Dubai hot air balloon rides

Hot air balloon ride include’s

• Gourmet Breakfast in our Bedouin camp

• Coffee and/or Tea
• Pickup-drop-off anywhere from Dubai city
• Camel Ride
• Falconry
• 40- to 70-minute hot air balloon flight
• E flight certificate signed by your pilot

What to wear

• Boots or sneakers with high socks
  We never know where we’ll land  so it’s important to protect your feet from grass burrs, because it’s very likely we’ll land in a field.
• Pants that you can move in
  To get in and out of the gondola (balloon basket), you have to climb in and out, so it’s important to have clothing that allows you to bend easily.
• Ball cap or hat
  The burner (what’s this?), as well as the sun, can put out heat. Having a hat of some sort can help protect your head from the sun and hold back any loose hairs so you can fully see the exquisite views!
• Layered clothing depending on the weather
  In the winter, layer clothing and jackets for cold weather because it can be even colder at higher altitudes. In the summer, tank tops or t-shirts are fine but be sure to wear sunscreen!

What to Bring

All you need is yourself, however, some items come in handy during a balloon flight. Water will be provided before and after the flight.

• Sunglasses
• Small cameras are welcome (please discuss ahead of time if using large/professional equipment)
• An adventurous spirit
• An empty bladder

Wake early and begin your hot-air balloon Dubai experience with a pickup from your Dubai hotel or central meeting point.

Hop inside your air-conditioned minibus, and travel to the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve outside the city. After a scenic drive, arrive at the launch site, and watch as your hot-air balloon is inflated for your flight.

Listen to a safety briefing before climbing inside the basket with an experienced pilot at the controls.

Each basket holds up to 24 passengers, and there’s plenty of space for you to sightsee as you fly. As you rise higher, take in views of the sunrise, and hear commentary from your pilot about the geology and wildlife of the protected Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve.

Then enjoy a unique opportunity to watch falcons fly up to 4,000 feet (1219 meters) above the Earth in a trained demonstration. After the flight, you’ are driven to a private desert conservation reserve in a vintage 1950s Land Rover where you have the chance to freshen up at clean, private bathrooms. A gourmet breakfast of delicacies, such as hand-cut smoked salmon and caviar is served. Afterward, return to your minibus and end your experience with a hotel drop-off.

The First Passengers Were Animals

The Montgolfier brothers tested earlier models of hot air balloons with animals on board before running the first manned flight. A skilled physician was kept on-site before, during, and after the flight to ensure the animals were alive and well.

The First Human Pilots Were Almost Criminals

After the successful animal test, King Louis suggested the first manned flight should carry condemned criminals. But Jean-François Pilâtre de Rozier and Marquis François d’Arlandes retorted that while morally they don’t object, at least one of the passengers should know how to operate the craft, and since nobody would want to get on with a convicted criminal, they went instead.

Champagne Became A Tradition Thanks To Farmers

While many were excited at the prospect of hot air balloons, farmers near the inventors weren’t too happy. As new tests took flight, they started landing in the fields of local farmers, and as a way to ease tensions, they started offering champagne as a way to soothe and thank the farmers. 

Hot Air Balloons Can’t Fly In The Rain

Ever wondered why you never see a hot air balloon in the rain? That’s because they can’t fly during adverse weather conditions. In an effort to maintain safety, hot air balloons aren’t permitted to fly when it’s raining, snowing, or excessively windy. It’s also difficult for pilots to navigate the craft.

The Longest Recorded Flight Lasted 20 Days

The longest recorded hot air balloon flight lasted 20 days and was manned by Bertrand Piccard, Briton Brian Jones, and a Swiss psychiatrist on a trip around the world. This was the first non-stop flight globally, and it used the Breitling Orbiter

The Air Inside A Hot Air Balloon Is Hot Enough To Boil Water

Hot air balloons weren’t able to soar in popularity after being invented because the materials used at the time couldn’t keep up with the heat. But thanks to modern materials and construction methods, hot air balloons are durable enough to handle high heat for extended amounts of time. Leading them to become a more common activity today.