Dune buggy age limit and safety rules
BUGGY & QUAD

Dune Buggy & Quad Rules: Age, Licence, Safety

You don't need a driving licence to drive a dune buggy or quad in our desert area. Buggy drivers must be 18+ (younger guests ride as passengers). Adult quads are 16+, and kids' quads are for about 6+.

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ronald miranda

Exemptional ali thank you for the good service

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Iris Rb

It's very good we like guide friendly majid thankss

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Ina Feimi
Local Guide

What an absolutely amazing experience! Definitely one of the best things I have done in Dubai, and such a memorable day from beginning to end. Everything was beautifully organised, and the whole experience was filled with wonderful moments, excitement, and genuine hospitality. What made it even more special was our guide, Abdullah, who was absolutely fantastic! He was incredibly kind, friendly, professional, and genuinely caring throughout the entire experience. He made sure we were comfortable, looked after us so well, and was always happy to help with anything we needed. We had such a wonderful time and will definitely remember this day for a long time. I couldn’t recommend this experience enough to anyone visiting Dubai! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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sindy tutah

Emdad was very nice buddy and so helpful

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Arathy Suresh

Good experience... Had a brand new land cruise dessert safari... Best experience

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Endzhe Khabibullina
Local Guide

We had a wonderful desert safari experience! Our driver and guide, Abdullah, was very polite, professional, and friendly throughout the trip. He made sure we were comfortable and enjoyed every moment. The quad biking and dune bashing were especially exciting and so much fun! We also enjoyed the buffet dinner and evening entertainment shows, which were a great way to end the day. Everything was well organized, and the whole experience was truly memorable. Special thanks to Abdullah for his excellent service and hospitality. Highly recommended!

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Emma Tondi

Service parfait, conduite excellente, mon ami et moi ont été très satisfait ❤️❤️❤️❤️

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이성훈

Emdad 씨와 투어했습니다! 호텔까지 픽업와주셔서 편했고, 바로 사막으로 이동했습니다! 중간에 스카프 살 수있는 곳에 데려다주셔서 따로 스카프는 구매하지 않으셔도 될것같아요! 듄 배싱을 아주 스릴있게 잘해주셨고 사진도 열심히 남겨주셨습니다 😄 쿼드바이크는 30분(150AED) 타는데 재밌었습니다! 친절하신 가이드님 덕분에 즐겁게 투어했습니다 !

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김태우

Emdad 너무 친절하시고 듄베이싱도 재밌게 태워주시고 사진도 잘 찍어주시고 여러모로 나이스한 사람입니다 여기에서 하시는 거 추천드려요~ 좋네요 ㅎㅎ

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Kunal Kargal

"We had an amazing desert safari experience from start to finish! EMDAD was a fantastic and safe driver during the dune bashing, and very patient and friendly. Thank you for the wonderful memories!"

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Rahul Yadav

Host ( Imtiyaz Ali ) was amazingly good. Took care of us & guided us.

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Папа Мелих Tamam

Все отлично Имдат! Красавчик!!!!

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You don't need a driving licence to drive a dune buggy or quad in our desert area. Buggy drivers must be 18+ (younger guests ride as passengers). Adult quads are 16+, and kids' quads are for about 6+ with a guide. Bring an ID. Helmets and goggles are provided.

  • Licence needed: Dune buggy: No · Quad bike: No
  • Driver age: Dune buggy: 18+ · Quad bike: 16+ (400cc+), 12+ (150-250cc), ~6+ (kids' quad)
  • Passengers: Dune buggy: Children with an adult driver · Quad bike: Double quads: child passenger with adult
  • Pregnancy: Dune buggy: Not allowed · Quad bike: Not allowed
  • Gear: Dune buggy: Helmet, goggles, gloves, harness · Quad bike: Helmet and goggles

What to bring

  • Passport, Emirates ID or driving licence as ID
  • Closed shoes
  • Sunglasses (goggles provided)
  • A scarf for dust

Weight and health

Buggy seats take riders up to about 120 kg. Guests with back problems, heart conditions or pregnancy should not ride. Children must be tall enough for the harness to fit, usually around 120 cm or taller.

Do I need a licence to drive a dune buggy in Dubai?

No.

How fast do buggies go?

Guides set the pace, usually 40-60 km/h on the dunes.

Can a 16-year-old drive a buggy?

They can drive the smaller quads. Buggy drivers must be 18+, and 16-17 year olds ride as passengers.

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