ATV Riding in Dubai: 30 Minutes Quad Biking & Desert Camp

You operate the quad bike across the dunes yourself, then settle into a full desert evening.

A 6-hour desert safari in Dubai combining 30 minutes of quad biking on a marked trail with dune bashing, camel riding, and sand boarding, followed by dinner and cultural entertainment at a VIP camp. The tour includes hotel pickup, an air-conditioned 4x4, a live English-speaking guide, and smaller groups for personalized attention. Henna painting, falconry, belly dance, tanura dance, and a guided stargazing session round out the evening.

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your hotel in a luxury 4x4 at 4pm. Once you reach the red dunes, you ride a quad bike for 30 minutes on a specially designed trail. This is where you control the machine yourself, not watch someone else operate it. The trail is built for both thrill and safety, and the operator emphasizes the difference: you're doing the riding. Between the quad biking, the guide takes you dune bashing in the same vehicle, stops for a photo shoot in the middle of the desert, and arranges a short camel ride and sand boarding so you get a range of desert activities in one afternoon.

At 5pm you arrive at the desert camp. The first hour is rest and refreshment: Arabic coffee, tea, dates, soft drinks, and light food like shawarma and falafel in a VIP lounge with sofa seating. Women can get henna tattoos applied, and there's a chance for Arabic dress photography if you want it. The entertainment starts with live performances (belly dance, tanura dance, and a fire show), while you're still settling in. Dinner is a full buffet: international and traditional options, grilled meats, rice, pilaf, fresh salads, pita bread, naan, curries, fresh fruit, baklava, and Arabic sweets, plus soft drinks and water throughout.

After dinner, the guide leads a stargazing session so you can see the night sky away from city light. The whole experience runs about 6 hours from pickup to return. Bottled water and snacks are included all day. Children from age 1 are welcome, and the tour suits all fitness levels, though it's not recommended for pregnant travelers or anyone with cardiovascular concerns. The guide speaks English and stays with the group, so the commentary and cultural context come live rather than through a recording.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return in a luxury air-conditioned 4x4.
• 30 minutes of quad biking on a marked trail.
• dune bashing and desert photo shoot.
• short camel ride and sand boarding.
• Arabic coffee, tea, dates, and light snacks at the camp.
• full buffet dinner with international and traditional options, grilled meats, salads, bread, curries, fresh fruit, and Arabic sweets.
• soft drinks and bottled water all day.
• henna tattoo for women.
• Arabic dress photography.
• live entertainment including belly dance, tanura dance, and fire show.
• guided stargazing session.
• English-speaking guide throughout.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 14:30

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (3 to 80 years) · Infant (1 to 2 years): free

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 26 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availableNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Bab al Sahra

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English and stays with your group the entire time, so you follow the commentary and cultural context live. Book this if you want to ride the quad bike yourself rather than watch, and if you prefer a full evening at camp over a quick stop. The 6-hour window gives you time to rest, eat properly, and actually see the entertainment and stars instead of rushing through them.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (1 to 2 years): free.

How long is the quad biking part of this desert safari?

The quad biking lasts 30 minutes on a marked trail in the red dunes. You operate the bike yourself during this stretch. It's not a passenger ride.

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

Dinner is a full buffet with international and traditional options: grilled meats, rice, pilaf, fresh salads, pita and naan bread, curries, fresh fruit, baklava, Arabic sweets, and soft drinks. Water is available throughout the evening.

Does this tour pick me up from my hotel?

Yes, the 4x4 picks you up from your accommodation at 4pm and returns you after the stargazing session ends, around 10pm. The pickup is included in the price.

What cultural activities happen at the desert camp?

The camp includes live entertainment: belly dance, tanura dance, and a fire show. Women can get henna tattoos, and there's Arabic dress photography available. After dinner, the guide leads a stargazing session to view the night sky.

What happens during the dune bashing part of the tour?

Dune bashing is the drive through the red dunes in the 4x4 vehicle before and after your quad biking session. The guide also stops for a photo shoot in the middle of the desert during this time, so you get landscape shots with the dunes as backdrop.