Dubai
Best Family Dune Buggy Experiences in Dubai for All Ages
Writen By: Saba Perwez
Dubai
So you got the family together, successfully, and are looking for a family dune buggy experience in Dubai? Then it’s time to make memories in the Arabian sands - and spend that unforgettable quality time together. The kids will have a blast with the safe, thrilling rides and beautiful desert views!
Why Dune Buggy Tours Are So Worth It:
- It’s easy to ride together: Families can choose from 2-seater and 4-seater dune buggies
- Safety: Most tours include safety briefings, helmets, and professional guides who lead you
- Sightseeing: You’ll ride across the golden dunes of popular desert spots like Big Red, Pink Rock, and the Valley of a Thousand Dunes
- Extra Fun: Many experiences include sandboarding, drinks, and even a chance to ride a camel!
Ready for your adventure? Here are the top family friendly dune buggy experiences to choose from:
1. Private 3000cc Dune Buggy & Sandboarding
From
$485
Thrilling Dubai Dunes: Private Buggy & Sandboarding Adventure!
Experience the Dubai desert with a private 3000cc dune buggy and sandboarding adventure! Enjoy individual buggies, complimentary refreshments, and top-tier hospitality. Suitable for ages 12+, this insured excursion promises an unforgettable adrenaline rush with experienced guides, focusing on safety and high-quality service.
Book NowWith a powerful 3,000 CC V6 Dune Buggy, Dubai’s golden desert, and sandboarding, this tour is packed with adventures across the dunes.
What's Included:
- Pickup and drop-off from your hotel or residence
- Ride to the desert in a luxury 4x4 vehicle with a professional guide
- One-hour dune buggy ride (individual buggy for each guest)
- Sandboarding session
- Safety gear: helmet and goggles
- Convoy leader and backup vehicle for support
- Arabic coffee, dates, soft drinks, and water provided
- Unlimited bottled water throughout the trip
- Fun commentary on local culture, landmarks, and desert life
👍 What People Liked:
- Thrilling dune-buggy ride through the desert.
- Friendly, helpful guides and smooth hotel pickups.
- Extras like sandboarding and camel rides added fun.
- Great photo opportunities and memorable experience
👎 What People Didn’t Like:
- Limited speed/fun: Drivers weren’t allowed to use full power of the buggy (stuck in low gear).
- Unexpected extra charges: High prices for photos and scarves that guests thought should be included.
- Pushy upselling: Guests felt pressured to buy add-ons like photos.
- Unclean meeting area: Launch site was messy with vendors charging high prices for drinks.
- Equipment issues: Scratched visors and dusty helmets reduced visibility.
- Missed activities: Some didn’t get to do sandboarding as promised.
- Rude or unprofessional staff: A few complaints about staff attitude
2. Can-am Maverick X3 RR Turbo: Speed 192HP with 2 Seats for 2 Hours
From
$685
Conquer Dubai's Dunes: Can-Am Maverick X3 RR Turbo Adventure!
Experience Dubai's desert thrill with the Can-Am Maverick X3 RR Turbo! This guided buggy tour offers easy, automatic 4-wheel drive adventures for all skill levels. Share the 2-seater buggy and create lasting memories. Safety-focused with top-notch gear, expect an adrenaline-pumping ride you'll crave again.
Book NowA 2-seater 4x4 Polaris calls you to dune buggy across Dubai’s golden dunes. After a quick safety briefing and gear setup, follow your guide and drive, climbing and descending sand hills with ease. Ride across the famous Big Red Dune, see the Pink Mountain, and follow ancient Bedouin trails.
What's Included:
- Hotel pickup and drop-off anywhere in Dubai
- Professional, friendly Western tour guides on every tour
- Self-drive 2-seater 4x4 dune buggy
- Complimentary refreshments during the tour
- Full safety gear (helmet, goggles, gloves, and more)
- Bottled water
- On-site support for all tours
👍 What People Liked:
- Adrenaline pumping ride
- Liked that the experience was in groups of 3-4 buggies
- They allow faster speeds if you’re skilled
👎 What People Didn't Like:
- Wished for longer ride
- Some wanted to go faster
- Unexpected extra charges
- Some had a delay and missed breakfast, resulting in extra costs
3. Morning Dune Buggy Thrills: 4 Seater, Sand Boarding & Camel Ride
From
AED1800
Dubai Buggy Tour: Sandboard, Camel Ride & Thrills!
