Dubai ATV Riding: Dune Buggy, Sandboarding & Desert Dinner

Six hours of driving, sandboarding, camel rides and a sunset camp dinner

An evening dune buggy activity in Dubai where you drive your own 2-seater or 4-seater Polaris 1000cc buggy across the sand dunes for 30 minutes, then sandboard and take a camel ride before heading to a traditional desert camp for BBQ dinner and live entertainment. Pickup and drop-off from anywhere in Dubai are included, and no driving license is required.

Options for this experience

3 options

From AED 1,024 per group, depending on the option and date you choose.See dates & book

Two-Seater Dune Buggy Ride 02:30 and 03:00 Guide in English or Arabic Up to 2 people Lasts 6 hours; the dune buggy ride takes 30 minutes. Pickup is included.

Four-Seater Dune Buggy Ride 02:30 and 03:00 Guide in English or Arabic Up to 4 people Lasts 7 hours and 30 minutes; the dune buggy ride takes 30 minutes. Pickup is included.

Combo: Two-Seater and Four-Seater 02:30 and 03:00 Guide in English or Arabic Up to 6 people Lasts 7 hours. Ride the Red Dunes of Dubai in a two-seater or four-seater buggy, well suited to couples and families. Pickup is included.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Evening desert adventure and dinner

• Pickup from Dubai accommodation
• Drive dune buggy on sand dunes
• Try sandboarding on dunes
• Enjoy a short camel ride
• Watch sunset in the desert
• Relax at desert camp
• Eat BBQ buffet dinner
• Watch live Arabian cultural shows
• Drop-off at Dubai accommodation

What’s included

• Safety gear (helmet and goggles).
• a 30-minute guided Polaris 1000cc dune buggy ride in your choice of 2-seater or 4-seater.
• sandboarding experience.
• a short camel ride.
• BBQ buffet dinner at the desert camp.
• refreshing drinks.
• live entertainment shows.
• and shared pickup and drop-off service from anywhere in Dubai.

Times

• Every day 02:30 03:00

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Before you book

Group Up to 30 · max 6 per booking 12 group tours ›

Live guide English and Arabic Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included. You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Infant seats available Not recommended during pregnancy

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The experience

You get behind the wheel of a Polaris 1000cc dune buggy (either a 2-seater or 4-seater depending on your group size), and drive across the soft sand dunes yourself. The operator provides safety gear (helmet and goggles) and guidance, so no license is needed. The ride lasts about 30 minutes and is designed to feel safe and manageable even if you've never done this before. After the buggy comes sandboarding, which works like snowboarding but on sand, followed by a short camel ride timed for photos and the golden hour light.

As the sun sets, a 4x4 picks you up and takes you to the desert camp, where the pace shifts entirely. You sit down to a BBQ buffet with multiple food options and refreshing drinks while live shows bring Arabian culture to life around you. The whole experience runs about six hours from pickup at your Dubai hotel or location to drop-off, all arranged by the operator.

The choice between a 2-seater and 4-seater buggy is yours at checkout. Pick the 2-seater if you want a more nimble ride, or the 4-seater if you're bringing kids or prefer to share the driving. Specialized infant seats are available if you're traveling with very young children.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Arabic.

Do I need a driving license to ride the dune buggy in Dubai?

No license is required. The Polaris 1000cc buggy is operated by you, but the guide provides instruction and safety gear (helmet and goggles), and the experience is designed for all levels.

Is the camel ride included, or do I pay extra?

The camel ride is included in your booking. It's a short, peaceful ride timed for photos and is part of the full evening experience before you head to the desert camp.

What happens at the desert camp, and how much time do you spend there?

At the traditional desert camp, you eat a BBQ buffet dinner with multiple food options, drink refreshing beverages, and watch live entertainment shows that showcase Arabian culture. This is the final part of the six-hour experience, and you'll have time to relax and enjoy the atmosphere under the stars.

Does the price include pickup and drop-off from my hotel?

Yes, shared pickup and drop-off from anywhere in Dubai are included in your booking. A 4x4 vehicle collects you and returns you after the desert camp dinner.