ATV Riding in Dubai: Dune Bashing & Camel Rides
Rush down Arabian dunes on a quad bike, then trade the engine for a camel's stride.
ATV riding in Dubai combines dune bashing on a quad bike with camel riding, sandboarding and a full evening at a desert camp. The activity runs seven hours from hotel pickup through dinner and live performances, with a licensed driver handling the vehicle on the highest dune runs while you experience the speed and terrain. A live guide in English, Arabic or Hindi leads the group through the red desert, and the package includes an international buffet, two fire shows, two belly dance performances, henna tattoos and Arabic folk dancing.
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4 optionsWhat’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off by 4WD vehicle.
- dune bashing with a licensed driver.
- sandboarding with no training required.
- camel riding.
- international buffet dinner with vegetarian options.
- two belly dance shows.
- two fire shows.
- Arabic folk dancing and Tanura dance.
- henna tattoos for women and children.
- Arabic hookah in a designated area.
- live guide in English, Arabic or Hindi.
- Every day 14:00 14:30
Information
Ride quad bikes across Dubai's red desert dunes, then camel ride and sandboard before enjoying an international dinner with live entertainment.
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The experience
Your day starts with a 4WD pickup from your hotel and a drive into the Arabian desert's red sand. Once you reach the heart of the dunes, a licensed driver takes the quad bike through the highest runs. You climb and rush down them with the full spectacle of dune bashing, the vehicle handling the terrain while you experience the speed and the landscape. If you want to try sandboarding, no training is required. You can glide down dune after dune on a board instead, stopping to photograph the desert as it stretches around you.
After the dune runs, you move to camel riding across the sand, then settle into the desert camp for the evening. The international buffet dinner arrives with vegetarian options, and the performances begin: belly dancing twice, Arabic folk dancing, and a Tanura dance. Between courses, you can get a henna tattoo (available for women and children), smoke Arabic hookah in a designated area, and watch the fire show twice. A live guide stays with your group throughout, translating and explaining the culture and the activities in your chosen language.
The quad bike experience itself is the centerpiece. You're operating the vehicle across terrain most visitors never reach, and the dune runs deliver the adrenaline that makes the evening's cultural performances feel like a full day rather than two separate things. The seven-hour span means you're not rushed through either the desert or the camp, and the hotel pickup and drop-off remove the logistics of finding your way to the starting point.
Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Arabic and Hindi.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 18 years); Infant (under 4): free.
Can I ride the quad bike myself, or does the driver handle it?
A licensed driver operates the quad bike during dune bashing. You ride as a passenger and experience the speed and terrain without controlling the vehicle. Sandboarding is available if you want to try a different desert activity on your own.
What's included in the dinner at the desert camp?
The international buffet dinner includes vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. The evening also includes two belly dance shows, two fire shows, Arabic folk dancing, a Tanura dance performance, henna tattoos for women and children, and Arabic hookah in a designated area.
How long does the whole activity take?
The full experience runs seven hours from hotel pickup through the end of dinner and the evening performances at the desert camp.
Is hotel pickup included, or do I need to get to a meeting point?
Hotel pickup and drop-off are included in the VIP Red Sand Safari option. A self-drive option to a meeting point is also available if you prefer to arrange your own transport to the desert.
Operated by Oscar Adventures Dubai. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
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ATV Riding in Dubai: Dune Bashing & Camel Rides
7h · EN +2 · at your hotel
from AED 29 per person
≈ US$ 8 in your currency
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