Desert Safari & Overnight with Hot Air Balloon Experience
Child prices from AED 2,245
On day one you will spend the night in the heart of the Dubai desert on this immersive Overnight Desert Safari. Then on day two you will wake up for an breathtaking Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Experience
On day one you will spend the night in the heart of the Dubai desert on this immersive Overnight Desert Safari. Then on day two you will wake up for an breathtaking Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Experience.
Start your overnight experience with a pickup from your Dubai hotel on arrival at the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve you will receive your Adventure pack including your traditional Arabic headscarf. Travel into the desert aboard your open-roof vintage Land Rover, a mode of transport used extensively in 1950’s desert expeditions. Learn about Dubai past and present.
Pose in the sand dunes for a photo as the sun goes down, and watch the UAE’s national bird – the falcon – during a falconry display. Make your way past the gently flickering flames from the lights that mark the entrance way to your authentic Bedouin Camp, and then hop out of your Land Rover to take a seat at your shared table.
Before your meal starts, a range of cultural activities are demonstrated. Enjoy an Arabic coffee and sit back to watch dancers performing to traditional Emirati music, or perhaps get a henna tattoo, smoke a shisha pipe (Arabic water pipe) or even try the traditional mode of Bedouin transport — a camel.
Then, all that’s left to do is to feast on your 4-course dinner under the stars. Like the activities at the camp, the dishes are mostly traditional Emirati specialties, combining flavors from the Middle East.
After your meal, sit around the bonfire and gaze up at the stars, try shisha if you like, and then make your way to your Arabic stone dwelling — complete with comfortable mattress, pillows and blanket — nestled inside the camp. Settle in and enjoy sleeping overnight in the heart of the desert!
As you are only minutes from the Hot Air Balloon take off site you can wake up later than passengers coming from Dubai. Once you arrive you will receive a safety briefing before climbing inside the balloon basket with the world’s most experienced Hot Air Balloon Company in Dubai. Feel your adrenaline race as your balloon drifts gently upward.
As you rise higher, marvel at the awesome sunrise views and hear interesting commentary from your pilot about the geology and wildlife of the protected Dubai Desert Conservation Reservation while you watch for roaming animals such as gazelle and camels.
The balloons land somewhere different in the desert every day depending on the wind and on landing you will be greeted by the beautiful Falcons, following a photo with these amazing birds get ready to travel through the dunes in vintage Land Rovers back to the Bedouin camp to feast on a gourmet breakfast and have the opportunity to discover the Bedouin mode of transport on camel back.
Experience Highlights
- Pick-up from Dubai hotels between 2:30pm and 4:30pm.
- Arrive at the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve to receive your Adventure Pack and put on your Sheila/Ghutra (traditional headscarf)
- Embark on a wildlife drive through Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve in an open-top vintage Land Rover.
- Enjoy a sunset falcon show with sparkling juice. Arrive at an authentic torch-lit Bedouin camp.
- Be entertained with traditional henna tattoos, live bread-making, Arabic coffee-making, camel rides and aromatic shisha pipes.
- Dinner includes soup, salad, appetiser, main course and dessert.
- Enjoy cultural Emirati entertainment performances such as drumming and Yola. Relax in the majlis or sit by the atmospheric bonfire.
- Sleep in a traditional Arabic stone dwelling with mattress and bedding. Transfer from overnight camp to balloon take-off site.
- Approximately one-hour Sunrise Hot Air Balloon ride. Transport back to camp for gourmet breakfast.
- Your gourmet breakfast includes smoked salmon, caviar, cold meats, fruit platter, bread selection and free range eggs including Eggs Benedict.
- Return to the hotel between 9:00am and 10:00am the next day.
Pricing Info
Adult: AED 2,940
Child: AED 2,245
Private pick up & drop off (private vehicle)
- 1-2 guests: AED 7,990
- 3 guests: AED 10,575
- 4 guests: AED 13,180
- 5 guests: AED 15,775
- 6 guests: AED 18,360
*Dates of Operation – 1st Oct 2024 to 30 April 2025
*All prices include VAT
Terms & Conditions
Finer Details:
Itineraries are correct at the time of publishing and may differ slightly to those featured in our brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements based on comments from past travellers and our own research. If we are unable to utilize a product, service or activity detailed in our itinerary, a suitable alternative will be offered where possible. Itineraries may vary and/or attractions be substituted for any cause including seasonal conditions, weather extremes, natural disasters, and Conservation Reserve requirements.
