
Hot Air Balloon Premium ,Camel Horse Ride,Dune Bashing ,Quad Bike
- Duration
- 6 h
- Rating
- ★ 5.0 · 2 reviews
- Price
- from €372
This experience offers a blend of adventure and scenic beauty for visitors eager to explore the Dubai desert beyond the city’s skyline. Beginning in Dubai, guests are collected from their hotel or residence and transported out to the desert in the early morning hours, setting the stage for a day filled with unique activities. It’s ideal for those who want to combine the thrill of flight, desert sports, and traditional touches in one seamless outing.
The journey starts before sunrise, when participants are welcomed at the launch site, Margham, just outside Dubai. Here, guests are briefed by the pilot and can enjoy unlimited tea, coffee, and water as anticipation for the flight grows. As dawn approaches, the hot air balloon is prepared and the crew ensures all guests are informed about safety and what to expect as the adventure unfolds. The atmosphere is filled with excitement and the soft glow of the morning light on the dunes.
Once airborne, the balloon gently ascends above the desert, offering panoramic views of Dubai’s vast sandscapes as the sun rises. The ever-changing colors of the dunes, shaped by the early light, create a stunning spectacle. During the flight, guests can take in the city’s distant skyline and the openness of the Arabian landscape. After landing, a light breakfast awaits at the desert camp, providing a chance to relax and savor the moment.
The adventure continues after breakfast with a range of desert activities. Guests have the opportunity to try quad biking for around ten minutes, riding over the soft sands for an added dose of excitement. Dune bashing in a 4x4 follows, providing a thrilling ride across the undulating landscape. The experience is rounded out with short camel and horse rides, each lasting about five to ten minutes, immersing guests in traditional desert ways. There’s also a chance to take a memorable photo with a falcon, a symbol of regional heritage.
Included in the booking are hotel pickup and drop-off within Dubai city in a shared vehicle, the sunrise hot air balloon flight, a flight certificate signed by the pilot, a light breakfast at the camp, and all listed desert activities: quad biking, camel and horse rides, and a falcon photo opportunity. Unlimited refreshments are provided before takeoff. Souvenir photos and a full flight video are available for an extra charge and are not part of the standard package.
This tour unfolds amid the golden dunes of the Dubai desert, a landscape known for its tranquil beauty and dramatic sunrises. The area around Margham and Dubai’s outskirts showcases the desert’s scale and serenity, with endless sands stretching in every direction and the morning sky providing a picturesque backdrop for the balloon flight. The setting is both peaceful and invigorating, capturing the essence of the Arabian desert.
Pickups are conducted with 4x4 vehicles, and the experience is shared with up to 25 participants. The balloon flight is guided in English. Guests can opt to arrive at the Dubai Outlet Mall if traveling independently, or use the included hotel pickup service. Participants should be moderately fit, as the adventure includes active elements such as dune bashing and quad biking. The experience is not recommended for pregnant travelers, those with spinal injuries, or serious heart conditions. Infants must be seated on an adult’s lap during the journey. A private vehicle can be arranged for an extra fee if desired.
What's included
- Pick up and drop off (sharing basis) from hotel/residence within Dubai City
- Flight Duration 45-60 minutes
- Breakfast in the camp
- Flying Experience Certificate signed by the Pilot
- Quad Biking- Appx. 10-minutes
- Photo with Falcon
- Unlimited Refreshment- Tea, Coffee & Water before taking off
- Horse Riding- Appx 5-10minutes
- Private Vehicle can be booked for an Extra Cost
- Dune Bashing- Appx. 15-20 minutes
- Camel ride- Appx 5-10 minutes
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Meeting & pickup
- Pickup included for all travellers
- Shared tour, up to 25 travellers
- Guide languages: English
Know before you go
- Margham (Dubai Al Ain Road near Exit 47)
- 4:00AM Meeting and introduction (Depending on the Sunrise)
- If you are coming by your own transport, your meeting point will be Dubai Outlet Mall
- in front of the Main Entrance (Dubai–Al Ain Road).
- Pick up from Dubai hotels with 4x4 vehicles • Briefing by your pilot • Breathtaking view of the sunrise • Flying over the colour changing dunes and desert • Free Wi-Fi onboard • Approximate one-hour hot air balloon flight • Light breakfast after landing • Certificate of flight attendance • Group photo with your pilot • Return to your hotel • Full insurance Full flight video through email is chargeable 125 AED/passenger.
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness