Quad Bike Desert Safari with Camel Ride & Camp BBQ Dinner Dubai
- Duration2 hours
- Daily
- Group
- Pickup available
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Overview
This quad bike desert safari is a shared evening adventure in the red dunes of Lahbab, about 45 minutes from Dubai. Our driver collects you from your hotel in Dubai, Sharjah or Ajman in an air-conditioned vehicle. After a safety briefing you ride your own quad bike for 60 minutes across the dunes with a guide leading the convoy, then try sandboarding, stop for photos and take a short camel ride. As the sun sets you continue to a Bedouin-style camp for a BBQ dinner, Arabic coffee, henna painting and tanoura and belly dance shows. It suits adults and confident teenagers who want real action plus a relaxed desert evening. Options without dinner, with a 30-minute ride or with a private transfer are also available.
Highlights
- 60-minute self-drive quad bike ride on the red dunes of Lahbab
- Safety briefing, helmet and gear before you set off
- Sandboarding down soft dune slopes for 15 to 20 minutes
- Short camel ride and a sunset photo stop in the open desert
- BBQ dinner of grilled meats, salads and sweets at a Bedouin-style camp
- Tanoura and belly dance shows, henna painting and Arabic coffee
- Shared hotel pickup and drop-off in Dubai, Sharjah or Ajman
- Choice of options with or without dinner and with private transfer
Full Description
Lahbab Red Dunes Quad Bike Ride
Lahbab lies south-east of Dubai, just off the road to Hatta, where the sand takes on a deep orange-red colour from the iron oxide in its grains. The dunes here are higher and softer than in the flat desert nearer the city, which is why most quad bike tours in Dubai come to this area. Riders set off in a convoy behind a guide, crossing ridges, gentle bowls and long sandy tracks.
The 60-minute ride starts with a safety briefing and a short practice loop, so even first-time riders build confidence before the bigger dunes. Quad bikes are automatic, with a simple thumb throttle and hand brakes. The guide keeps the pace suited to the group and stops for photos on the crests, where the dunes roll away to the horizon in every direction.
Sandboarding and Photo Stop in the Lahbab Desert
After the ride, the group stops on a tall dune for 15 to 20 minutes of sandboarding. You can slide down sitting, kneeling or standing, depending on your balance, and the soft red sand makes falls more funny than painful. It is the part of the safari that children watching from the side and adults alike tend to enjoy most.
This is also the moment for photos and a short break. In the late afternoon the low sun throws long shadows across the ripples of the dunes, and the colour of the sand deepens to copper. Is a Lahbab desert safari worth it? For travellers who want to see the classic image of the Arabian desert, these red dunes are among the most photogenic within easy reach of Dubai.
Camel Ride in the Lahbab Desert
Before the evening programme, you take a short camel ride, a gentle few minutes on the back of the animal that carried Bedouin families and traders across Arabia for centuries. Handlers lead the camels on foot, so no experience is needed, and the moment the camel rises from kneeling to standing is always a highlight for first-timers.
Camels are still part of daily life in the UAE, from racing tracks to breeding farms, and they remain a symbol of Emirati heritage. The short ride gives you a sense of the slow, swaying rhythm of desert travel in contrast to the speed of the quad bike, and makes a perfect photo before dusk. Hold on firmly as the camel kneels down again at the end.
Bedouin-Style Desert Camp, BBQ Dinner and Shows
As the sun sets, our driver takes you to a Bedouin-style desert camp with low cushioned seating around a central stage. You are welcomed with Arabic coffee and soft drinks, and women and girls can have a henna design painted on their hands. The camp is lit with lanterns after dark, and the temperature in the desert falls pleasantly once the sun goes down.
Dinner is a BBQ buffet of grilled meats, fresh salads, rice, vegetarian dishes and local sweets, with halal meat as standard in the UAE. During and after the meal you watch a tanoura performance, where a dancer spins in a coloured skirt that lights up in the dark, followed by a belly dance show. The evening ends with the drive back to your hotel.
