ATV Riding in Dubai: Quad Biking & Camel Ride

A morning in the desert: you operate the quad, the guide handles the dunes.

ATV riding in Dubai combines a 25-minute quad bike ride across designated desert terrain with a 15-minute camel ride, dune bashing led by an expert driver, sandboarding, and a photo with a falcon. Hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle are included, along with a live English-speaking guide. The activity suits beginners and experienced riders alike and runs 4.5 hours total.

Step-by-step itinerary

Morning Desert Safari Adventure

• Pick-up from Dubai hotel
• Travel to Lahbab Desert
• 25-minute quad bike ride
• 15-minute camel ride
• Falcon photo opportunity
• Dune bashing on red dunes
• Sandboarding down dunes
• Photo stop with guide
• Return to quad bike area
• Drive back to Dubai hotel

The experience

You get picked up from your Dubai hotel in an air-conditioned 4x4 and driven to Lahbab Desert, where the red dunes start. The quad bike ride is yours to control: 25 minutes navigating the designated area at your own pace, whether you've ridden before or this is your first time on one. After you hand off the bike, a professional driver takes the wheel for the dune bashing section, steering the vehicle across the red dunes while you feel the terrain shift beneath you. That's the split: you ride the quad, the guide handles the bigger vehicle and the camel.

The camel ride lasts 15 minutes and moves at the animal's pace through the serene parts of the desert. Between activities, you'll stop for a photo with a falcon: a moment to capture something you won't see anywhere else. Sandboarding comes next: you slide down the soft dunes on a board, which is its own kind of thrill after the quad and the camel. A designated photo stop lets your guide help you frame shots of the landscape before the group heads back to the quad bike area and then returns to your hotel.

The choice between a private 4x4 SUV and a shared vehicle changes who's in the car with you but not the activities themselves: both options include the same quad ride, camel experience, dune bashing, sandboarding and falcon photo. A live guide in English is part of the package. The whole outing takes 4.5 hours from pickup to drop-off.

What’s included

• Quad bike ride for 25 minutes in a designated desert area.
• 15-minute camel ride with professional supervision.
• dune bashing across red dunes led by an expert driver.
• sandboarding down soft dunes.
• photo opportunity with a falcon.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned 4x4.
• live guide in English.
• designated photo stops to capture the landscape.

Options for this experience

2 options

Up to 15 people · Guide in English07:00, 07:30 and 08:00

Up to 6 people · Guide in English07:00, 07:30 and 08:00

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:00, 07:30 and 08:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (10 and older) · Child (4 to 9 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 100

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

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

Operated by DXB TOURS

Is this one for you?Book the private 4x4 SUV if you want the group to be just your party, so the pace and stops stay yours. Choose the shared vehicle if you're happy meeting other travelers and want to keep the price lower.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 9 years); Infant (under 4): free.

How long do I actually spend riding the quad bike?

The quad bike ride itself is 25 minutes in a designated desert area. You control the bike the whole time, and the terrain is set up for both beginners and experienced riders.

What happens during the dune bashing part?

Dune bashing is a separate session where a professional driver takes the wheel of the 4x4 and navigates the red dunes while you're a passenger. It comes after your quad ride and before the camel experience.

Is the camel ride included, or do I pay extra?

The camel ride is included: 15 minutes exploring the desert on camel as part of the full activity. It's led under professional supervision.

Do I need to have ridden a quad bike before?

No. The 25-minute quad bike section is designed for both beginners and seasoned riders, and the designated area gives you room to find your comfort level.

What's the difference between the private and shared vehicle options?

Both options include the same quad ride, camel ride, dune bashing, sandboarding and falcon photo. The private 4x4 SUV is just you and your group. The shared vehicle has other travelers on the same itinerary.

Does the price include getting to and from my hotel?

Yes. Hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle are included in both the private and shared options. Your driver will collect you from your Dubai location and return you there after the desert adventure.