ATV Riding in Dubai Desert: Morning Safari With Dune Bashing
You operate the ATV yourself through the dunes, not as a passenger.
Ride a quad bike through Dubai's desert on a morning safari that includes 30 minutes of ATV riding, dune bashing, camel riding and sandboarding. Hotel pickup in a 4x4 Land Cruiser starts the experience early, timing it to catch the sunrise on the way out. The activity runs about four hours and covers the golden dunes with experienced drivers on hand for the dune bashing portion.
Step-by-step itinerary
Morning desert adventure and activities
- Depart early morning from Dubai
- Enjoy sunrise en route to desert
- Experience thrilling dune bashing ride
- Ride quad bikes on golden dunes
- Try sandboarding on desert dunes
- Saddle up for camel ride
- Taste Dubai's special dates chocolate
What’s included
- Hotel pickup in a 4x4 Land Cruiser.
- 30 minutes of ATV riding in the desert.
- sandboarding on the dunes.
- camel riding.
- extreme dune bashing for 25 to 30 minutes.
- Dubai's special dates chocolate.
Times
- Every day 06:00 07:00 07:30 08:00 08:30 09:00 09:30 10:00
Before you book
Operated by Dream Night Tours
Prices and times updated 9 days ago
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The experience
The morning starts with pickup from your hotel in a 4x4 Land Cruiser, heading out while the city is still quiet. You reach the desert as light breaks across the dunes, and that's when the quad biking begins: 30 minutes of riding the ATV yourself through the golden landscape. After that comes the dune bashing: a 25 to 30 minute ride where the driver takes the wheel and pushes the vehicle hard over the steep slopes, the kind of speed and angle that makes the desert feel genuinely wild.
Between the vehicle sections, you get time on a camel to move through the desert at a different pace, and sandboarding lets you slide down the dunes on a board. The group also stops for Dubai's special dates chocolate, a small local touch that breaks up the adrenaline. The whole outing is built around the morning window. That's when the heat is manageable and the light is best, and it's why the early start matters.
You'll need to bring your original ID for the ATV portion. The activity suits most fitness levels, though it's not recommended if you have spinal injuries, are pregnant, or have cardiovascular concerns that would make high-speed dune driving risky. Wear clothes you don't mind getting sandy and bring sunscreen. The desert sun reflects hard off the dunes.
Is this one for you?Hotel pickup means you don't need a car or a way to reach the desert on your own. The Land Cruiser collects you and handles the full route, which matters if you're staying in the city without transport or this is your first time in Dubai.
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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.
What's the difference between the ATV riding and the dune bashing on this safari?
The ATV riding is 30 minutes where you operate the quad bike yourself through the dunes. The dune bashing is a separate 25 to 30 minute section where an experienced driver controls a 4x4 vehicle and takes it over steep slopes at speed. You're a passenger for that part.
Do I need any experience to ride the ATV?
No prior experience is required. The 30-minute ATV portion is part of the activity, and the operator's team is on hand. You do need to bring your original ID to participate in the quad biking.
What time does the morning safari actually start?
The tours begin early in the morning with hotel pickup, timed so you reach the desert as the sun rises. The early start is what makes the light and temperature work for the full four-hour experience.
Is the camel ride included, or is that extra?
Camel riding is included in the safari. You'll saddle up and explore the desert landscape on camel between the ATV and dune bashing sections.
What happens if I'm not comfortable with the dune bashing speed?
Dune bashing is part of the itinerary and runs 25 to 30 minutes. If you have spinal injuries, cardiovascular concerns, or are pregnant, the activity is not recommended due to the intensity of the vehicle movement over steep dunes.
ATV Riding in Dubai Desert: Morning Safari With Dune Bashing
4h · at your hotel
from AED 1,129 per group
≈ US$ 300 in your currency
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