ATV Riding in Dubai: 25-Minute Quad Bike & Dune Bash
You operate the quad bike yourself across the red dunes for a full quarter hour.
ATV riding in Dubai's Lahbab Red Dunes combines a 25-minute self-drive quad bike experience with dune bashing by 4x4, a camel ride at sunset, sandboarding, and an evening camp with live entertainment and BBQ dinner. Hotel pickup and drop-off from Dubai or Sharjah are included, and a live English-speaking guide leads the group through the full seven-hour experience.
Step-by-step itinerary
Desert safari with activities and dinner
- Pickup from hotel in Dubai or Sharjah
- Dune bashing in 4x4 vehicle
- Camel ride at sunset
- Enjoy live traditional dance shows
- Savor authentic BBQ dinner with drinks
- Dropoff at hotel in Dubai or Sharjah
What’s included
- 25-minute self-drive quad bike ride across the red dunes.
- 35- to 40-minute dune bashing in a 4x4 SUV.
- camel ride at sunset.
- sandboarding down high slopes.
- henna painting on both hands.
- belly dance, Tanura dance and fire dance shows with live music.
- international BBQ buffet dinner with grilled meats, salads and local dishes.
- soft drinks, tea and coffee.
- hotel pickup and drop-off from Dubai or Sharjah.
- English-speaking guide throughout.
Times
- Every day 14:00 14:30
Before you book
Operated by Royal Excursion Tours
Prices and times updated 13 days ago
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The experience
The day starts with pickup from your hotel or residence in Dubai or Sharjah, then heads straight into the desert. Once at Lahbab Red Dunes, you climb onto the quad bike and ride it yourself for 25 minutes across the open sand, not a passenger, but the one controlling the machine through the slopes and flats. After you hand over the bike, a professional driver takes the group on a 35- to 40-minute dune bash in a 4x4, hitting the steep climbs and sharp descents that make this stretch of desert known for its intensity.
As the light drops, the pace shifts. A camel ride lets you sway across the sand against the sunset backdrop, then you move to the camp for the evening. Sandboarding comes next (you slide down the high slopes on a board) followed by henna painting on both hands from an expert. The live entertainment features belly dance, Tanura dance, and fire dance performances set to traditional Arabic music, and dinner is an international buffet with grilled meats, fresh salads, local specialties, soft drinks, tea and coffee. The 4x4 returns you to your hotel or residence after the show ends.
The quad bike segment is the core of this experience: you operate it, not watch someone else ride. The rest of the day (dune bashing, camel, sandboarding, henna, shows and food) fills out a full evening in the desert without you arranging transport, timing or any of the logistics. The group stays small enough that a single English-speaking guide manages the whole sequence.
Is this one for you?Hotel pickup from Dubai or Sharjah means you don't need a car or a way to reach the desert. The 4x4 collects you and handles all the driving, so the quad bike ride and everything after it are already arranged from your door.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 9 years); Infant (under 3): free.
How long do I actually ride the quad bike myself?
The self-drive quad bike experience runs 25 minutes across the Lahbab Red Dunes. After that, a professional driver handles the 4x4 dune bashing portion for 35 to 40 minutes.
What's included in the dinner at the desert camp?
The BBQ dinner is an international buffet with grilled meats, fresh salads, and local specialties, plus soft drinks, tea and coffee. Alcoholic beverages are not included.
Does the camel ride happen at a specific time?
The camel ride takes place at the camp in the evening, timed for sunset so you can photograph the light while riding.
Is hotel pickup really included, or do I need to get to the desert myself?
Hotel or residence pickup and drop-off from Dubai or Sharjah are included in the experience. The 4x4 collects you and returns you at the end of the seven-hour day.
What should I know before booking if I have a medical condition?
The experience is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or those with poor cardiovascular health. It is suitable for all other fitness levels. Infant seats are available for an extra charge of 25 USD.
ATV Riding in Dubai: 25-Minute Quad Bike & Dune Bash
7h · EN · at your hotel
from AED 301 per person
≈ US$ 80 in your currency
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