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Dubai Flying Cup at Marina Beach Ticket, United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates

Experience Dubai from 40 meters up at Flying Cup Enjoy 360° view , sip a drink, and feel the freedom of soaring high.

Cancellation policy

Review the supplier policy below before booking.

Duration 20 minutes

Duration supplied by the experience provider.

Languages

English, German, Russian, gr, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, cn, Czech, Arabic, Thai, Polish, Dutch, Turkish

Group size

1–10 travelers

Full description

Flying Cup is a tethered observation balloon on Marina Beach that lifts a circular open-air gondola to 40 metres - about twelve storeys - and holds it there while you take in a full 360-degree view. On one side is the wall of Dubai Marina towers; on the other, the open Gulf, JBR beach and Ain Dubai along the coast. The gondola is open to the air rather than glazed, so you feel the breeze and hear the beach below, and a bar in the centre serves a drink included with your ticket while you are up. The whole experience takes around 20 minutes from boarding to landing, which makes it easy to slot into a Marina evening rather than plan a day around. Sunset is the slot people book first, for obvious reasons, so reserve ahead if that is what you want. There are safety rails and staff on board throughout, and the ride is smooth rather than thrilling - it suits families and anyone who would rather have the view than the adrenaline.

Itinerary

Flying Cup, The Beach at JBR. Board the open-air gondola at The Beach, JBR, and rise smoothly to around 40 metres on a tethered balloon lift. From the top you look straight down the JBR shoreline, across Bluewaters Island and Ain Dubai, and back over the Marina towers. Seating faces outward with an open view, and a hot dog and drink are included. The ride lasts about twenty minutes.

What’s included

Included

  • Chicken Hot Dog
  • Drink

Important information

Meeting point

United Arab Emirates

Don’t forget

The gondola is not wheelchair accessible. Boarding is over a step into fixed bench seating around the central bar, and a wheelchair cannot be taken on board.The minimum age is 4, and children must be accompanied by an adult. The whole experience takes around 20 minutes from boarding to landing, so arrive about 15 minutes before your slot; the balloon runs on a rotation and cannot hold a place. Flying Cup is a tethered balloon and the gondola is open to the air rather than enclosed, so operation depends on wind and weather - if conditions are unsafe the flight is postponed or rescheduled. It is worth checking the forecast for windy afternoons. A drink is included and served on board. There are safety rails throughout and staff on the gondola, and the ride is smooth rather than thrilling, but it is not suitable for anyone with a serious fear of heights. Sunset slots are the most requested and sell out first. The location is Marina Beach, on the JBR waterfront.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation if cancelled more than 24 hours before start. 100% charge if cancelled within 24 hours of start.

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