ATV Riding Dubai: 60-Min Red Dunes with BBQ & Stargazing
You control the quad bike across the dunes. The camp handles the rest of the evening.
ATV riding in Dubai's Lehbab Desert includes a 60-minute self-drive quad bike session across the red dunes, followed by an evening at a Bedouin-style camp with BBQ dinner, live entertainment, camel rides, and stargazing. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with safety gear, a guide, and all meals and drinks. Participants must be at least 14 years old and in moderate physical fitness. The activity carries inherent risk and personal travel insurance is strongly recommended.
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Desert adventure with quad biking and BBQ
- Pick up from Dubai hotel
- Travel to Red dunes desert
- Relax in air-conditioned tent with tea and dates
- Attend quad bike safety briefing and gear up
- Ride quad bike across dunes for 60 minutes
- Try sandboarding on dunes
- Move to Al Khayma camp
- Enjoy Arabic coffee, sweets, and dates
- Take short camel ride to sunset viewpoint
- Return to camp for henna, shisha, Arab attire, and falcon photos
- Savor BBQ dinner with live Arabian entertainment
- Watch Mega fire show, Yola dance, and falconry show
- Stargaze in desert night sky
- Drive back to Dubai hotel
What’s included
- 60-minute self-drive quad bike ride across the red dunes with helmet and safety gear.
- sandboarding in the dunes with expert guidance.
- short camel ride to a sunset viewpoint with camel feeding and photos.
- 5-star Arabian buffet dinner with live BBQ station and vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.
- live entertainment including a Mega fire show, traditional Yola dance, and falconry display.
- henna tattoos for ladies.
- shisha pipe in the designated area.
- traditional Arab attire to wear for photos.
- falcon photo experience.
- stargazing session in the evening time slots.
- unlimited water and soft drinks.
- Arabic coffee, sweets, and dates.
- hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle.
- English-speaking guide throughout.
Times
- Every day 11:30 14:00 14:30 15:00
Before you book
Operated by OceanAir Travels
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The experience
You get picked up from your Dubai hotel 45 minutes before your departure time and travel in an air-conditioned vehicle to the Lehbab Desert. Once there, you settle into a shaded tent with Arabic tea, coffee, and dates while you acclimate. The quad biking starts after a safety briefing from your instructor. You'll gear up with helmet and protective equipment, then spend 60 minutes riding across the silky red dunes. The terrain is open desert, and you're free to navigate it yourself. Many riders stop to photograph the landscape or test different lines down the sandbanks. After the quad session, you try sandboarding if you want: strap on a board and glide down the dunes under expert guidance.
The evening moves to Al Khayma camp, where the pace shifts to hospitality and spectacle. You'll ride a camel to a sunset viewpoint, then return to the camp for a spread of activities: henna tattoos, shisha pipes, traditional Arab clothing to wear for photos, and a chance to pose with a falcon. The 5-star BBQ dinner arrives with live entertainment: a Mega fire show, traditional Yola dance, and a falconry display. Unlimited water and soft drinks flow throughout. As the night deepens, you move to an open area for a stargazing session, where the desert sky opens up without city light interference.
The whole experience runs about 6 hours from pickup to drop-off. The 11:30 AM time slot includes a lunch buffet instead of the evening program, so stargazing and fire shows are only in the later departures. You'll need moderate fitness for the quad biking. The activity is your responsibility, and any damage to the bike or injuries you sustain during riding are not covered by the operator's insurance, though you're required to sign an indemnity form before starting. Casual, loose clothing works in summer. Add a jacket in winter. Pickup times may shift by an hour earlier or later depending on seasonal heat, and you'll receive advance notice if that happens.
Is this one for you?Book the 60-minute single-bike option if you want to ride solo and control your own pace across the dunes. Choose the double-bike if you'd rather share the experience and split the cost with a travel companion. The evening camp program (BBQ, live shows, and stargazing) is the same either way, so the choice is purely about how you want to spend the quad biking hour.
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Top questions
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.
What's the quad biking part actually like, how much control do I have?
You ride your own quad bike across open red dunes for 60 minutes after a safety briefing and gear-up. The terrain is soft sand, and you navigate it yourself. Many riders stop to take photos or try different slopes. It's a self-drive experience, not a guided tour on a set route.
Can I ride a quad bike if I've never done it before?
Yes, the operator requires only basic driving knowledge and a minimum age of 14. You'll attend a safety briefing and receive protective equipment before you start. Sandboarding afterward is optional and also guided.
What happens after the quad biking ends?
You move to Al Khayma camp for the evening. Activities include a short camel ride to a sunset viewpoint, henna tattoos, shisha, traditional Arab clothing for photos, and a falcon experience. Dinner is a 5-star BBQ buffet with live entertainment (a Mega fire show, Yola dance, and falconry display) followed by stargazing under the desert sky.
Does the 11:30 AM time slot include stargazing and the fire show?
No. The 11:30 AM slot features a lunch buffet instead of the evening program, so stargazing and fire shows are only available on later departures. Choose an afternoon or evening time if those are priorities for you.
What if I'm riding with someone else? Can we share one quad bike?
Yes, a double-bike option is available where two riders share one quad. A minimum of two passengers is required for the sharing option. Solo travelers or groups with an odd number of people will incur an additional charge.
Is the camel ride included, or is it an add-on?
The camel ride is included: a short ride to a sunset viewpoint and back to the camp. Children under 14 cannot ride camels. You can repeat the ride if you want, and camel feeding with selfie photos is also part of the experience.
ATV Riding Dubai: 60-Min Red Dunes with BBQ & Stargazing
6h · EN · at your hotel
from AED 260 per person
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