Dubai Desert ATV Ride: 1-Hour Self-Ride with Camel & Sandboarding
Operate your own quad bike across open desert, then slide down dunes and ride a camel.
Self-ride ATV quad biking in Dubai's Arabian desert for one hour, with camel riding, sand boarding and a visit to a Bedouin camp. You control the automatic quad bike across unfenced terrain while a licensed guide leads the group. Children under 16 can ride alongside an adult on the same bike. The full outing runs 4.5 hours including a 5 km off-road drive to the riding area, snacks at the camp and photo stops in local dress.
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Desert adventure with quad biking and more
- Travel 3-5 km off-road by 4x4 SUV
- Enjoy 1-hour quad biking in desert
- Try sand boarding on desert dunes
- Ride a camel in the desert
- Wear Arabic costumes and pose with falcon
- Learn about Bedouin traditions from guide
- Enjoy snacks and refreshments at desert camp
What’s included
- Sand boarding.
- one hour of self-ride ATV quad biking in the open desert.
- camel riding.
- a visit to the Majlis Bedouin camp with snacks and soft refreshments.
- professional licensed safari guides.
- pickup and drop-off in air-conditioned vehicles.
- a 5 km off-road 4x4 drive to and from the riding area.
- toilet facilities at the camp.
- a photo opportunity in local dress with a falcon.
Times
- Every day 07:00 08:00 09:00
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Operated by ABC Tourism LLC
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The experience
You arrive at the meeting point and get picked up in an air-conditioned vehicle for a 5 km off-road drive into the desert. The quad bikes are automatic, so no prior riding experience is needed: anyone 16 and older can operate one solo. Once you reach the riding area, you spend an uninterrupted hour on your own bike across the open desert with no fences or boundaries, following your licensed guide. Children under 16 travel on the same bike as an adult rather than riding separately.
After the ride, the group moves to the Majlis camp, a traditional Bedouin village setup in the middle of the desert. Here you try sand boarding down the dunes, take a camel ride, and have the chance to pose for photos wearing local costumes and holding a falcon. Snacks and soft refreshments are served at the camp, and toilet facilities are available. The whole experience (drive, ride, activities and camp time) takes 4.5 hours from pickup to drop-off.
Is this one for you?The automatic quad bikes and one-hour riding window suit first-time riders and anyone wanting a solid block of self-guided desert time without needing prior experience. If you're traveling with children under 16, they ride alongside an adult on the same bike rather than operating their own, which keeps the group together while still giving them the desert experience.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 9 years); Infant (under 3).
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?
Yes. The quad bikes are automatic and no prior training or experience is required. You must be at least 16 years old to operate one, though children younger than that can ride with an adult on the same bike.
What happens during the one-hour quad bike ride?
You ride your own automatic quad bike across open desert terrain for the full hour with your licensed guide leading the group. The desert has no fences or boundaries, so you experience the landscape freely while staying with the group.
What else is included besides the quad biking?
The package includes a 5 km off-road drive to the riding area, camel riding in the desert, sand boarding down the dunes, snacks and soft refreshments at the Majlis camp, and a photo opportunity in local dress with a falcon. Professional licensed guides lead the entire experience.
How long is the whole activity from pickup to drop-off?
The full outing is 4.5 hours, which covers the vehicle drive to the desert, the one-hour quad bike ride, activities at the Bedouin camp, and the return drive to your pickup location.
Is pickup from my hotel included?
Yes, pickup and drop-off in air-conditioned vehicles are included in the package.
Dubai Desert ATV Ride: 1-Hour Self-Ride with Camel & Sandboarding
4h 30m · EN · at your hotel
from AED 452 per person
≈ US$ 120 in your currency
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