ATV Riding in Dubai: Private Dune Buggy & Sandboarding
You switch seats halfway through so both passengers get to drive.
Private dune buggy riding in Dubai puts you behind the wheel of a 2-seat Polaris RZR 1000cc for an hour across the red sand dunes, with a guide leading the way on trails adapted to your speed. After the drive, you sandboard down the dunes, ride camels, and cool off in the air-conditioned base camp. Safety gear and instruction come first. The buggy seats two, so you and a partner can trade driving duties halfway through.
What’s included
- 1-hour private buggy ride in a 2023 Polaris 4WD RZR 1000cc Sport for two passengers.
- safety gear including helmet and goggles.
- private guide leading the way.
- complimentary sandboarding.
- free camel riding.
- access to base camp lounges, supermarket, cafeteria and prayer rooms.
- complimentary water and soft drinks.
Times
- Every day 06:00 07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00
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The experience
You arrive at the base camp, get fitted with a helmet and goggles, and receive a safety briefing before heading out. Your private guide drives a buggy in front of you, leading through the vast Dubai Desert on trails he knows well. He adjusts the pace to match your comfort level, so whether you want to cruise or push the Polaris hard across the dunes, the route stays yours. The 1-hour ride covers sharp rock formations and golden sand. At the 30-minute mark, you and your co-passenger swap seats so both of you get time at the controls.
Back at base camp, you've got access to a fully stocked supermarket, cafeteria, prayer rooms, and air-conditioned lounges to rest and rehydrate with complimentary water and soft drinks. Sandboarding down the dunes is included, as is camel riding: a chance to move at a different pace after the adrenaline of the buggy. The whole experience runs about an hour of actual driving time, leaving you room to fit it into a free afternoon or a morning before other plans.
Is this one for you?Book this if you want to drive yourself rather than sit as a passenger: your private guide leads the way and adapts the trail to your speed, so you control how hard you push the buggy. The two-seat setup means you and a partner can both get time at the wheel by switching at the halfway point.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Arabic, Hindi and Urdu.
Can I drive the dune buggy if I've never done it before?
Yes. The guide gives you a full safety briefing and instruction at base camp before you get behind the wheel, and your private guide leads the way on trails adapted to your speed, so you control the pace.
What happens if I'm not comfortable driving the whole time?
You and your passenger can switch seats at the 30-minute mark, so the other person takes over if you want a break or prefer to ride as a passenger for part of the hour.
What's included in the base camp amenities?
You have access to indoor and outdoor lounge areas with air conditioning, a fully stocked supermarket, a cafeteria, prayer rooms, complimentary water and soft drinks, plus sandboarding and camel riding.
What's the Dubai Desert like on the buggy trails?
The desert has red sand dunes and sharp rock formations spread across a vast landscape. Your guide knows all the trails and can show you the terrain at whatever speed suits you.
Do I need a driver's license to operate the buggy?
A valid driver's license is required to drive the Polaris RZR.
ATV Riding in Dubai: Private Dune Buggy & Sandboarding
1h · EN +3
from AED 700 per person
≈ US$ 195 in your currency
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