Drive a Polaris or Can-Am buggy yourself through the red dunes, behind a lead guide.
- Self-drive
- Polaris or Can-Am
- Lead guide
$123per buggy (2 riders)
- Free cancellationUp to 48 hours before pickup for a full refund.
- Hotel pickup includedFrom any hotel or residence in Dubai.
- Lead guide on every rideWith a safety vehicle and mechanic on quad tours.
- Safety gear includedHelmet and goggles, plus a full safety briefing.
- About 3 hoursIncluding pickup and drop-off.
- Instant confirmationPay securely online and your voucher arrives by email straight away.
Which ride is right for you?
Three ways to drive the dunes. Pick one to see the price.
An hour on your own quad bike with a lead guide, a mechanic and a safety vehicle.
- 1 hour on a quad
- Safety gear
- Sandboarding
$95per quad bike (1 rider)
A morning in the dunes in your own Land Cruiser, with a quad bike ride before the heat.
- Quad bike ride
- Land Cruiser
- Morning start
$191per Land Cruiser (up to 6 guests)
What guests say about Khat Tours and Safaris
Every tour on Yalla Dunes is run by Khat Tours and Safaris. They're rated 5.0 from 1,509 reviews on Tripadvisor and Google, across all their tours, not only this one.
5.01,396 reviews
5.0113 reviews
- Friendly drivers
- Kids and babies
- Quad biking
- Sunset photos
- Private dinners
- Abu Dhabi trips
Viktoria HTravelled with friends
Pankaj TiwariTravelled with friends
Taras TTravelled with friends
Yolanda JacksonGoogle Local Guide
Elliot HasoonGoogle reviewer
Danny HasoonGoogle reviewer
Rita TTravelled with family
Claire HTravelled with family
Reviews of Khat Tours and Safaris, the operator of every tour on this site.
How the ride goes
Dune Buggy Tour
- Hotel pickupYour driver collects you and drives you out to the dunes.
- Safety briefingHelmets, goggles and a run-through of the controls.
- Into the dunesFollow your lead guide across the red sand.
- Photo stopTime for photos on top of the dunes.
- Drop-offBack at your hotel around three hours after pickup.
How the morning goes
Dune Buggy Tour
- Morning pickupIn your own Land Cruiser.
- Quad bike rideRide the dunes behind a guide.
- Photo stopsIn the soft morning light.
- Drop-offBack before the midday heat.
For reference. The driver times each stop around sunset, traffic and your group.
What’s included
Dune Buggy Tour
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Full safety briefing
- Helmet and goggles
- Experienced lead guide
- Water and energy drinks
Not included
- Souvenirs and photos
- Tips
Quad Bike Tour
Included
- Private pickup and drop-off
- Full safety briefing
- Helmet, goggles and harness
- Experienced lead guide
- Mechanic and safety vehicle
- 1 hour quad ride
- Cold water
Not included
- Tips for the instructors
Morning Safari with Quad Bike
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Quad bike ride
- Safety gear and helmet
- Water and soft drinks
Not included
- Souvenirs and photos
- Tips
Good to know
- Wear closed shoes and clothes you don't mind getting sandy. Sunglasses help in the wind.
- Tell us when you book if anyone is pregnant or has back or neck problems.
- If a sandstorm, heavy rain or a government weather warning stops the trip, you can move it to another day or get a full refund.
- Refunds go back to your card within 5 to 10 working days. See the cancellation policy.
Questions
Will we share the car with other people?
No. Every tour is private: your own vehicle and driver or guide, for your group only.
Do I drive the buggy myself?
Yes. You drive a Polaris or Can-Am buggy yourself, following a lead guide.
Is safety gear included?
Yes. Helmets and goggles are included, and every ride starts with a safety briefing.
What times can we go?
Quad bike tours run at 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Buggy tours can be booked at a time that suits you.
When do I pay?
When you book. You pay the full price online by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay, and your confirmation arrives by email straight away. Cancel up to 48 hours before for a full refund.
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