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From $275 for 1 person
4-5 hours
4.9
Magical 40–70 min flight over the Dubai Desert. Includes gourmet breakfast, camel ride, and falconry photos. Hotel pickup included.
Dubai Desert
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About this Activity
Dubai Desert Safari tour
Easy booking
Quick and easy booking of tours for upcoming dates
Pickup&Dropoff included SUV 4x4
Pickup is available from Dubai, Sharjah, and Ajman city hotels and apartments
Licensed Pilots
Fly safely with our expert GCAA-certified crew.
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- Magical Sunrise: Watch the sun rise over the Hajar Mountains and golden dunes from 4,000 feet.
- Spectacular Views: Spot gazelles, oryx, and camels in their natural habitat within the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve.
- In-flight Wi-Fi: Share your breathtaking moments live with our high-speed onboard internet.
- Gourmet Breakfast: Enjoy a royal Bedouin breakfast in a traditional camp after your smooth landing.
- Full Experience: Complete your morning with a camel ride and professional falconry photos.
Your journey begins with a luxury pickup from your hotel before dawn. Upon reaching the takeoff site, you'll witness the giant balloons inflating — a spectacle in itself. After a safety briefing from our GCAA-licensed pilots, you will gently drift into the sky.
For 40–70 minutes, you will float above the endless desert, capturing the perfect sunrise shots while using our free on-board Wi-Fi. Once we touch down, a classic vintage Land Rover or SUV will take you to a private Bedouin camp. There, you’ll feast on a gourmet breakfast, enjoy a short camel ride, and take photos with a majestic falcon. To top it off, you’ll receive an electronic flight certificate signed by your pilot.
For 40–70 minutes, you will float above the endless desert, capturing the perfect sunrise shots while using our free on-board Wi-Fi. Once we touch down, a classic vintage Land Rover or SUV will take you to a private Bedouin camp. There, you’ll feast on a gourmet breakfast, enjoy a short camel ride, and take photos with a majestic falcon. To top it off, you’ll receive an electronic flight certificate signed by your pilot.
- ✅ Pick-up & Drop-off: Door-to-door transport in an air-conditioned vehicle.
- ✅ Balloon Flight: A magical 40–70 minute sunrise flight.
- ✅ In-flight Wi-Fi: Stay connected even at 4,000 feet.
- ✅ Food: Gourmet Bedouin-style breakfast (Veg/Non-veg options).
- ✅ Activities: Camel ride and Falconry photo session.
- ✅ Memento: Electronic flight certificate as a digital souvenir.
- 🆔 Documentation: You must bring an original or a clear copy of your Passport.
- 🧥 What to wear: Wear comfortable, layered clothes and closed-toe shoes (mornings in the desert are chilly).
- 🚫 Health Restrictions: Not suitable for pregnant women, children under 5 years, or guests with serious heart/back issues.
- ⚖️ Weight Limit: Guests over 120 kg may be charged an extra fee (safety regulations).
- 🚁 Safety First: Flights are weather-dependent. If cancelled, you get a full refund or a new date.
Experience the magic of the Arabian desert from 4,000 feet. Drift peacefully over golden dunes at sunrise, spot desert wildlife from above, and enjoy a gourmet breakfast in a traditional camp. Make your Dubai vacation truly legendary with our professional flight crew.
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FAQ
Answers to the most frequently asked questions
The flight itself lasts approximately 40 to 70 minutes, depending on the weather conditions.
You will soar over the Dubai desert reaching heights of 2,000 to 4,000 feet.
Absolutely. We use only professionally licensed drivers and modern 4x4 vehicles equipped with safety gear. While it’s a thrill-ride, our drivers can adjust the intensity based on your comfort level.
Yes, people over 264 lbs (120 kg) are not suitable for the flight, and there is a double charge for guests exceeding this weight.
We recommend comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing, comfortable shoes, a sun hat, and sunglasses.
Absolutely! Keep an eye out for animals like camels, the Arabian oryx, and sand gazelles in their natural habitat.
The tour includes a Buffet Breakfast in a traditional Bedouin camp after your landing.
Yes, you must bring your Passport or ID card (a copy is also accepted) for the flight.
The tour is not suitable for children under 7, pregnant women, people with back/heart problems, or those over 80 years old.
In addition to the flight, you can enjoy a photo with a Falcon, a short Camel ride, Dune Bashing
Yes, every guest receives an Electronic flight certificate to commemorate the experience.
For safety reasons, pets, drones, luggage, alcohol, and smoking are strictly prohibited during the tour.
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