ATV Riding Abu Dhabi: Quad Bike Desert Safari with Dinner

You control the ATV across the golden dunes while a guide leads the way.

ATV riding in Abu Dhabi combines a 30-minute quad bike ride across desert dunes with dune bashing, camel riding, sandboarding and a sunset stop, followed by a traditional Bedouin-style camp evening with BBQ buffet dinner, live entertainment and Arabic costume photography. The activity runs six hours total and includes hotel or selected location pickup and drop-off. A live English-speaking guide supervises the quad biking and leads the full experience.

Step-by-step itinerary

Desert adventure with dinner and entertainment

• Dune bashing in 4x4 vehicle
• Ride quad bike under supervision
• Try sandboarding on dunes
• Enjoy traditional camel ride
• Watch sunset over desert
• Relax at Bedouin-style camp
• Eat BBQ buffet dinner
• Watch live belly, Tanoura, fire dances

The experience

You ride your own ATV for 30 minutes under professional supervision across the Arabian Desert, steering through the dunes yourself while a guide leads the group. Before that, the experience opens with a 4x4 dune-bashing adventure in a vehicle, so you get the sensation of the terrain before taking control of the quad bike. The route passes through golden dunes with views across the landscape, and the guide times a stop for sunset photography before the group heads to the camp.

At the traditional Bedouin-style desert camp, you'll ride a camel, try sandboarding on the dunes, and wear Arabic costumes for photographs. The evening centers on a BBQ buffet with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, unlimited soft drinks, tea and coffee. Live entertainment includes traditional belly dance, Tanoura dance and fire shows. The full experience (from pickup at your hotel or a selected Abu Dhabi location to drop-off) takes six hours.

What’s included

• A 30-minute quad bike ride across the dunes under professional supervision.
• 4x4 dune-bashing adventure.
• camel riding experience.
• sandboarding.
• sunset photography stop.
• Arabic costumes for photography.
• BBQ buffet dinner with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.
• unlimited soft drinks, tea and coffee.
• traditional live entertainment including belly dance, Tanoura dance and fire shows.
• hotel or selected location pickup and drop-off in Abu Dhabi.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 14:30 and 15:00

Book up to1h before

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Desert Heritage Abu Dhabi

Is this one for you?You operate the quad bike yourself for the 30-minute ride, so this suits anyone who wants hands-on control of the vehicle rather than watching from a passenger seat. The shared group format keeps costs lower than a private option, and the guide's supervision means you don't need prior ATV experience to ride safely across the dunes.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long do I actually ride the quad bike myself?

The quad bike ride lasts 30 minutes, and you operate the ATV yourself under the guide's supervision. The rest of the six-hour experience includes the 4x4 dune bashing, camel riding, sandboarding, sunset stop and the camp evening with dinner and entertainment.

What's included in the BBQ dinner at the camp?

The BBQ buffet offers both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, and unlimited soft drinks, tea and coffee are provided throughout the evening. Dinner is served while you watch the live entertainment shows.

Does the experience include transportation from my hotel?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off in Abu Dhabi are included. If you're staying outside the main hotel areas, you can arrange pickup from a selected location instead.

What happens if I've never ridden an ATV before?

The guide provides professional supervision during the 30-minute quad bike ride, and the activity is suitable for all physical fitness levels. The guide will ensure you're comfortable operating the ATV before you head out across the dunes.

Is there anything I should know before booking?

The experience is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or those with poor cardiovascular health. Infants can ride in a pram or stroller, or sit on an adult's lap. Specialized infant seats are available. The activity is wheelchair accessible, and public transportation options are available nearby.