Dune Buggy Riding in Dubai Red Dunes with Camel Ride

Race to Fossil Rock and unwind with a camel ride and sandboarding session

Dune buggy riding in Dubai's red desert near Lahbab puts you behind the wheel of a Polaris RZR 1000cc for 4 hours of driving across the Arabian dunes. The experience includes pickup from your Dubai location, a camel ride at a desert camp, sandboarding on the slopes, and bottled water throughout. A live guide in English, Punjabi, Hindi or Pashto rides along and handles the route and timing.

Step-by-step itinerary

Dune buggy and desert activities

• Pickup from Dubai
• Drive to Lahbab for buggy ride
• Explore red dunes of Arabian peninsula
• Camel ride in the desert
• Sandboarding on desert dunes
• Return to pickup point

The experience

You get picked up from your Dubai hotel or location and driven to Lahbab, where the red dunes start. Once you're suited up in the Polaris RZR 1000cc, you take the wheel and drive across the soft, open desert landscape: no track, no circuit, just the dunes themselves. The buggy handles the terrain and you control the pace, navigating the slopes and flats while the guide leads the way.

After the driving portion, the group stops at a desert camp where the pace shifts. You can take a camel ride across the red dunes at a walk: a slower, traditional way to move through the same landscape you just drove. Sandboarding comes next: you strap on a board and slide down the soft slopes, which works for beginners and thrill-seekers alike. Bottled water is available throughout the afternoon.

The whole outing runs 4 hours from pickup to drop-off at your location. The guide speaks English, Punjabi, Hindi, Pashto or one additional language, so communication is straightforward. An air-conditioned vehicle brings you back to Dubai when the desert portion is done.

What’s included

• Polaris RZR 1000cc dune buggy for the duration of the drive.
• pickup and drop-off at your Dubai location in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• camel ride at the desert camp.
• sandboarding on the red dunes.
• bottled water throughout the afternoon.
• live guide in English, Punjabi, Hindi, Pashto or one additional language.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 15:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (10 to 85 years) · Child (4 to 9 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 100 · max 7 per booking

Live guideEnglish, Hindi, Pashto, Punjabi and Urdu

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Hindi, Pashto, Punjabi and Urdu

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Emirates Trips

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to drive the buggy yourself rather than ride as a passenger: the 1000cc Polaris puts you in control of the speed and line across the dunes, and the 4-hour window gives you real time at the wheel before the camp activities begin.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

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

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 9 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.

What is Fossil Rock and do we stop there?

Fossil Rock is a landmark in the red desert near Lahbab. The itinerary mentions it as a point you drive toward during the buggy portion, though the emphasis is on the dune driving itself and the camp activities rather than a formal stop at the rock.

Can I ride the buggy if I've never driven one before?

Yes. The buggy is designed for the terrain and the guide leads the route, so first-time drivers operate it without needing prior experience. The product is suitable for all physical fitness levels.

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

The camel ride is included in the price. It happens at the desert camp after the buggy driving and before sandboarding.

How long is the buggy driving part versus the other activities?

The full experience is 4 hours total from pickup to drop-off. The buggy driving is the main activity, with the camel ride and sandboarding filling the camp portion of the afternoon.

What should I bring or wear for dune buggy riding in the desert?

Wear closed-toe shoes and clothes that cover your skin to protect from sun and sand. Bottled water is provided. The operator notes that the activity is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or poor cardiovascular health due to the physical demands of driving across uneven terrain.