Shared Evening Desert Safari
See Al Badayer change from bright red afternoon sand to a cooler desert evening.
- 30-minute dune bashing
- Hotel pickup & drop-off
- BBQ buffet & live shows
AED 150per person
Desert Safari with Dune Bashing & Quad Bike
Ride as a passenger through the dunes, then take the handlebars yourself.
AED 199 per person
Around 6 hours
Shared 4WD · self-drive quad
30 minutes dune bashing + 30 minutes self-drive quad
30-minute self-drive quad Safety gear provided Full safari + BBQ included
About This Tour — Desert Safari + Quad Bike Combo
Desert Safari + Quad Bike Combo — ride as a passenger through the big dunes, then take the handlebars yourself for 30 minutes.
Most guests arrive thinking the 4WD is the adventure, and then discover that the quad bike is the part they talk about on the flight home. Being driven across the Al Badayer Red Dunes is a spectator sport — thrilling, but someone else is doing the work. Sitting on a 620cc quad, or the more serious Yamaha Raptor 700cc if you ask for it, changes that: your wrist controls the throttle, your weight decides whether the front end lifts on the climb, and the desert stops being scenery.
The evening runs in one booking. Hotel pickup from Dubai, out on the Dubai–Hatta Road (E44), then 30 minutes of red-dune bashing in the 4WD. At our Al Badayer camp you get a safety briefing, helmet, goggles and protective equipment, and 30 minutes of self-drive quad time inside the designated riding area with a guide watching. After that it is sandboarding, a short camel ride, and the full BBQ dinner with Tanoura and belly dance shows.
At AED 199 per person this is the cheapest way to add a self-drive machine to a dune bashing desert safari — AED 49 over the standard evening package. Prefer a steering wheel, a seat and a roll cage to handlebars? Compare it with the dune buggy combo in the table below.
Safari + Quad Bike Photo Gallery
Real photographs from our Al Badayer desert camp and the Big Red dune field.
Desert Safari Step by Step
- Step 1
Hotel pickup
Shared air-conditioned 4WD transfer from your Dubai address.
- Step 2
Arrive at Al Badayer
Soft-sand preparation and the safety check.
- Step 3
Red-dune bashing
Around 30 minutes of guided 4x4 dune bashing — also the best way to read the dunes before you ride.
- Step 4
Quad briefing
Controls, posture and riding-area rules, with the helmet, goggles and protective equipment issued.
- Step 5
30-minute quad ride
Self-drive quad bike in the designated Al Badayer riding area with guide assistance.
- Step 6
Camp activities
Sandboarding, camel ride, henna and the shisha area.
- Step 7
BBQ dinner, shows and return
Camp dinner and entertainment, then your drop-off in Dubai.
Included & Not Included
Included in this desert safari
- Everything in the shared evening desert safari
- 30-minute self-drive quad bike session at Al Badayer
- Safety briefing before you ride
- Helmet, goggles and the protective equipment provided
- Guide assistance in the designated riding area
- 30 minutes of red-dune bashing in a 4WD
- Sandboarding, camel ride and camp activities
- BBQ buffet dinner and camp entertainment
Not included
- Quad time beyond the included 30 minutes
- Dune buggy hire
- Alcoholic drinks
- Damage caused by reckless riding
- Tips and gratuities
Vehicle, pickup and desert base
Vehicle: Shared 4WD + self-drive quad bike. Pickup: Afternoon pickup from your Dubai hotel or residence. Desert base: Al Badayer Desert Camp, Al Badayer Desert (Big Red), Sharjah, UAE, reached from Dubai via the Dubai–Hatta Road (E44). Plus Code XP57+V87, Al Badayer, Sharjah, UAE.
Pickup areas and any applicable transfer charge are confirmed before you book. Send us your hotel or building name on WhatsApp and we will check it.
Operated by BNB Travel & Tours L.L.C. · DTCM-Approved Tour Operator
Quad or buggy?
Two very different machines
| Quad bike combo (AED 199) | Dune buggy combo (AED 399) | |
|---|---|---|
| Self-drive time | 30 minutes | 30 minutes |
| Machine | 620cc quad or Yamaha Raptor 700cc | Polaris RZR 1000cc / Can-Am Maverick |
| How you sit | Astride, balancing | Seated in a roll cage, wheel and pedals |
| Passengers | Solo riding | 2- and 4-seat configurations |
| Learning curve | Balance matters on a slope | Easier to drive, more power to respect |
| Best for | Solo riders and a tighter budget | Couples, families and serious dune climbing |
Both combos include the full shared evening safari, 30 minutes of 4x4 dune bashing, camp activities, BBQ dinner and entertainment.
FAQs
Safari + Quad Bike — common questions
Do I need a driving licence for the quad?
No licence is needed to ride in our designated desert riding area, but age and engine-size rules apply to the bike you choose. Bring identification in case it is requested.
Have I got to have ridden before?
No. Most guests haven't. You get a safety briefing first and guide assistance throughout the session.
Can I upgrade to a bigger quad?
We also run the Yamaha Raptor 700cc as a separate, more performance-focused option. Ask the team for current pricing and availability.
Can I add more quad time?
Yes, subject to availability on the day. It is usually cheaper to arrange it when you book.
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