ATV Riding in Dubai: 60-Minute Quad Biking in Red Sand Desert
An afternoon of dune riding, camel treks, sand boarding and desert camp shows
A desert safari in Dubai's Arabian Red Sand Desert combines 60 minutes of self-guided quad biking with dune bashing by 4x4, a camel ride, sand boarding, henna tattoos, BBQ buffet dinner and five live entertainment shows including belly dancing and fire performances. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and the full experience runs about 6.5 hours from late afternoon into the evening. A live English-speaking guide leads the group through each activity.
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Step-by-step itinerary
Desert safari with activities and dinner
- Pick up from hotel/home
- Travel to Red Sand Desert Dubai
- Enjoy dune bashing in 4x4 Land Cruiser
- Ride quad bike for 60 minutes
- Take camel ride across red sand dunes
- Get henna tattoos on hands
- Try sand boarding
- Watch sunset views and Arabic traditional activities
- Enjoy BBQ buffet dinner with veg and non-veg options
- Drink unlimited soft drinks, water, tea, and coffee
- Try shesha (for adults)
- Watch live entertainment shows: belly dance, fire show, tanoura, zumba
- Return to hotel/home
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in a luxury 4x4 vehicle.
- 20+ minutes of dune bashing in the red sand desert.
- 60 minutes of self-guided quad biking.
- camel ride across the dunes.
- sand boarding.
- henna tattoo.
- BBQ buffet dinner with vegetarian and meat options, falafel, fresh juices and unlimited soft drinks, tea and coffee.
- five live entertainment shows including belly dancing, fire performance and Tanura dancing.
- photo spots at the desert camp with Arabic costumes available.
- cold water and Arabic & English background music in the vehicle.
Times
- Every day 14:00
Before you book
Operated by Arabian Sand Adventure
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The experience
The day starts with pickup from your hotel, then a drive into the red sand desert in a luxury 4x4 Land Cruiser. Once there, you get 20+ minutes of dune bashing: the vehicle tackling steep sand slopes while you feel the desert shift beneath you. Then comes the quad biking: you ride your own ATV for a full 60 minutes across the dunes, which is longer than most operators offer in Dubai. The guide leads the route and stays with the group throughout.
Between the riding and dinner, you'll take a camel across the dunes at sunset, get a henna tattoo on your hands, and try sand boarding if you want. These are the traditional activities that fill the gap between the adrenaline and the evening. As the light fades, you head to the desert camp.
Dinner is a BBQ buffet with separate vegetarian and meat stations, plus falafel, fresh juices, soft drinks, tea and coffee included. After eating, five live entertainment shows run through the night: belly dancing, fire performance, Tanura (spinning skirt) dancing, Zumba and more. Shisha is available to purchase if you want it. The whole experience wraps up with a return to your hotel, usually arriving late evening.
Is this one for you?Book this if you want a full afternoon in one place rather than juggling separate bookings. You get 60 minutes of self-guided quad biking plus dune bashing, camel riding, and multiple live shows all together.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (9 to 11 years); Child (3 to 8 years); Infant (1 to 2 years): free.
How long do I actually spend riding the quad bike?
The quad biking portion is 60 minutes of self-guided riding across the red sand dunes, which is the longest ATV slot most Dubai desert tours offer. You operate the bike yourself with the guide leading the route.
What's included in the BBQ dinner?
The BBQ buffet includes vegetarian and meat options served separately, falafel, fresh juices, snacks, starters, and unlimited soft drinks, water, tea and coffee. Alcohol is not included but available to purchase at the camp.
Do I need experience to ride the quad bike?
No prior experience is required. The guide leads the group and the route is designed for all fitness levels. Children from age 1 can join the tour, though they would ride with an adult rather than operate their own bike.
What time does the tour start and end?
Pickup happens in the late afternoon from your hotel. The full experience runs about 6.5 hours, so you'll return to your hotel in the evening after the live shows finish.
Is the dune bashing rough, or is it more of a scenic drive?
Dune bashing is thrilling: the 4x4 Land Cruiser tackles steep sand slopes and the ride is adventurous. It lasts 20+ minutes and happens before the quad biking. The experience is suitable for all fitness levels but it is active and not a gentle scenic ride.
Can I choose a private vehicle instead of sharing?
Yes. A private Jeep option is available at checkout if you prefer not to share the 4x4 with other guests. The quad biking, camel ride, dinner and entertainment remain the same.
ATV Riding in Dubai: 60-Minute Quad Biking in Red Sand Desert
6h 30m · EN · at your hotel
from AED 147 per person
≈ US$ 39 in your currency
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