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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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What guests say
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Kyle Loch
What an amazing evening. Our tour guide was exceptional and made sure our experience was unforgettable. He was there for everything we needed and the atmosphere was incredible. Hands down best safari experience in Dubai. Will 1000% be coming back.
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Harrold
Best experience ever😂🔥🔥
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Caprice Kes
Amazing experience with Imdad!!!
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JEONGWON LEE
This is amazing!! We had such a great time! Dune bashing, sandboarding, quad biking, and camel riding were all so much fun. Our safari guide, Emdad, was incredibly kind, friendly, and helpful throughout the tour, and he made the whole experience even more enjoyable. Thank you, Emdad, for making our desert safari such a wonderful experience. Highly recommended!
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Bayram Memmedov
Одним словом все прекрасно. Даже ГИД Али Хиджаз очень опытный
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Drilon Pulaj
Local Guide
Wir hatten eine wirklich tolle Tour und waren rundum zufrieden! Alles war von Anfang bis Ende sehr gut organisiert. Das Team war super freundlich, hilfsbereit und hat sich während der gesamten Tour sehr gut um uns gekümmert. Die Aktivitäten haben sehr viel Spass gemacht und die ganze Erfahrung hat unsere Erwartungen erfüllt. Wir hatten einen unvergesslichen Tag und können die Tour definitiv weiterempfehlen! Vielen Dank für das tolle Erlebnis! 🙌
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Sherine Fernando (Shin)
Local Guide
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had an amazing desert safari experience yesterday and absolutely loved it! Everything was perfectly organized, well planned, and right on time. The whole experience was smooth and enjoyable from start to finish. The value for money is excellent! Even for larger groups, everything was handled perfectly. We had such a wonderful time and would definitely recommend this experience to anyone visiting Dubai! Thank you for an unforgettable day! 🐪🏜️
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Thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review . Our team work hard to provide this exact level of service and we can’t wait to see you again!
Antonio Marra
It was amazing. Thank you very much for this wonderful experience. Very professional team and so accommodating. We will definitely come again.
Reply from Desert Safari Travels
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review . Our team work hard to provide this exact level of service and we can’t wait to see you again!
Edouard Aubin
Imdre was our guide today- attentive, kind and well-spirited- i thoroughly recommend.
Reply from Desert Safari Travels
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review . Our team work hard to provide this exact level of service and we can’t wait to see you again!
Ardra Girish
Beautiful experience thankyou emdad for clicking my pictures and make our moment more beautiful
Reply from Desert Safari Travels
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review . Our team work hard to provide this exact level of service and we can’t wait to see you again!
Asif Patel
We had an amazing experience on our desert safari today. It was truly worth the money! All the shows, rides, activities, and especially the food were excellent. Everything was well organized and we enjoyed every moment of the 6-hour safari. The best part was that our 23-month-old baby, Ahaan, also enjoyed the entire experience. We were a little concerned about travelling with a baby, but everything went very smoothly and he had a great time. A special thanks to our guide, Emdad Bhai, who was extremely supportive and helpful throughout the trip. He guided us during every activity and made sure we were comfortable and enjoying ourselves. Overall, it was a fantastic and memorable experience for our family. Definitely paisa vasool! Highly recommended for families, especially those travelling with kids.
Reply from Desert Safari Travels
Thank you so much you enjoy the Desert Safari tour with us your kind word means a lot to our entire team and motivate us to keep providing the best services to our Guest We hope to welcome you again on your next trip to Dubai Warm regards , Desert safari travels team
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.