Aerial view of the Dubai desert dunes from a hot air balloon on the Premium Package

Hot Air Balloon

Hot Air Balloon Premium Package

~6-7 hours, door to door Free hotel pickup included Ages 12-80 (children 7-11) Dubai desert camp, dunes & sunrise launch site

The Hot Air Balloon Premium Package is our most complete morning: everything in the Deluxe package — the sunrise flight, gourmet camp breakfast, camel ride and falconry — plus a full morning desert safari with dune bashing and a 30 minute quad bike ride before you're dropped off. At AED 1399 per person it's AED 250 more than Deluxe and turns one flight into a complete Dubai desert day.

After breakfast and the falconry display, a Land Cruiser 4x4 takes you out for dune bashing across the red dunes, followed by 30 minutes on a quad bike, guided the whole way. You're dropped back at your accommodation between 10:15 and 11:00 AM — the latest finish of the three balloon packages, but also the fullest one.

Everything in the Deluxe package
Morning desert safari & dune bashing
30 minute quad biking included
The fullest, most complete balloon morning

Seasonal notice: Balloon flights pause each summer (June-August) due to weather. Book from 1 September onward.

Your Full Desert Morning, Step By Step

Pre-Dawn Pickup

3:45-4:30 AM
Pickup from your Dubai accommodation
Free pickup from hotels, homes and apartments anywhere in Dubai.
Transfer to the launch site
You'll reach the launch site while the desert sky is still dark, just before first light.

Flight

Balloon inflation & safety briefing
Watch the crew inflate the balloon and get briefed before you climb aboard.
45-60 min, weather dependent
Sunrise flight over the Dubai desert
Rise silently over the red dunes as the sun breaks the horizon.
Unlimited drinks, coffee & water
Coffee, tea and water served before and after your flight.

After Landing

Flight certificate presented
Transfer to the desert camp
Gourmet breakfast buffet
French croissants, bread station, cold platters, chia & bircher parfaits, fresh fruits, scrambled eggs, grilled sausage, vegan fajita roll, coffee, tea, juice and infused water.
Camel ride
Falconry display
Approx. 25-30 min
Morning desert safari & dune bashing
A Land Cruiser 4x4 with a licensed driver takes you across the red dunes.
30 min, guided
Quad biking
A guided 30 minute quad bike ride closes out the desert day.
10:15-11:00 AM
Drop-off at your Dubai accommodation

Included

Everything in the Deluxe package (flight, breakfast, camel ride, falconry)
Morning desert safari & 25-30 min dune bashing
30 minute quad biking, guided
Drop-off after all activities

Not Included

Photography/video add-ons (available on request)
Private (non-shared) vehicle upgrade
Gratuities (optional)

Before You Fly: Requirements & What To Wear

Adults must be 12-80 years old; children fly from age 7-11

Dress in layers — cold before dawn, warm by the dune bashing and quad biking

Flights are weather dependent; be ready for date flexibility

Closed-toe shoes required for the dune bashing & quad biking sections

Full Desert Day Timeline

Premium runs the same pre-dawn schedule as our other balloon packages, with the desert safari and quad biking added mid-morning after breakfast. Your exact pickup time is confirmed by WhatsApp the day before.

Stage	Time
Pickup	3:45-4:30 AM
Flight duration	45-60 min (weather dependent)
Camp breakfast, camel ride & falconry	After landing
Desert safari, dune bashing & quad biking	Mid-morning
Drop-off	10:15-11:00 AM

Questions About The Premium Package

What does the Premium package add on top of Deluxe?

Premium includes everything in Deluxe — the flight, camp breakfast, camel ride and falconry — then adds a morning desert safari with dune bashing and a 30 minute quad bike ride before you're dropped off. At AED 1399 per person it's AED 250 more than Deluxe and turns the morning into a full desert day.

How long is the full Premium day door-to-door?

Door to door the Premium package runs about 6 to 7 hours, from a 3:45-4:30 AM pickup to drop-off between 10:15 and 11:00 AM. That covers the flight, camp breakfast and activities, plus the added dune bashing and quad biking.

Is dune bashing and quad biking suitable after already doing a balloon flight and breakfast?

Yes — the balloon flight and camp breakfast are calm, low-effort activities, so most guests are well rested and fed before the dune bashing and quad bike sections start. Dune bashing runs in a Land Cruiser 4x4 with a licensed driver, and the quad bike ride is guided, so no prior experience is needed for either.

What if I only want the balloon and breakfast without the safari and quad biking?

That's exactly what the Deluxe package covers at AED 1149 per person, without the desert safari and quad biking added on. Premium is for guests who want to turn the same morning into a longer, more active desert day.

What time does Premium drop-off happen, and is it the latest of the three packages?

Yes, Premium has the latest drop-off of the three balloon packages, between 10:15 and 11:00 AM, because it includes the extra safari and quad biking time after breakfast. Standard drops off by 9:00 AM and Deluxe by 10:00 AM.

Do I need previous quad biking experience for the Premium package?

No previous experience is needed — the 30 minute quad ride included in Premium is guided, and you'll get a safety briefing before you start. It's the same style of introductory quad experience we run on our standalone quad biking tours.