Dubai Morning Desert Safari: Quad Bike, Camel Ride & Sandboard

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Duration5h

GroupUp to 30

LanguagesEN · AR +2

PickupAt your hotel

Quad bike across red dunes, then camel trekking and sandboarding in one morning

You’ll feel the city fade away as you ride a quad bike across red-gold dunes, try sandboarding (falls included), and share a slow camel trek through quiet desert with a local guide. Includes hotel pickup, snacks, drinks, and plenty of time for those “is this real?” moments under the wide Dubai sky.

Step-by-step itinerary

Morning desert safari adventure

Pickup from your location
Ride ATV Quad bike for 30 minutes
Sandboarding on red dunes
Camel trekking experience
Photo stop in desert
Enjoy light snacks

The Experience

I’ll be honest — I wasn’t sure what to expect from a morning desert safari in Dubai. The city is always so loud and shiny, but the second we left the last bit of pavement behind, everything changed. Our driver (Ahmed, who’s got the driest sense of humor) cranked up some Arabic pop and just grinned at us in the mirror. The sand outside was this wild red-gold color I’d only seen in photos. It was early but already warm; you could smell the heat starting to rise off the dunes.

The quad bike part? Way more fun than I’d guessed. I kept thinking I’d tip over but somehow didn’t — probably thanks to Ahmed’s quick demo before we started. There’s this moment when you hit a little bump and your stomach drops, and all you can hear is your own laugh echoing across the sand. My hands were gritty by the end and honestly, I kind of liked it. After that came sandboarding (I fell twice — no regrets), then we switched gears completely for a slow camel ride. Camels are way taller than they look from far away; mine made these deep snuffling noises every few steps. The quiet out there is different — like even your thoughts get softer.

Somewhere in between all that, Ahmed handed us cold water bottles and these sweet little date snacks. We stopped for photos in the middle of nowhere — not a building or road in sight, just endless dunes and that weirdly calming silence. Still think about how small I felt out there. If you’re looking for something real (and don’t mind getting a bit sandy), this Dubai desert safari is worth waking up early for.

What’s included

Your morning includes pickup from your hotel or residence in Dubai or Sharjah by a local guide, 30 minutes of dune bashing in a Land Cruiser, 30 minutes of self-drive quad biking across sandy tracks, a 15-minute camel ride through open dunes, time to try sandboarding (and probably laugh at yourself), plus soft drinks, water, light snacks along the way—and drop-off back at your place when you’re done.

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Seven Tours Dubai

Is this one for you?Built for travelers who want to ride a quad bike and experience traditional camel trekking in the same half-day without arranging their own transport or guide—the hotel pickup and structured itinerary fit a morning before the heat peaks.