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Highlights
- Soar above Dubai's desert in a hot air balloon during sunrise, complete with private round-trip transfers.
- Explore the dunes in a vintage 1950s Land Rover while your guide narrates tales of Bedouin traditions and wildlife unique to the region.
- Savor an authentic Emirati breakfast served in traditional Bedouin style at a desert camp.
- Experience the heritage of desert travel with a short camel ride across the dunes.
Your Experience
Experience the thrill of soaring above Dubai’s dunes at sunrise, followed by an exploration in a vintage Land Rover. Enjoy a traditional Bedouin breakfast with private hotel transfers included.
Getting started
Your journey begins with a pick-up from your hotel in a private vehicle to the Margham Desert launch site. After receiving a safety briefing, you will board your hot air balloon for an beautiful sunrise flight over the desert landscape.
Dubai Hot Air Balloon & Desert Experience
This signature half-day adventure offers a unique combination of activities: a sunrise balloon flight, a desert drive in a vintage Land Rover, a camel ride, and an authentic Emirati breakfast. It is renowned for its stunning panoramic views over the Margham Desert dunes and the Hajar Mountains.
- Enjoy an hour-long hot air balloon flight at sunrise, offering opportunities to spot wildlife such as Arabian oryx and gazelles.
- Start a 30-minute drive through the desert in a vintage Land Rover, gaining insights into Emirati culture and the local ecosystem.
- Savor an authentic Bedouin buffet breakfast featuring fragrant dishes, dates, with options for tea, coffee, or kava.
- Experience a serene camel ride across the desert sands on these gentle giants of the dunes.
- Receive a pilot-signed keepsake flight certificate to commemorate your adventure.
- Take home a Ghutra and Sheila scarf as a memento from your journey.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Half-day Dubai desert experience
- 1-hour hot air balloon flight at sunrise
- 30-minute desert drive in vintage 1950s Land Rover
- Bedouin buffet breakfast
- Camel ride
- Private round-trip hotel transfers
- Dates and choice of tea, coffee, or kava
- Ghutra and Sheila scarf souvenir
- Safety briefing
- Pilot-signed flight certificate
- Personal expenses
This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.
Must Know
- Please carry a valid ID such as your passport or government-issued identification when attending this experience.
- Guests weighing more than 119 kg are not permitted to participate in this adventure, nor can those aged under 5 or over 80 years old. Additionally, guests with certain physical conditions may be restricted from joining.
- We recommend bringing sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat for protection against the sun during your desert activities.
Ticket Delivery
Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Hotel transfers
This ticket includes hotel pickups and drop-offs.
In the next step of booking, please specify the name and address of your hotel.
On the day of your tour, please report at your hotel lobby 10-15 min prior to your scheduled departure.
If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of the hotel.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the experience starts.
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