ATV Riding in Dubai: Dune Bashing, Camel Ride & Sandboarding
You operate the quad bike and ride the dunes yourself, not from a passenger seat.
A half-day desert safari in Dubai combines dune bashing in a 4WD vehicle, quad biking, sandboarding, and a camel ride, with hotel pickup and an English-speaking guide. The tour runs four hours and includes refreshments in an air-conditioned tent. Quad biking is available as an add-on option. Children under 16 cannot ride independently and must be accompanied by an adult.
Options for this experience
2 optionsStep-by-step itinerary
Morning Desert Safari and Activities
- Pickup from hotel or location
- Drive to Lahbab desert
- Refreshments and break in air-conditioned tent
- Optional quad bike drive
- Dune bashing session
- Sandboarding with guide instructions
- Camel ride in the desert
- Relax with soft drinks and Arabic coffee
- Drop off at hotel or location
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off at your selected location.
- transportation in an air-conditioned 4WD vehicle with a licensed driver.
- dune bashing for 30–45 minutes.
- sandboarding with guide instruction.
- a short camel ride (repeatable).
- quad biking if selected as your option.
- English-speaking desert safari guide.
- refreshments including Arabic coffee and dates, water and soft drinks in an air-conditioned tent.
- falcon experience.
Times
- Every day 07:00 07:30 08:00 09:00 10:00 14:00 14:30 15:00 15:30
Before you book
Operated by OceanAir Travels
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The experience
The guide picks you up from your hotel 45 minutes before the departure time and drives you in an air-conditioned 4WD to the Lahbab desert. Once you arrive, you'll spend 20–25 minutes in a tent with Arabic coffee, dates, water and soft drinks while the vehicle's tire pressures are adjusted for the sand. If you've booked the quad bike option, you can ride it during this break before the main activities begin.
Dune bashing comes next: 30 to 45 minutes of the 4WD climbing and descending sand dunes at speed, the kind of ride that makes the adrenaline spike. After that, you'll try sandboarding: the guide shows you how to climb the sandbanks with a board and slide back down. Then comes the camel ride in the open desert. You can repeat it if you want. Between activities, there's time to photograph the landscape and catch your breath in the shade of the tent.
The guide drops you back at your hotel when the four hours are done. Wear sports shoes for sandboarding and loose, casual clothing: a jacket in winter. Eat a meal two to three hours before you go. The dune bashing can cause motion sickness on an empty stomach. The company's 4WD vehicles are fully insured with roll bars, seat belts, GPS and a first aid box, and all drivers are licensed for desert driving.
Is this one for you?Book the quad bike option if you want to control your own ride across the sand. Without it, you'll experience the dunes from the 4WD and focus on sandboarding and camel riding instead. The shared tour format keeps the group small and the pace steady across four hours, which suits anyone who wants the full range of desert activities without a custom itinerary.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.
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 the quad bike on my own, or do I need an adult with me?
Quad biking is available only if you select that option at checkout. Children under 16 cannot ride independently and must be accompanied by an adult on the bike.
What's included in the refreshments during the safari?
The tour includes Arabic tea or coffee with dates, water and soft drinks served in an air-conditioned tent. You get a 20–25 minute break there before the dune bashing starts.
How long does the dune bashing last?
Dune bashing runs for 30 to 45 minutes, the longest single activity in the safari. It's the ride where the 4WD climbs and descends the sand dunes.
What should I wear for sandboarding?
Wear sports shoes for sandboarding to keep your feet stable on the board. Casual, loose-fitting clothing is recommended in summer. Add a jacket in winter.
Will the guide speak English?
Yes, the guide is an English-speaking licensed desert safari professional who will lead all activities and provide instructions for sandboarding and camel riding.
What time will I be picked up from my hotel?
The guide picks you up 45 minutes before your selected departure time. Pickup timing can shift by up to an hour earlier in summer or an hour later in the afternoon due to heat. You'll receive advance notice if that happens.
ATV Riding in Dubai: Dune Bashing, Camel Ride & Sandboarding
4h · EN · at your hotel
from AED 143 per person
≈ US$ 38 in your currency
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