Dubai Desert Safari Activity Guide

Ride in a 4x4 SUV over the desert dunes as the vehicle climbs, dips, and spins across the sand.

• Duration: 15–60 minutes depending on the ticket
  
• Suitability: Thrill-seekers, families with older kids, groups looking for adventure.
  
• Included / upgrade: Standard inclusion in all desert safari tickets.
  
• Safety: Professional drivers navigate the dunes in 4x4 SUVs, all vehicles include seatbelts.
  
• Health notes: Not suitable for pregnant women, people with neck, back, or spinal injuries, high blood pressure, heart or respiratory conditions, epilepsy, motion sickness, vertigo, or anxiety. Sudden movements, sharp turns, and bumps can increase risk or cause discomfort.

Drive your own quad bike or dune buggy over sandy trails, feeling the speed and freedom of the desert

• Duration: 20–30 minutes (optional on select tickets)
  
• Suitability: Adventure enthusiasts, ages 16+
  
• Included / upgrade: Optional add-on on most evening and morning safaris.
  
• Safety: Helmets and safety instructions provided; guided routes ensure safe riding.
  
• Health notes: Not recommended for pregnant women, people with heart, back, or neck issues, high blood pressure, epilepsy, motion sickness, vertigo, or anxiety. Controlling the vehicle on uneven terrain may be physically demanding and stressful.

Stand on a board and slide down the dunes for a fun, hands-on desert adventure.

• Duration: 10–30 minutes depending on dune size and participant skill.
  
• Suitability: All ages (children must be supervised).
  
• Included / upgrade: Standard in most desert safari tickets.
  
• Safety: Soft sand makes for a safe landing; boards provided and instructors guide beginners.
  
• Health notes: Not recommended for pregnant women, people with serious knee, back, or joint problems, high blood pressure, heart or respiratory conditions, epilepsy, vertigo, or anxiety. Sliding down steep dunes may strain the body or cause discomfort.