ATV Riding in Dubai's Red Dunes with Dune Bashing
Quad biking, dune bashing, sandboarding, and a desert camp dinner in one afternoon
ATV riding in Dubai's Lehbab desert combines a 30-minute self-drive quad bike session with professional dune bashing, camel rides, sandboarding and a Bedouin-style camp experience. A luxury 4x4 picks you up from your Dubai hotel, and no quad bike license or prior experience is required: your guide walks you through the basics before you ride. The day runs 7.5 hours and includes dinner, drinks, a falcon photo, henna painting and live belly dance and fire shows.
Step-by-step itinerary
Desert adventure and dinner experience
- Pickup from Dubai location
- Drive 45 minutes to desert
- 30 minutes self-drive quadbike
- 45 minutes dune bashing drive
- 20 minutes sand boarding
- Camel ride at twilight
- Photos with falcon and sunset viewing
- Head to Bedouin style desert camp
- Enjoy BBQ dinner and live dance shows
- Drop off at Dubai location
What’s included
- Pickup and drop-off in a luxury 4x4.
- 30-minute self-drive quad bike session.
- 45-minute dune bashing with an expert driver.
- 20-minute sandboarding.
- camel ride.
- falcon photo.
- Bedouin camp experience.
- full BBQ dinner with vegetarian and meat options.
- henna painting.
- belly dance, Tanoura and fire shows.
- unlimited soft drinks, water, coffee and tea.
- shisha smoking.
- professional English-speaking guide.
Times
- Every day 14:00
Before you book
Operated by Prime Oscar Tours
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The experience
A luxury 4x4 picks you up at your selected Dubai location and drives 45 minutes into the Lehbab desert. Once you reach the dunes, your guide briefs you on quad bike operation, no license needed, and adjusts the tire pressure for desert riding. Then you're on the bike for 30 minutes, navigating the sand yourself in a limited area. The real adrenaline comes next: a 45-minute dune bashing session where your expert driver takes the wheel and conquers the highest dunes while you feel every ridge and drop. After that rush, sandboarding lets you slide down the dunes on a board for 20 minutes.
As the afternoon softens, you ride a camel across the desert landscape and head to the Bedouin camp. Here you can hold a falcon on your shoulder for photos while the light spreads across the sand. Henna artists are on hand if you want traditional hand designs. When dinner arrives, it's a full buffet with vegetarian and meat options, served alongside unlimited soft drinks, water, coffee and tea. The evening includes a belly dancer, Tanoura dancer and fire show performed by professionals. You eat while the performances happen around the camp.
Your guide speaks English throughout and handles all the logistics. Children from age 6 can join. The activity is not suitable for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnancy. You'll need at least moderate physical fitness for the quad biking and dune bashing. After everything winds down, the 4x4 returns you to your Dubai location.
Is this one for you?The guide speaks English throughout, so you follow every instruction and safety briefing comfortably. This suits anyone who wants to ride the quad bike themselves but needs clear direction before getting on. The 7.5-hour day is full but paced, with the adrenaline of quad biking and dune bashing balanced by camel rides, sandboarding and a long camp dinner, so it works for adventure seekers and those who want both action and a slower desert experience.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 9 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.
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.
Do I need a license or experience to ride the quad bike in Dubai?
No license or prior experience is required. Your guide gives you instructions on how to operate the quad bike before you ride, then adjusts the tire pressure to suit desert conditions. You ride for 30 minutes in a limited area.
What's the difference between the quad biking and the dune bashing?
The quad biking is 30 minutes where you operate the bike yourself in a designated area. Dune bashing is a separate 45-minute drive where your expert driver takes control of the 4x4 and navigates the highest dunes while you experience the full adrenaline of the ride.
What time of day does the desert camp experience happen?
The camel rides and camp activities happen in the late afternoon and evening, timed so you're at the camp as the light changes at sunset. The belly dance, Tanoura and fire shows perform during dinner.
Is the quad biking included, or is it extra?
The 30-minute self-drive quad bike session is included. If you want additional quad biking beyond that, it's available but not included in the package price.
What food and drinks are provided?
Dinner is a full buffet with vegetarian and non-vegetarian items. Unlimited soft drinks, mineral water, coffee and tea are included throughout the day. Shisha smoking is available at the camp. Alcoholic drinks are available depending on which option you select at checkout.
What's the pickup and drop-off arrangement?
A luxury air-conditioned 4x4 picks you up at your selected location in Dubai and drives 45 minutes to the desert. After all activities and dinner, the same vehicle returns you to your original location. The total experience is 7.5 hours.
ATV Riding in Dubai's Red Dunes with Dune Bashing
7h 30m · EN · at your hotel
from AED 250 per person
≈ US$ 70 in your currency
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