ATV Riding in Dubai Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner

Throttle across the dunes on your own quad bike, then settle under the stars for fire and food.

ATV riding in Dubai combines a self-operated quad bike run across designated desert tracks with a full evening safari: dune bashing in a 4x4, sandboarding, camel rides, and a BBQ dinner at a VIP camp with live entertainment. Hotel pickup is included, and the guide speaks English, French, Telugu, Punjabi and four other languages. The experience runs 5 to 6 hours and suits all ages, though it is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or poor cardiovascular health.

Step-by-step itinerary

Desert adventure and cultural evening

• Hotel pickup in 4x4 vehicle
• Dune bashing off-road ride
• Optional quad bike ride
• Sandboarding on dunes
• Photo stops and camel rides
• Arrive at VIP desert camp
• Enjoy Arabic coffee and dates
• Watch Tanoura dance and fire show
• Watch belly dancing performance
• Enjoy traditional BBQ dinner

The experience

The day starts with hotel pickup in a 4x4 vehicle heading into Dubai's red sand dunes. Once you arrive, a professional desert guide takes the wheel for dune bashing (the vehicle climbs and descends steep slopes in a controlled off-road run), and then you switch to a quad bike. You ride the ATV across a designated track at your own pace, which is where the adrenaline comes in. The track is set up so you control the throttle and the line, not a guide steering for you. After the ride, the pace shifts: sandboarding down the golden dunes, photo stops, and optional camel rides in a designated area before the sun drops.

As evening arrives, you head to the VIP desert camp for Arabic coffee, dates, and traditional hospitality. The entertainment runs through the night: Tanoura dance (a spinning dervish performance), a fire show, and belly dancing, while you settle into majlis-style seating. The BBQ dinner follows, with grilled meats, Arabic mezze, rice, salads, and desserts like luqaimat and baklava. Sheesha is available in a designated area, and bottled water is unlimited throughout.

The guide is a licensed professional who handles the dune-bashing vehicle and manages the camp experience. Specialized infant seats are available if you're traveling with young children. The whole arc (from the moment you pick up the quad bike to the last course of dinner) takes 5 to 6 hours, so you're back at your hotel by late evening rather than deep night.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in a 4x4 vehicle.
• dune bashing with a professional driver.
• ATV riding on a designated track.
• sandboarding.
• short camel ride.
• live entertainment including Tanoura dance, fire show, and belly dancing.
• BBQ dinner with grilled meats, Arabic mezze, rice, salads, and desserts.
• Arabic coffee, dates, and tea.
• unlimited bottled water.
• sheesha in a designated area.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 15:00 and 16:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (19 to 50 years) · Senior (51 and older) · Youth (13 to 18 years) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4)

GroupUp to 500

Live guideEnglish, French, Arabic, Chinese, Hindi, Punjabi, Telugu and Urdu

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Physically demandingInfant seats availableNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Sunset Adventure Tourism

Is this one for you?The ATV ride demands a high level of physical fitness and is not suitable for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or poor cardiovascular health, which means if you're fit and mobile, you get to operate the quad bike yourself instead of watching from a vehicle, and the camp entertainment afterward is paced for recovery and enjoyment rather than more exertion.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French, Telugu, Punjabi, Arabic, Hindi, Chinese and Urdu.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 18 years); Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4).

Can I ride the ATV if I've never been on a quad bike before?

Yes. The ATV ride happens on a designated track where you control the pace, and the guide sets up the experience for all ages and skill levels. Specialized infant seats are available for young children, and the operator notes that a high level of physical fitness is needed for the full experience.

What's included in the BBQ dinner at the desert camp?

The BBQ dinner features grilled meats, Arabic mezze, rice, salads, and traditional desserts including luqaimat and baklava. Dietary options are available, and unlimited bottled water, coffee, and tea are served throughout the evening.

How long does the whole experience take from pickup to drop-off?

The desert safari runs 5 to 6 hours total, starting with hotel pickup and ending after dinner and entertainment at the VIP camp.

Is the camel ride included, or do I pay extra?

The short camel ride in a designated area is included in the experience at no extra cost.