Desert Safari with Quad Biking : Overview
Step beyond the usual Dubai desert safari and hop on a quad bike for an exhilarating ride across the red dunes, just outside Dubai city. With this, you get all the desert essentials like dune bashing, camel rides, henna, shisha, and photos in Emirati outfits, with a sunset camp ambiance. Then there’s the pièce de resistance, a 20-minute quad bike zooming through the round camp circuit and around on 150 cc-250 cc single-seater ATVs. You get free pickup, safety gear, and a briefing on how to drive.
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Camel
Trekking
Dune
Sandboarding
Henna
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Performance
BBQ
Buffet Dinner
What makes this quad bike ride unique is that you don’t need a driver’s license or any previous experience. You’ll receive a fast safety briefing and a helmet, and then it’s time to conquer the dunes. This Dubai Desert Safari package includes hotel pick up and drop off in a 4x4, desert dune bashing, morning sandboarding, and a BBQ dinner that includes vegetarian and non-veg selections, coffee, soft drinks, and live cultural performances, including belly dancing and Tanoura dance. You’re also covered for photos in traditional dress and henna art, and everything’s tied up into one nice package.
Top Highlights of the Desert Safari with Quad Biking
- Ripping out across the dunes in the stunning setting sun or blue skies on a 4x4 Land Cruiser.
- With most tour providers, you get 20 minutes of desert safari on a single-seater 150 – 250 cc quad bike ride within a defined precinct at AED 390.00.
- Sandboarding and panoramic views of Dubai’s rolling red dunes are other exciting things.
- Experience camel trekking in Dubai, adorn your hands with henna, and pose in Arabian dress for a picture-perfect Emirati memory.
- Unlimited refreshments with BBQ dinner and Arabic coffee, soft drinks, and a shisha corner.
- Tanoura dance, belly dance, fire show, and cultural show that transforms your evening desert safari into a memorable trip under the stars.
What to Expect on a Desert Safari with Quad Biking
You will be picked up by a 4x4 in the late afternoon, cruise through the desert, enjoy dune bashing, then arrive at the camp for sunset views and the relaxed vibe of desert life with cold refreshments waiting.
Once you reach the camp, you will get a helmet and a safety briefing for your quad bike ride. Then it is off on a desert safari with a quad bike ride, where you cruise gentle dunes within a marked boundary. No license is required, just common sense, control, and steady throttle, with supervisors nearby to help first timers always feel confident.
When quad biking wraps, shift to other activities, including a camel ride, sandboarding runs, and dress-up photo ops with henna artistry, all within the traditional camp setup. This Dubai Desert Safari with Quad Biking Location blends active adventure with cultural flavours, and it includes a hearty BBQ dinner and refreshments as the sun fades behind the tall, rippling dunes.
Cultural performances like Tanoura spinning, belly dance, and fire shows come alive after dusk. The aroma of grilling food drifts across the camp while you sip Arabic coffee or shisha, chat with your group, and gaze at early stars. It is an easy-going evening desert safari atmosphere that keeps the energy high without pressure and fuss.
Finally, after the shows and dinner, there is an easy ride back in the same 4x4 transfer to your hotel. By then, you have sampled a desert safari with quad bike price value, cultural entertainment, and meaningful desert time, all packaged smartly. You arrive late evening, tired but content, carrying the memory of motor revs, golden sand, bright costumes, tasty food, and the open sky enveloping the camp, toward your city hotel.
A Desert Safari with Quad Biking Journey
Here’s how a desert safari with quad biking plays out, starting with pickup and ending at drop-off.
During mid-afternoon, you will be picked up in a spacious 4x4 from your hotel. Public transfer routes serve many parts of Dubai city, and travel time can be 30 – 60 minutes, depending on traffic. There might be a quick break for tyre pressure adjustments, a brief set of instructions, and some photos before you arrive in camp.
After the briefing, when the safety gear is on, you jump on the quad bike and away you go. The engines roar as tires grabs at shifting sand, creating a burst that seems rough and sudden. No license or experience is required, just balance and throttle control. Supervisors will look after beginners, keeping them safe as they pass through the marked-out circuit. The 20-minute quad bike ride is the highlight of the evening, a mixture of adrenaline-filled trip and scenic experience.
Once at camp, photo opportunities unfold quickly, including Emirati attire portraits, sunset dune shots, henna tattoo close-ups, and camel ride frames. The golden hour light flatters skin, highlights textures, and turns simple scenes into memories for your gallery and social feed.
Here is the adrenaline lineup. A 20-minute desert safari with a quad bike ride across controlled dunes inside a marked circle, sandboarding on smooth slopes, camel rides for photos, henna artistry, and traditional dress photography. Equipment is provided, and the staff guides you through the steps. No prior experience is required for quad biking or sandboarding. You move easily from one activity to the next without stress, keeping the energy high.
Post entertainment, you will hop back into the same 4x4 and ride back to your hotel, usually arriving shortly after dark. It is a comfortable, door-to-door finish to a night of dunes, shows, bikes, and food.
What to Bring
- ID or passport.
- Comfortable clothes.
- Closed footwear.
- Hydration bottle
- Sunglasses and sunscreen.
- A small scarf or buff.
- Camera or phone.
- Lightweight jacket or shawl
- Cash in AED.
Customer Reviews
Damian C
Feb 2023
What a fantastic day / night we had in the Hummer Never done a desert safari and it was great Our driver looked after us from start to finish The dune driving was wow! You have to experience as no words. The weather was quite mild so very enjoyable We did the extra quad biking which again was very well organised Entertainment and food later just finished a great day off Well recommended
Jasnoor
Nov 2022
Everything was good. Saghir was helpful and polite. Liked the overall experience. Quad biking arena was little small and became monotonous after some time.
Beau Waar
Feb 2020
We booked several tours with Rayna and we enjoyed every single one of it. We did the 2 hour yachttour, we booked a jetski tour, a desert safari with quad biking and a private tour to Abu Dhabi. A special thanks to Lokesh Parwani, who helped us so friendly and did an amazing job being there for us al the time. Thank you so much Lokesh!
Frequently Asked Questions on Quad Biking
Do I need a driving license to ride the quad bike?
No license needed. You will receive a helmet and a brief rundown of the safety tips. The ride takes place in a controlled environment, with the instructor providing guidance; it is ideal for beginners.
What is the desert safari with a quad bike?
Can children ride quad bikes?
Children younger than 16 often travel as passengers with adults. Solo riding typically requires a minimum age, so be sure to review operator details before booking.
How long is the tour, and when does it start?
Are evening desert safaris better than morning?
Evening possibilities combine cooler temperatures, sunset views, quad biking, and a cultural show. Sunrise and tranquillity are the focus of morning safaris, though quad biking is frequently reserved for the evening packages.
Is it safe to ride a quad bike?
Yes, helmets and instructions are included, rides are in a fenced boundary, and there are professionals to keep things under control.
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