Itinerary
- Hotel pickup in Dubai, Sharjah or AjmanOur driver collects you in a shared air-conditioned vehicle; exact pickup time is sent the day before.
- Drive to Lahbab desertAbout 45 minutes along the road towards Hatta to the quad bike base.
- Safety briefing and quad bike rideShort briefing, helmets and gear, then a 60-minute guided ride across the red dunes.
- SandboardingSlide down a tall dune for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Photo stop and breakAbout 15 minutes for photos and rest in the open desert.
- Short camel rideA few minutes on camelback led by a handler before sunset.
- Desert camp eveningArabic coffee, henna painting, BBQ dinner and tanoura and belly dance shows, about two to three hours.
- Return to your hotelDrive back to Dubai, Sharjah or Ajman, about 45 to 60 minutes.
What's included
- 30-minute quad bike ride in the red dunes
- Safety briefing and safety gear
- Sandboarding (15 to 20 minutes)
- Short camel ride
- Desert guide
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Dinner and camp shows
- Tips
Is this right for you?
Great for
- Families with children — a child price for ages 4–10
- Travellers without a car — hotel pickup is included
- Groups who want privacy — a private option is available
- Nature and wildlife lovers
Think twice if
- Walking is difficult for you — expect active parts
- You travel with young children
Not suitable for
- Children under 11 years as drivers (younger children ride only as passengers; under 6 not allowed)
- Pregnant women
- People with back problems
- Wheelchair users
- People with pre-existing medical conditions
Meeting point
Our driver picks you up from your hotel or residence in Dubai, Sharjah or Ajman in a shared air-conditioned vehicle, usually in the early to mid-afternoon depending on the season and sunset time. We confirm your exact pickup time on WhatsApp the day before the tour, so please share your hotel name and room or building details when booking. Drop-off is at the same place after the camp dinner.
Important information
- Wear closed comfortable shoes, sunglasses and a sun hat; bring a scarf against dust
- Bring a camera and sunscreen; a light jacket helps on winter evenings
- Quad biking is a self-drive activity at your own risk; travel insurance is recommended
- All riders must sign an indemnity form before the ride
- Children aged 11 and under ride only as passengers; children under 6 cannot join the quad ride
- In the open desert, groups ride together in a convoy for safety
- During Ramadan the camp runs without dance shows
- Pickup times may move earlier or later in summer because of the heat
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
Is this a shared or a private experience?
The default option is shared: you travel with other guests and ride in a guided convoy. Private-transfer options are also available in the booking panel.
How long does it take?
With the camp dinner, plan about seven hours from pickup to drop-off. Options without dinner are shorter.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, shared pickup and drop-off from hotels in Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman are included in the default option.
What is included?
Transfers, a 60-minute quad bike ride with safety gear, sandboarding, a short camel ride, a photo stop, BBQ dinner, henna, Arabic coffee, soft drinks and tanoura and belly dance shows.
Is the price per person or per group?
Prices are per person. The booking panel on this page shows the current price of each option.
Is it suitable for children and travellers with reduced mobility?
Children aged 6 to 11 can ride only as passengers with an adult. The tour is not suitable for wheelchair users, pregnant women or people with back problems.
Do I need a licence or experience to ride a quad bike?
No. The bikes are automatic and you receive a full safety briefing and a practice loop before entering the dunes.
What should I bring?
Closed shoes, sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen, a scarf against the dust and a light jacket in winter.
What is the best time of year for a desert safari in Dubai?
October to April brings pleasant temperatures and cool desert evenings. In summer the safari still runs, with pickup times adjusted to avoid the strongest heat.
What happens in bad weather?
In rare rain or strong sandstorms, the ride may be shortened or moved for safety. We contact you on WhatsApp to offer a new date if it cannot go ahead.
Where is Lahbab and how far is it from Dubai?
Lahbab is south-east of Dubai off the road to Hatta, about 45 minutes by car from most city hotels.
How do I book and confirm?
Choose your date and option in the booking panel. Our team confirms your booking on WhatsApp within minutes and sends your pickup time.
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