Soar high up in the skies at an astounding 300 meters, as high as a 100-story building, and take in spectacular sights of Dubai’s breathtaking skyline. Marvel at the beauty of Palm Jumeirah as you float through the sky in a brightly colored hot air balloon. Hop into the basket at the iconic destination zone, the Atlantis, and rise high into the skies for a stunning bird’s eye view of Dubai. Take the ride with your close friends or family members and watch the beauty of Dubai as the city spreads far and wide into the horizon.
Important Information
- The balloon rises up to a height of 300 meters, the equivalent of a 100-storey building
- The ride is open from 9 am to 11 pm from Mondays to Thursdays and from 9 am to midnight from Fridays to Sundays
- The venue of the Dubai Atlantis Balloon Ride is the Atlantis Aquaventure, the largest waterpark in the world
More about Balloon Ride Atlantis Experience
The flight is of the duration of 10 minutes and it’s preceded by a safety briefing everyone taking the flight has to attend. The experience may take longer if the loading and the offloading takes longer than usual and if there’s a long queue of visitors. If you are short on time, you may opt for the fast pass with which you can avoid the queue and enjoy priority boarding. Once your flight is over and you are back on land, relax a bit at the lounge and dig into tasty refreshments. You may also pick attractive souvenirs from the retail store nearby.
Appropriate Clothing
While the sun shines brightly over Dubai all through the year, there are months when the weather gets really warm. Before you take the flight, please check the weather. If you are taking the flight between November and January, we suggest that you carry a jacket since it can get pretty chilly as the balloon gains height. These are the coldest months in Dubai and winter lasts from October to April when it’s quite pleasant.
The months from May to September make the summer season in Dubai. During these months, loose and comfortable cotton clothing is appropriate. If you are also visiting the Aquaventure Waterpark, you may go on the flight in sober swimwear upon approval by the waterpark. While you are allowed to carry purses and backpacks, you are not allowed to bring any heavy baggage. It’s desirable that women avoid coming in high heels.
Wheelchair and Stroller Accessible
Please inform the ground crew in advance if you need assistance with a wheelchair or a stroller. The loading and unloading of the balloon’s gondola shall require special attention. Make sure that the braking/locking mechanism in the wheelchair/stroller is activated during the flight so that there’s no unsecured movement in the midst of the flight. Before the boarding is done, the ground crew shall make all necessary checks to ensure this. Just in case the wheelchair doesn’t fit into the gondola, arrangements are made for an alternative wheelchair.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- How many times can I fly with the same ticket?
Each ticket allows only a single flight. No transfer of tickets is allowed.
- Do I need to pay for my children as well?
The flight is free for children below 3 years of age. Those between 3 and 11 years old get a discount. All children need to be accompanied by an adult and an age proof needs to be furnished.
- Can pregnant women take the flight?
No, we’re sorry, but pregnant women are not allowed to take the flight in view of safety considerations.
- Can I enjoy a snack or a drink during the flight?
No, those taking the flight aren’t allowed to eat or drink during the course of the flight.
