ATV Riding in Dubai Desert: Self-Drive Quad Bikes & Sand Boarding
You operate the quad bike through the dunes while the guide leads the way
Self-drive ATV riding in Dubai's Lahbab red dunes combines an hour of quad bike operation with sand boarding and a camel ride, all in one morning outing. A licensed guide picks you up from your hotel, drives you 45–50 minutes to the desert, then leads you through the terrain on your own bike while offering water, photos and instruction. The day ends with a camel ride before the return to your hotel.
Step-by-step itinerary
Desert adventure with quad biking and camels
- Hotel pickup by licensed guide
- Drive 45-50 minutes to desert
- Self drive quad bike for 60 minutes
- Photo session and cold water break
- Sand boarding in desert
- Camel ride and photos
- Return to hotel/home location
What’s included
- Self-drive quad bike riding for one hour.
- sand boarding.
- camel ride.
- bottled water.
- air-conditioned vehicle transport.
- hotel pickup and return.
- licensed guide throughout the outing.
Times
- Every day 07:00 08:00 09:00 09:30 15:00 15:30
Before you book
Operated by RM Adventure Tourism
Prices and times updated 13 days ago
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The experience
The guide collects you from your hotel and drives 45–50 minutes into the open desert to reach the Lahbab red dunes. Once there, you mount the quad bike and follow the guide's instructions as you ride for about an hour through the terrain. The guide stays with you throughout, offering cold water and stopping for a photo session in the middle of the ride.
After the quad bike section, you move on to sand boarding in the same desert area. Once that's finished, a camel ride and photo opportunity with the animals rounds out the morning. The guide then drives you back to your hotel or home location in the air-conditioned vehicle.
Is this one for you?The quad bike ride itself lasts about an hour and you control the pace with the guide leading, so the full outing (including the drive, sand boarding and camel ride) fits a morning or afternoon without eating the whole day.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 15 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.
How far is the desert from my Dubai hotel?
The drive from your hotel to the Lahbab red dunes takes 45–50 minutes in an air-conditioned vehicle with the guide.
Do I need experience to ride the quad bike?
No experience is required. The licensed guide provides instruction before you start and rides with you throughout the hour-long ride to ensure you stay on course and safe.
What happens if I'm not comfortable riding the quad bike?
The guide is there to support you and adjust the pace to your comfort level. The activity is suitable for all physical fitness levels, and children from age 3 are welcome on the outing.
Is the camel ride included, or is it extra?
The camel ride and photos with the camels are included in the outing at no extra cost.
What should I bring or wear?
Wear closed-toe shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dusty. Sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended. The guide provides cold water during the ride, and the vehicle is air-conditioned for the drive to and from the desert.
ATV Riding in Dubai Desert: Self-Drive Quad Bikes & Sand Boarding
4h · EN · at your hotel
from AED 230 per person
≈ US$ 64 in your currency
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