Top Things to Know Before Booking Your Hot Air Balloon Ride
It is a magical experience in hot air balloon flights; you ride the dunes, watch the sun rise, and enjoy a panoramic view of the desert. When you have your mind set on doing it in Dubai, particularly with breakfast included, you will want to know some details, including inclusions, exclusions, safety, and timing, among others.
These will be the areas you can clarify with your hotel before making the booking. The awareness of what is provided (and what is not) will enable you to select a good package and enjoy the experience comfortably and unforgettably.
What's Usually Included
In the case of you selecting a hot air balloon Dubai with breakfast (such as the “Breakfast Above the Clouds” tour), you will likely receive the following:
One-hour flight in a hot air balloon where you get time to enjoy the sunrise and view of the desert and dunes.
Pre-flight drinks/refreshments (coffee, tea, dates, and occasionally kava or cookies).
In-flight breakfast: fresh, seasonal fruits, main meal, and dessert, served by a professional butler during or after climbing the aircraft. Flying high and having a gourmet breakfast is one of the appealing attractions.
One-way private transportation (hotel delivery and drop) in comfortable cars in various parts of central Dubai.
Flight certificate (digital / signed by the pilot), which is sent to the email or WhatsApp after the flight to certify the participant.
Briefing on safety and the professional pilot in charge of the flight.
Other activities: in the case in point, one can also ride a dune buggy in the desert.
Unlike a gyrocopter flight, which is just about the flying experience, a hot air balloon ride offers much more. Based on the package you choose, you can enjoy breakfast, photos, videos, a flight certificate, and more.
What is typically omitted or often limited?
Don’t forget to also check what is not included and any restrictions. Typical exclusions/restrictions in a hot air balloon with breakfast in Dubai package are:
Weight limits per person may be applied, and in some cases the weight of participants may have a limit. When you exceed, then you may be charged more or even be ineligible.
Age limit: as an example, children may not be allowed to attend, younger children may not be allowed to attend because they are young, and older children may not be allowed to attend because of safety reasons.
Health limitations: pregnancy, recent operation, heart conditions, height phobia, or any severe illness/injury usually imply that you cannot perform.
No heavy/bulky baggage when engaging in the flight.
Policy on cancellation of booking: Usually, no cancellation is allowed on a last-minute booking or no-show.
Certain packages restrict the movement to a particular location (e.g., to central Dubai only); hence, in case you are staying outside, you might have to check or pay upfront.
Safety cancellations: bad weather can cause the cancellation or rescheduling of the flights. Cancellation guarantees are not all similar, and seek clarity.
Other things that you should verify
Before booking, inquire/check into the following to make sure that your experience does not disappoint:
Package price vs. included: There are packages that advertise as breakfast above the clouds; however, there is a great variation in what exactly breakfast, what transfers, etc., are included or not. This is one of the areas that should be compared consistently.
Pickup/drop facility: Is it personal, at your hotel, or at a meeting place? All-inclusive transfers will take a lot of strain off your journey.
Review and rating: See other reviews that people who took the same package have done. Find pictures and comments about the service, waiting time, and security.
Advance reservation: These are sunrise flights, which get filled quickly, particularly the premium breakfast or luxury flights. A reservation is a guarantee of availability.
When the tour will begin/end: Normally extremely early in the morning (say 4:30 am to 8 am or so in the case of the Breakfast Above the Clouds). Make sure you know when you are going to be picked up so that you can schedule when to rest.
Bringing/wearing: Comfortable clothes, non-high heels, and closed-toe shoes. Carry sun protection, maybe a jacket (for cold mornings), a camera, etc.
Safety and Comfort Concierge
Ensure that the operator is well-endowed with safety qualifications (licensed pilot, well-maintained balloon, safety briefing).
Limit on the number of passengers that a balloon flight can hold—where there are many, it becomes too much of an experience; where few, it becomes more intimate.
Keep in mind weather dependency: for safety reasons, flights can be cancelled; find out whether the operator provides a money refund or moves it.
Physical fitness: In case of medical problems, height phobia, or injuries, check ahead.
Conclusion
It may be a memorable experience to take a hot air balloon in Dubai, including breakfast in the air: the sunrise on the sand dunes, breakfast in the air, and the feeling of ease and amazement. However, to really get the special package, you may want to know exactly what is included in it, what is not, and what limitations there may be.
Always read the reviews, make a reservation, verify that transfers have been booked, verify that there are age/weight/health requirements, and make preparations. When all is in place, you will be floating on the top of clouds, and you will have no worries—and a lifetime worth remembering!
