ATV Riding in Dubai: 60-Minute Open Desert Quad Biking
You control the throttle across high dunes, not a circuit track.
ATV riding in Dubai's Arabian desert with 60 minutes of open desert quad biking, 45 minutes of 4x4 dune bashing, camel riding, and a five-course BBQ dinner at the Majlis elite camp. Hotel pickup and a live English-speaking guide are included. You choose your ATV duration (10, 30, or 60 minutes) and can ride solo or share a bike. Children 15 and older can ride in the open desert, younger children in a designated safe zone.
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Step-by-step itinerary
Dubai Desert Safari Adventure
- Pickup from hotel
- Refreshments and rest at desert camp
- 60-minute ATV quad biking in dunes
- 45-minute 4x4 dune bashing ride
- Relax at Majlis Bedouin camp
- Camel riding and sand boarding
- Enjoy henna, hookah, and costume makeovers
- Watch live shows: Ayala, belly dance, fire, Tanura
- Buffet BBQ dinner under the stars
- Stargazing before return to hotel
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- 60-minute open desert ATV quad biking (or 10/30 minutes depending on your option).
- 45-minute 4x4 dune bashing with photo stops.
- Majlis elite camp visit.
- camel ride and sandboarding.
- five-course BBQ dinner with soft drinks.
- five live shows (Khaleeji dance, Tanoura, fire display, belly dance, and fire show).
- henna design for ladies.
- hookah.
- Arabic welcome with coffee, dates, and luqaimat.
- toilet facilities and bonfire during winter months.
- live guide in English.
Times
- Every day 14:00 14:30 15:00 16:00
Before you book
Operated by ABC Tourism LLC
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The experience
The day starts with pickup from your Dubai hotel and a drive into the Arabian desert. Once you arrive, you'll get Arabic coffee, dates, and time to settle in before heading to your quad bike. This is open desert riding. You cruise over high dunes at your own pace, not a circuit loop where dozens of bikes circle the same small area. Every guest gets an exclusive bike (or shares one if you choose that option), and you decide whether you want 10, 30, or 60 minutes in the saddle. No prior experience is needed. Safety is the priority, and the guides brief you on handling before you ride.
After the ATV session, a 45-minute 4x4 dune-bashing ride takes you across the highest dunes in a roller-coaster style adventure. This is where the thrill-seekers go, with photo stops built in. Then you head to the Majlis, a five-star Bedouin camp deep in the desert (reachable only by 4x4, so it feels genuinely remote). Here you can try camel riding, sandboarding, henna design, hookah, or just sit and watch the live shows: Khaleeji dance, Tanoura, fire display, and belly dance. A five-course BBQ dinner comes with soft drinks, and you'll have time to stargaze before heading back to your hotel. The camp keeps guest numbers under 100 to avoid the crowded-camp feeling.
The activity runs about 7.5 hours total. You'll need closed sports shoes and light clothes (bring a light jacket if you're traveling between December and April, when desert temperatures drop). Children under 15 can ride ATVs, but kids under 12 sit in the rear seat of the dune-bashing jeep by UAE law, and the youngest riders stay in a safe zone rather than the open desert. Infants don't ride ATVs but can come along on the other parts of the day.
Is this one for you?Book the 60-minute ATV option if you want real control over the dunes rather than watching from a jeep. You're riding the whole time, not sitting. Choose the shared-bike option to save on cost, or pick a private jeep upgrade if you'd rather skip the dune-bashing ride and lounge at camp instead.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 7 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 an ATV if I've never done it before?
Yes. No prior experience or training is required to ride the quad bike. The guides brief you on handling and safety before you start, and you ride at your own pace across the open desert dunes.
What's the difference between open desert riding and the circuit ride?
Open desert quad biking lets you cruise over high dunes freely. It's the adventurous option for adults. The circuit ride is a small looped area where many bikes circle together, designed mainly for children. This activity includes the open desert ride.
How long do I actually spend on the ATV?
You choose: 10, 30, or 60 minutes of quad biking, depending on which option you book. The rest of the 7.5-hour day includes dune bashing, the Majlis camp, camel riding, dinner, and live shows.
What happens at the Majlis camp?
The Majlis is a five-star Bedouin campsite in the middle of the desert. You can try camel riding, sandboarding, henna design, and hookah; watch live shows including belly dance and fire display; and eat a five-course BBQ dinner under the stars.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup and drop-off from Dubai hotels are included. Some options also include private jeep upgrades if you prefer not to share the dune-bashing vehicle.
ATV Riding in Dubai: 60-Minute Open Desert Quad Biking
7h 30m · EN · at your hotel
from AED 175 per person
≈ US$ 47 in your currency
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