ATV Riding in Dubai: 30-Minute Quad Bike Desert Safari

Race a 250 CC quad across the dunes with a guide showing you how.

A desert safari in Dubai that puts you on a double-seated quad bike for a 30-minute guided ride through the dunes, followed by dinner and traditional entertainment at a Bedouin camp. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and a live guide in English, Arabic, Hindi or Urdu leads the whole experience. The activity suits travelers with moderate fitness who want to ride, not just watch.

Step-by-step itinerary

Desert safari with quad biking and dinner

• Pick up from Dubai hotel
• Drive to Lahbab desert
• Drive across desert dunes in 4x4
• 30-minute guided quad bike ride
• Camel riding and sandboarding
• Arrive at Bedouin style camp
• Welcome with coffee and dates
• Enjoy henna painting and shisha
• Watch Tanura, fire show, belly dance
• Barbecue buffet dinner and drinks
• Drop off at hotel

The experience

Hotel pickup runs between 15:00 and 15:30, then a 45-minute to hour-long drive in an air-conditioned 4x4 takes you to Lahbab desert. On the way, you watch the sand shift color as the sun drops: the dunes get redder the closer you get. Once at camp, you strap into the quad bike. The guide shows you how to handle the 250 CC machine, then you have half an hour to ride across the dunes. A leader stays with you the whole time to make sure you stay on line and catch the best angles for photos as the light changes.

After the quad ride, you reach the Bedouin-style camp where the evening opens up. Coffee and dates come first. Then you can move between activities (camel riding, sandboarding, henna painting, a shisha corner), or just sit and watch the entertainment: belly dancers, a Tanura spin, a fire show. Dinner is a barbecue and buffet spread with fresh fruit and soft drinks. Drop-off back to your hotel happens around 21:30.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned 4x4.
• 30-minute guided quad bike ride on a 250 CC double-seated machine.
• camel riding and sandboarding at the camp.
• belly dancing, Tanura and fire show entertainment.
• henna painting and shisha corner.
• barbecue dinner with fresh fruit, dessert and soft beverages.
• coffee and dates on arrival.
• live guide in English, Arabic, Hindi or Urdu.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 14:30

AgesAdult (13 to 75 years) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4)

GroupUp to 75

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 13 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availableNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Sahara Adventure Tours & Safari

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to ride the quad yourself rather than watch from a vehicle: the guide teaches you the controls and stays with you the whole 30 minutes so you can focus on the dunes and the sunset, not on figuring out the machine.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Arabic, Hindi and Urdu.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4).

How long do I actually get to ride the quad bike?

The guided quad bike ride lasts 30 minutes. You're on a double-seated machine, and an experienced leader rides with you to teach you the controls and keep you safe on the dunes.

What time does the safari start and when do I get back to my hotel?

Hotel pickup is between 15:00 and 15:30. The full experience (drive, quad riding, camp entertainment and dinner) wraps up around 21:30 when you're dropped back at your hotel or location.

What entertainment happens at the desert camp?

The camp offers belly dancing, a Tanura (traditional spinning dance), a fire show, camel riding, sandboarding, henna painting, and a shisha corner. You can join in or watch from the seating area while you eat.

Is the quad bike ride difficult if I've never done it before?

The guide teaches you how to operate the 250 CC quad and stays with you during the 30-minute ride. The experience requires at least moderate physical fitness, but no prior riding experience is needed: the guide shows you the ropes.

What's included in the dinner?

Dinner is a barbecue and buffet with fresh fruits, dessert, and soft beverages. Coffee and dates are served when you arrive at camp. Alcoholic beverages are available for travelers 18 and older.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to the desert?

No. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. An air-conditioned 4x4 picks you up from your Dubai hotel and brings you back at the end of the evening.