Voyzo's Shared Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight is an early-morning experience of about 5 hours in which you join other guests on a balloon flight of about one hour over the Dubai desert. It includes pickup from your Dubai hotel or residence in a shared air-conditioned vehicle, a short ride in a 1950s Land Rover, a breakfast curated by a Michelin-starred chef and a short camel ride. It costs from AED 1,695 per adult and AED 1,395 per child aged 7 to 11, has an operator season of 1 October to 31 May, weather permitting, with availability for your date confirmed in your quote, and the minimum age is 7.
About one hour over the Dubai desert with storytelling about its landscape and heritage, in baskets of reduced capacity shared with other guests.
Land Rover Ride to the Retreat
A short ride in a 1950s Land Rover after landing, to a desert retreat for breakfast.
Elemental Breakfast
A breakfast curated by a Michelin-starred chef: you choose one of four dishes themed on earth, fire, air and water, and the menu changes by season.
Camel Ride
A short camel ride around the desert oasis after breakfast.
At a glance
The Shared Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight is an early-morning experience of about 5 hours, with a balloon flight of about one hour shared with other guests.
The price is per person, not per group: AED 1,695 per adult and AED 1,395 per child aged 7 to 11.
Pickup from your hotel or residence in Dubai is in a shared, air-conditioned vehicle at about 3:00 to 5:00 AM, depending on sunrise, with the exact time confirmed the evening before.
After landing, the group rides in a 1950s Land Rover to a desert retreat for a breakfast curated by a Michelin-starred chef, followed by a short camel ride.
Guests choose one of four breakfast dishes themed on earth, fire, air and water, and the menu changes by season.
The operator's season is 1 October to 31 May; availability for your date is confirmed in your quote, and the pilot makes the final decision on the weather.
The minimum age to fly is 7, and balloon flights are not permitted at any stage of pregnancy.
Who it suits
Couples and friends
A sunrise balloon flight priced per person, then a breakfast at a desert retreat and a camel ride.
Families with children aged 7 and over
Children aged 7 to 11 have their own price; children under 7 cannot fly.
Solo travellers
You join other guests on the flight, which the operator describes as an adventure with like-minded travellers, and you pay for one person.
The morning, step by step
Times are indicative and change with sunrise; the exact pickup time is confirmed the evening before.
About 3:00 to 5:00 AM
Shared pickup in Dubai
A shared, air-conditioned vehicle collects you from your Dubai hotel or residence; each vehicle holds a maximum of six guests, and pickup points and times are shared with other guests. The exact time depends on sunrise and is confirmed the evening before.
At the take-off site
Arabic coffee and dates
A welcome of Arabic coffee and dates while the balloon is inflated and boarded.
Sunrise
Your shared balloon flight
A flight of about one hour with other guests, in baskets of reduced capacity, with storytelling about the desert's landscape, culture and heritage. The balloon drifts with the wind, so the route depends on the morning.
After landing
Ride in a 1950s Land Rover
A short ride in a 1950s Land Rover to a desert retreat, which the operator calls the Royal Desert Retreat.
Morning
Elemental breakfast
A breakfast curated by a Michelin-starred chef: you choose one of four dishes themed on earth, fire, air and water, and the menu changes by season. The operator's brochure lists a shared cabana.
After breakfast
Camel ride
A short camel ride around the desert oasis.
About 5 hours in all
Return to Dubai
The shared vehicle takes you back to your hotel or residence in Dubai.
Timing at a glance
Duration
About 5 hours
Pickup
About 3:00 to 5:00 AM, depending on sunrise
Flight
About one hour, shared with other guests
Runs
Operator season 1 October to 31 May; your date is confirmed in your quote
Weather
The pilot makes the final decision on the day
Times change with sunrise and the weather; the exact pickup time is confirmed the evening before.
Prices
From AED 1,695
per adult · shared flight and shared vehicle, with other guests
Per-person prices for the shared flight
Each guest pays the per-person price; the child price is for guests aged 7 to 11.
Price in UAE dirhams (AED) per person
Guest
Standard dates
Adult
AED 1,695
Child (7 to 11 years)
AED 1,395
How prices work
Prices are in UAE dirhams (AED). They are the operator's 2026/27 season rates, read on 25 Oct 2026.
Prices are per person (adult, and child aged 7 to 11), for a shared flight and a shared vehicle, not per group.
Children under 7 cannot fly, so there is no price for them.
The operator's price list lists the same prices from 24 Dec 2026 to 6 Jan 2027.
A private transfer instead of the shared vehicle can be arranged; we confirm availability and the extra charge in our reply. The flight stays shared.
Pickup from other emirates can be arranged; we confirm any additional transfer charge in our reply.
We confirm availability and the total for your date and group in our reply; your request is not a booking until we confirm it by email.
Pickup and drop-off at your Dubai hotel or residence in a shared, air-conditioned vehicle
Arabic coffee and dates at the take-off site
A shared balloon flight of about one hour, in a basket of reduced capacity, with storytelling
A short ride in a 1950s Land Rover to a desert retreat
An elemental breakfast curated by a Michelin-starred chef: one of four dishes, plus items for the table such as cheese, nuts, fruit, honey, jam, butter and bread
A short camel ride around the desert oasis
Bathroom facilities at the breakfast oasis
Pickup and return
A shared vehicle collects you from your Dubai hotel or residence and brings you back after breakfast; the exact pickup time is confirmed the evening before.
Pickup in Dubai
When
About 3:00 to 5:00 AM, depending on sunrise
Where
Your hotel or residence in Dubai
Vehicle
A shared, air-conditioned vehicle holding a maximum of six guests; pickup points and times are shared with other guests.
Private transfer
A private transfer can be arranged as an upgrade; we confirm availability and the extra charge in our reply.