Experience the Dubai Desert with the Dubai Morning 4 Seater Buggy Tour Sand Boarding & Camel ride! This adventure tour is perfect for families and friends looking for a thrilling and cultural experience in the Dubai Desert. Get ready for an exciting ride in a high-speed buggy through the towering dunes. Feel the adrenaline as you power through the sand. Then, experience a traditional camel ride across the golden sands, perfect for capturing memorable photos. For even more fun, try sandboarding down the dunes! This tour gives a complete desert experience with adventure and Arabian culture. This tour includes a 1-hour buggy ride, hotel pickup and drop-off in a luxurious 4x4 SUV, sandboarding, mineral water, and a 10-minute camel ride. It excludes any other activities or expenses not specifically listed. Get ready for breath-taking views and memories that last a lifetime!
Book NowThis dune buggy tour’s 1 hour, and includes a 10-minute camel ride. Take awesome photos, try sandboarding down the dunes, and soak in the desert views. Experience the best magical adventures in the Arabian desert!
What's Included:
- Private hotel pickup and drop-off in a luxury 4x4 SUV
- 1-hour dune buggy ride
- 10-minute camel ride
- Sandboarding session
- Unlimited soft drinks and bottled water
- All safety equipment for buggy and sandboarding
👍 What People Liked:
- Knowledgeable hosts
- Chance to hold a falcon
- Extremely fun dune buggies
4. High Speed Dune Buggy’s, Dinner, Desert, & 5 Star Camp
From
AED550
Conquer Dubai's Dunes: High-Speed Buggy Safari & 5-Star Desert Feast
Experience Desert Safari Dubai with a thrilling high-speed dune buggy ride followed by dinner in a 5-star camp. Enjoy dune bashing, sunset photography, camel rides, and cultural shows. Indulge in a BBQ buffet with veg/non-veg options. Round trip transport provided, ensuring a memorable desert adventure.
Book NowRide across red sand dunes in a 2 seater buggy, and visit a desert camp. Go camel ride, sandboarding, and enjoy entertainment shows like Tanoura, belly dancing, and fire performances. The evening ends with a BBQ buffet dinner to fill your bellies. Families are welcome, with kids under 15 accompanied by an adult.
What's Included:
- Hotel/home pickup and drop-off (shared 7-person 4x4; private on request)
- 30-minute dune buggy ride (2 per buggy)
- Dune bashing in a 4x4 SUV (30 minutes)
- Photography stop on the dunes (10 minutes)
- Short camel ride and sandboarding
- Unlimited tea, coffee, soft drinks, bottled water, fresh fruits, and juices
- BBQ buffet dinner with veg & non-veg options
- Evening entertainment: Tanoura dance, belly dance, and fire shows
- Dinner snacks and refreshments
- Professional licensed driver and guide
👍 What People Liked:
- Friendliness and professionalism of tour guide
- Fun dune‑buggy ride and dune‑bashing experience
- Pickup and drop‑off included, smooth logistics.
- Desert camp experience with dinner, shows, camel rides and sandboarding.
👎 What People Didn’t Like:
- Some activities feel shorter than expected (e.g., buggy ride duration)
- Extra costs or upsells for items/activities not clearly included
- The dinner or buffet quality is sometimes described as average
- If you’re prone to motion sickness, the dune‑bashing can be intense
💡 Helpful Tips for Your Dune Buggy Tour
- Book early and confirm your pickup location.
- Wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes.
- Bring sunglasses, a hat, and sunscreen.
- Charge your phone/camera for photos.
- Listen carefully to safety instructions and wear the provided gear.
- Stay hydrated — bring a refillable water bottle.
- Check what’s included to avoid extra costs.
- Choose cooler times (morning or late afternoon) for comfort.
- Mention if you’re new to off-roading so guides can adjust the pace.
- Enjoy the ride, stay alert, and capture the desert views!
Now don’t forget to shake that sand off you after your adventure - some pictures would be a better souvenir. If you found this blog helpful, check out Dubai’s top experiences and events on Dyvarcity, your destination for unforgettable things to do around the world!