Balloons at the Palace
Perched high above Jumeirah Al Qasr, where the sky meets the sea, a dining experience like no other awaits.
Experience details
Perched high above the grandeur of Jumeirah Al Qasr, Balloons at the Palace invites you on a one-of-a-kind dining journey. Inspired by ancient wanderers and shaped by timeless Arabian artistry, every moment unfolds over breathtaking views of the Arabian Gulf. Delight in breakfast, unforgettable afternoon tea, or an extraordinary dinner beneath the stars, where every flavour echo distant lands once crossed by traders and poets. Each dish offers a new perspective on indulgence, and this experience promise to elevate your senses and spirit.
The balloons are gently anchored on the fifth floor of the hotel, creating an atmosphere of soaring wonder, inviting guests to experience a taste of adventure without ever leaving the ground.
Breakfast Experience
Awaken to an elevated breakfast experience, where Arabic flavours, warm pastries, and refined elegance create a serene morning ritual.
- Time: Tuesday to Sunday, 09:00 to 10:00 & 10:00 to 11:00
- Price: From AED 195 per person
Click to view menu: International and Arabic.
Afternoon Tea Experience
Savour a traditional afternoon tea with delicate pastries and artisan teas, high above the Arabian Gulf.
- Time: Tuesday to Sunday, 13:00 to 15:00 & 15:30 to 17:30
- Price: From AED 295 per person for afternoon tea
Click here to view menu.
Dinner Experience
An evening of discovery awaits. Refined, inspired and full of flavour, perfectly crafted for a memorable dining experience.
- Time: Tuesday to Sunday, 18:30 to 20:30 & 20:45 to 22:45
- Price: From AED 395 per person for a five-course menu
Click to view menu: Dinner, Beverage and Wine Pairing.
Pre-arrival information
Upon arrival at the lobby of Jumeirah Al Qasr, please approach a member of the Guest Relations or Concierge team who will direct you to the Sunset Lounge located on the fifth floor of the hotel. If you’d like to take an adventure and make your own way to the venue, please follow these steps.
- Enter Jumeirah Al Qasr and cross the hotel lobby, then veer to the right
- Count fifty paces forward to the end and take a right turn
- Ascend via the lift to the fifth floor
- Follow the markers guiding you to your take-off point
Please ensure to arrive at the lobby at least 15 minutes before your booking time.
Dress code
- Smart casual
Age policy
- Afternoon Tea: 8 years and above
- Dinner: 16 years and above
For any group or event inquiries, please click here.
Terms & conditions
- An advance booking and prepayment is required.
- One hot air balloon will be dedicated per guest booking.
- For afternoon tea, one hot air balloon can seat up to six guests and a minimum of two guests is required per booking.
- For dinner, one hot air balloon can seat up to four guests and a minimum of two guests is required per booking.
- This hot air balloon dining experience will be on the ground and will not take off.
- A maximum of two hours of dining period per seating is applicable.
- Smoking is not allowed within the venue and a dedicated smoking area is available.
- This experience is available until 04 May 2025.
- Jumeirah reserves the right to change the status of the bookings without prior notice.
- Health and safety is our utmost priority for everyone who dines, stays or works with Jumeirah, and our restaurants are strictly following the directives of the UAE government with all necessary measures in place.