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UAE Package Tours

8 Day Dubai Tour with Hot Air Balloon, Hatta and Musandam

8 days
Pickup: Dubai airport, arrival transfer, Your hotel,
4.4/5 company rating on TourRadar

Duration8 days
StartsDay 1, hotel pickup
GuideEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
CancellationNon-refundable: this tour includes pre-paid hotel nights.

Overview

If you would rather float over the desert at dawn than spend another afternoon in a mall, this 8 day Dubai tour is for you. It mixes one day of modern Dubai with a hot air balloon flight, a wildlife drive, a day in the Hatta mountains, a desert night and a cruise to the fjords of Musandam. Airport transfers, entrance tickets, excursion transfers and 4-star hotels are part of the package.

Day 1 is your arrival and transfer to the hotel. Day 2 covers modern Dubai, from Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah to the Burj Al Arab, Downtown Dubai and the Dubai Fountain. Day 3 starts before sunrise with a balloon flight, falconry and breakfast at a heritage camp, and day 4 heads to Hatta for a dam boat trip and lunch on a local farm. Day 5 is an overnight safari, day 6 a cruise along the Musandam coast to Khasab, day 7 a free day back at your hotel, and day 8 your airport transfer.

This 8 day Dubai tour suits active couples, friends and families with older children who want nature and adventure as much as skyscrapers. Eight days gives you time for the early balloon start, the mountain drive and the Musandam cruise without stacking them back to back, and the free day near the end lets you shop, swim or simply rest before flying home.

A driver meets you at the airport on arrival and takes you back on day 8. Your 4-star hotels are chosen based on availability, and the exact excursion times are listed in your voucher. Choose a double room for 2 or more travelers, or a single room if you travel solo. Children are welcome, and the booking form shows the exact price for your room type and number of travelers. Because the hotel nights are pre-paid, the 8 day Dubai tour is non-refundable. See more trips in our UAE package tours, compare other 6 to 8 day tours, or add history with our Israel, Jordan and Egypt tour. The tour departs daily, subject to availability, so pick your date and book today.

Highlights

Airport transfers and 4-star hotels
Modern Dubai: Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab and Downtown
Sunrise hot air balloon flight with falconry
Vintage Land Rover wildlife drive and heritage camp breakfast
Hatta Dam boat trip, Heritage Village and honey garden
Lunch at a local farm in the Hatta mountains
Overnight desert safari under the stars
Musandam cruise with swimming, snorkeling and Khasab fort
A free day to relax before you fly home

Itinerary & route

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Numbers match the itinerary below. Solid lines are walking legs, dashed lines are drives. Map is for orientation only.

1

Day 1Arrival in Dubai
A driver meets you at the airport and takes you to your 4-star hotel. The rest of the day is free to unwind after your flight. Overnight at your 4-star hotel.
2

Day 2Modern Dubai
Start in Dubai Marina among its high-rise towers, then cross to Palm Jumeirah, the man-made island home to the Atlantis hotel. After a stop at a golf club for a calmer, suburban side of the city, you see the sail-shaped Burj Al Arab. The day ends in Downtown Dubai with Dubai Mall, the Burj Khalifa, the Souk Al Bahar market and The Dubai Fountain. Overnight at your 4-star hotel.
3

Day 3Hot air balloon, falconry and wildlife drive
Pickup from your hotel is at 03:00 for a hot air balloon flight over the dunes, with a falconry display high above the desert. Back on the ground you ride in vintage Land Rovers to a heritage camp for a generous breakfast. A wildlife drive in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve follows, looking for native animals in their natural habitat. Overnight at your 4-star hotel.
4

Day 4Hatta mountain safari
Head into the mountain enclave of Hatta for a boat trip across the scenic Hatta Dam. Explore the Hatta Heritage Village with its restored homes, watchtowers, fort and mosque, then learn how honey is made at the Hatta Honey Bee Garden and taste the local honey. A scenic mountain drive past quiet lakes and Arabian oryx leads to lunch at a local farm. Overnight at your 4-star hotel.
5

Day 5Overnight desert safari
Today is set aside for an overnight safari, the desert night under the stars that this trip promises. You leave the city lights behind for an evening in the open desert. The exact program, pickup time and where you spend the night are confirmed in your voucher.
6

Day 6Musandam cruise and Khasab
Set off on a cruise along the Musandam Peninsula, where steep limestone mountains drop into narrow inlets. Swim and snorkel in clear water, and you might spot playful dolphins along the way. Visit the coastal town of Khasab and its historic fort, plus the villages of Bukha and Tawi with their old remains and ancient rock carvings, and check your voucher for where you spend the night.
7

Day 7Back to your hotel and a free day
Transfer back to your 4-star hotel and enjoy a free day. Spend it at the beach, shopping or revisiting a favorite spot in Dubai. Overnight at your 4-star hotel.
8

Day 8Departure
Check out of your hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight home. There is nothing planned today, so you can pack at your own pace. Share your flight time when you book so the transfer can be timed well.

