5 hoursFrom AED 205
Quad Bike Safari
Self-drive 400cc quads on the Lahbab red dunes
What's included
- 4x4 hotel transfers
- Quad bike rental, helmet and goggles
- Safety briefing and instructor supervision
- Full evening camp programme with BBQ buffet
Dune Buggy Dubai — self-drive the Lahbab red dunes
A 1000cc off-road buggy, a private dune track and an instructor riding shotgun. The most hands-on way to experience the Dubai desert — no licence, no experience needed.
What a Dubai dune buggy ride is really like
You'll be picked up from your hotel in a 4x4 Land Cruiser and driven roughly 45 minutes south-east to our private base camp in the Lahbab desert — the same red-dune belt used for the classic desert safari.
After a 10-minute safety briefing, kit-up (helmet, goggles, gloves) and a short slow-speed familiarisation loop, you're free to open the throttle on a fenced 3-km dune track. Instructors ride in lead and sweep buggies so no one gets left behind, and every buggy has a roll cage, four-point harness and radio.
Buggy options and pricing
We run polaris and CanAm-style 1000cc buggies in single-seat and side-by-side (two-seat) configurations. Self-drive sessions are 30 or 60 minutes; passengers can join in the two-seater from age 8. Photos and short GoPro clips are included on the 60-minute package.
Combine with an evening desert safari
The best-value option is a buggy + evening safari combo: 30 minutes on the dunes in the buggy, then dune bashing in the 4x4, a camel ride, sunset photos and unlimited BBQ dinner at the Bedouin camp with live entertainment. You're back at your hotel by 21:30.
What's included
- Free hotel pickup and drop-off (Dubai area)
- 1000cc dune buggy with roll cage and harness
- Helmet, goggles and gloves
- Pre-ride briefing and instructor guidance on the track
- Bottled water and refreshments at the base camp
- Public liability insurance
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Packages that include this experience.
6 hoursFrom AED 30
Evening Desert Safari
Dune bashing, sunset views, BBQ dinner and live shows
What's included
- Air-conditioned 4x4 transfers from any Dubai hotel or residence
- Professional English-speaking safari driver-guide
- Bottled water and soft drinks during the drive
- All camp activities listed in the highlights
- Buffet dinner with vegetarian, vegan and halal options
- + 1 more inclusions
7 hoursFrom AED 175
VIP Desert Safari
Luxury camp, gourmet dinner and en-suite tents
What's included
- Luxury SUV transfers from any Dubai hotel
- Welcome mocktail and date platter
- Full evening camp programme in a low-density setting
- Plated five-course dinner with vegetarian and pescatarian options
- Two glasses of selected wine per adult
- + 1 more inclusions
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dune buggy ride in Dubai cost?
Self-drive dune buggy sessions in the Lahbab desert start from AED 450 for a 30-minute solo run and AED 650 for a 60-minute two-seater. Combos with an evening safari and BBQ dinner start from AED 550 per person.
Do I need a driving licence to drive a dune buggy?
No. A valid passport or Emirates ID is enough — our instructors give a 10-minute briefing and you'll be riding on a private, fenced dune track, not on public roads.
What's the minimum age?
16 years to drive solo; children from 8 can ride as a passenger with a parent in a two-seat buggy.
Is safety gear included?
Yes. Helmet, goggles, gloves and a full pre-ride safety briefing are included at no extra cost. All buggies have roll cages and 4-point harnesses.
Can I combine dune buggy with an evening safari?
Yes — the most popular option is a 30-minute buggy session followed by dune bashing, camel ride, BBQ dinner and live shows at the camp. Ask us on WhatsApp for the combo price.