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A sunrise balloon flight with only your group on board, then a breakfast in a private cabana and a camel ride.
Photos of this experience. What you see on the day varies with the season, the weather and your group.
From AED 12,950
for the whole private flight, 1 to 2 guests · pickup and breakfast included, not per person
Private pickup and drop-off, balloon flight, falcon show, cabana breakfast and camel ride included
See how the private flight compares with the shared flight
| Group size | Standard dates |
|---|---|
| 1 to 2 guests | AED 12,950 |
| 3 to 4 guests | AED 14,950 |
| 5 to 6 guests | AED 16,950 |
| 7 to 8 guests | AED 18,950 |
| 9 to 10 guests | AED 20,950 |
| 11 to 12 guests | AED 22,950 |
| 13 to 14 guests | AED 24,950 |
| 15 to 16 guests | AED 26,950 |
| 17 to 18 guests | AED 28,950 |
Voyzo's Private Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight is an early-morning experience of about 5 hours in which the balloon carries only your group, the pilot and a storyteller for a flight of about one hour. It includes pickup from your Dubai hotel or residence in a private Land Rover Defender, an in-flight falcon show, a breakfast curated by a Michelin-starred chef in a private cabana and a short camel ride. The price is for the whole private flight, from AED 12,950 for 1 to 2 guests, and the operator's season is 1 October to 31 May, weather permitting, with availability for your date confirmed in your quote.
About one hour in the air with only your group, the pilot and a storyteller on board, over the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve.
A falcon show during the flight, listed by the operator as part of the private experience.
A breakfast curated by a Michelin-starred chef and inspired by earth, fire, air and water, served in a private cabana at a desert retreat.
A short camel ride around the desert oasis after breakfast.
Only your group, the pilot and a storyteller are on board, followed by a breakfast in a private cabana.
The price list covers groups of 1 to 18 guests, with a minimum age of 7; we confirm the arrangements for your group size.
A falcon show during the flight and a breakfast at a desert retreat, with the desert's stories told by the storyteller.
Times are indicative and change with sunrise; the exact pickup time is confirmed the evening before.
About 3:00 to 5:00 AM
A private, air-conditioned Land Rover Defender 130 with a dedicated Conservation Guide collects you from your Dubai hotel or residence. For groups of 1 to 16 guests the price lists a nature drive as well; we confirm in our reply when it takes place in the morning.
At the take-off site
A welcome of Arabic coffee and dates while the balloon is inflated.
Sunrise
A flight of about one hour with only your group, the pilot and a storyteller on board, over the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. The balloon drifts with the wind, so the route depends on the morning.
During the flight
A falcon show during the flight, listed by the operator as part of the private experience.
After landing
A short drive to a desert retreat, which the operator calls the Royal Desert Retreat.
Morning
A breakfast curated by a Michelin-starred chef and inspired by earth, fire, air and water: you choose one dish, and the menu changes by season.
After breakfast
A short camel ride around the desert oasis.
About 5 hours in all
You are driven back to your hotel or residence in Dubai.
Times change with sunrise and the weather; the exact pickup time is confirmed the evening before.
From AED 12,950
for the whole private flight, 1 to 2 guests · pickup and breakfast included, not per person
One price for the whole private flight and everyone in your group, with private pickup and drop-off in Dubai.
| Group size | Standard dates |
|---|---|
| 1 to 2 guests | AED 12,950 |
| 3 to 4 guests | AED 14,950 |
| 5 to 6 guests | AED 16,950 |
| 7 to 8 guests | AED 18,950 |
| 9 to 10 guests | AED 20,950 |
| 11 to 12 guests | AED 22,950 |
| 13 to 14 guests | AED 24,950 |
| 15 to 16 guests | AED 26,950 |
| 17 to 18 guests | AED 28,950 |
Your driver collects you from your Dubai hotel or private residence and brings you back after breakfast; the exact pickup time is confirmed the evening before.
Children under 7 cannot fly. Tell us the age of every child when you request, and we confirm what is possible in our reply.
Each vehicle holds a maximum of six guests, so a group of more than six travels in more than one vehicle. The price list goes up to 18 guests, and the 17 to 18 guest price has pickup and breakfast without the nature drive. Tell us your group size and we confirm the vehicles and the total in our reply.
Tell us your group size, preferred date and hotel area, and we reply by email to confirm availability and the total for your group.
Prefer your own email app? info@voyzo.com
Bookings of up to 4 guests can be cancelled for a full refund up to 24 hours before departure; inside 24 hours there is no refund. Groups of more than 4 guests have longer notice periods, which we confirm with your reply. If the experience cannot run because of severe weather or too few guests, you are offered another date or a full refund. We recommend travel insurance.
Send the request form with your group size, preferred date and hotel area. We reply by email to confirm availability and the total for your group, and your request is not a booking until we confirm it by email. The flight itself depends on the weather, and the pilot makes the final decision on the day.
Balloon flights depend on the weather, and the pilot makes the final decision on the day. If the flight cannot go ahead, the operator offers another date or a full refund. The operator also says that on mornings with fog or strong wind it may serve breakfast first and fly afterwards.
Bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and cool, comfortable clothing that is easy to climb in and out of the basket in. In winter bring something warm, especially before sunrise. The operator advises trainers or sneakers rather than high heels. Bathroom facilities are available at the breakfast oasis.
Children under 7 cannot fly, and balloon flights are not permitted at any stage of pregnancy. The operator also lists guests who have had major surgery or a broken arm or leg in the last six months and guests with chronic back or neck pain as not suitable to fly, and guests over the age of 60 are asked to sign an additional waiver. Ask us if you are unsure.
Breakfast is an elemental menu inspired by earth, fire, air and water, and guests choose one dish. The menu changes by season. Gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options are available when declared at booking; tell us about any allergies or dietary needs when you request so they can be passed on before the day.
