ATV Riding in Ras al Khaimah Desert: Guided Quad Bike Experience

You operate the quad bike through high dunes while a desert guide leads the way.

ATV riding in Ras al Khaimah is a 2-hour guided quad bike experience where you ride your own machine into the deep desert, following an experienced guide through challenging terrain. The activity includes safety equipment and briefing, several photo stops, sand boarding and a short camel ride at the camp, plus bottled water. Pickup is included and children from age 3 are welcome.

The experience

You get behind the handlebars of your own quad bike and ride into the vast desert of Ras al Khaimah, following one of the operator's most experienced desert guides. The terrain is demanding (high dunes and obstacles test your control), but the guide sets the pace and stays with you throughout. Before you ride, you'll get safety equipment, a full briefing, and an introduction to the basics so you know what to expect when you hit the sand.

The 2-hour ride includes several stops to take photos and catch your breath, then you'll pull into the camp where the pace shifts. Sand boarding on the dunes comes next, followed by a short camel ride. Bottled water is provided throughout. An air-conditioned vehicle is included for transport, so if you're staying in a hotel without your own car, pickup handles the logistics of getting to the desert and back.

What’s included

• Safety equipment and briefing.
• your own quad bike for the 2-hour ride.
• an experienced desert guide leading the way.
• several photo stops.
• sand boarding at camp.
• a short camel ride.
• bottled drinking water.
• air-conditioned vehicle transport with pickup from your hotel.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 17:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (12 to 80 years) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 40 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Gulf Tours

Is this one for you?Pickup from your hotel means you don't need a car or a way to reach the desert on your own. The operator handles the transport both ways, so you can focus on the ride itself.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years). Children under 3 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.

What's the quad bike riding like for someone who's never done it before?

The guide leads you through the basics before you start and stays with you the whole time. The terrain is challenging with high dunes and obstacles, but the pace is set by the group and the guide is there to help you navigate it safely.

What happens during the 2-hour activity besides riding?

You ride for the main stretch, stop several times for photos, then head to camp where you'll try sand boarding on the dunes and take a short camel ride. Bottled water is available throughout.

Is pickup from my hotel included?

Yes, pickup is included. An air-conditioned vehicle will collect you and bring you back after the activity ends.

What safety gear do I get?

Safety equipment is provided and fitted before you ride. You'll also receive a full safety briefing and an introduction to how the quad bike works before heading into the desert.