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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Updated Nov 4, 2026
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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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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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