global village tour - I was traveled to Dubai as solo traveler and Excellent event and helpful team members of trip ideas.

Avoid operators, go directly to the Dubai Balloon at Atlantis - The balloon ride itself was good, views are amazing. Best to go early as less people. We went for sunrise, there were only 3 other couples. I do not recommend this operator though, I suggest booking directly with The Dubai Balloon at Atlantis or just going and purchasing directly on the morning. Purchasing directly is cheaper and you get a free coffee (any kind) after. We also had poor experience with the operator on Viator. When we arrived at the balloon the operator had not sent the QR code required to get in and delayed us. The number available on Viator did work and they resolved the problem quick enough (at 6:30am) via WhatsApp. They did however send an already redeemed QR code before sending the correct one. Their excuse was that they tried to contact me and the number wouldn't work but all of the info came through email from Viator no problem. The info via email said nothing about a further qr code and I had a pdf ticket from the Viator email (no qr code on it), so was very shocked when it wouldn't be accepted when we arrived. A couple arrived and purchased tickets directly and cheaper while we were trying to resolve the issue. So my advice is avoid operators. Also note taxis in Dubai are plentiful and very reasonable despite the traffic there can be. Avoid ubers and hotel cars.

Not great - Unfortunately it wasn't possible to ride balloon because of the weather conditions there were high winds I hope to try it in better conditions