Dubai · Sharjah · Ajman · Abu Dhabi · Ras Al Khaimah
Ride the red dunes yourself.
Automatic quad bikes for beginners, 1,000 cc buggies for people who want the real thing, and guided rides across the open dunes at Lahbab and Big Red. Helmets, briefing and pickup included.
✦Automatic quads, no experience needed
✦Buggies for 2 or 4 with roll cage
✦Guided open-dune rides, not just a track
✦Morning and sunset sessions
Quad biking is the part of a desert trip most people remember. There are two ways to do it in Dubai: a session on a marked track next to a camp, which is what most evening safaris include as an extra, or a proper guided ride across open dunes with a lead rider, which is a tour in itself.
We organise both. Quads are automatic, so no gears; buggies are two or four-seaters with a roll cage, so the family can come along. Rides run in the morning before the heat and in the late afternoon for the sunset, and every ride starts with a briefing on how sand behaves under a wheel.
Our pages below cover what a ride costs, who can drive, what to wear and how to choose between a quad and a buggy. Tell us your date and group size and we will come back with options and a price.
Good to know
How old do you have to be to drive a quad?+
Sixteen to drive on a track, eighteen for open-dune rides and for all buggies. Younger children ride as passengers with an adult on a buggy.
Do I need a driving licence?+
No licence is needed for quads or buggies in the desert. You do need to follow the guide and the briefing.
Is it safe?+
Guided rides go in a line behind a lead rider who picks the route. Helmets and goggles are provided; buggies have seat belts and a roll cage. Serious accidents are rare and almost always come from ignoring the guide.
What should I wear?+
Closed shoes, long trousers and sunglasses. A scarf or buff for the sand. Sunscreen in the morning; a light jacket for winter sunset rides.
Can I combine a quad ride with an evening safari?+
Yes. Most evening safaris offer a 30 or 60-minute quad session at the camp, and we can add a guided ride before the camp for groups who want more.
What about pregnancy or back problems?+
Quads and buggies are not suitable for pregnant guests or anyone with back, neck or heart conditions. Passengers on a buggy get the same bumps as the driver.
Make it a full trip
Same team, same simple booking, other days of your stay.