Soar above Dubai’s dunes at sunrise, explore the desert in a vintage Land Rover, and enjoy a traditional Bedouin breakfast with private hotel transfers.
Getting started
Get picked up from your hotel in a private vehicle and drive to the Margham Desert launch site. After a safety briefing, board your hot air balloon for a magical sunrise flight over the desert.
What to expect
Dubai Hot Air Balloon & Desert Experience
A signature half-day desert adventure combining a sunrise balloon flight, desert drive, camel ride, and authentic Emirati breakfast. Famous for panoramic views of the Margham Desert dunes and the Hajar Mountains.
Features
Sunrise hot air balloon flight: Float high above the desert for an hour, spotting wildlife like Arabian oryx and gazelles.
Vintage Land Rover desert drive: Enjoy a 30-minute journey through the dunes while learning about Emirati culture and the ecosystem.
Bedouin buffet breakfast: Feast on fragrant local dishes, dates, and choose tea, coffee, or kava.
Camel ride: Climb aboard these gentle desert giants for a meditative ride across the sand.
Keepsake flight certificate: Receive a pilot-signed certificate to commemorate your adventure.
Souvenir scarf: Take home a Ghutra and Sheila scarf as a memento.
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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.
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.
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.
Cancellation is allowed up to 48 hours before the scheduled start time. Variant-specific cancellation policies may apply.