Classic Desert Safari
Standard Flight

Hot Air Balloon

Standard Flight

3–4 hours (incl. transfers) Pickup 4:00 AM Margham Desert, Dubai
Google

Based on 863 Google reviews

“Booked the evening safari with BBQ dinner and it delivered on everything — dune bashing was thrilling but never felt unsafe, and the fire show at camp was a great way to end the night.”

O Oliver Bennett 3 weeks ago
Tripadvisor

Based on 1,247 reviews

“Went with the Polaris RZR 1000cc for a solo ride and the guide adjusted the route once he saw I wanted more speed than the standard pace.”

R Robert Klein 2 weeks ago

Overview

Standard Flight runs 3–4 hours (incl. transfers) from margham desert, dubai , priced from AED 1049 /person.

  • Hotel Pickup & Drop-off
  • 60-Minute Balloon Flight
  • Sunrise Desert Views
  • Light Refreshments
  • Flight Certificate

Your Itinerary

  1. 4:00 AM

    Hotel Pickup

    We collect you from your Dubai hotel in the dark, well before sunrise.

  2. 5:15 AM

    Balloon Inflation

    Watch the envelope fill and stand upright as the crew preps for launch.

  3. 5:45 AM

    Sunrise Flight

    Sixty minutes drifting at up to 4,000 feet over the red dunes as the sun comes up.

  4. 6:45 AM

    Desert Landing

    A gentle landing back on the desert floor, guided by our GCAA-certified pilot.

  5. 7:15 AM

    Breakfast & Falcon Show

    Refreshments or a full gourmet breakfast at camp, with a live falconry demonstration on Deluxe and Premium.

  6. 9:00 AM

    Hotel Drop-off

    Drop-off back at your hotel to start the rest of your day.

Included & Excluded

What's Included

  • Hotel Pickup & Drop-off
  • 60-Minute Balloon Flight
  • Sunrise Desert Views
  • Light Refreshments
  • Flight Certificate

FAQs

What time is pickup for the balloon flight?

Pickup is around 4:00 AM — early, since the balloon launches at sunrise while the air is calm and cool.

How long is the actual flight?

60 minutes drifting at up to 4,000 feet over the red dunes, with a GCAA-certified pilot.

What's included besides the flight?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, sunrise desert views and light refreshments after landing, plus a flight certificate.

What time of year do balloon flights run?

Flights run September through May — it's too hot for balloon operations in summer.

Is this suitable for kids?

Children aged 5 and up can fly when accompanied by a paying adult.

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