Overnight Heritage Ballooning Desert Escape

Relax stargazing within the stunning setting of the protected Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve (DDCR) with this unique heritage overnight package from Akhilaa Tourism. This elevated two-day cultural and adventure experience commences at golden hour watching a vintage Land Rover safari whilst actively spotting native wildlife like Arabian oryx and gazelles in the UAE’s most protected area of natural landscape.

You will get settled in our authentic Bedouin-style heritage camp that now comes with comfy, furnished sleeping rooms and private on-site bathrooms for an indulgent desert night. Your evening will be filled with cultural experiences including a traditional on-ground falcon show, sublime live Bedouin music, a fascinating fire show, and sumptuous buffet dinner. The next morning rise before dawn for an unforgettable sunrise hot air balloon flight including in-flight falcon show and gourmet breakfast. This is the ultimate, luxury immersive experience of the Arabian desert.

🚘Pick up and drop off (only from Dubai).
🚙The DDCR’s vintage Land Rover wildlife drive
🦅A falcon performance on the ground
🔥A live fire performance and traditional entertainment
🏢On-site restroom and private room with bedding
🍲Breakfast and dinner buffet
🎈A 45–60 minute hot air balloon ride at sunrise
🦅A falcon show in flight
🎫Entry permits from DDCR

Day 1: Overnight Stay & Desert Safari

• Drive across the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve after being picked up from your accommodation.
• arrival at the camp for a range of safari pursuits, such as henna tattooing, sandboarding, and camel riding.
• Savor live entertainment events like the Tanoura show and belly dancing.
• Under the sky, have a barbecue meal and soft beverages.
• Surrounded by the peaceful night sky, spend the night at the desert camp.

Day 2: Breakfast & Sunrise Balloon Ride

• Pickup and transportation to the balloon takeoff site in the early morning.
• Before boarding the hot air balloon, take pleasure in the safety briefing and inflating procedure.
• Take a one-hour balloon ride and marvel at the sunrise above the desert.
• As you glide above the golden dunes, take in the in-flight falconry.
• Have a substantial breakfast at the camp after arriving.
• Your desert experience comes to an end as you are dropped off back at your accommodation.

Breakfast Buffet Menu

• French Croissants:
  Chocolate and za’atar and cheese, Chebab (Emirati pancakes) & cinnamon roll
• Bread Station:
  Loaf bread, french baguette, multi-grain bread roll, soft roll, white slice bread, brown slice bread with a selection of jams & butter
• Cold Platters:
  Smoked turkey, chicken mortadella, smoked salmon with capers and silver onions & assorted green salad with vinaigrette
• Glass Jars:
  Chia seed parfait with berry compote, bircher muesli with green apples & mango yogurt
• Fruit Cuts:
  Fresh cut fruits
• Hot Food:
  Scrambled egg, grilled sausage & vegan fajita roll
• Beverages:
  Coffee, tea, orange juice & infused water

• Participants recovering from surgery or those with severe knee or back issues should not participate.
• Participants with severe cardiac problems should not participate.
• Participants with physical limitations or disabilities should not participate.
• Participants who are afraid of heights or flying are not advised to participate.
• Age requirement: 7 years
• Age limit: 80 years