Take on the rolling sand dunes of the Dubai desert on a thrilling dune buggy experience. Ride as a passenger with one our experienced drivers or get behind the wheel yourself as you enjoy an exhilarating journey in a specialist desert buggy. Strap on your helmet and goggles and take your seat in a unique vehicle where nothing but an open frame lined with reinforced barring separates you from the rushing wind. Discover the adrenaline-pumping fun of desert dune buggies with Arabian Adventures.

  • transfer
    Transfers from Dubai
    Shared or Private
  • dune drive
    Dune Drive
    Two Hours
  • dune-activities
    Equipment Provided
    Helmets & Goggles
  • food and refreshments
    Drinks & Refreshments
    Soft Drinks & More

Dune Buggies with Arabian Adventures

 

A black dune buggy dune bashing in the desert

An experienced team of drivers

Our immensely popular desert excursions are among the most iconic adventures in Dubai and the UAE. Our award-winning team of desert experts will be on hand to make sure you have a safe and enjoyable dune buggy experience in Dubai. Our trained instructors will provide you with all the tips you’ll need before getting behind the wheel of the dune buggy – or take you out for an exhilarating ride as a passenger.

Dedicated trail in Lisaili

Our dune buggy experiences take place on a dedicated driving trail in Lisaili, a short drive from the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve (DDCR). The exciting trail features a range of turns, bumps, pivots and dunes so you can experience the incredible capabilities of a desert dune buggy. Your transfers to and from the activity location in Lisaili are included in your booking.

Image of desert at sunset
Four dune buggies lined up in the desert with a camel stood nearby

Underpinned by sustainable practices

A commitment to the preservation of the DDCR and the surrounding desert underpins all Arabian Adventures activities, including our dune buggy experiences. We make a conscious, consistent effort to protect the desert ecosystem and we have been internationally recognised by the prestigious Travelife Partner sustainability award. From recycled biofuels to zero plastic initiatives, sustainability is at the heart of our operations.

Dubai Dune Buggies: Frequently asked questions

What is dune bashing?

Dune bashing refers to driving up and down sand dunes, usually in a specialist dune buggy or 4x4 vehicle.

Driving on sand  and navigating sand dunes is thrilling yet challenging - it requires a different approach to driving on tarmac. The surface of the sand dunes can shift as you drive across it, causing the vehicle to lose traction.

We offer dune buggy adventures where you’ll experience dune bashing either as a passenger with one of our desert experts, or as a driver following a full brief with a trained instructor.

Are dune buggies safe?

At Arabian Adventures, we take pride in the safety of all our experiences. Before our dune buggy experiences, you’ll get a full safety briefing from a trained instructor and receive all the necessary safety equipment like helmets and goggles.

To stay safe while taking part in dune buggy experiences, it’s important that you follow the instructions provided. Our team reserves the right to stop your participation in the activity if we deem you to be acting in an unsafe manner.

Who can drive desert dune buggies in Dubai?

If you’re booking our Dune Buggy Adventure Driver Experience, Desert Dune Buggies & Evening Safari Combo or Desert Dune Buggies & Exclusive Desert Experience Combo, you’ll have the opportunity to drive a dune buggy.

To participate as a driver, you must:

  • Be at least 16-years-old
  • Possess a valid driver’s license from your country of residence

To participate in any of our dune buggy activities as a passenger, you must:

  • Be at least six years old (seated with an accompanying adult)
  • Wear closed shoes (flip-flops and sandals are not accepted for safety reasons

 

Is it easy to drive a dune buggy?

While driving on sand can be tricky, our expert, helpful team will make sure you’re fully prepared to get behind the wheel of a dune buggy.

If you book our Dune Buggy Adventure Driver Experience, Desert Dune Buggies & Evening Safari Combo or Desert Dune Buggies & Exclusive Desert Experience Combo, you’ll have the opportunity to drive a dune buggy following an extensive briefing from a trained instructor.

You’ll then have a couple of hours to get to grips with your dune buggy – which is more than enough time to build your confidence and enjoy the thrill of desert driving.

How much is it to drive dune buggies in Dubai?

You can find prices for all our dune buggy driving experiences below. The price to drive a dune buggy yourself varies depending on whether you pick a shared or private vehicle for our Dune Buggy Adventure Driver Experience.

You can also pay more to combine a dune buggy experience with a desert safari by booking our Desert Dune Buggies & Evening Safari Combo or our Desert Dune Buggies & Exclusive Desert Experience Combo.