Comparing two sport dune buggies
BUGGY & QUAD

Polaris RZR vs Can-Am Maverick X3: Which Buggy Should You Drive?

The Polaris RZR 1000 is the easiest and best-value buggy for first-timers. The Can-Am Maverick X3 RS Turbo RR is the more powerful, longer-travel machine for confident drivers who want to attack big dunes.

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193 real reviews from guests on Google, updated every day.

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Updated Oct 23, 2026
Also 610+ reviews on Tripadvisor
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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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! 🐪🏜️

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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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

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The Polaris RZR 1000 is the easiest and best-value buggy for first-timers. The Can-Am Maverick X3 RS Turbo RR is the more powerful, longer-travel machine for confident drivers who want to attack big dunes.

  • Engine: Polaris RZR 1000: 1000cc naturally aspirated · Can-Am Maverick X3 RS Turbo RR: Turbocharged triple
  • Feel: Polaris RZR 1000: Predictable, forgiving · Can-Am Maverick X3 RS Turbo RR: Explosive power, long suspension
  • 2-seat, 1 hr (self-drive): Polaris RZR 1000: AED 699 · Can-Am Maverick X3 RS Turbo RR: AED 1,399
  • 4-seat, 1 hr (self-drive): Polaris RZR 1000: AED 899 · Can-Am Maverick X3 RS Turbo RR: AED 1,649
  • Best for: Polaris RZR 1000: First-timers, couples, families · Can-Am Maverick X3 RS Turbo RR: Experienced drivers, thrill-seekers

Polaris RZR 1000: the all-rounder

The Polaris RZR 1000 is the workhorse of Dubai's buggy tours. Its naturally aspirated 1000cc engine delivers power smoothly, so it's easy to control on the first run up a dune. It comes in 1-, 2- and 4-seat versions and is the best-value way to reach the big red dunes.

Can-Am Maverick X3 RS Turbo RR: the performance buggy

The Can-Am Maverick X3 RS Turbo RR is built for dune racing. It has a turbocharged engine, a wide stance and very long suspension travel. It pulls hard up steep faces and stays composed over whoops, but it rewards confident drivers. It's also the buggy most people want in their photos.

And the others we run

  • Polaris RZR Turbo 1800 4-seat: turbo power for groups
  • Power Buggy 3000cc: our most powerful machine
  • Kawasaki Teryx4 800: gentle and stable, good for families

Price comparison (1 hour)

  • Polaris RZR 1000 2-seat: Self-drive: AED 699 · With pickup: AED 799
  • Polaris RZR 1000 4-seat: Self-drive: AED 899 · With pickup: AED 999
  • Can-Am X3 2-seat: Self-drive: AED 1,399 · With pickup: AED 1,899
  • Can-Am X3 4-seat: Self-drive: AED 1,649 · With pickup: AED 2,149

Which buggy is best for beginners?

The Polaris RZR 1000.

Which is the most powerful buggy?

Our 3000cc Power Buggy, followed by the Can-Am Maverick X3 Turbo RR.

Is Can-Am worth the extra money?

If you've driven off-road before, or want the most thrilling hour, yes. First-timers are usually happier in the RZR.

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