Dubai: Overnight Desert Safari and Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride
Overview
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18 hours
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Embark on an African-style wildlife safari, desert camping, and a hot air balloon flight in this overnight adventure from Dubai. Travel through the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve in a vintage Land Rover, spotting wildlife like gazelles, oryx, and camels. Enjoy a 4-course dinner under the stars at a Bedouin-style camp, and the next morning, soar above the Arabian Desert in a hot air balloon to witness the sunrise.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
The Dubai desert can get cooler in the evenings during winter, so we recommend you bring a light jacket and closed shoes
Please note: Guides in the following languages (German, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Italian) are upon request and availability.
Children under 5 years are not permitted
At the camp there is running water and clean bathroom but no shower
One backpack or luggage not more than 50 cm in height is allowed per guest
The rate for a private vehicle depends on the total number of participants including children
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Sunset falcon demonstration
A gentle nature safari in the legendary vintage land rover
Dinner
Breakfast
A sunrise hot air balloon flight above the desert
Overnight stay in our stone-walled rooms complete with mattress, beddings, and pillows. (no showers)
Pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Dubai
Pick-up from Dubai hotels between 02:00 PM and 04:30 PM, depending on the season. We will inform you of the exact pick-up time around noon on the day of your desert safari.
Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
Arrive at the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve and receive your Headscarf and a Stainless Steel Water Bottle. These are included in each booking and are a gift for our guests to take home.
Options
Overnight and Hot Air Balloon
Private Car
Pickup included
Overnight with Hot Air Balloon
Shared Car
Pickup included
Reviews
63 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
AMAZING Experience
John M,
Dec 18, 2024
- Viator
5.00Highlight of my trip!!! This was the best tour I have ever been on (I do ALOT). The service was phenomenal and my guides were amazing! I was picked up promptly at my hotel where they brought me to the desert where we got into a vintage Landrover to go out onto the nature preserve then we watched an amazing falcon show while enjoying tea before heading to the camp for a fantastic traditional dinner and shows. I stayed in a nice stone cabin room then got up early to enjoy a phenomenal hot air balloon ride and falcon show from the hot air balloon then enjoyed a delicious breakfast. If you’re in Dubai do this experience, you will not regret it!
Fun adventure in the desert
Ken S,
Jan 18, 2024
- Viator
5.00Everything was great except for one issue. We enjoyed our guide, and I wish the evening safari was longer (it wasn’t particularly exciting, but it was very relaxing!). The food at the camp, both for dinner and breakfast, was delicious and plentiful. My family had a great time. The only negative was another family who stayed overnight in the room next to us - they had little kids who did not stop talking or screaming all night, and I couldn’t sleep. Not Platinum Heritage’s fault, but just a negative. As I mentioned, everything else was fantastic, especially the balloon ride in the morning.
Wonderful experience!!!
Ellis t,
Nov 30, 2023
- Viator
5.00We loved the trip!!!! It was all perfect. We were picked up at time, the car was luxe and clean. Our guide (Houston) was so nice. He knows a lot and told us a lot on our way to the camp. About Dubai, the things we came across on our way, nature and animals we saw during the Safari etc. He made our trip even better. The camp and our room were very clean and everything was well organized. The food was fresh and tasted very well. There was more then enough for everybody. The staff was friendly and helpful. In the morning we were picked up on time by Houston and again he was great. So friendly and helpful. The ballooning was awesome. Again a friendly man (Orlando) who told is a lot during the flight. And give us a fabulous experience. Afterwards we had breakfast. Again: very good and fresh food. We are so glad that we had this experience and fully recommend Platinum Heritage and Dubai ballooning. Also the falconry was great. We were tought a lot about the falcon. All animals (falcons and camels) were well taking care of. The looked healthy, well fed and groomed. Thanks to all the staff for this wonderful experience.
Ballon ride cancel
Milton S,
Nov 7, 2023
- Viator
2.00Ballon ride was canceceled by a storm very far from the spot, other companies flew. The night at the dessert was good
The guides are amazing....
Moulshree K,
Mar 30, 2022
- Viator
5.00The guides are amazing. So thoughtful and lively and fun. They made the whole experience perfect. Everything was very well organized. We got to experience the local culture. The food was amazing. They even organized a cake for my husband's birthday. It was perfect.
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