ATV Riding in Sharjah Desert: Dune Bashing & Camel Ride

You operate the quad bike through the dunes instead of watching from a seat.

ATV riding in Sharjah's red desert combines self-drive quad biking through soft dunes with dune bashing, sandboarding, and a cultural camp experience. The tour includes hotel pickup, a guide in English or Hindi, camel rides, live entertainment, and a BBQ dinner: roughly 6 to 7 hours from start to drop-off. You choose whether to add the ATV ride or upgrade to a buggy instead. Sandboarding and camel riding are included either way.

Step-by-step itinerary

Desert adventure and cultural experience

• Pick up from your location
• Drive to Red Desert in Sharjah
• Restroom stop and optional head scarf shopping
• Self-drive ATV experience
• Dune bashing and sandboarding
• Photo stop in desert
• Visit Bedouin camp for camel ride
• Enjoy live entertainment shows
• Arabic vegetarian and BBQ buffet dinner
• Return to your location

The experience

A 4x4 SUV picks you up from your hotel and drives about an hour to the red dunes on the Hatta-Oman road in Sharjah. Once there, you get a 30-minute break to rest and shop for traditional head scarves if you want, then move into the self-drive ATV experience. You're in control of the quad bike across the soft dunes. After that comes roughly two and a half hours of dune bashing with the guide, sandboarding, and a photo stop in the middle of the desert where your guide suggests poses and helps you capture the landscape.

The second half shifts to the Bedouin camp for camel riding, live entertainment (belly dance, tanoura dancing, fire show), and an international buffet dinner with both vegetarian and meat BBQ options. You can also get henna tattoos, wear traditional Arabic dress for photos, or smoke sheesha. The guide drops you back at your location after all activities wrap up, which takes about three hours from camp to home.

The ATV ride is optional. You can book the standard safari without it, or upgrade to a buggy ride instead. Sandboarding and camel riding are included on every option. Fresh fruit, water, tea, coffee and soft drinks come with the package. Alcoholic drinks are available for separate purchase. If you're traveling with an infant, specialized seats are available on request.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off by air-conditioned 4x4 SUV.
• self-drive ATV or buggy ride through the dunes (your choice at checkout).
• dune bashing with a guide.
• sandboarding.
• camel riding.
• international BBQ buffet dinner with vegetarian and meat options.
• fresh fruit, water, tea, coffee and soft drinks.
• live entertainment including belly dance, tanoura dancing and fire show.
• henna tattoos.
• traditional Arabic dress for photos.
• sheesha smoking.

Options for this experience

6 options

Standard Safari DealGuide in 4 languages · 14:00, 14:30 and 15:00Thrilling adventures: dune bashing, sandboarding, camel ride, henna tattoo and entertainment shows, with optional ATV/quad bike and buggy ride. Duration: 7 hours. Vegetarian and non-vegetarian buffet: BBQ with unlimited soft drinks, water, tea and coffee (Jain food available on request). Travel in 4x4 luxury SUV jeeps. Pickup is included.

Premium Safari DealGuide in 4 languages · 14:00, 14:30 and 15:00Thrilling adventures: dune bashing, sandboarding, camel ride, henna tattoo, live shows, and optional quad/ATV and buggy ride. Luxury camp or premium lounge: welcome sweets, snacks, and fresh fruits (watermelon, orange, apple). Vegetarian and non-vegetarian buffet: live BBQ, unlimited soft drinks, water, tea and coffee, and sweet dishes (Jain food and vegetarian BBQ available on request). Travel in 4x4 luxury SUV jeeps. Note: this tour includes a premium camp and a wider variety of meals, with a good-quality live dinner buffet. Pickup is included.

Premium safari with ATV rideGuide in 4 languages · 14:00, 14:30 and 15:00Thrilling adventures: dune bashing, sandboarding, camel ride, henna tattoo and entertainment shows. Premium camp or VIP lounge: snacks and fresh fruits (watermelon, orange, apple). Duration: 7 hours. International buffet with live BBQ, sweet dishes, unlimited soft drinks, water, tea and coffee (Jain food and vegetarian BBQ available on request). Travel in 4x4 luxury SUV jeeps. Note: this tour includes an extra single ATV/quad bike ride. Children under 12 must sit on the quad with an adult or youth. Pickup is included.

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Premium safari with buggy rideGuide in 4 languages · 14:00, 14:30 and 15:00Thrilling adventures: dune bashing, camel ride, sandboarding, henna tattoo and live entertainment shows. Premium camp or VIP lounge. Duration: 7 hours. International buffet: snacks, unlimited soft drinks, water, tea, coffee, fresh fruits, sweet dishes and live BBQ. Travel in 4x4 luxury jeeps. Pickup is included.

Standard safari with private carGuide in 4 languages · 14:00, 14:30 and 15:00Thrilling adventures: dune bashing, sandboarding, camel ride, henna tattoo and entertainment shows, with optional ATV/quad bike and buggy ride. Duration: 7 hours. Vegetarian and non-vegetarian buffet: BBQ with unlimited soft drinks, water, tea and coffee (Jain food available on request). Travel in 4x4 luxury SUV jeeps. Note: this is a per-group price for up to 6 persons. Select 1 person and you can have a private car for 1 to 6 persons. Pickup is included.

Premium safari with private carGuide in 4 languages · 14:00, 14:30 and 15:00Thrilling adventures: dune bashing, sandboarding, camel ride, henna tattoo, live shows, and optional quad/ATV and buggy ride. Luxury camp or premium lounge: the tour includes a premium camp and a wider variety of meals, with a good-quality live dinner buffet. Unlimited soft drinks and water; fresh fruits (watermelon, orange, apple), water, tea and coffee. Duration: 7 hours. Vegetarian and non-vegetarian buffet: live BBQ, unlimited soft drinks, water, tea and coffee, and sweet dishes (Jain food and vegetarian BBQ available on request). Travel in 4x4 luxury SUVs. Note: this is a per-group price for up to 6 persons. Select 1 person and you can have a private car for 1 to 6 persons. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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Before you book

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

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AgesAdult (18 to 40 years) · Senior (41 to 85 years) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, French, Italian, Arabic, Hindi, Japanese, 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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleInfant seats availableNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Visit Dubai Attractions

Is this one for you?Choose the ATV option if you want to steer through the dunes yourself rather than ride along. Pick the buggy if you prefer a larger vehicle for the same self-drive experience. The standard safari skips the motorized riding altogether and focuses on dune bashing with the guide, camel rides and camp activities: a good fit if you want the desert and the culture without operating the equipment.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4): free.

Can I ride the ATV if I've never done it before?

Yes, the ATV experience is self-drive but guided, and the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Your guide will assist you throughout.

What's the difference between the ATV ride and the buggy ride options?

Both are self-drive experiences through the dunes. The ATV is a quad bike. The buggy is a larger vehicle. You pick one at checkout depending on which you prefer.

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

Camel riding is included on every option and can be repeated if you want to ride more than once.

How long does the ATV riding part actually take?

The self-drive ATV experience itself is part of a roughly two-and-a-half-hour block that also includes dune bashing with the guide and sandboarding.

What food is served at the camp, and are vegetarian options available?

The BBQ dinner is an international buffet with both vegetarian and meat options. Fresh fruits, water, tea and coffee are included throughout the day.

Does pickup from my hotel cost extra?

No, pickup and drop-off from your hotel or location are included in the tour price.