Dubai Balloon at Atlantis: 300-meter flight over Palm Jumeirah

A tethered rise above the Palm, the Burj, and the entire Dubai skyline

The Dubai Balloon at Atlantis is a 10-minute tethered balloon flight at Atlantis the Palm that lifts you 300 meters above the resort to see Palm Jumeirah, Burj Khalifa, Atlantis the Royal, Burj al Arab and the Dubai skyline. A professional pilot operates the flight, a safety briefing comes before you board, and admission is included. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. One infant ticket is complimentary per adult ticket.

The experience

The balloon launches from Atlantis the Palm, the resort where the ride is based. You rise tethered to the ground (not drifting free, but held steady at up to 300 meters), which means the ascent is controlled and the views stay unobstructed. From that height, Palm Jumeirah spreads below in its distinctive frond shape, and the Dubai skyline opens up across the horizon: Burj Khalifa, Atlantis the Royal, Burj al Arab, Ain Dubai and the rest of the city's landmarks come into view all at once. The flight lasts 10 minutes, which is long enough to take in the scale of what you're seeing without the day becoming a logistics puzzle.

A professional pilot operates the balloon and handles the flight controls. You don't need any experience or special fitness beyond a moderate level. Before boarding, you receive a safety briefing that covers what to expect during the ascent and descent. The ticket includes admission to the balloon experience itself, so there's no separate entry fee once you're at Atlantis the Palm. E-tickets arrive by email the day before your flight, and you can show them on your phone at the gate, no printing required.

The ride is open to all ages, and children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult for safety. If you're traveling with an infant, one infant ticket is complimentary with each adult ticket. The balloon operates subject to weather: if authorities issue a weather warning, the flight can be rescheduled to the next available time slot. You'll need to bring valid identity proof and arrive on time. The no-show policy means failure to report results in no rescheduling or refund.

What’s included

• Admission ticket to the balloon experience.
• 10-minute tethered balloon flight with a professional pilot.
• safety briefing before flight.
• e-ticket delivery by email the day before your experience.

Options for this experience

3 options

Dubai BalloonGuide in English · 18 departure times: the first at 05:30, the last at 21:00Entry ticket for The Dubai Balloon at Atlantis

Balloon ride with monorail tripGuide in English · 11 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 21:00Combo package: 10-minute Dubai Balloon ride plus a round-trip Palm Monorail journey between Gateway station and Atlantis station

Private transport ticketsGuide in English · 6 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 19:30Entry ticket and transport for The Dubai Balloon at Atlantis, with pickup and drop-off by private transport from Dubai

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day18 departure times: the first at 05:30, the last at 21:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Royal Smart Tourism

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a quick, controlled aerial view of Dubai's landmarks without committing a full morning or afternoon: the 10-minute flight fits easily between other activities at Atlantis the Palm, and the tethered design keeps the balloon steady so you can focus on the view instead of managing height.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How high does the Dubai Balloon at Atlantis go?

The balloon rises to heights of up to 300 meters, giving you a view of the entire Dubai skyline and Palm Jumeirah from directly above.

What landmarks can I see from the balloon?

From 300 meters, you see Palm Jumeirah below, Burj Khalifa, Atlantis the Royal, Burj al Arab, Ain Dubai and the broader Dubai skyline stretching across the horizon.

How long is the balloon flight?

The flight lasts 10 minutes from ascent to descent, which is the duration of the experience itself.

Do I need any special fitness or experience to go up?

You need at least a moderate level of physical fitness, but no prior balloon experience. A professional pilot operates the flight, and a safety briefing happens before you board.

What happens if the weather is bad on my flight date?

If authorities issue a weather warning, your flight is rescheduled to the next available time slot rather than cancelled outright.