Family Balloon Ride
Gentle enough for kids from age 5. Under-7s fly free with a paying adult. Family-friendly basket, stable flight.
Yes, kids can fly
A family balloon ride in Dubai is welcoming to children from age 5 upwards. Under-7s fly free when accompanied by a paying adult (one free child per adult). The flight itself is gentle — balloons rise and descend softly, the basket is stable, and the cruise is quiet. It is genuinely one of the most family-friendly bucket-list experiences in Dubai, if your kids are old enough.
Kids 5–12 pay AED 850 (instead of AED 1050 standard). Under 5s cannot fly for safety and insurance reasons.
Is it really ok for kids?
Minimum age 5
Under 5s don't fly — they can't see over the basket edge safely.
Under 7s free
Free when accompanied by a paying adult (one free child per adult).
Gentle ride
Balloons don't jolt or bank. Nausea-free for most kids.
Long-term memory
Ask any adult what they remember of a 5-year-old family trip — bucket-list moments stay.
What parents should prepare
04:00 wake-up
Early pickup is hard for kids. Get them to bed early the night before.
Layers
Desert pre-dawn is cool. Light jumper plus t-shirt works.
Light snack
We provide breakfast after landing, but a small pre-flight snack helps kids.
Favourite toy
A small comfort toy for the quiet parts of the morning.
Frequently asked
Is hot air balloon safe for a 5 year old?+
Yes — balloons are among the safest aviation categories. The ride is gentle and the basket sides are chest-high on a child (the pilot adds a booster if needed).
Can my 3 year old come along on the ground even if she doesn't fly?+
Yes — she can come to the launch field and breakfast with a non-flying adult. There's no extra charge for non-flying minors under 3 on the ground.
Will my child need a seat?+
No — balloons don't have seats. Everyone stands. We add a stable booster for kids under ~130 cm so they can see over the basket edge.
Is the deluxe breakfast kid-friendly?+
Yes — cereals, fresh fruit, pancakes, eggs, juice. Falcon show is a huge hit with kids 5+.
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