ATV Riding in Dubai: Quad Bike Desert Adventure
You operate the quad bike yourself across the dunes, not ride as a passenger.
ATV riding in Dubai puts you behind the controls of a quad bike for 45 minutes in the open desert, with dune bashing in a 4x4 Land Cruiser, camel rides and sandboarding included. A licensed guide picks you up from your hotel, handles the route and teaches you the basics before you ride. The activity runs about 4 hours total and suits anyone with moderate fitness. Minimum age is 12.
What’s included
- Quad bike rental for 45 minutes in the open desert.
- dune bashing in an air-conditioned 4x4 Land Cruiser.
- camel ride.
- sandboarding session.
- all safety gear and instruction.
- hotel pickup and guide.
Times
- Every day No fixed time
Information
Drive a quad bike through Dubai's open desert for 45 minutes, then dune bash in a 4x4, ride a camel and sandboard: all gear and instruction included.
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The experience
A guide collects you from your hotel in an air-conditioned Land Cruiser and drives into the desert to the riding area. Before you touch the quad bike, you get instruction on how to operate it (throttle, braking, balance on uneven ground), and all the safety gear is provided and fitted. Then you ride for 45 minutes in the open desert, stopping to photograph the landscape and get your bearings. The dunes shift under the wheels and the horizon stretches flat. The guide stays with you the whole time.
After the quad riding, the 4x4 takes you deeper into the desert to a camp area where you ride a camel and try sandboarding down the dunes. The sandboard is simpler than it sounds. You stand on it and slide, using your feet to steer and slow down. By the time you head back to the vehicle, you've switched between three different ways of moving through sand, each one teaching you something about how the desert works.
The whole outing is 4 hours from pickup to drop-off. You don't need to arrange transport to the desert, find a guide or figure out where to ride. The operator handles all of it. The only thing you bring is your willingness to get dusty and the fitness to handle the physical demands of operating a quad bike over rough terrain for nearly an hour.
Top questions
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 guide teaches you how to operate the quad bike before you ride, and instruction is included. You need at least moderate physical fitness and a minimum age of 12, but no prior experience is required.
How long do I actually spend riding the quad bike?
You ride for 45 minutes in the open desert. The full activity is about 4 hours, which includes hotel pickup, the dune drive to the riding area, instruction, the camel ride and sandboarding.
What's included in the price?
The quad bike rental for 45 minutes, the dune drive in the 4x4, camel rides, sandboarding, all safety gear, instruction and hotel pickup are included. The vehicle is air-conditioned.
Is this activity safe for someone with back problems?
The operator does not recommend this activity for travelers with spinal injuries, since riding a quad bike over dunes puts stress on the spine. If you have back concerns, check with the operator before booking.
What time of day does this run?
The activity is described as a morning experience in the desert. Confirm the exact pickup time with the operator when you book.
Operated by Sahara Adventure Tours & Safari. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
Prices and times updated 4 days ago
ATV Riding in Dubai: Quad Bike Desert Adventure
4h · EN · at your hotel
from AED 185 per person
≈ US$ 52 in your currency
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