ATV Riding in Dubai: Quad Bike & Buggy Through Red Dunes

Race across red dunes at sunrise, slide down sand slopes, and ride camels.

ATV riding in Dubai's Lahbab Desert puts you on a quad bike and behind the wheel of a dune buggy through red sand dunes, with a licensed guide leading the group. The experience includes sandboarding, a short camel ride, dune bashing, water and a BBQ dinner on evening departures. Pickup and drop-off from your location are included. You choose between a shared buggy ride, a solo buggy, quad biking only, or a couples package at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Desert Safari with Quad Bike and Buggy Ride

• Start desert safari in 4x4 vehicle
• Drive over sand dunes
• Ride quad bike on dunes
• Drive dune buggy through desert
• Try sandboarding on dunes
• Enjoy camel ride experience

The experience

The Lahbab Desert red dunes are where you spend the afternoon or evening. A licensed guide meets you at pickup and drives the group to the desert in a 4×4 vehicle, handling the dune bashing on the way in so you arrive ready to ride. The guide briefs you on safety and handling before you mount the quad bike, no prior experience needed, and then you navigate the challenging dunes yourself for about 30 minutes, feeling the sand shift under the tires as you climb and descend the slopes.

After the quad bike, you move to the dune buggy. Depending on your option, you either drive a solo buggy or share one with others, steering through the vast desert landscape at your own pace. The buggies are built for the terrain and designed so you stay in control the whole time. Between the two rides, you try sandboarding (sliding down a dune slope on a specially designed board), and take a short camel ride to break up the adrenaline. Water is provided throughout.

Evening tours end with a BBQ dinner in the desert. Daytime rides do not include a meal. The guide speaks English, Hindi, Arabic or Urdu depending on your group. The whole experience runs between four and seven hours depending on the time of day and which activities you book. Pickup and drop-off happen at your location, so the logistics of getting to the desert are handled before you arrive.

What’s included

• Quad bike riding for about 30 minutes.
• dune buggy ride (solo or shared depending on your option).
• sandboarding down the dunes.
• a short camel ride.
• dune bashing in a 4×4 vehicle.
• water throughout the day.
• BBQ dinner on evening tours.
• pickup and drop-off from your location.
• a licensed guide speaking English, Hindi, Arabic or Urdu.

Options for this experience

4 options

Desert Safari featuring a Quad BikeGuide in 4 languages · 6 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 15:30Quad bike, lasting 6 hours, with pickup included

Single-seater buggy rideGuide in 4 languages · 6 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 15:30A 30-minute single-seater buggy adventure with pickup and drop-off by 4x4 SUV, offering a thrill. Pickup is included.

Buggy ride tour designed for couplesGuide in 4 languages · 6 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 15:30Extra adventure: a 30-minute two-seater buggy ride for any two people or couples in one vehicle, with pickup and drop-off by 4x4 SUV for a thrill. The BBQ dinner and refreshments are included in the evening desert safari. Pickup is included.

Buggy ride for four peopleGuide in 4 languages · 6 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 15:30Extra adventure: a 30-minute buggy ride for up to four family members on one ticket, with pickup and drop-off by 4x4 SUV for a thrill. Meals and refreshments are included in the evening desert safari. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 15:30

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (5 to 59 years) · Senior (60 to 90 years) · Infant (under 5)

GroupUp to 50

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.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Adventure Kings Tourism

Is this one for you?Choose the quad bike option if you want to operate the vehicle yourself for the full ride. Pick the buggy option if you prefer a larger vehicle with more power and control, or the couples package if you're traveling as two. Evening departures add a BBQ dinner in the desert, while daytime rides keep the focus on the riding and sandboarding without a meal.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Hindi, Arabic and Urdu.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 5).

What's the difference between the quad bike ride and the buggy ride?

The quad bike is a 30-minute ride where you operate a four-wheeler on your own through the dunes with no prior experience needed. The buggy ride lets you drive a dune buggy designed for the desert terrain, either solo or shared depending on your option, and you control the pace yourself.

Do I need experience to ride the quad bike?

No prior experience is required. The licensed guide gives a safety briefing and instructions before you ride, and you spend about 30 minutes on the quad bike navigating the dunes.

What happens on an evening tour that doesn't happen during the day?

Evening tours include a BBQ dinner in the desert after the rides and activities. Daytime tours do not have a meal component.

Is pickup from my hotel included?

Yes, pickup and drop-off from your location are included in all options, and the guide will meet you at your hotel or address.

What other activities are part of the desert experience besides riding?

You also try sandboarding on the dunes, take a short camel ride, and experience dune bashing in the 4×4 vehicle on the way to the riding area. Water is provided throughout the day.

How long does the whole experience take?

The experience runs between four and seven hours depending on whether you book a daytime or evening departure and which activities you select.