ATV Riding in Dubai: Quad Bikes Across Red Dunes
Throttle across the dunes at sunset, then settle into a starlit feast.
Ride a quad bike across the red dunes of Dubai's desert, starting with a 4x4 drive to Al Khayma Desert Camp. After Arabic coffee and dates, you spend 40 to 45 minutes dune bashing on the bike, then dismount for a 15-minute camel trek, sand art, henna tattoos and hookah. The evening ends with an open-air BBQ dinner and live belly dancing and tanoura performances under the stars.
Step-by-step itinerary
Desert safari with activities and dinner
- Travel by comfortable 4x4 to desert camp
- Enjoy Arabic coffee and dates
- Take quad bike ride across sands
- Ride a camel
- See sand art
- Get henna tattoo
- Relax at Majilis seating
- Experience belly dancing show
- Watch fire show
- Watch Tanoura dancer show
- Enjoy BBQ dinner under stars
What’s included
- Pickup and drop-off from Dubai hotels.
- air-conditioned 4x4 Land Cruiser transport.
- Arabic coffee and dates on arrival.
- quad bike ride across the red dunes (40 to 45 minutes).
- 15-minute camel trek.
- camel feeding.
- sandboarding.
- henna painting.
- shisha smoking.
- Arabian makeover and photo with a falcon.
- BBQ open buffet dinner with vegetarian and meat options.
- belly dancing show.
- tanoura performance.
- unlimited mineral water and soft drinks.
- bottled water throughout.
- licensed English and Arabic-speaking guide.
Times
- Every day 14:30
Before you book
Operated by Let's Explore Dubai
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The experience
The quad bike portion runs 40 to 45 minutes across the red dunes: long enough to feel the rhythm of the terrain but short enough to leave your hands and shoulders intact. You ride in the late afternoon when the light flattens and the sand turns copper, and the camp itself sits deep enough in the desert that the city noise drops away completely. A licensed driver handles the 4x4 transport from your Dubai hotel, so you arrive rested and ready to mount up.
Before the riding starts, the camp settles you into the Majilis seating area with Arabic coffee and dates. After the quad bikes come the slower moments: a 15-minute camel trek, sandboarding, and a henna artist who works while you sit. The fire show and tanoura dancer (a performer spinning in a sequinned skirt to traditional Emirati music) happen as the sun drops. Then the open buffet arrives: grilled meats, vegetables, rice, and soft drinks flowing all evening. The belly dancer performs while you eat.
The whole experience runs 6 to 7 hours from pickup to drop-off. You'll want to wear closed shoes and bring sunscreen. The camp provides bottled water and shisha if you smoke. Children from age 4 are welcome, and infants can sit on an adult's lap or use a specialized seat. Quad bike activities are optional and cost extra if you want to ride solo or double up with a partner.
Is this one for you?Six to seven hours means you can fit this into a full day in Dubai (morning exploring the city, evening at the camp), or make it the main event if you're short on time. The quad bike riding is optional and costs extra, so you can choose to skip it and focus on the camel trek, dinner and shows instead.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Arabic.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.
How long is the actual quad bike ride across the dunes?
The quad bike portion lasts 40 to 45 minutes. It's the centerpiece of the afternoon, but the full experience at Al Khayma Desert Camp runs 6 to 7 hours including the 4x4 drive, camel trekking, dinner and shows.
What happens at Al Khayma Desert Camp besides the quad bikes?
Al Khayma Desert Camp is where you spend the evening. You get a 15-minute camel trek, try sandboarding and henna painting, watch a fire show and a tanoura dancer spinning in traditional dress, smoke shisha if you want, and eat an open buffet BBQ dinner with a belly dancer performing.
Is the quad bike ride included in the price, or do I pay extra?
Quad bike activities cost extra depending on whether you ride solo or double up with a partner. Everything else (the 4x4 transport, camel trekking, camp activities, dinner and shows) is included in the base price.
What's the best time of day for the quad bike ride?
The quad bikes run in the late afternoon as the sun drops, so you ride across the dunes when the light turns golden and the sand cools slightly. The timing also means you finish the ride before the BBQ and shows begin at sunset.
ATV Riding in Dubai: Quad Bikes Across Red Dunes
6h–7h · EN +1 · at your hotel
from AED 546 per person
≈ US$ 145 in your currency
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