Luxury Early Morning Hot Air Balloon Flight with Breakfast, Camel Ride, Falcon Show & Return Transfers
Experience the thrill of a hot air balloon ride over Dubai’s desert at dawn. Begin with a pick-up in a Land Rover Defender and enjoy Arabic coffee and dates as your balloon is prepared. Witness a stunning drone show before soaring into the sky, learning about Dubai’s heritage and watching a falcon show mid-flight. After landing, savour a gourmet breakfast prepared by a Michelin-starred chef at a private desert oasis. Finish with a peaceful camel ride across the dunes, embracing the peaceful beauty of the desert.
Inclusions
- Valid for one child (5–11) or one adult (12+)
- Early morning hot air balloon flight above Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
- Arabic coffee and dates on arrival
- Pre-flight drone show
- In-flight storyteller, sharing cultural tales of the desert
- In-flight falcon show
- Breakfast, crafted by a Michelin-starred chef and inspired by the elements (water, earth, fire and air), served at Royal Desert Retreat
- Post-flight camel ride through the desert
- Return transfers from Dubai hotels/residences via Land Rover Defender
- Available every day in season: Pick-up between 3.30am and 5.30am (varies according to time of sunrise)
- Note: This is a seasonal experience available from October to May only
Sample Menu Highlights
- On The Table: Assorted cheese, nuts, seasonal fruits, locally sourced honey, jam and butter. Comes with a side of warm bread
- Palate Cleanser: Passionfruit and turmeric shooter
- Water: Seaweed-poached crab and lobster, finely chopped mango, crème fraiche, grapefruit, green oil, caviar
- Earth: Smashed avocado, heirloom carrots, roasted sweet potatoes, baby beets, red radish, desert truffle
- Fire: Smoked red pepper couscous, grilled chicken breast, chicken chorizo sausages, mint yoghurt, lemon olive oil
- Air: Puff pastry, vanilla lemon espuma, caramelised banana, fresh berries, date syrup
- Your Choice of Eggs: Soft scrambled, sunny-side-up fried or soft poached
*Menu is subject to change. Images and descriptions are provided as examples only
Pricing & availability
Includes shared hotel return transfers from Dubai City Hotels, Dubai, Dubai
Things to know
- After you have made your booking request, a confirmation email will be automatically sent to your nominated email address. Please note this is NOT a final confirmation, as your desired date may not be available
- Please note: Arabian Adventures will be in contact within 1–3 business days to confirm your booking and arrange a time with you directly
- When Arabian Adventures confirms the booking, please provide your hotel name, room number and contact number so they can contact you to advise an exact pick-up time. If Arabian Adventures calls and is unable to reach you, they will leave a written message with the reception/operator, to be delivered to your room
- Kindly reconfirm your pick-up location and time at least 24 hours before your excursion by calling +971 4 412 6333 or WhatsApp message to +971 54 425 4995 (messages only, WhatsApp calls are not supported). If you have not received a written message from Arabian Adventures by 7pm the evening before your flight, please check with your hotel or call the vendor directly on 971 4 440 9827
Things don’t always work out, so enjoy peace of mind knowing that the following cancellation options are available to you.
100% refund to your original payment method or credits
- Up to 7 days after purchase
- As long as 72 hours before booking date
Non-refundable
- From 72 hours before the booking date
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Jacket
Every day
Availability:
- Available every day in season: Pick-up between 3.30am and 5.30am (varies according to time of sunrise). Arabian Adventures will confirm your exact pick-up time the day before your flight
- Note: This is a seasonal experience available from October to May only
- Pick-Up/Drop-Off Point: Return shared transfers available from Dubai hotels/residences. Please advise of accommodation location at time of booking
- Kindly reconfirm your pick-up location and time at least 24 hours before your excursion by calling +971 4 412 6333 or WhatsApp message to +971 54 425 4995 (messages only, WhatsApp calls are not supported). If you have not received a written message from Arabian Adventures by 7pm the evening before your flight, please check with your hotel or call the vendor directly on 971 4 440 9827
- Please ensure you are at your pick-up location no later than the scheduled departure time. Due to the nature of the activity, the driver will not be able to wait if you are not at the designated meeting point on time
Important:
- Exclusions: Additional food and drink items, optional gratuities
- Any additional personal expenses must be paid directly to vendor(s)
- Check-in time for tours varies based on the time of sunrise and fluctuates depending on the time of year
- Hot air balloon rides are shared, meaning you will likely share your ride with other guests. The hot air balloon baskets accommodate as little as 2–4 passengers, all the way up to 20 guests at a time. Ample space is available in the baskets to accommodate group sizes comfortably
- There are no weight restrictions for any of the tours. At the time of booking the weight of each passenger is collected to ensure proper weights and balances of the hot air balloon. This information helps allocate the appropriate amount of passengers per balloon for everyone’s comfort while ensuring passenger safety
- Flight time is approximately 45–60 minutes
- Bathroom facilities are available at the breakfast oasis
- This is a shared tour, meaning you will likely share your ride with other guests
- Please allow up to five hours for the total experience, including travel time
Terms & Conditions:
- Valid for day and package type selected at time of purchase – please make your selection carefully
- This experience is not suitable for children under 5
- No pregnancies at the time of flight
- No broken bones or recent surgery at the time of flight
- Passengers must be able to stand for the duration of the flight (approximately 60 minutes)
- Passengers should be able to jump off the second step of a ladder
- Must be in good general health
- A signed waiver of liability is required for all guests flying and/or riding in our vehicles
- Flights are subject minimum passenger numbers, weather and flying conditions and may be altered or cancelled at the discretion of Arabian Adventures
- This experience is weather-dependent. If the weather is unsuitable, the pilot reserves the right to decide not to fly. An alternate experience date will be suggested, or a full refund will be given
- Arabian Adventures is not responsible for the loss of personal belongings, injuries, or damages sustained from participation in hot air balloon tours or tethered hot air balloon rides
- If a passenger is 15 or more minutes late to check-in for their hot air balloon tour, Arabian Adventures has the right to cancel the passenger(s) hot air balloon tour and no refund applies
- Travel insurance is recommended for all passengers
Please Note:
- Bookings for this offer are limited and subject to availability. Not valid with any other offer
- Entire value must be used in one visit; any unused portions will be forfeited, and cannot be used at a later date
Important:
We reserve the right to modify prices for marketing and commercial reasons. Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Full terms and conditions are located on the terms and conditions page of our website
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