Rise before the sun to enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime hot air ballooning experience. Floating at sunrise over the pristine dunes of the Dubai desert is something you will never forget. A gourmet breakfast awaits you after landing and will compete your unforgettable time in a magical setting in the desert, you’ll return to Dubai with your appetite for adventure fully satisfied!
Private Overnight Safari with Astronomy and Hot Air Balloon Experience
- Pick-up and drop-off in a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Night drive through the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve in a private vintage Land Rover
- Walk through the dunes by torchlight on a hunt for scorpions and other desert creepy-crawlies
- Three-course dinner
- Astronomy session with a professional telescope
- Overnight stay in a traditional Arabic stone dwelling room. You will be provided with all the amenities like a comfortable bed, pillows, sheets
- Shared bathroom facilities are available at the camp
- Hot air balloon flight at sunrise
- Gourmet breakfast
- Hotel pick-up from Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
- The operator will contact you within 24h to 48h of the tour date to confirm pick up location and time. As it is warm in the Dubai desert, we recommend (especially during summer) that you wear a hat, sunglasses, sun cream and comfortable cool clothes. During winter (December- February) we recommend that you bring something warm to put on as the temperature drops considerably after sunset.
- Dinner includes a salad, main course and dessert. We also provide vegetarian and vegan meal options. Please inform us when booking so we can make sure you are accommodated. Bathroom facilities are available in the desert and at the camp and are shared. Our camps are solar-powered. You will be provided a torch as the light will be switched off at night. Your desert safari is conducted by highly trained conservation guides with extensive knowledge of ecotourism, cultural heritage, history and natural environment of Dubai.
- A portion of your desert safari fee is contributed towards local conservation in Dubai.
- The following languages are on request and subject to availability: French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Spanish, Russian. Alcohol is generally not permitted in the Arabic culture, and while the rulers of the country have shown great flexibility in allowing service in hotels, we are committed to stay true to local traditions and showcase the authenticity, warmth and hospitality of this region. For these reasons, we do not serve alcohol on our tours, nor do we allow our guests to bring it along. All of our products are operated in line with local Covid-19 legislation requirements.
Pick-up times will vary throughout the year. In order for you to plan your day, please be prepared for pick-up between 05:30PM and 06:30PM. The operator will contact you within 24h to 48h of the tour date to confirm pick up location and time.
We strongly recommend that you take out adequate travel insurance that will cover you in case of unforeseen circumstances that prevent you from joining your scheduled tour. We will be more than happy to provide evidence to your insurance company if you were unable to join us.
Due to health concerns, the balloon flight is not recommended for pregnant guests after their third month of pregnancy.
Children under the age of five are not permitted on a hot air balloon.
All of our products are operated in line with local Covid-19 legislation requirements.
Dubai - United Arab Emirates
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before booked date. No-shows and late cancellations are non-refundable.