ATV Riding in Dubai: Dune Bashing, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner

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A 6- to 7-hour desert safari in Dubai with quad bike riding, dune bashing in a 4WD, camel rides, sandboarding, and a full evening at a desert camp with fire shows, belly dance, Tanoura performance, and BBQ dinner. Pickup from your hotel is included. The guide speaks English, Hindi, Arabic or Russian. Choose between a shared tour or a private vehicle, and add or skip the quad bike ride depending on what you want.

Step-by-step itinerary

Desert Safari with Activities and Dinner

• Pick up from your doorstep
• 4x4 Land Cruiser dune bashing
• Sand boarding on dunes
• Stop for sunset pictures
• Watch fire show performance
• Enjoy belly dance show
• See tanoura show
• Feast on BBQ and buffet dinner
• Drink unlimited soft drinks
• Experience hubbly bubbly

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your hotel, then a 30- to 45-minute dune bash in an air-conditioned 4WD Land Cruiser. The driver handles the steering while you feel the red dunes roll under you. If your option includes the quad bike, you ride your own across the sand after the dune bashing stops, which is when most people want to try it. Sandboarding comes next, a short stretch on the slopes before the group heads to a sunset photo stop to watch the light change across the dunes.

By late afternoon you're at Al Royal Desert Camp, where the evening unfolds over several hours. You can wear a traditional Arabic outfit for photos, get henna painted (women) or a temporary tattoo, and sit with Arabic coffee, dates and sweets while the camp fills up. The fire show starts as the light fades, then the belly dance and Tanoura (a spinning skirt performance) take over the stage. A camel ride is available if you want it. You can ride more than once. The buffet dinner comes with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, plus unlimited soft drinks and the chance to smoke shisha if that interests you. An English-speaking licensed driver is with the group the whole time.

The quad bike option matters if you want to operate the bike yourself. Without it, you still get the dune bashing, the camp, the shows and the camel ride. A private vehicle costs more than a shared tour but keeps your group separate. Either way, pickup and drop-off at your hotel are included, and the experience runs 6 to 7 hours from start to finish.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• 30- to 45-minute dune bashing in an air-conditioned 4WD Land Cruiser.
• sandboarding.
• sunset photo stop.
• camel ride (repeatable).
• quad bike ride (if your option includes it).
• traditional Arabic outfit for photos.
• henna painting or temporary tattoo.
• fire show, belly dance and Tanoura performance at Al Royal Desert Camp.
• buffet dinner with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.
• Arabic coffee, dates and sweets.
• unlimited soft drinks and shisha.
• English-speaking licensed driver.

Options for this experience

5 options

Desert safari, no BBQ includedGuide in 4 languages · 14:30 and 15:00Desert safari without BBQ: 7-hour desert safari with 30 minutes of dune bashing, sand-boarding and camel rides, but no BBQ dinner. Pickup is included

Tour without a quad bike, shared with othersGuide in 4 languages · 14:30 and 15:00Shared safari tour with dune bashing, BBQ, camel ride, and camp activities with the show. Pickup is included

Premium BBQ dinner at the desert campGuide in 4 languages · 14:30 and 15:00Shared tour that includes transfers, dune bashing, sandboarding, camels, premium camp activities and a 5-star BBQ open buffet at Royal Camp. Pickup is included

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Shared tour with a 35-minute quad bike rideGuide in 4 languages · 14:30 and 15:00Shared tour with a 35-minute quad bike ride: shared safari tour featuring 35 minutes on a quad bike, dune bashing, BBQ, camel ride and camp activities with a show. Pickup is included

Private safari and shared campGuide in 4 languages · 14:30 and 15:00Private 4x4 vehicle including dune bashing, BBQ dinner in a Royal camp, camel rides, sandboarding and sunset views. Includes pickup

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 14:30 and 15:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (3 to 10 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupUp to 1500

Live guideEnglish, Arabic, Hindi and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Hormuz 1 Tourism

Is this one for you?Choose the shared tour if you're comfortable meeting other travelers and want the best price. Pick the private vehicle if your group wants the dunes and the camp to yourselves. Add the quad bike option if you want to ride yourself, without it, you still get the dune bashing, the shows and the camel rides, just from a passenger seat.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Hindi, Arabic and Russian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 10 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

Can I ride a quad bike if I've never done it before?

Yes. The quad bike is included in some tour options and set up for you at the camp. No prior experience is required. You ride on the sand after the dune bashing portion of the day.

What happens at the desert camp in the evening?

Al Royal Desert Camp hosts a fire show, belly dance performance, and Tanoura spinning show, plus a camel ride you can do as many times as you want. You also get a traditional Arabic outfit for photos, henna or tattoo art, and a full buffet dinner with vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, coffee, dates and unlimited soft drinks.

Is the dune bashing rough, and will I be uncomfortable?

Dune bashing lasts 30 to 45 minutes in an air-conditioned 4WD vehicle. It's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health, but it's suitable for all other fitness levels. Infants can sit on an adult's lap, and specialized infant seats are available.

Does the price include food and drinks?

The BBQ buffet dinner, unlimited soft drinks, coffee, dates and sweets are included in most options. Some tour options skip the dinner if you prefer a shorter experience at a lower price. Alcoholic beverages are not included.

Can I book a private vehicle instead of sharing?

Yes. The Private Safari option keeps your group in a separate 4WD vehicle instead of a shared one, and you still visit the same desert camp for the evening shows, camel rides and dinner.