Saturday, January 9, 2010

Hot Air Ballooning in Dubai

A trip to Dubai for any tourist becomes even better when they experience Dubai at sunrise from a hot air balloon. You experience a wonderful, tranquil balloon ride with only the occasional blast of the gas burner to disturb the peace. The rides take place over the beautiful red desert sands near Fossil Rock between Dubai and Hatta. The Best time for the flights is at sunrise.

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 dunes, the moon-like landscape of the rugged Hajj mountains to the east, and the "21st century" skyline of Dubai to the west as you rise high into the immense blue of the desert sky.

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. The 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.

Pricing:

From 2 to 24 persons:
Price per adult: US $261 (AED 950)
Price per child: US $220 (AED 800) [5-12 years old]
Operating daily: 5 am

Exclusive charter balloon rides:
Small exclusive charter (1-8 persons): US $2865 (AED 10450) per charter ride
Big exclusive charter (9-24 persons): US $5730 (AED 20900) per charter ride
Departs daily at 5 am (timing will change with the sunrise)

Cost Includes:

  • Transportation from Selected hotels in Dubai
  • Approximately one-hour flight
  • Flight Certificate signed by the pilot
  • Light refreshments after the flight

1 comment:

Kim said...

That looks amazing, I am going to Dubai in the summer and hopefully I will get to try this!