There
is no better way to view the amazing desert
landscape and the awesome desert dawn than from
the vantage point of a gently floating hot air
balloon!
Get
ready for ...
5 hours from start to finish
An early start!
An hour long balloon flight in the sky
Spectacular views and photo opportunities
Refreshments (Chilled fruit juice, water, sodas,
dates, chocolates, snacks) after landing
An in-flight photo of the flight available for
purchase as a keepsake
Courtesy transfers to and from any major hotel
in Dubai
5:00
AM!" you exclaim.
You leap out of bed when the alarm rings, and
your first response is that there has been some
mistake. Surely it is still the middle of the
night, but the clock says 5:00 AM. Just enough
time to grab a cup of coffee, and head out to
the field for your very first balloon ride.
The best time to fly balloons is in the cool
dawn air when the winds are light. It is also
the most beautiful time of day in the desert.
The
pilot unpacks the balloon...
The pilot unpacks the balloon and assembles
the basket parts. "Big noise!" he
shouts...and a flame shoots 30 feet into the
air. "Your pilot is testing his equipment."
explains your hostess.
The
crew opens a large bag, and begins to drag it
across the field. They are leaving behind a
narrow trail of colored material.
Someone
cranks up the huge fan you had seen in the back
of the chase vehicle, and that colorful bundle
billows up the red dunes. There is lots of activity
as the crew prepares for the hot inflation.
Flying
with Balloon Adventures Dubai is a true desert
adventure. Not only do you fly over the desert,
you also get to land among the sand dunes and
then experience desert driving at its best.
Our expert drivers are happy to demonstrate
and explain what it takes to get through the
desert to the main roads. For added safety there
is always more than one 4-wheel drive vehicle
used for each return trip.
Ballooning
is suitable for all sorts of people, making
it possible for families with children over
the age of five to have an adventure together,
within a safe environment. Taking off at sunrise
allows you to enjoy the beginning of your day
in an original and memorable way, and still
be able to fit in the rest of your busy itinerary.
Whether
you are a visitor or local of Dubai, the views
on offer from Balloon Adventure Dubai's balloons
will take you to new levels of appreciation
and awe of the desert and it's unique landscape.
They say a picture paints a thousands words,
and with the picturesque views from above, this
hot air balloon tour may leave you surprisingly
lacking words to describe the experience. Just
don't forget your camera!
What
you will see flying over Dubai?
You
will experience the desert as only a few have
seen it – from a gently floating hot air
balloon. Feel the cool dawn air as you float
only a few meters above the red dunes, then
be awestruck as the mesmerizing landscape unfolds
below you. View the giant sand dunes, the moon-like
landscape of the rugged Hajj Mountains to the
east, and the “21st century” sky
line of Dubai to the west as you raise high
into the immense blue of the desert sky. |
