ATV Riding Dubai: Drive Dune Buggies in the Desert

You operate the buggy, not watch from a seat

ATV riding in Dubai puts you behind the wheel of a dune buggy to navigate sand dunes yourself, guided by a licensed instructor with safety equipment and refreshments included. The activity runs 20 minutes to an hour depending on your choice. Pickup from your hotel is arranged, and the buggy comes fueled and ready to ride.

Step-by-step itinerary

Quad bike dune bashing adventure

• Receive safety briefing
• Drive quad bike on dunes
• Navigate sandy slopes
• Enjoy scenic desert views

The experience

You drive a state-of-the-art dune buggy across the desert's sandy slopes, climbing and descending dunes under your own control. The buggy is built to handle the terrain: agile enough to maneuver through challenging ground and powerful enough to tackle steep climbs. A licensed instructor rides with you to guide the route and ensure safety, but the throttle is yours. Each vehicle comes equipped with a helmet and top-notch safety features, so the focus stays on the ride itself rather than on worry.

The experience includes an unlimited soft drink to break up the action, and the buggy arrives fueled so you're not managing logistics before you start. Whether you're a first-time off-roader or someone who has done this before, the activity is built to work for both. The route takes you through open desert where you'll hit sandy waves and pause at points where the landscape opens up: moments to catch your breath and take in the scale of the dunes around you.

What’s included

• Dune buggy with fuel.
• helmet and safety equipment.
• licensed instructor guiding the route.
• unlimited soft drinks.
• hotel pickup.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Audio guideSpanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Desert Vista Tourism LLC.

Is this one for you?If you're staying in Dubai without a rental car, pickup from your hotel means you don't arrange transport to the desert. You just show up and drive. The instructor rides with you, so first-timers get guidance without losing control of the buggy.

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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 does the ATV riding activity last?

The ride runs between 20 minutes and one hour depending on the option you choose at checkout.

What's included in the dune buggy experience?

The buggy comes fueled and ready, a helmet is provided, a licensed instructor guides the route, and unlimited soft drinks are included throughout the activity.

Do I need off-roading experience to drive a dune buggy?

No. The activity is designed for first-time adventurers as well as experienced riders. The instructor will guide you through the terrain regardless of your background.

How does pickup work for this activity?

Hotel pickup is included, so the operator collects you from your accommodation and brings you to the desert to start the ride.

What safety equipment do I get?

Each buggy is equipped with a helmet and safety features including roll bars and seat belts. The licensed instructor ensures you follow safety guidelines throughout the ride.