ATV Riding in Dubai: Red Dunes, Sandboarding & Bedouin Camp
Quad bike, sandboard, camel, and a desert camp dinner in one evening
An ATV riding activity in Dubai's desert where you operate your own quad bike across red dunes for 30 minutes, then sandboard and ride a camel before settling into a Bedouin camp for dinner, henna art, and live entertainment. A professional English-speaking guide leads the full 6-hour experience with hotel pickup and drop-off included.
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Desert adventure with activities and dinner
- Quad bike ride on red dunes
- Sandboarding down golden slopes
- Camel ride like Bedouins
- Enjoy Arabic coffee and sweets
- Henna painting and shisha
- BBQ buffet dinner with drinks
- Watch Tanoura dance performance
- See fire show and belly dance
What’s included
- 30-minute quad bike ride with fuel, helmet, and instructor briefing.
- sandboarding and short camel ride.
- henna painting for those who want it.
- entry to the Arabian Heritage Camp.
- Arabic coffee, dates, and traditional sweets.
- barbecue buffet dinner with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.
- unlimited cold mineral water and soft drinks.
- Tanoura dance, fire show, and belly dance performances (subject to local holiday restrictions).
- hotel pickup and drop-off by air-conditioned 4x4 with English-speaking driver.
Times
- Every day 15:00
Before you book
Operated by Arabian Heritage Tourism L.L.C
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The experience
You arrive at the desert ready to ride. After a briefing with an experienced instructor, you mount your own quad bike and spend 30 minutes navigating the red dunes. The throttle and steering are yours, the terrain is open, and the thrill is immediate. The guide stays with you throughout, ensuring safety while you feel the weight of the machine and the give of the sand beneath you.
Once you're back at the Bedouin camp, the pace shifts. You glide down golden slopes on a sandboard, then mount a camel for a slower, quieter passage through the desert as the sun drops. Arabic coffee, dates, and traditional sweets greet you at the camp entrance. Henna artists are there if you want the temporary tattoo. A shisha pipe sits ready in the traditional setting. The buffet dinner arrives as dusk settles: a spread of grilled meats, vegetarian dishes, and international options, with unlimited soft drinks and water flowing throughout the evening.
Entertainment unfolds under the stars: the Tanoura dancers in their spinning skirts, a fire show that cuts through the dark, and belly dancers moving across the sand. The 4x4 pickup from your central Dubai hotel happens 45 minutes before departure, and the same vehicle brings you back when the night ends. The whole arc (adrenaline, culture, food, performance) takes roughly 6 hours.
Is this one for you?You need to be over 10 and comfortable operating a vehicle to ride the quad bike yourself. If you've never ridden before, the instructor briefing covers the essentials, but this is an activity where you control the machine, not a guided tour where someone else drives. The full evening (from quad bike through dinner and shows) takes about 6 hours, so book this if you have a free evening and want to pack multiple desert experiences into one outing rather than spread them across separate days.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Arabic, Hindi and Urdu.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 19 years); Child (4 to 10 years); Infant (under 4): free.
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.
How does the quad bike riding work if I've never ridden one before?
An experienced instructor briefs you on the machine and the terrain before you ride, so you get the basics and the safety rules. The 30-minute ride across the red dunes is your responsibility (you control the throttle and steering), but the guide accompanies the group throughout. Participants must be over 10 years old and have basic driving knowledge. Younger children can ride with an adult.
What's included in the dinner at the Bedouin camp?
The barbecue buffet offers a mix of grilled meats, vegetarian options, and international dishes. Unlimited cold mineral water and soft drinks come with it. You also get Arabic coffee, dates, and traditional sweets when you arrive at the camp, and access to the shisha pipe if you want to try it.
Are the live shows (the Tanoura dance, fire show, and belly dancing) part of every departure?
The Tanoura and fire shows run at the camp most nights. During Ramadan and certain UAE religious holidays, entertainment is restricted by local law, so check your specific departure date. Outside those periods, all three performances are included.
What happens if I damage the quad bike or get injured while riding?
Damage to the quad bike, injuries sustained, and items lost during the ride are the participant's responsibility and are not covered by the company's insurance. You'll sign an indemnity form before the activity begins. The company recommends travel health insurance given the potential risks of off-road riding.
Does the experience work for someone with sensitive skin considering the henna painting?
Henna is offered at the camp, but if your skin is sensitive to henna dye, it's best to skip it. The painting is optional, so you can enjoy the rest of the evening (the camel ride, sandboarding, dinner, and shows) without it.
ATV Riding in Dubai: Red Dunes, Sandboarding & Bedouin Camp
6h · EN +3 · at your hotel
from AED 297 per person
≈ US$ 79 in your currency
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