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Overnight Desert Camp and Sunrise Balloon Flight

DubaiDesert SafariApprox. 3 pm – 9 am (next day)

Overnight Desert Camp and Sunrise Balloon Flight is a desert safari listed under Dubai activities at RAAHHI TOURS. This overnight package is based inside the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. It starts in the late afternoon with a nature drive in a vintage Land Rover, when Arabian oryx and gazelles may be spotted, before you arrive at a Bedouin-style heritage camp. The evening includes an Arabic welcome of rose water, coffee and dates, a camel ride, henna, shisha, a falcon show, live music and fire performances, followed by dinner. Guests stay overnight in air-conditioned cabanas with their own bathrooms. Before dawn you are driven to the launch site for a sunrise balloon ride above the dunes, then a hawk show and an international buffet breakfast. The package runs from about 3 pm to 9 am, with 4x4 pickup and drop-off within Dubai. Listed duration or timing: Approx. 3 pm – 9 am (next day).

Availability
Available
Destination
Dubai
Location
Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve (DDCR), Dubai
Category
Desert Safari
Duration / timing
Approx. 3 pm – 9 am (next day)
Timing
Approx. 3 pm – 9 am (next day) · Overnight package with a sunrise flight
Price
Confirmed on enquiry
Confirmed when you enquire
Price and availability
How to enquire
Select Request to Book or Enquire on this page
Last verified
27 September 2026

Highlights

Nature drive in a vintage Land Rover through the reserve
Falcon show, live music and fire performances at a heritage camp
Camel ride, henna and shisha
Night in an air-conditioned cabana with private bathroom
Sunrise hot air balloon flight, hawk show and buffet breakfast

What's included

✓ Pick-up and drop-off in Dubai by 4x4 Land Cruiser
✓ Ghutra Souvenir (Traditional Scarf)
✓ Nature drive in a vintage Land Rover within the conservation reserve
✓ Falcon Show
✓ Camel Ride
✓ Traditional Arabic welcome with dates, coffee and rose water
✓ Four-course dinner with table service
✓ Shisha
✓ Henna tattoo
✓ Live Music & Entertainment Shows
✓ Overnight stay in an air-conditioned cabana
✓ Hot Air Balloon Flight
✓ Access to Arabian Majles
✓ Unlimited Refreshments
✓ International buffet Breakfast

What to expect

Afternoon pickup

4x4 Land Cruiser collection within Dubai.

Nature drive

Vintage Land Rover drive in the reserve; oryx and gazelles may be seen.

Camp evening

Arabic welcome, camel ride, henna, shisha, falcon show, live music, fire show and dinner.

Overnight

Air-conditioned cabana with private bathroom.

Sunrise flight

Pre-dawn hot air balloon flight, then hawk show and buffet breakfast before drop-off.

Restrictions & eligibility

No flying for children under 5 or adults over 70

Weight limit 119 kg; heavier guests need pilot approval and pay an extra charge

Pregnant guests cannot fly

Guests must be fit enough to board and leave the basket unaided and brace for landing

Guests with physical, emotional or mental health disabilities are not accepted

Anyone affected by alcohol or drugs cannot fly

Not advised for heart conditions, serious knee or back problems, major surgery in the last six months, or fear of heights

Meeting point & pickup

Pickup: Included. Within Dubai; no shared transfer from Al Aweer, Al Khawaneej, Al Maktoum Airport, Damac Hills, Dubai Investment Park, Dubai South, Expo, Palm Jebel Ali, Sharjah or other emirates. Private transfers from Dubai and other emirates cost extra. The exact pickup time is sent the evening before, between 7 and 8:30 pm.

Cancellation policy

Full refund for cancellations at least 48 hours before departure; no refund within 48 hours or for no-shows. Refunds take 5–11 business days.

Important information

An Emirates ID or passport copy for every passenger is required at booking under GCAA rules, uploaded via the operator's waiver link at least 24 hours before the flight

A signed waiver is completed on site; guests without documents cannot fly

A valid WhatsApp number is needed for pickup updates

Be ready 10 minutes before pickup; lateness can cancel the flight

If weather cancels the balloon after the overnight stay, a partial refund and/or a new flight date is offered

Wear casual clothes and flat, closed shoes; no heavy luggage

Supplier/product booking, confirmation, voucher or ticket, cancellation and refund wording on this page is information on file. Your enquiry on this website does not itself create or confirm a booking; our team confirms the terms that apply before you commit.

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Sources

  • Balloon Flights Supports: Current operating status Official attraction or operator · checked 27 September 2026 · external website, opens in a new tab

Overnight Desert Camp and Sunrise Balloon Flight: common questions

Where does this take place?

Inside the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, at a heritage camp, with the balloon flight at sunrise the next morning.

What happens if the balloon cannot fly?

The pilot decides on weather grounds. If the flight is cancelled after your overnight stay, you are offered a partial refund, another flight date, or both.

What documents are needed?

A passport or Emirates ID copy for each guest, sent at booking and uploaded through the waiver link at least a day before the flight.

Who cannot fly?

Children under 5, adults over 70, pregnant guests and anyone unable to climb into the basket or brace for landing.

How long is Overnight Desert Camp and Sunrise Balloon Flight?

RAAHHI TOURS lists the duration or timing as: Approx. 3 pm – 9 am (next day). Exact times are confirmed when you enquire.

Where does Overnight Desert Camp and Sunrise Balloon Flight take place?

RAAHHI TOURS lists Overnight Desert Camp and Sunrise Balloon Flight under Dubai activities; the listing places it at Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve (DDCR), Dubai.

How much does Overnight Desert Camp and Sunrise Balloon Flight cost?

Prices are not published on this website yet. Our team confirms the current price for your date and group size when you enquire.

How do I enquire about Overnight Desert Camp and Sunrise Balloon Flight?

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