ATV Riding Dubai Desert Safari: Dune Bashing & Dinner

Red sand dunes, quad bikes, and a desert camp dinner under the stars

A 7-hour desert safari from Dubai combining quad bike dune bashing in red sand with a camel ride, live entertainment (belly dance, fire show, Tanoura dance), and a BBQ buffet dinner at a desert camp. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with water, soft drinks, henna tattoos, and an English-speaking guide throughout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Desert safari with activities and dinner

• Arrive at desert and rest stop
• Rent quad bike (optional)
• Enjoy dune bashing and sunset photos
• Go to camp area
• Take short camel ride and sand boarding
• Get henna tattoo and photos in Arabic costumes
• Watch live entertainment shows
• Have BBQ and continental buffet dinner
• Return to pickup location

The experience

You're picked up from your hotel in the late afternoon and driven out to the desert in a 4x4 sharing car. Once you arrive, there's time to grab water, use facilities, and rent a quad bike before the main event starts. Then you head into the red sand dunes for dune bashing. The quad bike lets you feel every rise and dip as the driver navigates the terrain, and the timing lines up so you're out there when the light turns golden for photos.

After the dunes, the group moves to the desert camp where a short camel ride and sandboarding are on the schedule. You can get a henna tattoo, dress in traditional Arabic costumes for pictures, and settle in for the live shows (belly dance, fire performance, and Tanoura dancing), while the BBQ and continental buffet dinner is served. Seating is on traditional carpet cushions. Once the entertainment wraps up, the driver takes you back to your hotel.

The whole experience runs about 7 hours. Water, soft drinks, tea and coffee are provided throughout. Kids up to 3 travel free, and the operator offers 24/7 customer support if anything comes up.

What’s included

• Hotel, home or apartment pickup and drop-off by 4x4 sharing car.
• quad bike rental and dune bashing in the red sand desert.
• a short camel ride and sandboarding at the camp.
• henna tattoos for ladies and kids.
• live entertainment shows including belly dance, fire show, and Tanoura dance.
• BBQ and continental buffet dinner with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.
• water, soft drinks, tea, and coffee throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (11 to 80 years) · Child (4 to 10 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 100

Live guideEnglish

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Russian and Turkish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

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Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Golden Sand Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you have a free afternoon or evening in Dubai and want to experience dune bashing without renting your own vehicle or navigating the desert alone. The guide handles the route, pickup is from your hotel, and the timing wraps the quad biking, camel ride, entertainment and dinner into one outing so nothing has to be arranged separately.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 10 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What's included in the quad bike riding part of the desert safari?

Quad bike rental is included at the desert camp before dune bashing begins. You ride into the red sand dunes with the licensed driver guiding the route, and the timing is set so you're out there during sunset for photos.

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

The safari runs about 7 hours total, starting with hotel pickup in the late afternoon and ending with drop-off back at your location after dinner and the live shows finish.

What happens at the desert camp after the dune bashing?

At the camp you get a short camel ride, try sandboarding, and can add a henna tattoo or wear traditional Arabic costumes for photos. Then live entertainment (belly dance, fire show, and Tanoura dance) runs while a BBQ and continental buffet dinner is served on carpet cushions.

Is the pickup from my hotel included, or do I need to arrange my own transport?

Hotel, home, or apartment pickup and drop-off are included in the price. You're collected in a 4x4 sharing car and returned to the same location after the evening ends.

Can I book this as a private tour instead of sharing with other guests?

Private tours are available on request with an additional payment. Contact the operator to arrange a private departure if you prefer not to share the vehicle and experience.

What should I know before booking if I have a health concern?

The safari is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or pregnant travelers due to the dune bashing in the quad bike. It's suitable for all other fitness levels. Infants must sit on an adult's lap during the vehicle rides.