ATV Riding in Doha: Night Desert Safari with Camel Ride

Operate your own quad bike across the dunes, then settle by the fire under the stars.

ATV riding in Doha combines a 30-minute guided quad bike session across the desert dunes with an evening at Al Rahal Resort, where you ride a camel, gather around a bonfire, and watch cultural performances. The activity runs about four hours total and includes pickup from your Doha location, a professional licensed driver, bottled water and soft drinks, and travel insurance. You choose between a sunrise or night departure, and can add a 10-minute camel ride if your package doesn't include it.

The experience

You get picked up from your location in Doha in a 4x4 Land Cruiser and head toward the desert. Once you reach the dunes, you operate a 550cc quad bike for 30 minutes, the core of the activity, riding across the sand under guidance. The route depends on your chosen departure time: sunrise lets you catch the light breaking over the dunes, while the night option builds toward the bonfire experience that follows.

After the quad biking, you move to Al Rahal Resort, where the evening unfolds around a traditional bonfire. A camel ride crosses the soft sand: a slower, more meditative counterpoint to the ATV speed. The camp provides unlimited tea, coffee and soft drinks as you settle on carpets under the open sky. Depending on the night and group size, you may see a Tanoura dance performance or a fire show, bringing local traditions into the desert setting. The evening closes with stargazing and quiet time by the fire before the return drive to Doha.

The whole outing lasts about four hours. A professional, licensed desert guide leads the quad biking portion and stays with the group through the resort activities. Travel insurance is included in the price, and the private transportation means no waiting for other groups to assemble.

What’s included

• Pickup and drop-off from your Doha location in a private 4x4 Land Cruiser.
• 30 minutes of guided ATV riding on a 550cc quad bike.
• camel ride at Al Rahal Resort (or add it for 30 QAR if not in your package).
• bonfire gathering with traditional carpets.
• unlimited tea, coffee and soft drinks.
• professional licensed desert guide.
• travel insurance.

Options for this experience

2 options

Desert Safari at Sunrise or at NightGuide in English · 04:00, 09:00, 14:00 and 19:00A private desert safari offering dune bashing and sandboarding, lasting 4 hours in a private 4x4. Drinks served are bottled water, tea or coffee, or soft drinks. The well-maintained air-conditioned Land Cruiser 4x4 drives you across the desert with dune bashing that feels like a roller coaster. A camel ride and a quad bike are available at an extra cost. Pickup is included.

Private desert safari including a camel rideGuide in English · 04:00, 09:00, 14:00 and 19:00Desert safari featuring dune bashing, sandboarding, a bonfire and a camel ride, held privately for 4 hours. Beverages are bottled water, soft drinks, or tea or coffee. The air-conditioned, well-kept car takes you through dune bashing that feels like a roller coaster across the desert. Pickup is included.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 04:00, 09:00, 14:00 and 19:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (3 to 85 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Qatar International Tours

Is this one for you?Choose the night departure if you want the bonfire and stargazing to anchor the evening. Pick sunrise if you prefer riding the dunes in early light and a shorter overall commitment. The quad biking itself is 30 minutes, so this suits anyone who wants to operate the ATV without spending the whole day in the saddle.

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Top questions

Can I ride the ATV if I've never done it before?

Yes. The quad bike session is guided, and the activity is suitable for all physical fitness levels. A professional licensed driver leads the ride and handles the route across the dunes.

What happens at Al Rahal Resort after the ATV riding?

Al Rahal Resort is where you spend the bonfire portion of the evening. You can ride a camel across the sand, enjoy unlimited tea and coffee, watch cultural performances if available, and relax under the stars before heading back to Doha.

Does the camel ride come with every package?

The camel ride is optional and can be added for 30 QAR if your chosen package doesn't include it. A 10-minute ride is available as an add-on at checkout.

What's included in the pickup from Doha?

Pickup and drop-off from your location within Doha are included. You travel in a private 4x4 Land Cruiser with a professional driver, and the return journey is part of the same booking.

Is there a difference between the sunrise and night safari?

Both options include the same quad biking and resort activities. The sunrise departure lets you ride the dunes at dawn and watch the light change, while the night safari builds toward the bonfire and stargazing experience after dark.