasında oluyor. Toplamda 6–7 saatlik bir program.

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Let us work out which activities fit into the same day and which can't be done back to back; we'll also make your operator bookings on your behalf.

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