A dune buggy in Abu Dhabi is the most powerful self-drive desert experience you can book. Compared with a quad bike, a buggy has a roll cage, seatbelts and a steering wheel — so it feels like driving a car built for sand.
Do I Need a Licence?
Yes. The driver needs a valid driving licence. The passenger does not.
What the Ride Is Like
After a safety briefing you get a helmet, goggles and a face cover. Your guide leads the convoy for 30 minutes over the dunes of Al Khatim — climbing big dunes and sliding down the other side. The route matches the group's confidence.
Buggy vs Quad Bike
- Buggy: more power, more stable, roll cage, seats two side by side.
- Quad bike: lighter and simpler, no licence needed, one rider.
Price
The 2 Seater Dune Buggy costs AED 900 per buggy (driver + 1 passenger). Riding with family? Check the 4 Seater Dune Buggy.
Tips
Wear closed shoes and clothes you don't mind getting sandy, and keep your phone in a zipped pocket. Book your dune buggy ride.
