ATV Riding in Dubai: 30 Minutes on Lahbab Red Dunes
Operate your own quad bike across towering red dunes instead of watching from a vehicle.
A desert safari in Dubai that puts you on a quad bike for 30 minutes across the Lahbab red dunes, followed by an evening at a traditional camp with camel rides, henna tattooing, a BBQ buffet, and live entertainment including Tanoura dance, belly dancing and fire shows. A licensed guide leads the full experience, and hotel pickup is included. The package runs about 6 hours from pickup to return.
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Overnight Desert Safari with Activities and Dinner
- Arrive at desert camp
- Enjoy camel ride and sandboarding
- Watch live entertainment shows
- Dine on BBQ buffet dinner
- Overnight stay at desert camp
- Have breakfast next morning
- Return to hotel or location
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and return transfer in a 4x4 vehicle.
- 30 minutes of quad bike riding in a restricted desert area.
- short camel ride.
- henna tattoo art.
- traditional Arabic dress to wear.
- falcon photo opportunity.
- dune bashing across the Lahbab red dunes.
- sunset stop on a high dune.
- BBQ buffet dinner with international dishes.
- live entertainment including Tanoura dance, belly dancing, folk dance and fire shows.
- sheesha lounge access.
- welcome refreshments of Arabic coffee, tea, dates and sweets.
- complimentary water, soft drinks, coffee and tea throughout the evening.
- stargazing with telescope.
- licensed English-speaking guide.
- guest insurance coverage.
- Every day 14:00
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Ride ATVs across Dubai's Lahbab red dunes and spend the evening at a desert camp with camel rides, henna art, and live entertainment over BBQ dinner.
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The experience
The day starts with a 4x4 pickup from your hotel, then heads straight into dune bashing across the Lahbab red dunes with an expert driver at the wheel. Once you reach the camp, you trade seats: the 30-minute ATV ride lets you handle the quad bike yourself across a restricted area of the desert, which requires presenting an ID. The ride sits in the middle of the evening, breaking up the other activities and giving you the adrenaline hit before dinner.
Between the ATV time and the meal, the camp fills the hours with Bedouin-style moments. A short camel ride crosses the sands; henna artists apply temporary tattoos to your hands; you can dress in traditional Arabic attire and pose with a falcon for photos. A sunset stop on a high dune gives you views before the light goes. Sheesha lounges and complimentary Arabic coffee, tea, dates and sweets are available throughout the evening.
Dinner is a lavish BBQ buffet with international dishes, served while live shows unfold: Tanoura dancers, folk dancers, belly dancers, and fire performers work the stage under the stars. After the meal winds down, the camp sets up a telescope for stargazing before your return transfer to the hotel. The whole experience is covered by guest insurance in case of mishap, and a licensed guide stays with the group in English throughout.
Top questions
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.
What exactly do I do on the quad bike during the 30 minutes?
You operate the ATV yourself across a restricted area of the Lahbab red dunes. The ride is included in the package and requires you to present an ID. No prior experience is necessary.
Is the camel ride included, or do I pay extra?
The camel ride is included in the package. It's a short ride across the desert sands as part of the camp activities, along with henna art, traditional dress, and falcon photos.
What time does the safari start and end?
The full experience runs about 6 hours from hotel pickup to return. You'll be picked up in the late afternoon, spend the evening at the camp with dinner and shows, then head back to your hotel after stargazing.
Is hotel pickup included in the price?
Yes, pickup and drop-off by 4x4 Land Cruiser or Nissan are included. Your hotel location is part of the booking.
What's included in the dinner?
Dinner is a lavish BBQ buffet with international dishes. Soft drinks, water, coffee and tea are provided throughout the evening, plus Arabic coffee, tea, dates and sweets when you arrive at the camp.
Are there age or health restrictions I should know about?
The experience is suitable for all fitness levels. Specialized infant seats are available. It's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or poor cardiovascular health due to the dune bashing and ATV riding.
Operated by Royal Desert Tours LLC. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
Prices and times updated 5 days ago
ATV Riding in Dubai: 30 Minutes on Lahbab Red Dunes
6h · EN · at your hotel
from AED 170 per person
≈ US$ 47 in your currency
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