The 15 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

You’ll leave Dubai before dawn for a 60-minute balloon flight over the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. Expect falconry at altitude, desert storytelling, a five-minute drone show, a vintage 1950s Land Rover ride, camel viewing, and a Michelin-starred breakfast. Guides such as Nikki, Runel, Seth, and Jovan have earned special praise for attentive service.

“It was an exciting adventure from the start, and we were collected promptly by our guide Runel. He provided helpful and kind information/advice throughout, allowing us to relax in anticipation. The balloon proved beautifully quiet and gentle, ouRead more”

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2.Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Tour Over the Desert

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

Rise before dawn for hotel pickup, a hot drink, and a 40 to 70-minute balloon flight over Dubai’s dunes. Sindbad Gulf Balloons provides a safety briefing, multilingual guides, and an electronic flight certificate. Pilots such as JP and Hamid have earned praise for clear explanations, while wildlife sightings may include oryx and gazelles.

“What an amazing experience. Since booking every step of the process was done to the highest standards. From the pick up, the experience itself and then the drop off. I cannot get words across how much I would recommend doing this while in Dubai.”

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3.Sunrise Balloon Flight with Camel Ride & Breakfast

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

You’ll leave Dubai before dawn for a 40 to 70 minute balloon flight above the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. After landing, enjoy breakfast at a Bedouin camp, take a short camel ride, and pose with a falcon. Hotel pickup, multilingual guides, Wi-Fi, and an electronic flight certificate are included.

“We had fun! Our driver & guide was so informative & accommodating. I will definitely recommend this activity to my friends 😊”

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4.The Dubai Balloon at Atlantis

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 429 reviews · 365 days · from $53Best value

Take a 10-minute tethered balloon flight at Atlantis, rising as high as 225 meters above Palm Jumeirah. You’ll see the Burj Al Arab, Burj Khalifa, and Arabian Gulf from an open-air basket. English-speaking pilots such as Edwin and Dennis add friendly guidance, while the lounge, shop, and photo service round out the visit.

“our pilot Dennis made us at ease and made our experience enjoyable”

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5.Luxury Balloon Flight with Michelin-Curated Breakfast

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

Leave Dubai before dawn in a Land Rover Defender and reach the desert for a one-hour sunrise balloon flight, with a storyteller and falcon aboard. After landing, ride through a Royal Nature Reserve, enjoy a Michelin-star chef’s breakfast at a desert oasis, and take a short camel ride. English-speaking guides include Ravi, Rammel, Fazil, and several experienced pilots.

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

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

Start around 4:00 a.m. with a Dubai hotel pickup, then fly 45 to 60 minutes above the Margham Desert near the Dubai-Al Ain Road. Expect a sunrise flight, in-air falcon display, Bedouin-style breakfast, short camel ride, and flight certificate. Pilots and staff, including Arturo and Leo on some departures, handle safety and transfers.

“Definitely recommed this hot air balloon ride package, had an absolutely amazing time. Great customer service provided by Pinal and the all the staff involved. Clear communication throughout, crew were great, and driver was prompt. A once in a lifetime experience!”

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7.Hot Air Balloon Tour at Wahiba Sands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 190 reviews · from $260

Meet near Bidiyah at 6:00 am for a sunrise balloon flight over Sharqiya Sands. Royal Balloon provides an air-conditioned vehicle, tea or coffee, snacks, water, and a commemorative medal after the flight. The balloon carries up to 12 people for the flight, though the wider activity listing allows up to 24 guests.

“The experience was great; being on a hot air balloon and watching the sunrise in the desert is magical. Our pilot, Mateo, and the staff were friendly and professional.”

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8.Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride with Transfers

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

Start before dawn with a shared 4x4 pickup from Dubai to the Margham desert. Watch the balloon inflate, then rise to about 4,000 feet for sunrise views of red dunes, farms, villages, camels, and gazelles. English-speaking pilots, tea, coffee, water, and a signed flight certificate are included.

“Highly recommend this activity. The views are amazing and the transportation and guide were lovely.”

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9.Hot Air Balloon Flight at Wadi Rum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 149 reviews · from $235

Rise above Wadi Rum’s sandstone mountains, narrow valleys, and changing sand colors on a roughly 2.5-hour balloon experience starting at 6:00 am. Experienced pilots operate the flight with the Royal Aero Sports Club of Jordan. Pickup is offered, groups are capped at 20, and the flight depends on good weather.

“Very bad communication. They never answer the phone or email. We tried to set up transportation to their location and could never get a hold of anyone. Finally i received a text but it was too late at night & our reservation was for 5AM. Asked Read more”

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

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

Rise before dawn for a 45 to 60-minute balloon flight over Dubai’s red dunes, with a falcon flying beside the basket. After landing, enjoy camel and horse rides, then a Bedouin-style buffet breakfast. Hotel pickup, transfers, tea, coffee, and an e-certificate are included.

“This was amazing from start to finish. I would highly recommend this and the organisers.”

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

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

Start before dawn with hotel pickup in Dubai, a 45-minute drive to Margham, and tea or coffee beside the inflating balloon. Then float above the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve at 4,000 feet, watch an in-flight falcon show, and look for desert wildlife. English and Arabic support is available, with pilots including Hamada and Pasi.

“The balloon flight and the falcon show was a unique experience. Many thanks to the professional team and friendly assistance from Pinal.”

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12.RAK Hot Air Balloon Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 109 reviews · from $250

You’ll meet around 6:00 am for transport to a desert launch site in Ras Al Khaimah. Watch the balloon inflate, receive a safety briefing, then fly for 50 to 70 minutes over dunes and possible wildlife sightings. After landing, enjoy light refreshments and sparkling grape juice before an off-road ride back to your car, hotel, or pickup point.

“All was perfekt and fantastic 🤩. You are the best Team 👍. Seeing the sunrise from a balloon made an incredible impression on me. See you again in March.”

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

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

Start before sunrise with hotel pickup, a 45 to 60 minute balloon flight above the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, and an in-flight falcon show. After breakfast at a Bedouin camp, ride a camel, horse, quad bike, and 4x4 across the red dunes. Guides speak English and Arabic, with Malik and Abdullah praised for attentive service.

“The best part of my Dubai trip, a very well organized tour, with great hot air balloon captain, falcon trainer and falcon show; great driver and dune bashing; hot and diverse breakfast in a beautiful happy dunes stable, with horses and camels well taken care of; cherry on top was quad biking with photos. Overall one of the best experiences in my life! Highly, high recommend! P.S. be mindful of pressure differences that will happen on a hot air balloon”

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

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

Start with hotel pickup, coffee, and a safety briefing before a 60 to 90-minute balloon flight above Dubai’s desert and the Hajar Mountains. After landing, choose a campsite package with breakfast, camel, ATV, and horse rides. English-speaking staff, a licensed pilot, falcon photos, WiFi, and return transport are included.

“réception area and welcome refreshments should be more upscale given the cost”

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15.Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Tour with E-Certificate

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

Start before dawn with a Dubai hotel pickup, coffee or tea, and a live balloon inflation. Then fly above the Arabian Desert with a licensed pilot, spotting camels, oryx, and gazelles while the sun rises. Captain Orlando has earned praise for answering questions clearly. The shared flight carries 16 to 24 passengers.

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