Desert Safari + Quad Bike
The full evening safari plus a self-drive quad-bike blast across the dunes.
Tour Overview
Short answer: this combo pairs a self-drive quad-bike session with our full Evening Desert Safari — dune bashing, camel ride, BBQ dinner and live shows — from AED 250 per person.
Rather than choosing between our standard Evening Safari and a standalone quad-bike ride, this package gives you both in one booking. You'll arrive at the dunes slightly ahead of the main convoy for a 30-minute automatic quad-bike session, then roll straight into the standard evening-safari programme: sunset dune bashing, camel ride, sandboarding and a full camp dinner with live shows.
It's the tour we recommend most often to guests who want more than one adrenaline activity but don't want to juggle two separate bookings. Because both activities share one pickup and one camp, the combined price undercuts booking the evening safari and a standalone quad ride separately.
Why Choose This Tour
Short answer: one booking gets you both the classic evening safari and a genuine quad-biking session, at a lower combined price than booking each separately.
Guests who've only done a standard evening safari before consistently tell us the quad-bike leg is the activity they wished they'd added the first time. Bundling it in from the start means no extra pickup, no extra paperwork, and a smoother handoff between activities than arranging them as two separate tours.
Tour Highlights
- 30-minute self-drive automatic quad session
- Full sunset dune-bashing safari
- BBQ buffet dinner & live shows
- Camel ride & sandboarding
- One pickup, one camp, one booking
- Better value than booking separately
What's Included
- Hotel pickup & drop-off
- 30-minute quad-bike session
- Sunset dune bashing
- BBQ buffet dinner
- Camel ride & sandboarding
- Live shows
- Alcoholic beverages
- Extra quad-bike time beyond 30 minutes
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
Pricing
Short answer: AED 250 per adult self-driving a quad, AED 190 for children riding as a passenger, AED 700 to privatise the vehicle, and an extra 30 minutes of quad time can be added for AED 80.
| Option | Who it's for | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Adult, self-drive quad | Ages 16+ with valid ID | AED 250 |
| Child (8–10), passenger only | Tandem quad with a guide, no self-driving | AED 190 |
| Private vehicle upgrade | Your group only, up to 6 guests | AED 700 total |
| Extra quad time (+30 min) | Per rider, added at booking | AED 80 / person |
Complete Itinerary
Hotel pickup
Slightly earlier than our standard evening safari to fit in the quad session.
Quad-bike briefing & practice loop
Safety gear, a briefing and a short supervised practice run before the group ride.
Quad-bike session
30 minutes riding an automatic quad across open desert with your guide.
Sunset dune bashing
Straight into the standard evening-safari 4x4 dune-bashing leg.
Camp arrival
Camel ride, sandboarding and photo stops.
Dinner & live shows
BBQ buffet with tanoura and fire performances.
Return
Drive back to your hotel, dropped in pickup order.
Hotel Pickup
Complimentary pickup, everywhere
Hotels, apartments, residences, villas and Airbnb stays across Dubai — all included at no extra cost.
Confirmed via WhatsApp
Your exact pickup time is confirmed by our reservations team over WhatsApp after booking.
Pickup window varies
Timing depends on the tour and your location — we build the route to reach every guest on schedule.
Private pickup available
Selected tours offer a private vehicle upgrade if you'd rather not share a pickup route.
Hotel Pickup Across Dubai
We offer complimentary pickup and drop-off from all hotels, apartments, villas, residences, and Airbnb accommodations across Dubai. Once your booking is confirmed, our operations team will contact you via WhatsApp with your exact pickup time and driver details.
Guests staying at Dubai Airport hotels, Dubai Marina, JBR, Palm Jumeirah, Downtown Dubai, Business Bay, Deira, Bur Dubai, Al Barsha, Jumeirah, and other Dubai locations are all covered.
Contact Us on WhatsAppNeed assistance with your pickup? Our team is available 24/7 on WhatsApp to help you with your booking and pickup arrangements.
Vehicle Information
Automatic quad bikes for the riding leg, plus a Toyota Land Cruiser or Nissan Patrol 4x4 for dune bashing, both inspected before every departure.
Safety Information
All riders wear a helmet and are briefed and supervised throughout. Riders must be at least 16 with valid ID to self-drive; guests with back or heart conditions should skip both the quad and dune-bashing legs.
Tour Requirements
Closed shoes are mandatory for quad biking — no sandals or flip-flops. A valid ID is checked before self-driving; younger children ride as a passenger instead.
Best Time to Join
Short answer: year-round, though winter evenings (November–March) are most comfortable for the open-air quad-bike leg.
See our best time for a desert safari guide for seasonal detail.
What to Wear
Short answer: closed shoes are mandatory for quad biking, plus full-length trousers and breathable layers for the rest of the tour.
A light jacket is worth carrying for after sunset once the dune-bashing and dinner segments begin.
What to Bring
Short answer: sunglasses, sunscreen, a hair tie, and closed shoes — flip-flops will get you turned away from the quad-bike leg.
See our quad-biking guide for more preparation tips.
Child Policy
Short answer: children 8+ can self-drive a quad with a guide alongside; younger children ride as a passenger on a tandem quad at the family rate.
The camp dinner and camel ride are open to all ages as with our standard evening safari.
Cancellation Policy
Short answer: free cancellation or rescheduling up to 24 hours before pickup; cancellations inside 24 hours are non-refundable.
Contact our team for any changes to your booking.
Combo vs Standalone Quad Bike
| Desert Safari + Quad Bike | Extreme Quad Bike & Buggy (standalone) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | AED 250 / person | AED 275 / person |
| Quad-bike time | 30 minutes | 60+ minutes, longer trail |
| Dune bashing, dinner & shows | Included | Not included |
| Best for | Guests wanting the full evening plus a taste of quad biking | Riders who want quad biking as the main event |
Want quad biking as the main focus instead? See Extreme Quad Bike & Buggy, or explore our full Desert Safari Packages.
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Local Insider Tips
- Book the extra quad time if you can. 30 minutes goes by fast once you're comfortable on the bike.
- Wear trousers, not shorts. Sand kicked up during the quad session is more comfortable against covered legs.
- Do the quad session before, not after, dinner. This is exactly how we schedule it, and guests consistently say it's the right order.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Meet Our Expert Desert Safari Guides
Both the quad-bike session and the dune-bashing leg of this combo are led by the same licensed desert guides.
Tufail Ahmed
Tufail runs the practice loop for nervous first-time quad riders before handing over to the group ride, then leads the dune-bashing leg himself.
Anees
Anees supervises tandem quad rides for younger passengers, making sure kids get a genuine thrill without ever taking the controls themselves.
Qamar
Qamar photographs the quad-bike group ride and later leads the camel-ride leg at camp, capturing both activities for guests to keep.
Supervising two different activities in one afternoon takes a guide who's genuinely comfortable on both a quad bike and a 4x4 — reading rider confidence during the practice loop, then switching immediately into dune-bashing mode. That dual expertise is why this combo is led by the same senior guides as every other Dubai Safaris tour.
Read more verified Desert Safari Dubai Reviews from our guests.
What Travellers Say About This Combo
"Best of both worlds — got my quad-biking fix and still had the full evening safari dinner and show afterwards. Wouldn't have wanted to choose between them."
"My teenage son wanted quad biking, I wanted the classic safari — this combo meant nobody had to compromise. Anees was great getting him set up on the bike."
"Added the extra 30 minutes of quad time and it was the right call — really needed that long to feel fully confident on the dunes."
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