ATV Riding Dubai: Dune Bashing, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner
Control your own path across the desert, then settle into a camp where everything else is arranged.
A 6-hour desert safari in Dubai where you operate an ATV across the dunes (optional, additional cost), then move through a Bedouin-inspired camp for camel riding, henna painting, falcon interaction and an international barbecue dinner with live entertainment. Hotel pickup and drop-off, English-speaking driver, and all camp activities are included. The quad bike is a choice you make at checkout.
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Desert safari with activities and dinner
- Pick-up from hotel
- 4WD dune bashing drive
- Sandboarding activity
- Camel riding experience
- Henna tattoo application
- Falcon interaction and photos
- Visit Bedouin-inspired desert camp
- Enjoy shisha pipe in Shisha area
- Watch Tanoura and dance shows
- Dine at barbecue buffet dinner
- Drop-off at hotel
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in a 4WD Land Cruiser.
- dune bashing and sandboarding.
- camel ride and falcon interaction with photos.
- henna tattoo, traditional costume hire and shisha pipe.
- four live shows including Tanura dance, belly dance and fire performances.
- international barbecue buffet dinner with vegetarian and meat options.
- unlimited Arabic coffee, tea, soft drinks and water.
- English-speaking driver throughout.
- Every day 14:00 14:30
Information
Ride ATVs across Dubai's red dunes, trek by camel to a Bedouin camp, and dine under the stars with live entertainment and hotel pickup.
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The experience
The day starts with hotel pickup in a 4WD Land Cruiser, then heads straight into dune bashing. The driver handles the high-speed runs across the red dunes while you watch the landscape roll. If you want to ride an ATV yourself, that's an add-on you select when you book, and it happens during this first stretch. Either way, there's a sandboarding stop and a photo point at sunset before the vehicle turns toward the camp.
The Bedouin camp is where the pace shifts. You'll ride a camel, get a henna tattoo (for women and kids), try on traditional Arabic costume for photos, and watch a falcon handler work with the birds. The shisha pipe is self-service in a designated smoking area. Four separate dance performances run through the evening: Tanura, belly dance (two shows), and a fire show (twice), so there's live entertainment threading through dinner. The buffet includes both vegetarian and meat options cooked over the barbecue, plus unlimited Arabic coffee, tea, soft drinks and water.
The camp itself is shared, not private, though VIP seating is available if you upgrade at checkout. Everything loops back to your hotel by the end of the 6 hours, and the whole day is built so you don't have to piece it together: transport, timing, meals and shows are all locked in.
Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Punjabi, Arabic, Hindi and Urdu.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 17 years); Infant (under 4): free.
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.
Can I ride an ATV myself, or is it just watching the dune bashing?
Quad biking is optional and costs extra. You choose it at checkout, and it happens during the dune-bashing portion of the day. If you don't add it, you'll ride in the 4WD vehicle while the driver does the high-speed runs.
What's included in the camp activities?
The camp visit includes a camel ride, henna tattoo, falcon interaction with photos, traditional costume hire for pictures, shisha pipe access, and four live dance shows (Tanura, two belly dance performances, and a fire show). Coffee, tea, soft drinks and water are unlimited.
Is the barbecue dinner vegetarian-friendly?
The international buffet offers both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, all cooked over the barbecue, so you can choose what suits you.
Do I need to arrange my own transport to the desert?
No. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and you travel in an air-conditioned 4WD Land Cruiser with an English-speaking driver for the whole 6 hours.
Is the camp private or shared with other groups?
The desert camp is shared. VIP seating is available as an upgrade option at checkout if you prefer reserved seating away from the main crowd.
Operated by OceanView Tours. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
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ATV Riding Dubai: Dune Bashing, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner
6h · EN +4 · at your hotel
from AED 30 per person
≈ US$ 8 in your currency
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