ATV Riding in Dubai: 30-Minute Quad Bike & Camel Safari

Quad biking, camel rides, sandboarding, and a starlit BBQ in the red dunes

A half-day evening desert safari from Dubai where you operate a quad bike for 30 minutes across the Lehbab Desert's red dunes, then ride a camel, try sandboarding, and settle into VIP seating at a desert camp for BBQ dinner and live entertainment including belly dance, Tanoura, and fire shows. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and a professional guide speaks English, French, German, Arabic and two additional languages. Children from age 3 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Dubai Desert Safari Adventure

• Hotel pickup in air-conditioned 4x4
• Scenic drive to Lehbab Desert
• 30-minute quad bike ride
• Camel ride and sandboarding
• Relax in VIP desert camp seating
• Enjoy BBQ dinner with drinks
• Watch belly dance, Tanoura, fire shows
• Hotel drop-off

The experience

Your adventure starts with hotel pickup in an air-conditioned 4x4 vehicle from Dubai, heading into the Lehbab Desert and its famous premium red dunes. Once there, you take the controls of a quad bike for a 30-minute self-drive across the sandy trails. This is where the adrenaline hits. You navigate the dunes yourself, not as a passenger watching someone else ride. After the quad biking, a short camel ride lets you experience traditional desert transport, and sandboarding down the red dunes gives you another way to move through the landscape.

At the VIP desert camp, you settle into sofa seating and eat a BBQ buffet with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, plus refreshing drinks. The evening fills with live performances: belly dancing, Tanoura spinning, and fire shows under the starlit sky. Professional photography is available if you want to capture the moment. The whole experience runs about seven hours from pickup to drop-off.

Three purchase options let you choose your setup: a 4-star camp with a single-rider quad, a 5-star premium camp with a single-rider quad, or a 5-star camp with a two-seater quad. The guide is included in all options and can communicate in English, French, German, Arabic and two more languages. Children from age 3 can join, though the activity is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, recent surgeries, heart conditions, or poor cardiovascular health.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned 4x4 vehicle.
• a 30-minute self-drive quad bike ride across the red dunes.
• a camel ride and sandboarding session.
• VIP sofa seating at the desert camp.
• BBQ dinner with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options plus drinks.
• live entertainment featuring belly dance, Tanoura, and fire performances.
• and a professional guide in multiple languages.

Options for this experience

3 options

5-star camp safari with a single quadGuide in 6 languages · 13:30, 14:00 and 14:30Premium BBQ buffets. This option includes a single quad bike ride in the red dunes desert, with 5-star camp activities and premium BBQ buffets. Doorstep pickup is included. This option includes a single quad bike ride in the red dunes desert, with camp activities and a BBQ dinner. Pickup is included.

4-Star Camp Safari + QuadGuide in 6 languages · 14:30 and 15:00Camel ride and sandboarding with doorstep pick-up and drop-off, lasting 7 hours. VIP sofa seating with premium BBQ. Dune bashing in a 4x4 Land Cruiser. Pickup is included.

5-star premium camp with a 2-seater quadGuide in 6 languages · 13:30, 14:00, 14:30 and 15:00Dune bashing and camel ride, lasting 7 hours, with premium BBQ buffet dinner. This option includes one quad bike for 2 people travelling together, with premium 5-star camp activities and a BBQ buffet dinner. 4x4 pickup and drop-off is included. This option includes one quad bike for 2 people travelling together, with camp activities and buffets. 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 dayDepartures at 13:30, 14:00, 14:30 and 15:00

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AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

Live guideEnglish, French, German, Arabic, Hindi and Urdu

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 28 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Desert Safari Dubai | VIP Desert Safari | ROAR ADVENTURE TOURISM L.L.C

Is this one for you?Book the 5-star premium camp option if you want the full luxury experience with upgraded seating and amenities after the quad biking and camel ride. Choose the 4-star camp if you prefer the same activities at a lower price point. The two-seater quad works well for a partner or friend who wants to ride together, while the single-rider quad gives you solo control of the bike.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French, German, Arabic, Hindi and Urdu.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

How long is the quad bike ride in the Lehbab Desert?

The quad bike ride lasts 30 minutes, and you operate the bike yourself across the red dunes. It is not a guided ride where someone else drives.

What happens at the desert camp after the quad biking?

At the VIP desert camp, you relax in sofa seating, eat a BBQ dinner with vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, and watch live entertainment including belly dance, Tanoura, and fire shows under the stars.

Is hotel pickup included, and what time does the safari start?

Hotel pickup and drop-off from your Dubai residence are included in the price. The safari is an evening adventure, so you are collected in the late afternoon and returned after the shows conclude.

What is the difference between the three purchase options?

All three options include the quad bike, camel ride, sandboarding, and entertainment. The choice is between a 4-star camp with a single-rider quad or a 5-star premium camp with either a single-rider or two-seater quad. The premium camp offers upgraded seating and amenities.