Dune Buggy Riding in Ras al Khaimah Desert: Explore untouched red dunes alone

Drive deep into red dunes with a guide leading the way

Dune buggy riding in Ras al Khaimah Desert puts you behind the wheel of a two- or four-seat buggy for a 30-minute ride through remote red dunes with a live English-speaking guide. You get a safety briefing before setting out, then follow the guide vehicle into the deep desert where few travelers venture. Bottled water and pickup from your Ras al Khaimah hotel are included.

The experience

You operate the buggy yourself after a briefing on safe handling. The guide leads in a separate vehicle, and you follow the established tracks crisscrossing the dunes. The guide knows each one and stays close enough to keep you on route through terrain that looks trackless to an outsider. The ride lasts 30 minutes of actual driving, and you may stop along the way to photograph desert wildlife moving across the dune-filled landscape.

The red dunes of Ras al Khaimah are frequented mainly by desert dwellers and animals, so the landscape stays largely undisturbed. This is not a crowded tourist run. The remoteness is the point. Pickup and drop-off from your hotel in Ras al Khaimah are included, and the operator provides bottled water for the ride.

What’s included

• Bottled water.
• pickup and drop-off from your Ras al Khaimah hotel.
• safety briefing.
• 30-minute guided buggy ride through the deep desert with an English-speaking guide.

Options for this experience

2 options

Buggy tour of 30 minutes for 2 peopleUp to 2 people · Guide in English · 24 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 18:302-seat buggy, 30 minutes

Buggy tour of 30 minutes for 4 peopleUp to 4 people · Guide in English · 24 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 18:30Pickup is included in the 30-minute buggy tour for 4 seats

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day24 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 18:30

Book up to2h before

GroupUp to 10 · max 4 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 32 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Gulf Tours

Is this one for you?Choose the two-seat buggy if you want a more intimate ride for two people, or the four-seat option if you're bringing a small group and want to share the experience.

Top questions

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.

Can I choose between a two-seat and four-seat buggy?

Yes. The 30-minute buggy tour comes in both a two-seat and four-seat option. You select which one suits your group at checkout.

What happens during the safety briefing before the ride?

The briefing covers safe operation of the vehicle before you set out. Once you understand the controls and handling, you follow the guide vehicle into the desert.

Will I see wildlife during the ride?

Desert animals roam the dune-filled landscape, and you may stop to photograph them during the ride if they appear along your route.

Does the guide stay with me the whole time?

The guide leads in a separate vehicle and stays close enough to keep you on the established tracks. You follow the guide's route through the desert.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes. Pickup and drop-off from your Ras al Khaimah hotel are included in the ride.