HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE IN DUBAI

Flying over the Dubai desert in a Hot air Balloon Dubai rides is surely one of the best memories you can keep from a trip to the Emirates. These hot air balloon flights in Dubai take place at dawn and allow you to admire the vastness of the desert at the best time of the day. Indeed, it is at sunrise that the penetrating sun magnifies the color of the dunes.

 

PRACTICAL INFORMATION ON BALLOON BALLOONS IN DUBAI

The hot air balloon flight in Dubai takes place over the desert, very close to the city. Here are the essentials to know about hot air balloon rides in Dubai:

·         the flight is over the desert

·         the tour also includes pick-up from your hotel (departure usually between 4:00 and 4:30 a.m.)

·         takes off shortly before sunrise

·         Breakfast is included. He finds himself stuck in a desert camp after the overpass.

·         return to dubai in the morning

 

WHEN CAN WE TAKE THIS BALLOON TRIP?

Flying over the desert in a hot air balloon is now possible all year round. Indeed, previously there was no possible departure in summer, especially from June to August. It is therefore possible to take this hot air balloon excursion whatever the period of your trip.

 

Keep in mind that there is only one hour to take a hot air balloon flight in the Dubai desert: sunrise. The takeoff takes place shortly before dawn to be able to contemplate it from the air.

 

This therefore translates into a departure in the morning. Very early even because you will leave your hotel between 4h and 4h30. A little less than an hour's drive separates the center from the desert take-off point.It all starts around 4 o'clock or a little later. After booking your hot air balloon flight from Dubai, you will receive the departure time.

 

POSSIBILITY OF COMBINING THE EXCURSION WITH A 4×4 SAFARI IN THE DUNES

Beyond the hot air balloon excursion, it is possible to take a 4×4 safari through the dunes of the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. This protected desert area is home to many oryx and gazelles.

FLIGHT PREPARATIONS

The team is very professional and explains the course of the activity, the do's and don'ts. Please note that only one camera per person is allowed to enter the gondola.

 

The basket is quite large. If the balloon is full, about 20 people fit inside. Take off and fly over the dunes of the Dubai desert. The hot air balloon takes off a little before sunrise. Thus, it is possible to watch the sunrise over the Dubai desert from the hot air balloon. After a few tens of seconds the balloon takes off quickly, very quickly and the immensity of the desert appears. The pods are still very stable. No trembling or air gap sensation is felt.

 

Make sure you don't miss the moment the sun comes up! It's the magic moment. Then, little by little, the light illuminates the dunes and you can enjoy the nuances of colors in the sand.

As for the duration of the flight, it is about an hour. Hang on to the landing, it may shake a little, but nothing too bad! And it only lasts a few seconds. It's just the slight impact of the pod on the ground.After landing, you can have breakfast in a desert camp while reminiscing about the magical images of a hot air balloon flight over the desert. Essential!

 

EACH BALLOON FLIGHT IS UNIQUE!

The route of the hot air balloon is not always the same. Many parameters are taken into account; However, at some point, it is very likely that you will be above the DDCR (Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, which is north of the road by which you will arrive at the starting point). At this time, open your eyes because you can see oryx and gazelles in the desert. Watch carefully when the altitude is not too high, otherwise you will not be able to see them from the air.

 

The vastness of the desert from a hot air balloon!

 

From the hot air balloon, the immensity of the desert can only impress. This flight crosses only a small part of the Rub al Khali. And yet, the impression of sand dunes as far as the eye can see is already very present.

The altitude varies during the trip and can sometimes exceed 300 or 400 meters. And the higher you go, the more you have the impression of being in front of an infinite expanse. Sand, dunes and nothing but sand as far as the eye can see!Flying over the desert is really impressive. Arrived at a certain height, from the gondola, you can't even distinguish the dunes too much!