Dubai: ATV Quadbike, Camel Ride & Sand Surfing with Pickup

Summary

Dubai desert adventure with quadbike ride camel trek and sand surfing

You’ll tear across Dubai’s desert on your own ATV quadbike for 60 minutes, then slow things down with a camel ride and some wobbly sand surfing. With hotel pickup and a local guide keeping things safe (and fun), you’ll get both adrenaline and those quiet desert moments that stick with you long after.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll be honest, I was a little nervous when we pulled up to the edge of those dunes outside Dubai — the sand looked endless, almost swallowing the morning light. Our guide, Ahmed, handed me a helmet and grinned like he knew exactly what was about to happen. The quadbike felt heavier than I expected. Once I got moving though, that first blast of wind in my face sort of erased everything else. It’s loud and gritty and you taste the dust on your lips — but it’s weirdly addictive.

We zigzagged over ridges that looked smooth from far away but up close were full of little bumps that made my arms ache (in a good way). Ahmed kept checking back, waving us forward every time I hesitated at a steeper drop. There was this one moment where I stalled halfway down and just sat there staring at the city haze in the distance — honestly, I didn’t expect to feel so small out there. After an hour of riding, my legs were jelly but I couldn’t stop smiling.

Then came the camels. They’re taller than they look in photos — their eyelashes are ridiculous. The handler barely spoke English but taught me how to say “hello” in Arabic (I probably butchered it; he laughed anyway). Riding slowly across the sand after all that engine noise was strangely peaceful. We finished by trying sand surfing down one of the bigger dunes — which is harder than it looks on Instagram, by the way. My shoes are still full of sand.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Desert ATV, camel ride, and sand surfing

• Hotel pick up in Dubai
• Receive safety instructions and briefing
• Ride ATV quad bike for 60 minutes
• Enjoy camel ride in desert
• Surf down desert dunes
• Soft refreshments provided
• Hotel drop off in Dubai

Top questions

How long is the ATV quadbike ride in Dubai?

The self-drive ATV quadbike ride lasts 60 minutes through the Dubai desert dunes.

Is hotel pickup included for this Dubai desert tour?

Yes, round-trip transfers from your Dubai hotel are included in the tour price.

Do I need experience to drive an ATV quadbike in Dubai?

No prior experience is needed; safety instructions and briefing are provided before you start riding.

What else is included besides the quad bike ride?

The tour also includes camel riding, sand surfing down dunes, mineral water, and hotel transfers.

Is this Dubai desert adventure suitable for children or pregnant travelers?

No, it’s not recommended for infants, pregnant travelers, or those with spinal or cardiovascular issues.

Are refreshments provided during the tour?

Yes, soft refreshments such as mineral water are included during your time in the desert.

What’s included

Your day includes 60 minutes driving your own ATV quadbike across Dubai’s dunes, a camel ride with a friendly handler, sand surfing from high dunes (yes—you will get sandy), mineral water to keep cool under that sun, plus round-trip transfers from any hotel in Dubai city so you don’t have to worry about getting lost or left behind.