Season and timing
- Season: October to May, every day, weather permitting.
- Pickup: between about 3am and 5:30am, confirmed the day before.
- Flight: 45 to 60 minutes at sunrise, over the desert conservation area or Al Margham on the Dubai to Al Ain road.
- Total time: about 5 to 6 hours with breakfast.
Prices
About AED 1,000 to 2,000 per adult depending on the operator and extras; children's prices are a little lower.
Compare flights: sunrise balloon ride with transport, balloon with gourmet breakfast and falcon show, or the luxury balloon with Michelin-curated breakfast.
Who can fly
Operators set their own limits: typically no children under 5 to 7, no pregnant women, and a maximum weight of around 120 kg.
Where to stay
Pickups cover the whole city. A Downtown Dubai penthouse is close to the main roads out to the desert.
Penthouses for this trip
Luxe 6BR Penthouse with Burj View & Private Cinema
Skyline Living 5BR Penthouse with Burj Khalifa View
Premium 5 Bedroom Penthouse Opposite Burj Khalifa
Durrani Homes - Alluring 5BR Penthouse with Burj Khalifa and Fountain View
Ultra-Luxury 5BR Penthouse in Downtown Dubai with Skyline Views
Triplex Paradise Penthouse
Questions
When is hot air balloon season in Dubai?
October to May, with sunrise flights every day, weather permitting.
How much is a hot air balloon ride in Dubai?
About AED 1,000 to 2,000 per adult, depending on the operator and extras like breakfast or a falcon show.
What time is the pickup for a Dubai balloon ride?
Between about 3am and 5:30am, so you're in the air for sunrise.
Facts and dates checked 7 November 2026. Event dates can change, so confirm with the organiser before you book.
