ATV Riding Dubai: Quad Bike & Camel Safari with Dinner

30 minutes on a quad bike beats watching the dunes roll past: you're operating the machine across the red sand yourself.

ATV riding in Dubai combines a 30-minute or one-hour quad bike ride across the Arabian desert with dune bashing, camel riding, and an evening at a desert camp. A licensed guide leads the group, and pickup from your hotel is included. The day ends with live entertainment (Tanura dance, belly dance, fire show), and a BBQ buffet dinner with soft drinks.

Step-by-step itinerary

Desert adventure and evening entertainment

• Quad bike or dune buggy ride
• Dune bashing and sandboarding
• Enjoy sunset views and photos
• Camel riding at desert camp
• Watch live Tanura, belly dance, fire shows
• Henna painting and Arabic costume photos
• BBQ buffet dinner with unlimited soft drinks

The experience

You start with the quad bike. Thirty minutes or an hour on the red sands, depending on which option you choose: either way, you're the one steering across the dunes, not watching someone else do it. The guide leads the group and handles the route. You handle the throttle. Afterward comes dune bashing in a 4x4 for around 30 minutes, which is the part where the vehicle does the work and you feel every ridge and drop. Sandboarding happens here too, and the timing is built around sunset so you get the light for photos before the desert cools down.

The camp sits waiting when you arrive. Camel riding comes first: short enough that it is not a strain, long enough to feel like you have actually ridden one. The staff positions you properly so the experience is comfortable, then the shows start: Tanura dance (the spinning skirts), belly dance, fire show twice over the evening. Between performances you can get henna painted if you are female or a child, or wear Arabic costumes for pictures: male and female versions both available. The BBQ buffet has vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, and soft drinks, tea and coffee flow the whole time you are there.

Pickup happens from your hotel or home by 4x4 vehicle, and the whole day runs seven hours. The guide speaks English, Arabic, Hindi or Urdu depending on the option you book. Wheelchair access is available throughout the camp and transport, and the itinerary suits all fitness levels, though the operator notes it is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.

What’s included

• Quad bike ride for 30 minutes or one hour across the red dunes.
• dune bashing with sandboarding and sunset viewpoint.
• camel riding at the desert camp.
• four live shows including Tanura dance, belly dance and fire show twice.
• international BBQ buffet dinner with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.
• unlimited soft drinks, tea and coffee.
• henna tattoo for females and kids.
• Arabic costume photos for males and females.
• hotel or home pickup and drop-off by 4x4 vehicle.

Options for this experience

5 options

BBQ dinner served during the desert safariGuide in 4 languages · 14:00 and 14:30The package includes home or hotel pickup, with drop-off by 4x4 vehicles. Dune bashing, camel riding, sand boarding and sunset photography. Henna painting. BBQ buffet dinner with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Arabic costumes for photos. Arabic hookah (sheesha in a designated area). Live entertainment: belly dance, fire show, tanura dance and Arabic Yallah dance. Duration: 7 hours. Pickup is included.

Desert Safari+Folcon PhotosGuide in 4 languages · 14:00 and 14:30This option includes a falcon photography session in the camp area. Home or hotel pickup, with drop-off by 4x4 vehicles. Dune bashing, camel riding, sand boarding and sunset photography. Henna painting. BBQ buffet dinner with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Arabic costumes for photos. Arabic hookah (sheesha in a designated area). Live entertainment: belly dance, fire show, tanura dance and Arabic Yallah dance. Note: the professional falcon photo session is with a trained falcon and an expert handler, and photos can be taken on your mobile. Pickup is included.

Quad biking included in the desert safariGuide in 4 languages · 14:00 and 14:30ATV Quad Biking: 30 minutes of riding through the stunning Lahbab Red dunes on powerful bikes. Safety-Certified Experience: All quad bike sessions are supervised by certified desert guides, and helmets and safety equipment are included. Cold Refreshments Included: Chilled bottled water is provided during and after the quad biking session. Duration: 7 hours. Home or hotel pickup, with drop-off by 4x4 vehicles. Dune bashing, camel riding, sand boarding and sunset photography. Henna painting. BBQ buffet dinner with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Arabic costumes for photos. Arabic hookah (sheesha in a designated area). Live entertainment: belly dance, fire show, tanura dance and Arabic Yallah dance. Pickup is included.

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VIP Lounge access with the Premium Safari+ packageGuide in 4 languages · 14:00This option includes luxury, comfort and exclusivity: VIP seating at the camp, priority service during dinner, and access to upgraded lounges. VIP BBQ dinner and refreshments: a full-time, open, lavish international BBQ buffet with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Home pickup by 4x4 vehicle. Dune bashing, camel riding, sand boarding and sunset photography. Henna painting for ladies. Duration: 7 hours, with home or hotel pickup by 4x4 vehicles. Live entertainment: belly dance, fire show, tanura dance and Arabic Yallah dance. Arabic costumes for photos. Arabic hookah (sheesha in a designated area). Live entertainment: belly dance, fire show, tanura dance and Arabic Yallah dance. Pickup is included.

Exclusive car for up to 7 personsGuide in 4 languages · 14:00 and 14:30Private pickup and drop-off: a fully private 4x4 vehicle for your group of up to 7 guests, with the flexibility of your own guide. Dune bashing, camel riding, sand boarding and sunset photography. Henna painting. BBQ buffet dinner with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Arabic costumes for photos. Arabic hookah (sheesha in a designated area). Duration: 7 hours. Belly dance, fire show, tanura dance and Arabic Yallah dance as live entertainment. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

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

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 to 60 years) · Senior (61 and older) · Child (4 to 17 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 500

Live guideEnglish, Arabic, Hindi and Urdu

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

Operated by Oscar Adventures Dubai

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to operate the quad bike yourself rather than watch a guide drive. The 30-minute or one-hour ride is the core of the day, and everything else (dune bashing, camel riding, camp shows and dinner) fills the remaining time so you are not rushed through any of it. The fixed seven-hour schedule means the camp entertainment and meal are timed to fit without waiting around.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Arabic, Hindi and Urdu.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 17 years); Infant (under 4): free.

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.

How long do I actually spend riding the quad bike?

The quad bike ride lasts either 30 minutes or one hour depending on the option you choose at checkout. You operate the bike yourself across the red dunes while the guide leads the group.

What happens at the desert camp after the quad biking?

At the camp you ride a camel, then watch live performances (Tanura dance, belly dance, and fire show), while you eat the BBQ buffet dinner. Henna painting and Arabic costume photos are available, and soft drinks are unlimited throughout the evening.

Does the price include getting to and from my hotel?

Yes, pickup and drop-off from your hotel or home by 4x4 vehicle are included in the package.

What is dune bashing, and how long does it last?

Dune bashing is a 30-minute drive in a 4x4 across the desert dunes: the vehicle navigates steep slopes and valleys so you feel the terrain. Sandboarding and a viewpoint for sunset photos are part of this section.

Is the BBQ dinner suitable for vegetarians?

Yes, the international BBQ buffet includes both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, so there is a choice for every diet.