International Balloon Fiesta in Global Village 26 - 28 Nov!

Three-day event gives visitors chance to enjoy amazing views of Dubai landscapes

26 November 2015

The Global Village has a new attraction - the Dubai International Balloon Fiesta. To be held from November 26 to 28, the event gives visitors a chance to enjoy hot air balloon rides over the city.

The balloons will take off from the P5 parking lot at the Global Village at 7 and 8am and 5 and 6pm. Enthusiasts will have two options: a tethered 25-minute ride or a 45-minute ride over Al Ain Road, Arabian Ranches and Dubai Sports City. The event will feature over 30 balloons of various shapes and sizes.

“The tethered rides cost Dh150 per person. The entertainment factor here is not just the ride itself, but the entire process of preparing the balloon for the ascent and descent,” said Bibin Damodar of Classic Concept Dubai which is behind the fiesta.

Besides taking people on fancy rides, the balloons will be used to create a night glow as part of a choreographed dance show in the skies.

Over 65 pilots and their crew are coming from different parts of the world to ensure there are no hiccups. “They are trained pilots who all have prior flying experience. They will decide on the spot if a person is fit for the ride.”