Other emirates
Pickup from Sharjah, Ajman, Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah or Fujairah can be arranged; we confirm any additional transfer charge in our reply.
Pickup is in a shared vehicle by default. Ask us if you would like a private transfer instead, and we confirm availability and the extra charge in our reply. The flight itself stays shared.
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.
How requesting works
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.
Weather and the pilot's decision
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.
What to wear
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.
Age, health and pregnancy
The minimum age to fly is 7, and children under 7 cannot fly. 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 and dietary needs
Breakfast is an elemental menu: guests choose one of four dishes themed on earth, fire, air and water. The menu is seasonal and may change without notice. Gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan diets can be catered for when declared at booking; tell us about any allergies when you request so they can be passed on before the day.
Who runs the experience
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.
Shared balloon, private balloon or a morning on the ground?
Topic
Shared Sunrise Balloon Flight (this page)
Private Sunrise Balloon Flight
Conservation Drive and Breakfast at Al Maha
Flight
About one hour, shared with other guests, in baskets of reduced capacity
About one hour, with only your group, the pilot and a storyteller
No balloon flight: a nature drive in a Land Rover Defender
Breakfast
Curated by a Michelin-starred chef, in a cabana shared with other guests
Curated by a Michelin-starred chef, in a private cabana
Breakfast at Al Maha Desert Resort and Spa
Pickup
Shared, air-conditioned vehicle by default
Private, air-conditioned Land Rover Defender 130
Private, air-conditioned Land Rover Defender
How it is priced
Per person (adult, and child aged 7 to 11)
For the whole group, by group size
For the whole private vehicle, by group size
Choose the shared flight to pay per person and fly with other guests; choose the private flight if you want the balloon, the pickup and the breakfast cabana to yourselves, and the Conservation Drive if you prefer a morning on the ground.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the shared balloon flight cost?
The shared sunrise balloon flight is priced per person: from AED 1,695 per adult, and AED 1,395 per child aged 7 to 11. The price is per guest, not per group, and covers the shared pickup and drop-off, the flight, the breakfast and the camel ride as the operator lists them. There is no price for children under 7 because they cannot fly, and the operator's price list lists the same prices from 24 Dec 2026 to 6 Jan 2027.
Is this a private tour?
No. This is a shared experience: you share the balloon, the transfer vehicle and the breakfast cabana with other guests. The operator says it has reduced the capacity of each basket compartment to give more room on every flight, and it does not publish a basket size. If you want the balloon to yourselves, see the Private Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight.
What is the minimum age, and who should not fly?
The minimum age to fly is 7: children aged 7 to 11 pay the child price, and 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.
What happens if the weather is bad?
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.
Are balloon flights available on my date?
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.
What time is pickup, and how long does it take?
Pickup is from a hotel or residence in Dubai in a shared, air-conditioned vehicle, at about 3:00 to 5:00 AM depending on sunrise, and the exact time is confirmed the evening before. Each vehicle holds a maximum of six guests, and pickup points and times are shared with other guests. The experience lasts about 5 hours in all and the operator lists a season of 1 October to 31 May, with availability for your date confirmed in your quote.
What is breakfast like, and can dietary needs be catered for?
Breakfast is an elemental menu curated by a Michelin-starred chef: you choose one of four dishes themed on earth, fire, air and water, with items for the table such as cheese, nuts, fruit, honey, jam, butter and bread. The menu is seasonal and may change without notice. Gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan diets can be catered for when declared at booking, so tell us about any allergies when you request.
Is there a falcon show or storytelling on the shared flight?
The operator's brochure describes storytelling during the shared flight about the desert's landscape, culture and heritage, and the operator's web page also mentions a falcon show with the experience without giving details. We confirm what is included on your date in our reply.
Can we have a private vehicle for pickup?
Pickup is in a shared vehicle by default. A private transfer can be arranged as an upgrade: ask in your request and we confirm availability and the extra charge in our reply. The flight itself stays shared; for a balloon for your group alone, see the Private Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight.
What is the cancellation policy?
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.
How do I request this tour?
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.
Dubai Private Sunrise Hot Air Balloon FlightFrom AED 12,950 for 1 to 2 guests · About 5 hours (approx. 1–hour flight)Want the balloon to yourselves? A private sunrise flight with only your group, the pilot and a storyteller, an in-flight falcon show and a breakfast in a private cabana.
Dubai Private Conservation Drive with Breakfast at Al MahaFrom AED 2,400 for 1 to 2 guests · About 5 hoursPrefer to stay on the ground? A morning drive through the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve in a Land Rover Defender, then breakfast at Al Maha Desert Resort and Spa.
Dubai Heritage Morning Safari and Bedouin VillageFrom AED 2,380 for 1 to 2 guests · About 5 hoursPrefer a cultural morning? A camel ride to a Bedouin-inspired village, a falcon display, an Emirati breakfast and a vintage Land Rover nature drive; it runs from 1 November to 30 April.
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 describes its balloon flights as taking place in and above 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.
This is the shared format: the balloon, the transfer vehicle and the breakfast cabana are shared with other guests, and the operator says it has reduced the capacity of each basket compartment to give more room on every flight. After landing, the group rides in a 1950s Land Rover to a desert retreat for breakfast, which the operator describes as curated by a Michelin-starred chef and inspired by earth, fire, air and water, followed by a short camel ride. Guests choose one of four dishes, and the menu changes by season. The price is per person rather than per group.
The operator's season runs from 1 October to 31 May; flights depend on the weather and on availability for your date, which is confirmed in your quote, and the pilot makes the final decision. The minimum age to fly is 7. A private balloon flight, with only your group on board, is a separate experience with its own page.
Details checked 25 Oct 2026
From AED 1,695
per adult
We reply by email with availability and your total
