The price difference is about the bike, not the evening: at $70 two guests share one quad for the hour, at $105 each rider has their own. Book the single quad if you are travelling alone or want the handlebars to yourself, and leave dune bashing to the Full-Day Desert Safari, because this evening has none. This guide covers the Evening Quad Bike Desert Safari from the pickup to the last stop — the mood, the route and the tips guides mention in passing.
By SB Excursions · Published 19 October 2026 · Updated 19 October 2026
Tour on this route: Evening Quad Bike Desert Safari — From $70 per person, 6-7 hours.
What is the difference between the $70 and $105 options?
Both include the same evening and a full hour on the quad. At $70 two guests share one bike (minimum 2 per booking); at $105 you get your own quad for the hour, which is also the option for solo travellers.
This guide also answers:
- Is 4x4 dune bashing included?
- Which desert do we visit?
What makes the Evening Quad Bike Desert Safari worth your time
A shared air-conditioned vehicle collects you from your hotel in the afternoon and drives about 45-60 minutes to the Lahbab Red Dunes. After helmets and riding instructions you drive a quad behind the guide for a full hour — two guests to a bike, or one each on the single-quad option — then try sandboarding and stop for sunset photos. At Al Khayma camp come Arabic coffee and dates, a camel ride and falcon photos; after sunset, the BBQ buffet and the live shows before the drive back to your hotel.
Route highlights at a glance
The standout moments of the Evening Quad Bike Desert Safari.
- Self-drive quad bike — A full hour of quad adventure on the open Lahbab Red Dunes with a helmet and riding instructions: one bike for two guests, or your own quad in the top option.
- Sandboarding and camels — Board down the red dunes, take a short camel ride and stop for sunset photos over the desert.
- BBQ buffet and drinks — A live BBQ buffet with vegetarian and non-veg dishes, unlimited soft drinks, Arabic coffee and dates.
- Fire show under the stars — Live shows after dinner headlined by a fire show, plus henna for women, falcon photos and a shisha area at Al Khayma camp.
How the day unfolds, step by step
The route in order; exact pickup times and what shifts by season are in the schedule.
- Afternoon hotel pickup — Pickup from your hotel in Dubai in a shared air-conditioned vehicle, usually about 1:15-2 pm; the time moves with the season and is confirmed in advance.
- Lahbab Red Dunes: quad bike — Helmet and riding instructions, then 60 minutes on a self-drive quad behind the guide on the open red dunes — two guests to a bike, or one each.
- Sandboarding and sunset — Board down the dunes and stop for photos as the sun goes down over the desert.
- Al Khayma camp welcome — Arabic coffee and dates, a short camel ride, henna for women, falcon photos and the shisha area.
- BBQ dinner and live shows — Live BBQ buffet with vegetarian and non-veg dishes and unlimited soft drinks, then the fire show and traditional dance.
- Drop-off at your hotel — Drive back to Dubai after the evening programme.
Insider tips
The details a guide mentions on the day — worth knowing before it.
- Solo travellers book the single quad: the $70 shared option is one bike for two guests and needs at least two guests per booking.
- Riders need basic driving skills; solo riders must be 16-55, and under-16s only share a bike with an adult, from 10 to 14 depending on the session.
- Wear closed shoes and clothes you do not mind filling with red sand; the helmet is provided, and sunglasses help on the ride.
- Under-12s ride camels only with an adult, and camel rides are not advised for guests over 60 or with back problems.
- The BBQ buffet has vegetarian and non-veg dishes with unlimited water and soft drinks; alcoholic drinks are not included.
- Between December and February bring a light jacket: the desert cools fast after sunset.
Best time of year
October to April is the comfortable season on the dunes, with cool evenings at the camp; in summer the programme still runs, the pickup moves about an hour later and the afternoon on the sand is hot, so bring a hat. During Ramadan and on UAE dry days the shows may be limited or changed.
Whether it is worth the money and what the price covers is in why book it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the $70 and $105 options?
Both include the same evening and a full hour on the quad. At $70 two guests share one bike (minimum 2 per booking); at $105 you get your own quad for the hour, which is also the option for solo travellers.
Is 4x4 dune bashing included?
No. 4x4 dune bashing is not included in either option: you travel in a shared air-conditioned vehicle and the quad is the adventure. If you want dune bashing, choose the Full-Day Desert Safari.
Which desert do we visit?
The Lahbab Red Dunes, about 45-60 minutes' drive from Dubai, and then Al Khayma desert camp for the evening programme.
Are there vegetarian options at dinner?
Yes. The live BBQ buffet has vegetarian and non-veg dishes, with unlimited water and soft drinks. Alcoholic drinks are not included.
Is quad biking safe, and what do I sign?
You get a helmet and riding instructions and ride behind the guide. It is self-drive at your own risk: every rider signs an indemnity form and pays for any damage to the quad, and travel insurance is recommended.