What's included

Included

Airport arrival and departure transfers
7 nights of accommodation, mostly in 4-star hotels
Entrance tickets for the excursions in the itinerary
Transfers for the excursions
Hot air balloon flight with falconry and vintage Land Rover rides
Breakfast at a heritage camp on day 3
Hatta safari with dam boat trip and lunch at a local farm
Overnight safari and Musandam cruise

Not included

International flights
Meals not listed in the itinerary
Drinks
Tips
Personal expenses and travel insurance

Pickup & meeting point

Dubai airport, arrival transferNo pickup fee
Your hotel, 03:00 on day 3 (balloon flight)No pickup fee

You choose your pickup city when you book. We confirm the exact pickup time and place by email or WhatsApp the day before the tour.

Tour ends with: Departure

Know before you go

Pickup and Start Time

A driver meets you at the airport on arrival. On day 3 pickup from your hotel is at 03:00 for the balloon flight. All other excursion times are listed in your voucher. On day 8 you are transferred to the airport.

Accommodation

4-star hotels chosen based on availability, with names sent in your voucher. Day 5 is an overnight safari, and where you sleep on days 5 and 6 is confirmed in your voucher.

Hotel Options and Prices

Choose a double room for 2 or more travelers, or a single room if you travel solo. Prices are per person, and the booking form shows the exact price for your room type and number of travelers.

Border and Visa

The Musandam cruise visits Khasab, Bukha and Tawi, which are part of Oman. Carry your passport on this day. Entry rules depend on your nationality, so contact us before booking to confirm what you need.

What to Bring

Passport
Warm layer for the 03:00 balloon start and the desert night
Swimsuit, towel and sunscreen for the Musandam cruise
Comfortable shoes for sand and uneven ground
Hat and sunglasses
Money or a card for meals and souvenirs

Physical Requirements

Moderate. Expect a very early start on day 3, climbing in and out of a balloon basket, boats and 4x4 vehicles, and walking on sand. Swimming is optional.

Age and Children

Children are welcome, and the booking form shows the price for your group. Balloon operators set their own minimum age and height rules.

Language

Excursions are run in English.

Cancellation Policy

Non-refundable, because the package includes pre-paid hotel nights. Date changes may be possible on request, subject to availability.

Cancellation policy

When you cancel	Cancellation fee
Any time after booking, or no-show	100% fee (no refund)

This tour includes flights or accommodation that are booked for you as soon as you book, so it is non-refundable, including no-shows. Border and visa fees are also non-refundable once paid. We strongly recommend travel insurance that covers trip cancellation. If we cancel or materially change the tour, you can choose an alternative date, a credit or a full refund. Read the booking terms.

Frequently asked questions

What does the 8 day Dubai tour price include?

The price covers airport transfers, 4-star hotel nights, entrance tickets and transfers for the excursions in the itinerary. That includes the modern Dubai tour, the hot air balloon flight with falconry, vintage Land Rover rides and a heritage camp breakfast, the Hatta safari with a dam boat trip and farm lunch, the overnight safari and the Musandam cruise. The booking form shows the exact price for your room type and number of travelers.

How early is the hot air balloon pickup?

Pickup from your hotel is at 03:00 on day 3, so the balloon can launch around sunrise. Plan an early night on day 2. Exact excursion times for all days are listed in your voucher.

Do I need my passport for Musandam?

Yes. Musandam and Khasab are part of Oman, so the cruise day involves crossing into another country. Carry your passport, and contact us before booking so we can confirm the entry requirements for your nationality.

Which hotels will I stay in?

You stay in 4-star hotels picked based on availability. Hotel names are sent with your voucher after booking. Where you spend the nights of the overnight safari and the Musandam day is also confirmed in your voucher.

Which meals are included?

Breakfast at the heritage camp after the balloon flight on day 3 and lunch at a local farm in Hatta on day 4 are part of the program. Other meals are not listed, so plan to buy food in Dubai and check your voucher for meals on the safari and cruise days.

How do the room options work?

Book a double room if 2 or more travelers share, or the solo traveler option for a single room. Prices are per person, and the booking form shows the exact price for each option.

Can children join the tour?

Children are welcome, and the booking form shows the price for your group. Balloon operators set their own minimum age and height rules, so contact us before booking if you travel with young children.

Which days does the tour depart?

The tour departs daily, subject to availability. Check the booking calendar for open dates.

Can I cancel or change my booking?

This package is non-refundable because the hotel nights are paid in advance when you book. If your plans change, contact us and we will try to help with other dates, subject to availability. Full details are in our booking terms.

How fit do I need to be?

A normal level of fitness is enough. You need to climb in and out of a balloon basket and boats, walk on sand and uneven ground, and handle a very early start on day 3. Swimming and snorkeling on the Musandam cruise are optional.

Why book with Booking-Tours

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