Dune Buggy Driving Dubai: 1000cc Polaris & Desert Camp
Desert buggy driving, sandboarding, camel ride, and Bedouin camp dinner with live show in 4-7 hours
Take control of a 1000cc Polaris dune buggy in the Dubai desert, driving up to an hour through towering dunes with up to three passengers riding along. The activity includes a 15 to 20-minute sandboarding session, a camel ride, and transport to a Bedouin camp for live entertainment, belly dancing, Tanoura and henna tattoo, plus a BBQ buffet dinner with Arabic coffee, soft drinks and shisha. Pickup and drop-off from central Dubai hotels and cruise terminals are included. A professional guide leads in English, Hindi or Urdu. Participants must be at least 16 years old with basic driving knowledge and moderate physical fitness.
Options for this experience
2 optionsStep-by-step itinerary
Dubai desert adventure and entertainment
- Drive 1000cc Polaris dune buggy
- Enjoy 15-20 minute sandboarding
- Travel by 4x4 to Bedouin camp
- Watch live entertainment and BBQ dinner
What’s included
- 1000cc Polaris dune buggy (shared with up to three passengers).
- professional guide in English, Hindi or Urdu.
- sandboarding session.
- camel ride.
- transport to the Bedouin camp.
- live entertainment including belly dancing and Tanoura.
- henna tattoo.
- BBQ buffet dinner with meat and vegetarian options.
- Arabic coffee, soft drinks and shisha.
- pickup and drop-off from central Dubai hotels and cruise terminals.
Times
- Every day 07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 15:00
Before you book
Operated by Excursion Point Tourism
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The experience
You take the wheel of a high-performance 1000cc Polaris buggy and drive it yourself through the desert's towering dunes: up to an hour of riding terrain designed to test the machine and your control. Up to three passengers ride along in the same buggy, so you're not alone in the sand. The guide leads the group and handles the route. Your job is to navigate the dunes, feel the power of the vehicle, and manage the adrenaline as the landscape shifts beneath you.
After the buggy run, you move to a 15 to 20-minute sandboarding session where you glide down the golden dunes on a board: a different kind of speed and a different kind of control. Then comes a camel ride, a slower pace that anchors the day in the desert's older rhythms. By late afternoon, a 4x4 vehicle collects your group and takes you to a Bedouin camp in the middle of the desert, where the evening unfolds with live entertainment: belly dancing, Tanoura spinning, and henna tattoo artists working while you eat. The BBQ buffet includes meat and vegetarian options. Arabic coffee, soft drinks and shisha are served throughout. The whole experience runs between four and seven hours depending on the option you choose and the desert conditions on the day.
Pickup and drop-off from central Dubai locations (hotels and cruise terminals) are included, so you don't arrange transport to the desert. A professional guide speaks English, Hindi or Urdu and travels with the group. You'll need a basic knowledge of driving to operate the buggy safely, and the operator asks that you be in moderate physical fitness. The activity is not recommended for travelers with back problems, heart conditions, pregnancy or spinal injuries. Participants sign an indemnity form before the ride. Dress code is smart casual, and if you need a vegetarian meal, let the operator know at booking.
Is this one for you?Book the full option with the Bedouin camp if your evening is free and you want the day to end with food, live music and downtime after the physical intensity of driving and sandboarding. Choose the buggy-only option if you want the driving and the adrenaline without the camp commitment, or if you're arriving late and need a shorter window.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Hindi and Urdu.
Can I choose what time of day I want to do the dune buggy driving?
Tour times can be arranged to suit your schedule with at least two days' notice, so you can request a morning, afternoon or evening departure when you book.
What's the difference between the two options for this activity?
The Dune Buggy with Live Show Camp includes the full experience: buggy driving, sandboarding, camel ride, and the evening at the Bedouin camp with entertainment and dinner. The 1-hour Dune Buggy No Camp is the driving and sandboarding only, without the camp portion.
Is the buggy driving hard if I've never done it before?
The 1000cc Polaris buggies are designed for challenging desert terrain and built to be manageable, but you do need basic driving knowledge to participate. The operator won't put someone behind the wheel who has never driven before.
What happens if the weather is bad on the day of my booking?
Availability is subject to weather conditions, so the operator may need to reschedule if sand or wind makes the desert unsafe for driving that day.
Are alcoholic drinks included at the Bedouin camp?
Alcoholic drinks are not included in the camp experience, but they are available to purchase if you want them.
Do I need to bring anything or wear anything specific?
Dress code is smart casual. The desert is hot during the day and can cool down in the evening, so bring layers if you're going at sunset or after. Closed-toe shoes are practical for driving and sandboarding.
Dune Buggy Driving Dubai: 1000cc Polaris & Desert Camp
4h–7h · EN +2 · at your hotel
from AED 584 per person
≈ US$ 155 in your currency
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