Dubai Hot Air Balloon Sunrise & Falcon Show with Breakfast

You're on the ground at dawn, then floating over dunes as the sun rises

You're picked up before dawn, flown over Dubai's desert dunes for 45–60 minutes with a trained pilot, then taken to a Bedouin camp for gourmet breakfast with smoked salmon and fresh pastries. The falcon show follows, along with an optional camel ride. You'll get a flight certificate and professional photo, and if you book a Tuesday departure, a live violinist plays during breakfast. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunrise balloon ride and desert activities

• Wake up before dawn
• Drive early morning to desert
• Attend pre-flight briefing
• Float over desert dunes
• Watch for wildlife
• Enjoy gourmet breakfast in Bedouin camp
• Watch falcon show
• Take camel ride
• Receive photo and flight certificate
• Return transfer to Dubai

The experience

Most people sleep through the best light in Dubai. You'll be awake for it: picked up from your hotel before sunrise and driven into the desert while the city's still dark. The hot air balloon ride starts with a quick briefing, then you're in the basket as it lifts off just as the first orange hits the horizon. The dunes below shift from shadow to gold in maybe twenty minutes, and if you're lucky, you'll spot gazelle or oryx moving across the sand. The whole flight lasts between 45 minutes and an hour depending on wind, and it's quieter than you'd expect. Just the occasional roar of the burner and the creak of the basket.

Once you land, there's a traditional Bedouin camp waiting with a proper breakfast spread. We're talking gourmet here: smoked salmon, scrambled eggs cooked to order, croissants, fresh fruit, Arabic coffee, the works. And then, if you booked on a Tuesday, there's a violinist playing live while you eat, which sounds corny until it actually happens. After breakfast comes the falcon show, where handlers bring out trained birds and explain how falconry works in the Gulf. It's a real part of the culture, not a tourist theater. There's also a camel ride if you want it, though by that point most people are full and happy just sitting with coffee.

The whole thing is built around the timing: you need to be ready before dawn, which means an early pickup from your hotel (selected hotels only, check if yours is on the list). You get a certificate and a professional photo from the flight, plus free WiFi on board if you want to message someone while you're floating. Return transfers back to your hotel are included, so you don't have to arrange a ride home after breakfast.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off at selected Dubai hotels.
• hot air balloon flight (45–60 minutes depending on weather).
• gourmet breakfast with croissants, eggs, smoked salmon, fresh fruit, Arabic coffee, tea, and juices.
• falcon show at the Bedouin camp.
• camel ride.
• professional flight photo.
• flight certificate.
• free WiFi on board during flight.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 04:00

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (12 to 60 years) · Senior (61 to 95 years) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Under 5: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Russian and Swedish

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Russian and Swedish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Let's Explore Dubai

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Dubai's desert at its best light without arranging your own transport or timing: the early pickup and fixed schedule handle both, and the breakfast and falcon show turn the morning into a full experience instead of just a flight.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Swedish, Russian, Korean, Arabic and Japanese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years). Under 5: they can't be included in the booking.

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.

What time does the hot air balloon ride start?

The balloon launches just before sunrise. Hotel pickup happens early morning, before dawn, so you're in the basket as the sun comes up.

How long is the flight?

The balloon ride lasts approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on weather and wind conditions.

Is breakfast included?

Yes. After landing, you get a gourmet breakfast at a traditional Bedouin camp with croissants, eggs, smoked salmon, fresh fruit, Arabic coffee, tea, and juices.

What's the falcon show?

A live demonstration by handlers showing trained falcons and explaining falconry traditions in the Gulf. It happens after breakfast at the camp.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included for selected hotels in Dubai. Confirm your hotel is on the list when you book.

Can I book a Tuesday departure for the violinist?

Yes. If you book for a Tuesday, a live violinist performs on board during breakfast at the camp.

What if I'm traveling with an infant?

Infants can sit on an adult's lap, or specialized infant seats are available.

Do I need to be fit for this tour?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. The balloon ride itself involves minimal physical exertion once you're in the basket.