Dubai Police deny fatalities in hot air balloon incident

Dubai: Dubai Police have confirmed that there were no fatalities in a hot-air balloon incident that took place on March 23. This clarification comes after a video went viral on Friday, showing a Russian tourist and her mother on a balloon ride over the desert, accompanied by reports falsely claiming two people had died.

In a statement from the Dubai Media Office to Gulf News, Dubai Police clarified that there were no fatalities in the hot air balloon incident that occurred in Dubai on March 23, 2025. Some reports circulating in the media regarding the incident are false and misleading.

All injuries resulting from the incident were classified as minor to moderate, and those affected received immediate medical attention. The individuals involved were of various nationalities.

Preliminary findings suggest that the incident occurred due to deteriorating weather conditions during landing. A comprehensive official investigation is currently underway.

Dubai Police urges the public and media to avoid sharing unverified information and to rely on official sources for accurate updates to prevent unnecessary concern and confusion.