ATV Riding in Dubai: 30-Minute Quad Bike & Desert Safari
Dune bashing, quad bikes, camel rides and a camp dinner with belly dance and fire shows
A VIP desert safari in Dubai that includes a 30-minute quad bike ride through restricted dunes, plus camel riding, sand boarding, a full buffet dinner with BBQ, and three live entertainment shows. Your guide picks you up from your hotel in Dubai or Sharjah, drives you to the red dunes for the quad bike section, then settles the group at a desert camp for the evening activities. Original ID like a passport is required to ride the quad bike.
Step-by-step itinerary
Desert Safari with Activities and Dinner
- Pick up from hotel in Dubai or Sharjah
- Dune bashing drive in red dunes
- Camel ride experience (1-2 minutes)
- HubblyBubbly smoking lounge
- Sand boarding activity
- Photo taking in desert view
- Traditional and Arabic dress for pictures
- Enjoy starters: shawarma and drinks
- Buffet dinner with BBQ (veg and non-veg)
- Unlimited drinks: water, soft drinks, coffee, tea
- Watch belly dance shows (2 performances)
- Watch tanura dance show
- Watch fire dance show
- Get henna tattoos (regular size)
- 30 minutes ATV/quad bike ride
- Drop off at hotel
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in a shared air-conditioned 4x4 vehicle.
- 30-minute quad bike ride through restricted red dunes.
- short camel ride.
- sand boarding.
- henna tattoo.
- traditional Arabic dress for photos.
- shisha lounge access.
- full buffet dinner with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.
- unlimited soft drinks, water, tea and coffee.
- three live shows (belly dance, Tanura dance, fire dance).
- guide approved by Dubai Tourism speaking your choice of English, German, Hindi or Arabic.
Times
- Every day 14:30
Before you book
Operated by Royal Desert Tours
Prices and times updated 4 days ago
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The experience
The day starts with pickup from your hotel in Dubai or Sharjah in an air-conditioned 4x4 vehicle. Your guide drives you to the dunes, where you get 30 minutes on a quad bike through a restricted area. This is the centerpiece of the package and the part that sets it apart from a standard desert safari. You'll need to bring your original ID (passport) to ride. After the quad bike section, the group moves to the desert camp, where the rest of the evening unfolds at a fixed pace.
At the camp, you can try sand boarding, get a henna tattoo, wear traditional Arabic dress for photos, and use the shisha lounge. A short camel ride comes next, typically 1 to 2 minutes, though longer rides are available for an extra charge. The buffet dinner includes both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, with unlimited soft drinks, water, tea and coffee. Three live shows run through the evening: belly dance, Tanura dance (spinning skirts), and fire dance. The guide is approved by Dubai Tourism and speaks English, German, Hindi or Arabic depending on your option.
The whole experience runs about six hours from pickup to drop-off. A shared vehicle takes you back to your hotel at the end. The quad bike ride is the only part that requires physical exertion. The rest of the day is paced for watching, eating and sitting. If you want to extend the camel ride beyond the standard 1–2 minutes, that costs extra and can be arranged at the camp.
Is this one for you?Book this package if you want to ride a quad bike yourself rather than watch dune bashing from a vehicle. The 30-minute ride is the core of the day, and the camp activities and dinner fill the evening around it. Choose the self-drive quad bike option if you prefer to skip the camp entirely and focus only on the riding.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, German, Hindi and Arabic.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 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.
What's included in the quad bike ride?
The quad bike ride lasts 30 minutes and covers a restricted area of the red dunes. You operate the bike yourself. It's not a guided ride on someone else's vehicle. Bring your original ID (passport). It's mandatory. The ride is included in the VIP package. No extra charge unless you want a longer camel ride afterward.
Do I need a driver's license to ride the quad bike?
The source material requires only an original ID like a passport. A driver's license is not mentioned as a requirement, though it's wise to check with the operator when you book if you have concerns about your riding experience.
What happens at the desert camp after the quad bike ride?
After the quad bike section, you move to the camp for camel rides, sand boarding, henna tattoos, Arabic dress photos, shisha lounge access, a full buffet dinner with both veg and non-veg options, and three live shows: belly dance, Tanura dance and fire dance. Unlimited soft drinks, water, tea and coffee are included throughout.
Is the camel ride long enough to feel like a real experience?
The standard camel ride is 1 to 2 minutes. It's short, but it's included in the package. If you want a longer ride, you can arrange that at the camp for an additional charge.
What time does pickup happen and when do I get back to my hotel?
The experience runs about six hours total from pickup to drop-off. The exact pickup time depends on your hotel location and the option you book. Confirm the time when you complete your reservation.
ATV Riding in Dubai: 30-Minute Quad Bike & Desert Safari
6h · EN · DE +2 · at your hotel
from AED 120 per person
≈ US$ 32 in your currency
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