ATV Riding in Red Sand Desert: Quad Bike, Camel & Sandboard
Rev across the dunes at dawn, then glide down the slopes on a board.
A morning activity in the Red Sand Desert where you ride a quad bike across dunes, sandboard down the slopes, and take a camel ride, with hotel pickup, a guide, and refreshments included. The quad biking lasts 30 minutes of open riding plus 30 to 40 minutes of dune bashing. Sandboarding and the camel ride follow. A Toyota SUV 4x4 picks you up and returns you to your hotel.
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Morning desert adventure activities
- Ride a quad bike on dunes
- Try sandboarding on slopes
- Enjoy a peaceful camel ride
The experience
You start before the heat peaks. A driver in a Toyota SUV 4x4 picks you up from your hotel and takes you into the Red Sand Desert. Once there, you get on a quad bike and ride for 30 minutes across the open dunes: the guide leads the way, and the terrain changes as you move deeper in. After that first stretch, you move into the dune bashing section, a 30- to 40-minute non-stop drive where the bike handles steeper slopes and sharper turns. If you've never ridden before, the guide walks you through the basics. The bikes are built for the terrain and the pace stays within reach for most riders.
Once you step off the quad, you switch to sandboarding. You climb to the top of a high dune and slide down on a board. It's a short, sharp rush, and you can try it as many times as the schedule allows. The camel ride comes next, a slower 15-minute stretch where you sit on the animal's back and move at its pace through the desert. This is the part where the morning shifts from adrenaline to stillness. Throughout the activity, the guide stays with the group and handles the route. You bring nothing but yourself.
Cold drinks, water and soft juice are provided during the breaks. The whole outing runs about four and a half hours from pickup to drop-off. Infant seats are available if you're bringing a small child, though they cost extra. The activity is not suitable for people with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or serious heart conditions, but it works for all fitness levels otherwise.
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned Toyota SUV.
- 30 minutes of quad biking in open desert plus 30 to 40 minutes of dune bashing.
- sandboarding down high dunes.
- a 15-minute camel ride.
- a licensed English-speaking guide.
- cold drinks, water and soft juice.
Before you book
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Operated by Royal Excursion Tours
Is this one for you?Book this if you're staying in a hotel without a rental car. The pickup means you don't organize transport, and the morning timing fits a first day when you're still adjusting to the heat. The guide handles the route and the pace, so you focus on the riding instead of navigation.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 9 years); Infant (under 3): free.
How long is the quad bike ride itself?
The quad biking splits into two parts: 30 minutes of open desert riding, then 30 to 40 minutes of continuous dune bashing with sharper terrain and steeper slopes.
What's included in the price?
Hotel pickup and drop-off by air-conditioned SUV, the quad bike ride, sandboarding, a 15-minute camel ride, a licensed guide, and cold drinks and water throughout the morning.
Do I need experience to ride the quad bike?
No. The guide covers the basics before you start, and the activity is designed for first-time riders as well as experienced ones. All fitness levels are welcome.
What time does the activity start?
It's a morning activity, and the driver picks you up from your hotel at a time arranged when you book. The full outing takes about four and a half hours.
Is the camel ride optional?
The camel ride is listed as available upon request, so you can confirm whether you want it included when you make your booking.
What should I wear?
Wear clothes that cover your arms and legs to protect from sun and sand. Closed-toe shoes are best. Bring sunscreen and sunglasses. The guide and operator will give you any other gear needed for the quad bike and sandboard.
ATV Riding in Red Sand Desert: Quad Bike, Camel & Sandboard
4h 30m · EN · at your hotel
from AED 284 per person
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