ATV Riding in Dubai: Red Dune Desert Safari with Quad Bike

Take the handlebars across the red dunes yourself

ATV riding in Dubai's Red Dune desert combines a 30-minute self-guided quad bike session across private dunes with a full evening safari: 4x4 dune bashing, camel ride, henna, Arabic coffee and a buffet dinner with live shows. Hotel pickup and a multilingual guide are included. The activity spans roughly six to seven hours from afternoon pickup through return to the city after dark.

Step-by-step itinerary

Desert safari with quad biking and dinner

• Pick-up from your doorstep
• Drive over red sand dunes
• 30 minutes self-drive quad biking
• Dune bashing and sandboarding
• Watch the sunset in desert
• Arrive at Bedouin Camp
• Short camel ride for photos
• Enjoy Arabic coffee and henna
• Buffet dinner with live shows
• Stargazing and desert breeze
• Drive back to Dubai city

The experience

The afternoon starts with pickup from your hotel, then a 4x4 ride into the desert where you'll spend 30 minutes operating a quad bike in a private fenced area. This is the core of the experience. You control the machine across the sand, not a guide. After that self-drive session, your guide takes over the wheel of the 4x4 and drives deeper into the dunes, stopping to let you try sandboarding and watch the sun drop behind the horizon. The pace shifts from your own effort to sitting back and absorbing the landscape.

The evening half unfolds at a Bedouin camp where the activity changes again. You'll take a short camel ride for photos, then settle on cushions with Arabic coffee and henna painting on your hands. Dinner is a buffet served while live entertainment runs (belly dance, Tanura dance, fire show), and afterward you watch the stars emerge over the quiet desert before the drive back to Dubai. The guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French and several other languages, and children from age 3 are welcome.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return.
• a fully insured, air-conditioned 4x4 vehicle.
• 30 minutes of quad bike riding in a private fenced desert.
• dune bashing by guide.
• sandboarding.
• camel ride.
• henna painting.
• Arabic coffee and tea.
• buffet dinner.
• live entertainment including belly dance, Tanura dance and fire show.
• bottled water throughout.
• a DTCM-licensed guide in your choice of language.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 14:00, the last at 16:00Last departure this season: 31 Dec

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (12 to 60 years) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Arabic, Filipino, Hindi and Pashto

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortInfant seats availableNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Get Your Trip Tourism

Is this one for you?The quad bike session is 30 minutes of self-operation in a controlled area, so it suits riders who want hands-on control without a full day of technical instruction. The rest of the evening is paced for relaxation (you're driven, entertained and fed), which works well if you want the adrenaline moment without sustained physical effort.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Hindi, Arabic, Pashto and Filipino.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

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.

How much of the evening do I spend actually riding the quad bike myself?

The self-drive quad bike session lasts 30 minutes in a private fenced desert area. After that, your guide operates the 4x4 for the dune bashing and the rest of the evening activities.

What's included in the dinner at the Bedouin camp?

Dinner is a buffet served at the camp. Arabic coffee and tea are also included. Alcoholic beverages are not part of the package.

Does the quad bike riding require experience, or can a beginner do it?

The activity is open to beginners. You'll need at least a moderate level of physical fitness, and children can participate from age 3 onward, though infants must sit on an adult's lap.

What happens if I'm not comfortable riding the quad bike? Can I skip that part?

The 30-minute quad bike session is the centerpiece of this safari. If you have concerns about your fitness or health, contact the operator before booking. The activity is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or poor cardiovascular health.

Is hotel pickup included, and what time does the safari start?

Hotel pickup is included in the afternoon. The guide will collect you from your hotel and return you after the evening entertainment ends, typically six to seven hours later.