Dubai Hot Air Balloon A Unique Desert Tour

Dubai is currently among the leading tourist destinations in the world. It is one of the Emirates in the United Arab Emirates located in the heart of the Arabian Desert. Dubai is also home to a magnificent desert landscape with scenery that you will thoroughly enjoy by going on a Dubai hot air balloon.

A Dubai hot air balloon tour especially in Dubai is an exciting and unique experience. The tranquil atmosphere at 4000 feet in the air will be a great experience while the view with an endless ocean of sand dunes will be unlike any that you have ever seen.

History of Hot Air Balloon

The French Montgolfier Brothers were the first to launch an unmanned Hot air balloon in September 1783.

A tethered flight with humans on board was performed in October the same year by Jean Francois Pilarte de Rozier making a hot air balloon the first human carrying aircraft ever made.

Hot air balloons with a heat source on board were developed in the 1950s by Ed Yost and the first successful hot air balloon flight was made in 1960. This formed the foundation of modern hot air balloons.

How does a Hot Air Balloon Work?

A hot air balloon consist of an envelope and wicker basket as a carrier for passengers. The balloon becomes buoyant and floats in the air when heated air is enclosed within the envelope.

The hot air inside the balloon is produced by a burner and makes the air inside the balloon lighter than the air outside the balloon. This makes the aircraft buoyant hence enabling it to rise up and float in the air.

The envelope used for the hot air balloons is made of nylon but the fabric near the burner is made of fire resistant material such as Nomex.

Sites on the Dubai Hot air Balloon Tour

●        The Sunrise

The tour starts early in the morning to give you the chance to see the sun rising above the golden desert sunset horizon. At 4,000 feet up in the air, this will definitely be one breathtaking experience.

●        The Desert

The tour takes place at Margham desert with an endless sea of sand and wildlife. Some of the animals you will get to see roaming around the desert habitat includes the Arabian Oryx and camels.

●        Sand Dunes

You will have the chance to see rising mounds of sand dunes which will be an interesting sight to see from the air. Make sure to bring your camera for some exceptional photos.

●        The Hajar Mountains

The Hajar Mountains are the highest mountain ranges in the Arabian Peninsula. You will get an exotic view these rugged mountains overlooking the desert horizon.

The Dubai Hot air Balloon Experience

●        The Dubai hot air balloon tour starts at 4:30 am with pick up from Dubai. You will proceed to the boarding location at Margham Desert along Dubai-Al Ain Road

●        On arrival, you will board the hot air balloon which has a capacity of up to 20 passengers. A certified pilot will guide you through the ride.

●         The hot air balloon will take you up to 4,000 feet in the air. This will be an exciting airborne adventure with an exotic view. You will get to watch the sunrise over the desert horizon.

●        You will also get to see Dubai’s desert landscape with an endless sea of sand dunes and wildlife such as the Arabian Oryx, gazelles and camels in their natural habitat.

●        After a one hour hot air balloon flight, you will land and continue the tour by going on an exciting desert drive to a private desert conservation reserve. You will also get to ride on vintage 1950s land rovers during the drive.

●         Once you arrive, you will be served with a tantalizing gourmet breakfast. This will be composed of hand smoked salmon, bread, caviar, fresh fruits and refreshments.

●        After breakfast, there will be an entertaining Falconry show where you will get to marvel as expert Falconers put on an exciting spectacle with these amazing hunting birds.

●        The Dubai hot air balloon tour comes to an end around 10:00 am with a transfer back to the hotel.

Dubai Hot Air Balloon tour booking

You can book your Dubai Hot air Balloon tour with Arabia Horizons Tours.  The tour involves a hot air balloon flight with gourmet breakfast and falconry.

Transfers are available for Dubai residents but can also be made for Jebel Ali, Al Maha, Hatta, Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah and Abu Dhabi at an additional cost.

For more information on booking Dubai hot air balloon tour.

Dubai hot air balloon exceptions

For safety purposes, the hotel air balloon tour is unable to accommodate these visitors;

●        Children who are less than 5 years old

●        Ladies who are more 3 months pregnant

●        Visitors who are more than 70 years of age

●        Visitors with serious heart and medical problems

●        Visitors with serious knee and backbone problems

●        Visitors suffering from chronic back injuries or neck pain

●        Visitors with height phobia

●        Visitors with disabilities including mental and physical disabilities

Why go on a Dubai Hot Air Balloon tour?

There are numerous reasons why you should go on the Dubai Hot Air Balloon Tour;

●        The experience

The Dubai Hot Air Balloon tour is a unique experience. Getting to watch the desert scenery, the wildlife and the sunrise from 4000 feet in the air will be an experience you will not soon forget.

●        The Land Rover ride

The tour includes a desert ride in vintage 1950s Land Rovers that will be an added experience to the tour. This ride through the desert will be equally as fun.

●        Falconry

This is another great inclusion in the tour package that is an absolute delight. You will get to see the expert hunting birds in their element.

●        The photographs

The photos from the hot air balloon will be amazing and will be a great addition to your travel portfolio, travel blog or social media page.

With Arabia Horizons tours, you will get to have an exceptional Dubai Hot Air Balloon tour that you will always remember. Book a tour with us during your visit to Dubai and have one amazing experience.