Handpicked experience · Dubai
Desert Safari Plus Quad Bike Experience
What you do
The standard six-hour evening safari with half an hour on a quad bike bolted onto it, before the camp and the rest of the usual evening.
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Thirty minutes on a quad added to the standard evening
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Helmets and a briefing before anyone rides
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Everything the usual safari includes, unchanged
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Six hours from collection to return
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Goggles are worth having and rarely offered
What half an hour actually gives you
Long enough to stop thinking about the throttle and start enjoying it; short enough that nobody gets bored. The quads run within a marked area rather than roaming loose across the desert, which is a safety decision and also the reason the section feels contained rather than expeditionary.
The part nobody warns you about
Dust. You will come off the bike coated in it, and so will anything in an open pocket. Put phones and cameras away before you start rather than after you notice.
Where it falls in the evening
The riding slots in around the dune drive, ahead of the camp. Everything after that is unchanged from any other evening trip out of Dubai.
Who should not bother
If you booked for the camp, the food and the atmosphere, the quad section mostly adds waiting — groups take turns, and standing in the sun for yours is part of the deal.
Choose your option
Same route either way — the difference is who else is in the vehicle. Open one to see its dates and work out the price.
What's included
What the fare covers, and what to budget for separately.
- ✓Thirty minutes of quad biking
- ✓Dune driving in a 4x4
- ✓Camel ride and sandboarding
- ✓Barbecue dinner with live entertainment
- ✓Return transfers
- ✕Personal spending
- ✕Anything not listed in the package notes
- ✕Travel insurance
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Good to know
The practical detail, and the answers people actually ask for.
- Duration6 Hours
- Pickup4x4 or Hotel pickup
- TypeAdventure
- GuideEnglish
- VoucherE-ticket
- CancellationFree cancellation up to 24 Hours before
Is thirty minutes long enough?
For most people, yes. It is enough to get comfortable and enjoy it, and short enough that it does not become repetitive within a marked area.
Do I need a licence or experience?
No experience is assumed and a briefing is given before anyone rides. Age and height limits apply, so confirm them for younger riders.
How dusty does it get?
Very. Stow phones and cameras before you ride rather than afterwards, and expect to be wearing some of the desert home.
Should I book this over the standard safari?
Only if the riding appeals. If you are going for the camp and the food, the quad section mainly adds time spent waiting your turn.