This is a sunrise hot air balloon ride over the Dubai desert and honestly it’s one of those bucket list things that’s actually worth doing.

You’re up really early, but you get picked up from your hotel, taken into the desert and then you’re floating over the dunes as the sun comes up. It’s calm, unreal views and feels very Dubai.

Good for:
First-time visitors, couples, content creators, anyone who wants something different from beach clubs and brunch.

Price guide:
Around AED 1995 per person depending on the package
(Some include photos, breakfast, or extras like camels / falconry)

Good to know:

• It’s an early start (like 4–5am pickup)

• Wear comfy clothes + trainers

• Gets booked up, so don’t leave it last minute

• Weather dependent, but they’ll reschedule if needed

If you want one “wow” experience in Dubai that’s not just eating or partying, this is a solid choice.