ATV Riding in Dubai: Quad Biking & Desert Camp with BBQ
Operate a quad bike across the dunes, then settle into a desert camp under the stars.
ATV riding in Dubai combines a 30-minute shared quad bike session across golden dunes with an evening at a Bedouin camp featuring BBQ dinner, live cultural performances, camel rides, sandboarding, and henna tattooing. Pickup from Dubai and Sharjah hotels is included, and the full experience runs 6 to 7 hours. Children from age 5 are welcome, and a live guide speaks English and Arabic throughout.
Step-by-step itinerary
Desert adventures and evening camp
- Dune-bashing ride across sands
- Optional quad biking for 30 minutes
- Sand-boarding and professional photoshoot
- Rest and refreshments at camp
- Explore lantern-lit desert camp activities
- Watch cultural performances and try archery
- Camel ride in moonlit dunes
- Enjoy BBQ buffet with drinks
- Return to accommodation
What’s included
- Pickup and drop-off from Dubai or Sharjah hotels in an air-conditioned 4x4 vehicle.
- 30-minute shared quad bike ride across the dunes.
- sandboarding and professional desert photo session.
- entry to the Bedouin camp with lantern lighting.
- henna tattooing for women.
- traditional Arabic dress photos.
- live cultural performances including tanoura dancing and fire dancers.
- camel ride into the moonlit dunes.
- BBQ dinner buffet with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.
- unlimited soft beverages.
- coffee and tea.
- shisha pipe with flavored tobacco.
- archery.
- and a live guide speaking English and Arabic.
Times
- Every day 14:00 14:30
Before you book
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The experience
The quad biking kicks off the evening: you ride a shared two-seater ATV for 30 minutes across the desert, then move into sandboarding and a professional photo session among the sweeping dunes. After that first burst of action, you rest in the shade of the camp with refreshments before the night portion begins.
The Bedouin camp itself is where the evening unfolds. Lanterns light the space as henna artists work, you can dress in traditional Arabic clothing for photos, and fresh bread rolls from a wood-fired oven. The center stage fills with tanoura dancers spinning in their skirts, fire dancers, and belly-dance performances, while you move between archery, trying Arabic phrases, and cushioned lounges wrapped in fairy lights. A camel ride loops gently into the moonlit dunes before you return to the rugs and glowing lanterns for the BBQ buffet: vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes with unlimited soft drinks and shisha pipe flavors available in the shisha area.
A 4x4 air-conditioned vehicle picks you up from your Dubai or Sharjah hotel and returns you there at the end. The guide speaks English and Arabic, so commentary flows in both languages. Wheelchair-accessible areas and surfaces are available throughout the camp, and specialized infant seats come with the vehicle if you need them.
Is this one for you?The guide speaks both English and Arabic, so commentary flows in whichever language suits you: families with children from age 5 and mixed-language groups can all follow comfortably. The quad biking is optional, so if you want the desert evening, camp activities, and camel ride without the ATV, you can book the same experience and skip that add-on.
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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 (5 to 9 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.
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.
Can I ride the quad bike if I've never done it before?
The quad bike is a shared two-seater, so you ride with a partner for 30 minutes across the dunes. No prior experience is required. The setup is designed for first-timers and families alike. Children from age 5 can participate in the full experience.
What happens if I don't want to do the quad biking?
Quad biking is an optional add-on, so you can skip it and still enjoy the full evening: sandboarding, the professional desert photo session, the Bedouin camp, live performances, camel ride, BBQ dinner, and all cultural activities are included regardless.
Is the camel ride difficult, or is it just a short loop?
The camel ride is a gentle loop into the moonlit dunes after dinner, designed as a relaxed experience. It's easy-paced and suitable for all fitness levels, including families and solo travelers.
What's included in the BBQ dinner?
The BBQ buffet offers both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, with unlimited soft beverages. Coffee, tea, and shisha pipe flavors are also available in the shisha area. The meal happens after the evening performances and camel ride.
Do I need to arrange my own transport to the desert?
Pickup and drop-off from your Dubai or Sharjah hotel are included in the booking. A 4x4 air-conditioned vehicle collects you and returns you at the end of the 6 to 7 hour experience.
ATV Riding in Dubai: Quad Biking & Desert Camp with BBQ
6h–7h · EN +1 · at your hotel
from AED 339 per person
≈ US$ 90 in your currency
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