Cancellation policy:
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- Cancellations or amendments for bookings:
- Cancellations made at least 24 hours prior to tour departure: eligible for full refund
- Cancellations made under 24 hours prior to tour departure: not eligible for refund
- If you fail to join a tour, join it after departure, or leave it prior to its completion, no refund can be made.
- We strongly recommend that you take out adequate travel insurance that will cover you in case of unforeseen circumstances that prevent you from joining your scheduled tour. We will be more than happy to provide evidence to your insurance company if you were unable to join us.
- If a tour is not able to commence due to inclement weather, a full refund or alternate booking date will be offered.
- No refunds will be given in the circumstances or in the event of any reasonable delay, curtailment or alteration of a trip resulting from any cause including severe weather conditions or mechanical failure. Components of trips are weather dependent and the Company cannot be held liable if trip components are not available on the day of travel.
- Tours require a minimum number of guests to operate. Minimum guest numbers differ between tours are subject to change at any time. If a tour is cancelled due to minimum guest numbers not being reached, guests will be offered an alternate tour option or be provided with a full refund.
- Cancellations or amendments for bookings:
Although the Company has taken reasonable steps to provide our guests with a safe experience, certain risks are inherent in each activity and cannot be eliminated without destroying their unique character. These inherent risks can be the cause of loss of or damage to equipment, accidentally injury, and illness or in extreme cases, permanent trauma or death. The Company disclaims responsibility for the activities its clients choose to participate in, and these clients accept full responsibility for risks identified herein and any inherent risks not specifically identified. Any participation in any activity is purely voluntary, and is at the sole election of the participant in spite of and with full knowledge of the inherent risks. You agree to take all prudent measures in relation to your own safety while on tour including, but not limited to, the proper use of safety devices (including seatbelts, harnesses and/or flotation devices) and obeying all verbal or written warnings regarding health and safety. The Company is not liable for loss or damages caused by your failure to comply with safety instructions or warnings.
All pick up and drop off locations and times published are an estimate only and are subject to change at short notice due to external factors such as road closures, traffic, adverse weather conditions and mechanical breakdown.
For all activities, children under 5 years are not permitted to travel on any shared vehicle. Children from 12 months to 5 years can be accommodated only on a private vehicle basis. We will shuttle children under 12 months of age directly to the Heritage camp. Additional charges for late transfers may apply. No child under the age of 5 years can be accepted for a Hot-air Balloon flight.
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- Children aged over 5 and under 12 years receive a discount on some tours, Children 12years or older pay full adult fare.
- Depending on age, children on tour may be required to be seated in booster seats or other child safety accredited seating. At all times, the Company reserves the right to not accept children on tours due to safety concerns.
Our tours are active and most require a reasonable level of fitness. Hot Air Balloon guests should be able to safely jump in and out of the balloon basket. Guests can assess their capability to safely jump-in and out, or seek help from our ground personnel, who will be happy to assist if needed. However, the Company will not assume any responsibility to adverse health conditions as guests participate at their own risk. Pregnant guests Our experiences are not recommended for pregnant guests, if guests choose to join during the first and second trimesters we advise they reserve a private vehicle so that the nature of the excursion can be tamed. Pregnant guests within their third trimester, should inform a company representative and must reserve a private vehicle to ensure the wildlife drive can be enjoyed at a safe pace for the guest. Hot Air Ballooning is not recommended for pregnant guests and will only be permitted to fly within the first trimester, pregnant guests in their second and third trimester will not be permitted to fly in a Hot-Air Balloon.
Our emphasis is on fresh food wherever possible and our meals are nutritious and varied. We cater for vegetarian and gluten intolerance – please advise the GoToDXB team at time of booking.
We comply with the strict drone regulations in the UAE. Due to the fact that we have regular falcon shows on our property, drones are not allowed.