You request through Voyzo FZ-LLC, which stays your point of contact for the request, the price and support: info@voyzo.com.
The experience is run by a licensed local operator.
| Topic | Private Sunrise Balloon Flight (this page) | Shared Sunrise Balloon Flight | Conservation Drive and Breakfast at Al Maha |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | About one hour, with only your group, the pilot and a storyteller | About one hour, shared with other guests, in baskets of reduced capacity | No balloon flight: a nature drive in a Land Rover Defender |
| Breakfast | Curated by a Michelin-starred chef, in a private cabana | Curated by a Michelin-starred chef, in a cabana shared with other guests | Breakfast at Al Maha Desert Resort and Spa |
| Pickup | Private, air-conditioned Land Rover Defender 130 | Shared, air-conditioned vehicle by default | Private, air-conditioned Land Rover Defender |
| How it is priced | For the whole group, by group size | Per person (adult, and child aged 7 to 11) | For the whole private vehicle, by group size |
The private flight keeps the balloon, the pickup and the breakfast cabana to your group and is priced by group size; the shared flight is priced per person and you join other guests; the Conservation Drive stays on the ground.
The private sunrise balloon flight costs from AED 12,950 for 1 to 2 guests, and the price is for the whole private flight, not per person: AED 14,950 for 3 to 4 guests, AED 16,950 for 5 to 6 guests, AED 18,950 for 7 to 8 guests, AED 20,950 for 9 to 10 guests, AED 22,950 for 11 to 12 guests, AED 24,950 for 13 to 14 guests, AED 26,950 for 15 to 16 guests and AED 28,950 for 17 to 18 guests. Each price covers the private Land Rover Defender pickup and breakfast listed on the operator's price list, and every band up to 16 guests includes a nature drive; the 17 to 18 guest price is listed as pickup and breakfast without the nature drive. There is no per-person rate for the private flight, and the operator's price list lists the same prices from 24 Dec 2026 to 6 Jan 2027.
Yes. The balloon carries only your group, the pilot and a storyteller, the pickup is in a private Land Rover Defender, and breakfast is served in a private cabana. If you would rather join other guests and pay per person, see the Shared Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight.
The operator's price list covers groups of 1 to 18 guests. Each vehicle holds a maximum of six guests, so a group of more than six travels in more than one vehicle, and we confirm the vehicles and the total in our reply. For a group larger than 18, tell us the group size and we confirm what is possible.
Children under 7 cannot fly. Balloon flights are not permitted at any stage of pregnancy, and the operator also lists guests who have had major surgery or a broken arm or leg in the last six months and guests with chronic back or neck pain as not suitable to fly. Guests over the age of 60 are asked to sign an additional waiver before the flight. Ask us if you are unsure.
The pilot makes the final decision on the day. If the flight cannot go ahead because of the weather, the operator offers another date or a full refund. The operator also says that on mornings with fog or strong wind it may serve breakfast first and fly afterwards.
The operator lists a season of 1 October to 31 May, weather permitting. However, the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority's Safety Decision 2026-03 (Issue 03, 27 April 2026), the latest we could read on 26 October 2026, kept balloon operations suspended unless the authority gives a specific written exemption, and we found no later document lifting it. We therefore confirm in your quote whether a flight is available on your date. Ask us about the operator's current authorisation.
Pickup in Dubai is very early, at about 3:00 to 5:00 AM depending on sunrise, and the exact time is confirmed the evening before. The whole experience lasts about 5 hours, with a flight of about one hour, and the operator lists a season of 1 October to 31 May, with availability for your date confirmed in your quote.
Breakfast is served in a private cabana at a desert retreat and is curated by a Michelin-starred chef, with a menu inspired by earth, fire, air and water; guests choose one dish, and the menu changes by season. Gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options are available when declared at booking, so tell us about any allergies or dietary needs when you request.
Yes, the private format suits proposals and anniversaries, because only your group, the pilot and a storyteller are on board. Tell us what you have in mind when you request and we confirm in our reply what can be arranged.
Bookings of up to 4 guests can be cancelled for a full refund up to 24 hours before departure; inside 24 hours there is no refund. Groups of more than 4 guests have longer notice periods, which we confirm with your reply. If the experience cannot run because of severe weather or too few guests, you are offered another date or a full refund. We recommend travel insurance.
Use the request form on this page with your group size, preferred date and hotel area. We reply by email to confirm availability and the total for your group, and your request is not a booking until we confirm it.
Still have a question? Ask us by email.
A hot air balloon drifts with the wind and cannot be steered, so the flight path depends on the morning's conditions, and the pilot decides whether it is safe to fly. The operator's brochure describes this flight as taking place over the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, a protected area of about 225 square kilometres, roughly 5% of Dubai's land area, in the south-east of the emirate. Sources differ on exactly when the reserve was created, with dates between about 1999 and 2003 given, but it is best known for its free-roaming Arabian oryx, a species declared extinct in the wild in the early 1970s that has since been reintroduced in the reserve.
The private format means the basket carries only your group, the pilot and a storyteller, and the morning continues at a desert retreat. Breakfast is described by the operator as curated by a Michelin-starred chef and inspired by earth, fire, air and water; guests choose one dish, and the menu changes by season. A shared flight in the same format is a separate experience.
The in-flight falcon show is the other feature that sets this flight apart. Falconry is a far older tradition than the reserve, long practised across the Arabian Peninsula, and it was inscribed in 2010 on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity; the listing has since been extended to more countries, with the United Arab Emirates among them.
Details checked 25 Oct 2026
From AED 12,950
for the whole private flight, 1 to 2 guests
We reply by email with availability and your total
Still have a question? Ask us by email
