ATV Riding Dubai: Quad Biking & Desert Safari with Dinner
You operate the quad bike through the red dunes yourself.
An evening desert safari in Dubai combining 30 minutes of self-drive quad biking in a designated area with 35–40 minutes of 4×4 dune bashing, sunset views, camel rides, henna painting and five live performances at a premium camp. The experience runs roughly 6 hours and includes a BBQ buffet with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, shisha, unlimited refreshments and hotel pickup from Dubai and selected Sharjah locations. Some options include the quad bike. Others substitute a 30-minute buggy ride.
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3 optionsStep-by-step itinerary
Desert adventure and evening entertainment
- 30-minute quad biking in dunes
- 35–40 minutes dune bashing and sandboarding
- Sunset photo stop
- Arrive at premium desert camp
- Short camel ride and falcon photo
- Henna painting and Arabic dress photography
- Enjoy shisha in designated area
- Dine at BBQ buffet with refreshments
- Watch five live shows
What’s included
- 30-minute self-drive quad bike session in a designated area.
- 35–40 minutes of 4×4 dune bashing, sandboarding and sunset photo stop.
- short camel ride and professional falcon photography.
- henna tattoo and Arabic dress photography.
- BBQ buffet dinner with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, fruits and desserts.
- unlimited water, soft drinks, tea and coffee.
- shisha in the designated camp area.
- five live shows: Tanoura, belly dance, fire, Khaleeji and Dabke.
- hotel and residence pickup and drop-off in Dubai and selected Sharjah locations.
Times
- Every day 14:00 14:30
Before you book
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The experience
The day starts with hotel pickup and a drive to the Lahbab Red Dunes, where you climb onto a quad bike and ride it yourself through a designated area for 30 minutes. This is not a guided tour on foot or a passive ride in a vehicle. You control the machine and navigate the terrain. After the quad session, the group transitions to a 4×4 for 35–40 minutes of dune bashing, sandboarding and a photo stop at sunset, which is when the light turns the red sand warm and the dunes cast long shadows.
By evening you arrive at the premium desert camp, where the pace shifts entirely. A short camel ride, falcon photography with professional handlers, henna tattoo application and Arabic dress photography fill the first hour. Shisha is available in the designated area, and table seating means you sit down rather than stand in a crowd. The BBQ buffet includes both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, fresh fruits, desserts and unlimited water, soft drinks, tea and coffee.
Five live shows run through the evening: Tanoura (spinning dervish), belly dance, fire performance, Khaleeji and Dabke (traditional line dancing). During Ramadan and designated UAE religious holidays, belly dancing and some performances may not run, though the safari activities and dinner proceed as scheduled. The guide speaks English throughout, and hotel drop-off concludes the experience.
Is this one for you?Choose the Private 4x4 Safari & Quad Bike if you want the quad experience without sharing the vehicle, or the Shared Safari With Quad Bike if you prefer a smaller cost and don't mind traveling with other guests. The 30-Min Buggy option trades the quad bike for a buggy ride and suits travelers who prefer not to self-operate a machine in the dunes.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 10 years): free; Infant (under 4): free.
Can I ride the quad bike myself, or does a guide drive it?
You ride the quad bike yourself for 30 minutes in a designated area of the Lahbab Red Dunes. It is a self-drive session, not a passenger experience, so you control the machine and choose your line through the terrain.
What happens between the quad biking and the camp? Is there more driving?
After the 30-minute quad session, you transfer to a 4×4 vehicle for 35–40 minutes of dune bashing, sandboarding and a sunset photo stop before arriving at the premium desert camp.
Does the price include the quad bike, or is it an add-on?
The quad bike is included in the Private 4x4 Safari & Quad Bike and Shared Safari With Quad Bike options. The 30-Min Buggy + Premium Safari option substitutes a 30-minute buggy ride instead. You choose which option at checkout.
What food and drinks are served at the camp?
The BBQ buffet includes vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, fresh fruits and desserts. Unlimited water, soft drinks, tea and coffee are available throughout the evening, and shisha is offered in the designated camp area.
Are there any activities besides the quad bike and the shows?
Yes. At the camp you can take a short camel ride, have a professional falcon photograph taken, get a henna tattoo applied and wear traditional Arabic dress for photos.
What time does the experience start and end?
The experience runs approximately 6 hours from hotel pickup to drop-off. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for Dubai and selected Sharjah locations.
ATV Riding Dubai: Quad Biking & Desert Safari with Dinner
6h · EN · at your hotel
from AED 264 per person
≈ US$ 70 in your currency
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