ATV Riding in Dubai: Quad Bike & Sand Boarding Desert Safari
You operate the quad bike through the dunes yourself
A morning desert safari from Dubai hotels combines quad biking, sand boarding and dune bashing in a Land Cruiser, with hotel pickup and cold refreshments included. You ride the ATV across the red dunes for 30 minutes, then slide down high dunes on a sand board, and finish with a thrilling drive through the desert in an air-conditioned 4x4 before returning to your hotel.
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- quad bike ride across the red dunes.
- sand board and sand boarding experience.
- dune bashing in an air-conditioned Land Cruiser.
- bottled water and soft drinks.
- a live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and one additional language.
Times
- Every day 08:00
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Operated by ECLIPSE TRAVEL TOURISM
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The experience
You get picked up from your hotel and driven to the desert safari point in an air-conditioned Land Cruiser. The morning starts with dune bashing: the vehicle climbs and drops over the dunes in a series of climbs and descents that build the pace for what comes next. This is the warm-up. The real control comes when you mount the quad bike and ride it yourself across the red dunes for 30 minutes. You handle the throttle and the steering through the sand, not watching someone else do it.
After the quad bike, you move to sand boarding. The operator provides the board, and you slide down from the high dunes: a different kind of speed and a different kind of control. Cold drinks and water arrive between activities to break up the exertion. The morning wraps with a 20-minute drive back toward the road and then the return to Dubai, with plenty of stops for photographs along the way.
The whole outing runs about four hours from pickup to drop-off. A live guide speaks English, Spanish, French, German and one additional language throughout, so instruction and safety briefing are clear. Infants can sit on an adult's lap, and specialized infant seats are available if needed.
Is this one for you?You ride the quad bike yourself, not as a passenger, so if you want hands-on control of the vehicle and the thrill of operating it through the dunes, this suits you. The shared Land Cruiser and group sand boarding mean you're not alone, but the ATV time is yours to manage.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Russian.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 10 years); Infant (under 3): free.
What exactly do I do on the quad bike? Do I ride it myself or does someone else drive?
You ride the quad bike yourself across the red dunes for 30 minutes. The operator provides the ATV and you control it through the desert terrain.
How long is the quad bike portion of the morning?
The quad bike ride lasts 30 minutes. Dune bashing in the Land Cruiser takes 30 to 40 minutes, and sand boarding fills another segment before the return drive to your hotel.
What happens if I've never ridden an ATV before?
The activity is suitable for all physical fitness levels. A live guide briefs you on how to operate the quad bike before you ride, and the red dunes provide a controlled environment to practice.
Is the sand board provided, or do I need to bring my own?
The operator provides the sand board. You receive it when you reach the high dunes and use it to slide down.
What's included in the price, and what do I need to pay for separately?
Hotel pickup, the quad bike ride, sand board, dune bashing in the Land Cruiser, bottled water, and an air-conditioned vehicle are all included. Lunch is not part of this package.
ATV Riding in Dubai: Quad Bike & Sand Boarding Desert Safari
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from AED 410 per person
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