Private Hot-Air Balloon Ride at Bab Al Shams

Why Choose Bab Al Shams for Your Private Balloon Ride?

Exclusive Desert Landscape
Fly over the untouched dunes of Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve, far from the crowds—home to native wildlife, endless golden sandscapes, and true Arabian silence.
Intimate Balloon Just for You
This isn’t your typical group ride. Enjoy a private basket just for you and your partner, friends, or family—with no outside guests, ensuring total privacy and personalized attention.
Perfect for Bab Al Shams Guests
Seamless pickup directly from Bab Al Shams Resort, with timing coordinated around your stay. A luxurious extension to your desert retreat.
Post-Flight Breakfast in the Dunes
Land in style with a private breakfast setup in the heart of the desert. Enjoy fresh juices, Arabic delicacies, and hot dishes in a shaded majlis-style lounge.
Add a Falcon Show or Proposal Setup
Optional falconry experience, custom proposal decor, or romantic touches like flower bouquets and cakes available on request.

Live BBQ Station: Watch your dinner being cooked fresh on-site: grilled kebabs, chicken tikka, lamb chops & more.
Full Safari Experience: Includes dune bashing, sandboarding, camel riding, and more.
Live Cultural Entertainment: Enjoy belly dance, Tanoura dance, and fire show performances at the camp.
Vegetarian & Non-Vegetarian Options: Something for every guest, with dedicated serving counters.
Dine Under the Stars: Eat in a majlis-style desert camp with ambient lighting, music, and a relaxed vibe.

Private Hot-Air Balloon Ride – 45–60 minutes of flight time over pristine dunes
Luxury Pickup from Bab Al Shams – Direct transfer from the resort or any Dubai hotel
Pre-Flight Refreshments – Tea, coffee, dates, and desert sunrise vibes
Certified Balloon Pilot & Ground Crew – Safety-focused, expert-guided experience
Private Gourmet Breakfast – Arabian & international options served in a private desert lounge
Flight Certificate – Personalized souvenir
Optional Enhancements – Proposal planning, drone footage, in-flight photography, falcon show

Itinerary – What to Expect?
Pickup at 4:00 AM (from Bab Al Shams)
Our team picks you up in a private 4×4 for a short drive to the launch site.
Pre-Flight Setup & Sunrise Ascent
Enjoy light refreshments as your balloon inflates. Then lift off gently into the sky, just as the sun begins to paint the dunes golden.
Silent Flight Over the Desert
Float above desert wildlife, fossil rocks, and dunes stretching to the horizon—perfect for couples seeking a quiet, magical start to the day.
Private Breakfast in the Dunes
After landing, dine in comfort under a Bedouin-style tent, surrounded by the peaceful morning desert.
Return to Resort in Style
Head back to Bab Al Shams relaxed and inspired, just in time for a morning spa or pool session.

Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today!