ATV Riding Dubai: Quad Bike & Desert Camp
You operate the quad bike yourself instead of watching from a vehicle.
Evening desert safari in Dubai combining a 25-minute self-drive quad bike ride across Lahbab Red Dunes with 30–35 minutes of dune bashing, sandboarding and sunset photos, followed by a premium camp evening with BBQ buffet, live entertainment, camel ride and falcon photos. Pickup and drop-off from Dubai and selected Sharjah areas included. Choose between private or shared transport, with or without the quad bike ride.
Options for this experience
3 optionsStep-by-step itinerary
Evening desert safari and activities
- Pickup from hotel or airport
- Travel to Lahbab Red Dunes
- 25-minute self-drive quad bike ride
- 30–35 minutes dune bashing and sandboarding
- Scenic sunset photo stop
- Arrive at premium desert camp
- Camel ride and falcon photo
- Henna painting and shisha area
- BBQ buffet with refreshments
- Enjoy live entertainment shows
- Return to pickup location
What’s included
- Pickup and drop-off by air-conditioned 4×4 from Dubai and selected Sharjah areas.
- 25-minute self-drive quad bike ride with safety briefing and helmets.
- 30–35 minutes of dune bashing with a licensed safari driver.
- sandboarding and scenic sunset photo stop.
- Arabic welcome with coffee and dates.
- camel ride and falcon photos guided by trained professionals.
- henna painting (optional) and shisha area.
- premium camp with table seating.
- live BBQ buffet with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options and unlimited refreshments.
- live entertainment shows including Tanoura, belly dance, fire, Khaleeji and Dabke performances.
Times
- Every day 14:00
Before you book
Operated by Desert Fun Tourism LLC
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The experience
What time does pickup happen, and how long is the whole experience? Hotel, airport or cruise terminal pickup in Dubai or selected Sharjah areas starts the evening. Exact timing varies by season and location and your office will confirm it in advance. The full experience runs 6 to 7 hours from pickup to drop-off. You travel in an air-conditioned 4×4 with your safari guide toward the Lahbab Red Dunes, where the action begins.
The quad bike portion is yours to control. After a safety briefing and gear check, you ride for 25 minutes in a designated desert area, then the licensed safari driver takes over for 30–35 minutes of dune bashing while you experience the terrain from the vehicle. Between the two, you'll sandboard down the dunes and stop for sunset photos across the red desert. Helmets and required safety gear are mandatory. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a light jacket for cooler winter evenings. Eat light a few hours before dune bashing to reduce motion sickness.
The premium desert camp is where the evening settles. You arrive to an Arabic welcome with coffee and dates, then choose your pace: henna painting and shisha are available (henna is optional, and guests with sensitive skin can skip it), camel rides and falcon photos are guided by trained professionals, and a live BBQ buffet with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options keeps coming alongside unlimited refreshments. The entertainment lineup includes Tanoura, belly dance, fire, Khaleeji and Dabke performances. Table seating means you're not standing in the sand.
Is this one for you?Pick the quad bike option if you want to ride your own bike across the dunes. Choose the car-only version if you'd rather skip the self-drive and spend that time on camel rides and camp activities instead.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Arabic.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 10 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.
Can I ride the quad bike myself, or does the guide do it?
You ride the quad bike yourself for 25 minutes in a designated desert area. A licensed safari driver handles the 30–35 minutes of dune bashing that follows, so you experience both the control of self-driving and the intensity of terrain from the vehicle.
What's included in the camp part of the evening?
The premium desert camp includes Arabic welcome with coffee and dates, a BBQ buffet with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, unlimited refreshments, table seating, camel rides, falcon photos, henna painting, shisha area, and live entertainment shows: Tanoura, belly dance, fire, Khaleeji and Dabke performances.
Is pickup from my hotel included?
Pickup and drop-off from Dubai and selected Sharjah areas are included. Your exact pickup time will be confirmed in advance by the office or safari guide, as timing varies by season and location.
What should I wear and bring for the quad bike ride?
Wear comfortable clothing and bring a light jacket for cooler winter evenings. Helmets and required safety gear are provided and must be worn. Eat light 2 to 3 hours before the experience to reduce motion sickness during dune bashing.
Who can do this experience, and who should skip it?
The experience suits all physical fitness levels. It's not recommended for pregnant travelers, infants under 3, or guests with spinal injuries, back, neck or heart conditions. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult during the camel ride. Infants sit on an adult's lap during transport.
ATV Riding Dubai: Quad Bike & Desert Camp
6h–7h · EN +1 · at your hotel
from AED 309 per person
≈ US$ 82 in your currency
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