It is the desert safari for people who want to drive, not just ride along: a full hour on a self-drive quad is part of the price, from $70 per person on a bike shared by two guests or $105 on your own quad. The rest of the evening is the classic camp programme — sandboarding, a camel ride, sunset photos, Arabic coffee and dates, henna for women, a live BBQ buffet and the shows — with hotel pickup and no prepayment. Below: what the price covers, who it suits and how it compares with the other ways to do it.
By SB Excursions · Published 19 October 2026 · Updated 23 October 2026
Tour on this route: Evening Quad Bike Desert Safari — From $70 per person, 6-7 hours.
What is included in the evening quad bike safari?
Hotel pickup and drop-off, 60 minutes on a self-drive quad on the Lahbab Red Dunes with a helmet, sandboarding, a camel ride, Arabic coffee and dates, henna for women, a live BBQ buffet with soft drinks and the evening shows.
This guide also answers:
- How do I book, and can I cancel?
- Quad bike safari or full-day desert safari: which should I book?
The short answer
Yes for couples, friends and active travellers who want to drive a quad on the dunes, not just ride in a 4x4: it runs as a shared quad safari covering Lahbab Desert, Dubai, lasts 6-7 hours and starts with afternoon hotel pickup in dubai in an air-conditioned vehicle, time set by season, so the day is handled from the door.
Pricing is From $70 per person. No prepayment: you agree the date on WhatsApp and pay on the day of the tour.
Who should book it — and who should not
Against the Full-Day Desert Safari, this evening swaps the 4x4 dune bashing for a full hour of driving yourself: the full day is built around 30-45 minutes in the 4x4 and includes a 30-minute quad only in its $65 option. If you are deciding between a quad and a buggy, the quad versus buggy guide compares them.
What is included in the price
A booking of the Evening Quad Bike Desert Safari covers:
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Dubai in an air-conditioned vehicle (Jebel Ali and desert resorts such as Bab Al Shams or Al Maha at extra cost)
- 60-minute self-drive quad bike ride with a helmet and riding instructions: one bike for two guests, or your own quad in the top option
- Safari guide throughout the evening
- Sandboarding and a short camel ride
- Arabic coffee, dates, henna for women and falcon photos at Al Khayma camp
- Live BBQ buffet with vegetarian and non-veg dishes
- Unlimited water and soft drinks
- Fire show and traditional dance performances
Before you book
Availability is confirmed once you send the date, hotel area and group size on WhatsApp. No prepayment: you agree the date on WhatsApp and pay on the day of the tour.
The route stop by stop is in the travel guide; pickup times, the packing list and what shifts by season are in the schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the evening quad bike safari?
Hotel pickup and drop-off, 60 minutes on a self-drive quad on the Lahbab Red Dunes with a helmet, sandboarding, a camel ride, Arabic coffee and dates, henna for women, a live BBQ buffet with soft drinks and the evening shows.
How do I book, and can I cancel?
Book on this page via WhatsApp. There is no prepayment — you pay on the day of the tour — and you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before pickup.
Quad bike safari or full-day desert safari: which should I book?
Book this one if you want to drive: a full hour on a quad is in the price, from $70 on a shared bike. The Full-Day Desert Safari is built around 30-45 minutes of 4x4 dune bashing and includes a 30-minute quad only in its $65 top option.