Hot Air Balloon Ride: In-Flight Falcon Show Experience
4.9
170 Ratings
Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve

The only hot air balloon operator with an in-flight falcon show in the world. It will be a globally rare, exclusive and unique experience that allows customers to witness a falcon take off, orbit and land on the balloon basket from heights of up to 4,000 ft.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve - Enjoy and explore the iconic Dubai desert as you float gently in our hot air balloon. All our balloon rides start just before sunrise and this package is genuinely for ballooning enthusiasts. Therefore, you need to wake up before dawn and take an early morning drive to catch a glimpse of the natural beauty…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • In-flight falcon show
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
  • Tipping
  • Flight video
Location
Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
Dubai-Al Ain Road - Exit 50
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
4.9
(170 Ratings)
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Lilitravel5
Jan 19, 2026
Great hot air balloon tour with very nice staff - Most amazing experience !! Our captain Mohammed was explaining a lot of interesting things and the Falconer, Amine, was super nice and showing us a lot of nice things. I highly recommend this experience !
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Jinyang_q
Jan 4, 2026
An Unforgettable Sunrise Experience - I was picked up at 4:00 a.m., and because it was so early and I was traveling alone, I felt a little nervous and scared at first. However, this tour turned out to be one of the most amazing experiences of my life. The hot air balloon ride and the in-flight falcon show were absolutely unforgettable. We flew in the balloon for about one hour, and I was lucky enough to see the second sunrise of 2026 from the sky. It is a moment I will remember for the rest of my life. I truly loved this experience and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Dubai.
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709navinn
Dec 2, 2025
Great experience - balloon and falcon - in Dubai - Excellent experience - all aspects well covered - good close up falcon experience - on time pick up and drop in landcruiser - excellwnt ballooning experience. Thank you Leo and the team for managing and delivering a real good balloon and falcon experience.
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Sanderva3844yb
Nov 23, 2025
Great first time in a hot air balloon! - We had a great experience! First time we had a hot air balloon flight, and the UAE desert is a great place to do so. Everything felt really well prepared and thought through. Captain Arturo was very welcoming and was both informative of the flight and clear about what was to be expected during flight and landing. The Falcon show was a nice touch and its a beautiful animal to see. Would definitely recommend!!
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Zidhinar
Nov 18, 2025
Amazing - From the very beginning, the experience was exceptional. The pick-up was right on time, comfortable, and extremely well-managed, making us feel relaxed and excited for the adventure ahead. Once we reached the site, everything was organized with such professionalism and care. The hot air balloon ride was truly unforgettable — safe, smooth, and absolutely stunning. Floating quietly over the desert as the sun rose was a magical moment, and the falcon experience added a unique and thrilling highlight to the trip. Every part of the journey felt special, making it completely worth it and something I would highly recommend to anyone. A big thank you to Ivin for coordinating everything so perfectly and making the whole experience even more memorable.
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Mikeli3160nz
Oct 30, 2025
Sunrise Balloon Trip - Great time from start to finish. Driver picked us up promt and took as to the starting point for the balloon trip. A quick coffee while we waited for the other passengers was followed by a safety brief. Then it was time to climb inside and head off to catch the sunrise. My partner and I were lucky to only share our quadrant with the falcon handler, who was very friendly and took some pictures of us with the falcon. Being next to the handler also gave us the best view for the falcon show. After around 40mins in the air it was time to land and the crew handled that safely without any issues. Once out the basket got a few pictures inside the balloon. Back in the Land Cruiser ww headed into the desert for some dune bashing enroute to the farm where we had a tasty breakfast followed by a quick camel and horse ride around the paddock. Our final activity of the day was the quad bikes. It's definitely worth upgrading to going out into the desert rather going around the track. More pictures later and it was back in the Land Cruiser and back to our hotel by 11qm. A very early start to the day but still plenty of time to do as you please later in the day. Highly recommend Suleiman and the team at Hot Air Balloon UAE for a great adventure
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Howard_m
Oct 13, 2025
Balloon ride with Falcon flight - An early start to the day, but OMG it was worth it. Jamal picked us up at 0345 ( bang on time that we were scheduled for ). After collecting some other members of our party, we headed off to the desert to where our balloon would be. Our Pilot Ramee, was outstanding, ( apologies if I've spelt his name wrong ). We got to see the sunrise which was stunning and we flew up to 4000 ft. Then we got to experience the Falcon flight - what a brilliant handler he was, and his bird was simply gorgeous. After the bird had flown a few times, we was allowed to hold him on our gloved hand - Amazing ! Our landing was very smooth and the whole experience was well worth it. Jamal went out of his way to make the experience one that we will never forget.
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Kenflyet
Oct 2, 2025
Beautiful balloon tour - My wife and our friends enjoyed a wonderful hot air balloon ride. It was our first experience. Captain Ramy was very professional and knowledgeable. He made us feel safe and we enjoyed ourselves very much. The whole staff was friendly and nice. We highly recommend using this company for a beautiful morning ride over the desert.
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Sanya2709
Jul 21, 2025
Definitely need to try even if you are scared of heights totally worth it✨ - It was an amazing experience. Scared of heights but this one of great. The falcon show was fantastic and the views oh my god, couldn’t get enough of it. We had the sunrise on point.🤌🏼
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A403tfstaceya
Sep 28, 2025
Disappointing - The hot air balloon ride itself was good but definitely don't pay for a video! I have been sent the wrong video twice now and getting a refund is proving extremely difficult! Overall I have found this to be a very disappointing experience and would not recommend.
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From $299
up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).