Dubai Red Dunes: Quad bike ride with sand boarding
Chasing the wind on Dubai’s red dunes: quad bikes, laughter, and sand in your shoes
Start with Arabic coffee in a quiet lounge before riding your own 4x4 quad bike across Dubai’s red dunes with a local guide. Try sand boarding (and maybe fall once or twice), then take a short camel ride through the open desert. With pickup included and plenty of time to soak up the views, you’ll carry these moments home in your memory, and probably in your shoes too.
Step-by-step itinerary
Quad Bike and Desert Activities
- Pick up and drop off in Dubai & Sharjah
- One hour Polaris 570cc Quad Bike ride
- Complimentary sand boarding
- Dune bashing
- Photo opportunities
- Soft drinks and water
- Camel ride
What’s included
- Your day includes pickup and drop-off from anywhere in Dubai or Sharjah with a dedicated guide.
- an hour-long guided ride on your own heavy-duty Polaris 570cc quad bike.
- all safety gear including helmets and goggles.
- complimentary sand boarding.
- a short camel trek.
- plus time to relax at a private guest lounge with Arabic coffee, dates, soft drinks, and water before heading back.
Times
- Every day 08:00 14:30 15:00
Before you book
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The experience
We’d barely finished our first tiny cup of Arabic coffee when our guide, Khalid, grinned at us and said, “Ready for some real desert driving?” I laughed, mostly out of nerves, because the Polaris quad bikes looked way more serious than I’d pictured. The lounge smelled like cardamom and dates, and outside you could hear the wind scraping over the dunes. I tried to say thank you in Arabic (shukran?), but Khalid just smiled wider and handed me a helmet.
The first few minutes on the quad bike were honestly a blur. The sand felt loose under the wheels, not scary exactly, but wild. Our convoy leader kept checking back, waving us forward whenever we hesitated. There was this moment where we crested a dune and suddenly everything went quiet except for the engine and my own heartbeat. The view stretched out forever in every direction. Just red sand, sky, and that weird feeling of being very small but also kind of free. I didn’t expect to love it so much.
After about an hour (felt shorter), we stopped for sand boarding. It looked easy when Khalid did it (he made it look like gliding on snow), but I wiped out twice before getting the hang of it. Everyone laughed (me too). There was even a short camel ride included. Honestly, camels are taller than they look from far away. The whole thing felt relaxed: no rush, just people enjoying the desert together. My shoes are still full of sand as I write this.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Punjabi, Arabic, Hindi, Persian, Bangla, Urdu, Gujarati and Malayalam.
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.
Is hotel pickup included for this Dubai quad bike tour?
Yes, pickup and drop-off are included from anywhere in Dubai & Sharjah.
How long is the quad bike ride?
The guided quad bike ride lasts for 60 minutes across the dunes.
Is sand boarding part of the experience?
Yes, complimentary sand boarding is included during the tour.
Do I get my own quad bike?
Yes, each guest rides their own individual Polaris 570cc quad bike.
Are safety gear and helmets provided?
Yes, helmets and goggles are provided for all guests.
Is there a camel ride included?
A short camel trek (about 15 minutes) is part of the package.
Can infants join this tour?
Infants can join using specialized seats or prams. Check availability when booking.
Is lunch provided on this tour?
No lunch is provided, but Arabic coffee, dates, soft drinks & water are served at the lounge.
Dubai Red Dunes: Quad bike ride with sand boarding
4h · EN +8 · at your hotel
from AED 734 per person
≈ US$ 195 in your currency
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