Dubai Desert Safari: Quad Biking, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner

Quad Biking Across Red Dunes, Then Dinner Under Stars in Dubai

You drive a quad bike across red sand dunes for 45 minutes, then move to a remote camp for camel rides, sand boarding, henna, and Arabic costume photos. Dinner is a buffet under stars with live entertainment (belly dance, fire show, Tanura). Hotel pickup and guide included. The whole experience runs from mid-morning to evening.

Step-by-step itinerary

Desert Safari with Adventure and Dinner

• Pickup from hotels or residences
• Stop for refreshment and washroom break
• Dune bashing and optional quad biking
• Camel ride, sand boarding, and henna
• Arabic costume photography and unlimited drinks
• B.B.Q buffet dinner with live entertainment
• Drop back to hotels or residences

The experience

"You drive yourself out here: most people don't expect that," our guide said as we stood at the edge of the dunes, quad bikes lined up behind us. The desert safari in Dubai isn't just a passenger experience. You get behind the handlebars, feel the red sand shift under the tires, and spend 45 minutes to an hour navigating the dunes yourself. It's the part that separates this from the standard tour: you're not watching the landscape move past a window. You're moving through it.

After the quad biking, the pace shifts completely. The camp sits deeper in the desert, away from the main tourist routes, and that's where the evening unfolds. Camel rides come first: slower, deliberate, the animal's rhythm completely different from the adrenaline of the bikes. Then sand boarding if you want it, henna for women, Arabic costume photos that actually look good because the light is golden and the backdrop is real. The guide brings out traditional guava tea, strong and sweet, and you sit with it while the sun drops. There's no rush. The live entertainment (belly dance, fire show, Tanura spinning) starts as the sky darkens, and by then you're already settled into the rhythm of the place.

Dinner is a buffet with vegetarian and meat options, served under the stars. The hotel pickup happens in the morning from wherever you're staying in Dubai, and the whole day runs from roughly mid-morning through evening. You'll need a moderate level of fitness for the quad biking. It's not technical, but it does require balance and some upper body strength to hold the handlebars over uneven terrain. Dietary needs are handled: just flag them when you book. The guide carries water and handles the logistics, so you're not figuring out timing or transport or what to do next. That's already decided.

Book this if you want the activity part, the quad biking, plus the cultural moments and the dinner, all in one afternoon and evening without arranging it yourself.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle, a 45-minute to one-hour quad biking session across the red sand dunes, camel rides, sand boarding, henna application (for women), Arabic costume photography, unlimited soft drinks and traditional guava tea, a BBQ buffet dinner with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, and live entertainment shows including belly dance, fire show, and Tanura spinning. A guide accompanies the group throughout, and drop-off returns you to your hotel or residence in the evening.

Options for this experience

6 options

Evening desert safari featuring a camel ride and live showsGuide in 4 languages · 12:00Duration: 7 hours. Pickup between 2:00 and 3:00 PM; drop-off between 9:30 and 10:00 PM. Dinner and soft drinks: BBQ dinner with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Water, soft drinks, and tea and coffee are included. Vehicles: 4x4 SUVs. Pickup is included.

VIP Desert SafariGuide in 4 languages · 12:00 and 14:30Duration: 7 hours. Pickup between 2:30 and 3:15 PM; drop-off between 9:30 and 10:00 PM. Water, soft drinks and dinner: unlimited water, tea and coffee are included. Dinner includes BBQ with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. 4x4 SUVs: Land Cruiser, Nissan Petrol, Nissan Armada and Fortuner. Pickup is included.

Desert safari including quad bikingGuide in 4 languages · 14:30Duration: 7 hours. BBQ dinner with soft drinks. 4x4 SUVs: Land Cruiser, Nissan Petrol, Nissan Armada and Toyota Fortuner. Pickup is included.

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VIP desert safari and quad bikingGuide in 4 languages · 14:30VIP desert safari with 30 minutes of quad biking. Quad biking: a 30-minute quad bike ride. Duration: 7 hours. Pickup between 2:00 and 3:00 PM; drop-off between 9:30 and 10:00 PM. BBQ dinner and soft drinks. Lahbab Red Sand. 4x4 SUVs: Land Cruiser, Nissan Petrol, Nissan Armada and Toyota Fortuner. Pickup is included.

Private Desert SafariGuide in 4 languages · 07:00, 09:00, 12:00 and 14:30Duration: 7 hours. Soft drinks, water and dinner: the package includes unlimited soft drinks, tea and coffee, plus a BBQ dinner with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. SUVs: Land Cruiser, Nissan Petrol, Toyota Fortuner and Nissan Armada. Pickup is included.

Morning Desert SafriGuide in 4 languages · 07:00 and 09:00Duration: 5 hours. Pickup between 7:00 and 9:00 AM; drop-off between 12:00 and 1:00 PM. Water and tea: water, tea, coffee and soft drinks are included. Lahbab Red Sand: dune bashing takes place in the Lahbab red sand desert. 4x4 SUVs: Land Cruisers and Nissan Petrol. Quad biking (extra charge): the morning desert safari with dune bashing is included, and quad biking costs extra. 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 07:00, 09:00, 12:00 and 14:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (17 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (6 to 16 years): free · Child (2 to 5 years): free · Infant (under 2): free

GroupUp to 100

Live guideEnglish, Arabic, Hindi and Urdu

Audio guideEnglish, Arabic, Hindi and Urdu

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 5 pickup points.

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 effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availableNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Desert Adventure Team

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want the hands-on thrill of driving a quad bike yourself plus the cultural and dining elements, all organized and transported for you. The self-drive part is what makes this different from a standard safari tour.

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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: Youth (6 to 16 years): free; Child (2 to 5 years): free; Infant (under 2): free.

Do I need experience to ride the quad bike?

No. The guide will brief you on the bike before you start, and the terrain is open dunes rather than technical trails. You need moderate fitness and the ability to hold balance, but not prior riding experience.

Is alcohol included?

Alcoholic drinks are served only to travelers 22 and older. Guests under 22 receive non-alcoholic options.

What if I have dietary restrictions?

The dinner includes vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Vegan, gluten-free, and other dietary needs can be accommodated: mention them in the special requirements section when you book.

How long is the whole experience?

The day runs from hotel pickup in the morning through evening drop-off. The quad biking portion is 45 minutes to an hour. The camp activities and dinner take the rest of the time.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup, air-conditioned vehicle, guide, quad biking, camel ride, sand boarding, henna, Arabic costume photos, traditional tea, unlimited soft drinks and water, BBQ dinner, and live entertainment shows.

Is this suitable for pregnant travelers?

No. The quad biking and camel riding are not recommended for pregnant travelers.

What about travelers with spinal injuries?

This tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries due to the movement involved in quad biking and camel riding.