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Premium Hot Air Balloon Experience with Overnight Desert Stay & Heritage Safari

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Hot air balloon over Dubai desert at sunrise, part of premium overnight stay and heritage safari.
Hot air balloon over Dubai desert at sunrise, part of premium overnight stay and heritage safari.

Indulge in a luxurious desert adventure with a nature safari, overnight camp stay in Bedouin stone dwellings, and a sunrise hot air balloon ride over Dubai's desert landscape. Meals and hotel transfers included.

Highlights

  • This premium desert safari experience has everything you'd include in your bucket list: an overnight stay, a sunrise hot air balloon ride, and more!

  • Experience the Dubai Desert with a vintage Land Rover safari, falcon show, camel ride, and traditional activities like henna and Arabic bread-making.

  • Enjoy a peaceful, technology-free desert experience in a traditional Arabic stone dwelling, then enjoy a serene escape at sunrise on a hot air balloon.

  • From hotel transfers and conservation guides to stargazing and fine dining, this experience combines luxury, adventure, and culture.

  • Did you know? The clear, unpolluted skies in the Dubai desert offer some of the best star-gazing opportunities, with the Milky Way often visible to the naked eye on clear nights.

Inclusions

  • Full-day Dubai desert experience with overnight stay

  • English-speaking conservation guide

  • 1-hour nature safari in Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve in Vintage Land Rover

  • Overnight stay in Bedouin-style stone dwellings

  • 1-hour hot air balloon ride over Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve at sunrise

  • Round-trip shared hotel transfers

  • Four-course Arabic dinner (see menu here)

  • Michelin chef-crafted breakfast (see menu here)

  • Cultural activities (bread making, henna tattoos and shisha)

  • Evening falcon show

  • In-flight falcon show

  • Camel ride

  • Arabic coffee and dates

  • Safety briefing

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

A Bedouin adventure awaits

This premium overnight desert experience immerses you in the natural beauty and cultural richness of Dubai’s desert. Start with an evening heritage safari in a vintage 1950s Land Rover, where a conservation guide will introduce you to the region’s flora and fauna. As the sun sets over the dunes, enjoy a falconry show, witnessing these birds in action. Afterward, retreat to an authentic Bedouin-style camp, where a four-course dinner awaits, with traditional cultural activities like henna painting, Arabic bread-making, and the chance to unwind in a majlis with shisha. With the camp’s power switched off after dark, the atmosphere is serene, letting you relax under a vast sky filled with stars, perhaps even catching a glimpse of the Milky Way.

Watch the sunrise from above

As dawn approaches, you'll be treated to an unforgettable sunrise hot air balloon flight over the desert. Soaring high above the dunes, the calm morning air offers unobstructed views of Dubai’s golden dunes, casting soft hues over the sands below. After landing, a gourmet breakfast crafted by a Michelin-star chef awaits in a peaceful desert oasis, capping off the adventure with a touch of luxury. With seamless hotel transfers, in-depth cultural insights, and the thrill of an early morning balloon journey, this experience combines luxury and heritage, creating lasting memories of Dubai’s timeless desert.

What to bring

  • Bring your sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, comfortable clothes, and overnight toiletry kit. You can also carry a sweater or scarf for something warm to wear, especially before sunrise. Carry an additional blanket for your overnight stay.

  • It is recommended to bring one overnight backpack or carry-on per guest, not exceeding 50cm in height, for your stay.

What’s not allowed

  • Safety is a priority, so this experience is restricted for children aged under 5 years.

  • Keep in mind that large bags are not allowed on this experience.

Accessibility

  • This experience is not recommended for guests with adverse health conditions, who had major surgery in the last six months, a broken arm/leg in the last six months, or chronic back or neck injuries.

  • Vegetarians and those with gluten intolerances will be accommodated. Please inform of any dietary requirements at the time of booking.

Additional information

  • Hotel transfers from Dubai will be in a shared, air-conditioned vehicle. Each vehicle can accommodate a maximum of 5 guests.

  • This hot air balloon experience is weather-dependent. The pilots reserve the right to cancel the flight if conditions are unsuitable. In the event of a cancellation, an alternate date will be offered or a full refund provided.

  • Depending on age, children on tours may need to use booster seats or other approved child safety seats. The operator reserves the right to refuse children on tours for safety reasons.

  • The overnight stay will be in stone dwelling rooms, with mattresses, sheets, blankets, and pillows included.

  • There are shared bathroom facilities at the camp. Keep in mind that there are no shower facilities provided.

  • Experience a peaceful sleep free from noise and lights, as the camp’s power is switched off from 11pm to 6am.

  • Although uncommon, some harmless insects may be present at the desert camps. Regular pest control measures are conducted, yet the operator is committed to preserving the desert ecosystem as much as possible.

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID.

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.

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