Dubai: Overnight Desert Safari and Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride

Overview

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.

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

What you'll do

1. 1

   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.

   ⏱ 45 min
2. 2

   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.

   ⏱ 15 min
3. 3

   Embark on a 60-minute nature safari

   ⏱ 1 hour
4. 4

   Marvel at a spectacular sunset falcon show against an Arabian sunset backdrop.

   ⏱ 1 hour
5. 5

   Arrive at an authentic torch-lit Bedouin camp and receive a warm Arabic welcome with coffee and dates. Enjoy live breadmaking, coffeemaking, camel rides, and shisha. Indulge in a four-course traditional dinner, and immerse yourself in interactive Emirati performances like drumming and Yola.

   ⏱ 2 hours
6. 6

   Extend your desert adventure with an overnight stay in a traditional Arabic stone dwelling. Enjoy the comfort of a cozy bed, soft pillows, and fresh sheets for a restful night’s sleep.

   ⏱ 8 hours

Availability & pricing

2 tour options available. Pick your exact date & check live availability on the booking page.

Good to know

• 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 7 years are not permitted to join the hot air balloon experience
• 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
• Children below 5 years old must be booked on a private car

Cancellation policy

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