ATV Riding in Dubai: Desert Safari with Dune Bashing & Dinner
Ride the red dunes and the camp traditions in one evening without arranging any of it
A 6-hour evening desert safari in Dubai's Lahbab desert combines dune bashing by 4WD Landcruiser, sandboarding, camel riding, and optional ATV riding (additional cost), followed by a Bedouin-inspired camp experience with henna, shisha, a barbecue dinner, and three live performances. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and the guide speaks English.
Step-by-step itinerary
Evening desert safari activities
- Dune bashing by 4×4 landcruiser
- Camel riding experience
- Sandboarding on dunes
- Smoke Arabic sheesha
- Enjoy BBQ dinner buffet
- Watch 3 live dance shows
- Purchase gift items (optional)
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off at your selected location.
- transportation by air-conditioned 4WD Landcruiser with an English-speaking licensed driver.
- dune bashing (30–45 minutes).
- sandboarding.
- camel ride (repeatable).
- falcon interaction.
- henna painting.
- shisha pipe in the shisha area.
- Arabic dress photos.
- barbecue buffet dinner with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.
- three live shows (belly dance, Tanura dance, fire performance).
- unlimited cold mineral water, soft drinks, Arabic coffee, dates and traditional sweets.
- sunset photo stop.
- Every day 14:00 14:30 15:00
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Evening desert safari in Dubai's Lahbab dunes with 4WD dune bashing, sandboarding, camel ride, and optional ATV riding, hotel pickup included.
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The experience
Your hotel pickup happens in the late afternoon, and the 4WD Landcruiser heads straight into the red dunes for 30 to 45 minutes of dune bashing. The driver handles the vehicle while you feel the terrain shift beneath you. After that comes sandboarding down the slopes, then a sunset photo stop before the light goes. If you want to ride an ATV yourself instead of watching the dunes roll past, you can add that on request for an extra fee.
The desert camp is where the pace slows. You ride a camel (and can repeat it if you want), interact with a falcon, get henna painted on your hands, and smoke shisha in a dedicated area. The barbecue buffet arrives with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, plus unlimited cold water, soft drinks, coffee, dates and sweets. Three live shows follow (belly dance, Tanura dance and a fire performance), and you can also change into Arabic dress for photos. Separate toilets are available for men and women.
The whole thing runs six hours from pickup to drop-off. The driver is licensed and speaks English, so logistics and timing are handled. You show up at your hotel and the day unfolds without you having to book each piece separately or figure out how to get there.
Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Arabic and Hindi.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (1 to 2 years).
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 an ATV myself on this desert safari, or do I just watch?
ATV riding is available on request for an additional cost, so you can choose to operate the quad bike yourself instead of staying in the Landcruiser during that part of the day.
What's included in the barbecue dinner at the desert camp?
The barbecue buffet offers both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, plus unlimited cold mineral water, soft drinks, Gahwa (Arabic coffee), dates and Gaymat (traditional sweets).
How long does the dune bashing part of the safari last?
Dune bashing in the 4WD Landcruiser runs 30 to 45 minutes, then you move on to sandboarding and the sunset photo stop before heading to the camp.
Is hotel pickup included, and what time does the safari start?
Hotel pickup and drop-off at your selected location are included. The safari departs in the late afternoon so you arrive at the camp around sunset.
What happens at the Bedouin desert camp after the dune activities?
At the camp you ride a camel, interact with a falcon, get henna painted, smoke shisha, wear Arabic dress for photos, eat the barbecue dinner, and watch three live performances: belly dance, Tanura dance and fire show.
Operated by Ideal Desert 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 3 days ago
ATV Riding in Dubai: Desert Safari with Dune Bashing & Dinner
6h · EN +2 · at your hotel
from AED 350 per person
≈ US$ 98 in your currency
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