The 11 Best Hot Air Balloon Flights in the Middle East

1.Luxury Hot Air Balloon, Land Rover Defender & Michelin Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 724 reviews · from $556Our pick

Start before dawn with a Land Rover Defender pickup, a five-minute drone show, and a one-hour balloon flight over the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. Captain Hossam, Captain Orlando, and other experienced pilots lead the flight, with falconry and storytelling onboard. Finish with a Michelin-starred breakfast, camel ride, and hotel drop-off.

“Fantastic experience from start to finish. We were picked up at our hotel and brought to the balloon takeoff site. Enjoyed Arabian coffee and dates. Watched the preparation of the balloon and then took off for our first time in a balloon and we Read more”

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2.Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Tour Over the Desert

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 477 reviews · 4 hours · from $280

Leave Dubai before dawn for a guided hot air balloon flight over Margham’s dunes. After coffee or tea and a safety briefing, you’ll rise as high as 4,000 feet, watch the sun come up, and look for Arabian oryx and sand gazelles. Hotel pickup, drop-off, multilingual guides, and a flight certificate are included.

“Couldn’t recommend this trip highly enough. Our pilot JP was brilliant, very informative and we felt completely safe. The hot air balloon ride itself is such a great experience, well worth the money.”

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3.Sunrise Balloon Flight with Camel Ride & Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 433 reviews · 5 hours · from $305

Leave central Dubai before dawn for a 40 to 70 minute balloon flight above the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. After landing, enjoy a Bedouin-style breakfast, a short camel ride, and falcon photos. Guides may speak English, Arabic, Turkish, Urdu, Hindi, or Dutch. Hotel pickup, Wi-Fi, and a flight certificate are included.

“We enjoyed every minute of the hot air balloon. The pilot is with 18 year experience and was very interactive with passengers. Staff and drivers very kind and welcoming. We felt waited and taken care of. Max height reached - 1200m. Sunrise astonishing!”

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4.Luxury Balloon Flight with Michelin-Curated Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 407 reviews · 5 hours · from $543

Start before dawn with hotel pickup in a Land Rover Defender and enter the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. A small balloon carries up to 16 people above the desert at sunrise, with an in-flight storyteller and falconry display. After landing, enjoy a Michelin-star chef’s breakfast, a short camel ride, and a return drive to Dubai.

“Very nice and unique experience, from the pickup from my hotel the driver Saif very experienced and knowledgeable person. The breakfast fancy... Big thanks”

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5.Deluxe Hot Air Balloon Ride with Breakfast & Flight Falcon Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 372 reviews · from $346

Start before dawn with a Dubai hotel pickup, then fly 45 to 60 minutes over the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. Expect sunrise dunes, possible gazelle sightings, a falcon presentation, Bedouin-camp breakfast, a short camel ride, and an electronic flight certificate. The experience accommodates up to 84 people.

“Loved it! The guides thoroughly explained all the safety measures. The day was a little hazy but we saw a beautiful sunset and falcon show. We learned a lot about ballooning and the history behind using falcons in the Arab culture. The breakfast was pretty good for a buffet on the dessert.”

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6.Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 153 reviews · 5 hours · from $247Best value

Start before dawn with a shared 4x4 pickup in Dubai, then watch the balloon inflate in the Margham Desert. After a safety briefing, fly up to 4,000 feet over red dunes, farms, villages, camels, and gazelles. Tea, coffee, water, hotel transfers, and a pilot-signed certificate are included. Pilots named in guest feedback include Yalin, Nicole, and Karim.

“Fantastic day spent with the Maha Hot Air Balloon team. Everything went smoothly from making the booking onwards. I took my young family firstly on the hot air balloon - an early start of 4am but very much worth it to see the sunrise. We then were taken by our excellent driver (Fazal) to another part of the desert to go 4x4 dune bashing, including offering us the option of sand boarding (something we were keen to do but didn’t find easily on the GYG options). Overall a brilliant day out and one that will stay in our memories for years to come.”

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7.Hot Air Balloon Ride with Camel Ride & Falcon Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 142 reviews · 5 hours · from $332

Start before dawn with hotel pickup, a 45 to 60-minute balloon flight over the Margham Desert, and a falcon display at altitude. After landing, enjoy short camel and horse rides, then an Arabic buffet breakfast at a Bedouin camp. The balloon holds 16 to 24 passengers, so expect a shared flight rather than a private outing.

“It was fabulous! It was well organized, everyone was on time, we had the friendliest people and the we got more than we ever expected!”

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8.Hot Air Balloon Ride & Falcon Show Over the Desert

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 122 reviews · 4 hours · from $302

Leave Dubai before dawn for the Margham desert, sip tea or coffee, and watch your balloon inflate. You will fly for 45 to 60 minutes above the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, with a falcon show from the basket. Drivers provide hotel transfers, and pilots such as Hamada, Ameen, and Pasi are praised for calm, clear briefings.

“Most amazing experience ever! From communication to the ride its self was all perfect. Seeing the sunrise from the sky was just magical, the pilot was really nice guy. Ride its self was smooth & enjoyable. You really don’t feel like your at 4000ft Would definitely recommend.”

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9.Hot Air Balloon, Desert Safari, and Quad Biking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 103 reviews · 6 hours · from $384

Start before dawn with hotel pickup, a 45 to 60 minute balloon flight over the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, an in-flight falcon display, and breakfast at a Bedouin camp. Then ride a camel, horse, quad bike, and 4x4 across red dunes. English and Arabic guides, including Malik and Abdullah, may lead the outing.

“We had a great experience from communicating immediately after booking online, to pick up and drop off. Such a tranquil and awesome hot air balloon ride, the captain was very informative we saw wild animals and the Falconry added to the experience. Then a lovely breakfast with the option of a camel and horse ride. Followed by a thrilling dune bashing ride and a good 20 mins on the quad bike. Would highly recommend.”

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10.Hot Air Balloon with Camel, ATV, & Horse Ride Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 81 reviews · 5 hours · from $272

Start before dawn with hotel pickup, coffee, and a safety briefing, then fly 2,000 to 4,000 feet above Dubai’s desert for 60 to 90 minutes. After landing, deluxe and premium packages add breakfast and a camel ride, while premium also includes ATV and horse riding. English-speaking staff and licensed pilots lead the experience.

“This experience was absolutely incredible! Everything was very well organized, with great communication from the start. They even accommodated my new pickup location, which wasn’t within the regular pickup zone, a huge plus. The flight itself was magical, and I really appreciated that the pilot didn’t take us straight up but instead timed it perfectly so we could watch the sunrise in full view. It made the whole moment unforgettable. I highly recommend this tour! 🌅🎈”

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11.Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Tour with E-Certificate

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 58 reviews · from $272

Meet your licensed pilot before dawn, watch the balloon inflate, then rise as high as 4,000 feet above the Arabian Desert. You’ll see Dubai’s skyline, Hajar Mountains, oases, camels, oryx, and gazelles when conditions allow. Hotel transfers, coffee or tea, a falcon photo, insurance, and an e-certificate are included.

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