ATV Riding in Dubai Red Dunes: Quad Biking & Desert Camp

Race across golden dunes, then unwind with BBQ and desert dance under stars.

ATV riding in Dubai's Lahbab Desert combines a 30-minute self-drive quad biking session across red dunes with dune bashing, sandboarding, a camel ride, and an evening at a Bedouin-style camp featuring BBQ dinner and live entertainment. Hotel pickup and drop-off in a shared 4x4 are included, along with an English-speaking guide. You choose between riding solo or with a partner on the quad bike.

Step-by-step itinerary

Desert adventure with quad biking and dinner

• Pickup from hotel in 4x4 Land Cruiser
• Drive 45–60 minutes to Lahbab Desert
• Freshen up at desert meeting point
• Quad biking across red sand dunes
• Dune bashing ride in 4x4 vehicle
• Sandboarding on desert slopes
• Short camel ride in desert
• Sunset desert photography
• Arrive at Bedouin-style desert camp
• Welcome with Arabic coffee and dates
• Camel ride around camp area
• Enjoy henna painting and shisha lounge
• Try traditional Emirati attire for photos
• Relax in majlis-style seating under stars
• BBQ buffet dinner with live entertainment
• Return to hotel after camp experience

The experience

The day starts with a 45–60 minute drive from your Dubai hotel into the Lahbab Desert, one of the most photographed red sand landscapes in the region. Once you arrive at the meeting point, your guide walks you through safety basics, even first-time riders get comfortable fast, then you're on the quad bike, throttle in hand, riding across the dunes for 30 minutes. The sand is soft, the bike responds to your weight and steering, and the desert opens up in every direction. This is not a guided ride where someone else controls the pace. You're operating the machine and choosing your line through the dunes.

After quad biking, a 4x4 driver takes over and tackles the dunes at speed: dune bashing that pitches and rolls the vehicle as it climbs and drops the towering red slopes. You'll stop for sunset photos while the light turns the sand gold, then try sandboarding down a soft slope if you want. A short camel ride follows, the traditional way to cross the desert, before the group heads to the Bedouin-style camp as darkness falls.

The camp is where the evening settles into culture and food. You're welcomed with Arabic coffee and dates, then free to try henna painting, dress in Emirati costume for photos, or lounge on carpets with shisha. Dinner is a buffet of grilled meat, vegetarian dishes, salads and Arabic sweets, with unlimited soft drinks and water. As you eat, belly dancers and Tanura performers move across the space, and a fire show closes the night under the stars. Your driver returns you to your hotel around 10 or 11 p.m.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in a shared 4x4 with an English-speaking guide.
• 30-minute self-drive quad biking across the red dunes of Lahbab in a fenced desert area.
• dune bashing and sandboarding.
• a short camel ride.
• sunset photo stop.
• henna painting and the chance to wear traditional Emirati costume.
• shisha smoking in a designated lounge.
• BBQ buffet dinner with vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, salads, Arabic sweets, and unlimited water and soft drinks.
• live entertainment including belly dance, Tanura dance, and a fire show.

Options for this experience

2 options

Quad safari ride shared with a partnerGuide in 5 languages · 13:30, 14:00 and 15:00Shared quad bike ride lasting 30 minutes. Duration: 7 hours. Self-service buffet dinner with barbecue, vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, and unlimited soft drinks and water. Dune bashing, camel ride, sandboarding, and campsite activities. Travel in a luxury 4WD SUV, either a Land Cruiser or a Nissan Patrol. Pickup is included.

Quad safari for one riderGuide in 5 languages · 13:30 and 14:0030-minute quad bike ride on a single quad bike per person. Duration: 7 hours. Self-service buffet dinner with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, barbecue, and unlimited soft drinks and water. Dune bashing, camel ride, sandboarding, and campsite activities. Travel in a luxury 4WD SUV, either a Land Cruiser or a Nissan Patrol. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 13:30, 14:00 and 15:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (11 to 70 years) · Child (3 to 10 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 200

Live guideEnglish, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto and Urdu

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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Saifco Travel and Tourism

Is this one for you?Book the solo rider option if you want full control of the quad bike and the freedom to ride at your own pace. Choose the partner option if you'd rather share the experience and split the focus between driving and taking in the desert. Either way, the 30-minute quad biking session is the core of the evening. Everything else (dune bashing, camel ride, camp entertainment and dinner) builds around it, so the day holds together without you arranging transport or timing between stops.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Hindi, Pashto, Urdu and Arabic.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 10 years); Infant (under 3): 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 the quad bike if I've never done it before?

Yes. Your guide provides safety instruction at the Lahbab Desert meeting point before you ride, and the 30-minute session is in a controlled desert area. The activity is suitable for all fitness levels, and children ride with an adult.

What's the difference between riding solo and riding with a partner on the quad bike?

Quad Safari - Single Rider means you operate the ATV alone across the dunes. Quad Safari - Ride with Partner means two people share one quad bike, with one person driving and the other as a passenger. You can swap roles or stay in the same position for the full 30 minutes.

How long is the drive from my Dubai hotel to the desert?

The drive to Lahbab Desert takes 45–60 minutes in a shared 4x4 Land Cruiser. Hotel pickup is included, and you can upgrade to a private transfer if you prefer to travel alone.

What happens at the Bedouin camp after sunset?

You arrive at a 5-star Bedouin-style camp where you're served Arabic coffee and dates, then free to try henna painting, wear traditional Emirati clothing for photos, or smoke shisha. Dinner is a BBQ buffet with meat, vegetarian options, salads and sweets. Live entertainment includes belly dance, Tanura folk dance, and a fire show, all under the desert sky.

Is alcohol served at the camp?

Alcohol is available during regular periods, but during Ramadan and designated dry days, no alcohol or live entertainment is served per government guidelines. Check the dates of your booking with the operator if this matters to your plans.

Can I buy a photo with a falcon?

A falcon photo opportunity is available as an optional add-on at the camp. It can be arranged on-site if your package doesn't include it. Souvenir photos and tips to the guide are also available for purchase.