Hot Air Balloon Dubai

Hot Air Balloon Dubai is a pre-dawn aerial experience over the Margham desert, combining a roundtrip hotel transfer, a Bedouin-style welcome and a hot air balloon flight of about an hour, reaching over 4,000 feet above the dunes. It suits both celebrations and a simple change of scenery.

Pre-dawn pickup (around 3:30 am)

A roundtrip hotel transfer collects you well before dawn and takes you to the launch site, where you head to the Majlis area for a welcome of dates, gahwa, tea and coffee. While you settle in, the crew runs through a safety video and a briefing on what to expect once the balloon lifts off, so there are no surprises once you are airborne.

Flight preparation and takeoff

Once the briefing wraps up, you join the team at the launch site as the balloon is unfurled across the sand and the basket is made ready. You watch the burners fire the balloon upright before climbing aboard, and once the basket is loaded, the pilot lifts off gently as dawn begins to break over the desert.

The hour-long flight over the desert

You rise to over 4,000 feet, looking down over the sand dunes spreading out beneath the basket for as far as you can see. The roughly one-hour flight takes in the desert sunrise, the changing colors of the sky, and 360-degree views of the terrain and its wildlife, before your pilot brings the balloon in for a safe landing.

After landing, you receive a flight certificate signed by your pilot, and can arrange optional photos and videos of the flight for an extra charge. Rayna Tours coordinates your booking, transfer and pickup timing throughout.

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• Fly over Dubai's desert in a hot air balloon that reaches over 4,000 feet, on an hour-long flight.
• Take in desert sunrise views and 360-degree views of the dunes and local wildlife from the balloon.
• Arrive before dawn to a Majlis area serving dates, gahwa, tea and coffee, plus a safety briefing before takeoff.
• Receive a flight certificate signed by your pilot at the end of the flight.
• Roundtrip hotel transfer is included, with flexible transfer options available to suit your booking.

• Tea, coffee, gahwa and dates on arrival
• One-hour hot air balloon ride
• Flight certificate
• Roundtrip hotel transfer
• Breakfast (if the "with breakfast" option is selected)

• Photos and videos of the flight (available as a paid add-on)
• Breakfast (unless the "with breakfast" option is selected)
• All personal expenses

1. Shortly after completing your booking, you will receive a tour confirmation voucher by email. Check your spam or junk folder if it does not appear in your inbox, or notify us.
2. Print this voucher or show its mobile version to exchange it for your physical tickets once you arrive at the destination.

• An Emirates ID or passport copy is required for each passenger at the time of booking, in line with Gulf Civil Aviation Authority regulations.
• Complete the online waiver and upload your ID at least 24 hours before the flight; passengers without these documents cannot fly.
• A valid WhatsApp number is required for the reservation, so the pickup time and any updates can be shared with you.
• Your exact pickup time is shared the evening before your flight, generally between 7:00 pm and 8:30 pm.
• Be at your pickup point at least 10 minutes early, as a delay could cause the flight to be cancelled.
• Pickup and drop-off times can shift by 30 to 60 minutes depending on traffic conditions and your location.
• Children under 5 and adults over 70 are not permitted to fly, and the maximum weight limit is 119 kg (guests above this require pilot approval and an extra charge).
• Pregnant women, and anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs, are not permitted to fly.
• Guests should be in good physical condition, able to climb in and out of the basket and hold a brace position for landing; certain disabilities and health conditions are not permitted to participate.
• Wear comfortable, casual clothing along with closed shoes or boots rather than high heels.
• This activity is not recommended for anyone with heart conditions, serious knee or back problems, a recent major surgery, or a fear of heights.
• Balloon flights are subject to weather conditions; if a flight is cancelled for weather, you will be offered the next available date or a full refund.