4 Horse Riding Trips in the UAE Worth Booking

1.Al Marmoom Oasis Horse Riding Experience with Snack

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 245 reviews · 30 minutes - 3 hours · from $41Our pick

Ride through Al Marmoom Desert Oasis at Al Salah Stud, then meet Arabian, mixed-breed, and Thoroughbred horses while learning about their bloodlines. Guides such as Kamal, Tahir, Aleem, and Rajab assist riders of all levels. Choose a 30 or 45-minute ride, with refreshments included and hotel transfer available for an added cost.

“Absolutely amazing experience! I had the best time during this horse riding tour. The desert was beautiful, the horses were well trained and full of energy, and the ride itself was so much fun. My guide Kamal was incredible. He made me feel safe the whole time, explained everything clearly, and you can tell he truly cares about the horses. He even showed me some extra spots and shared interesting stories about the area. We did long gallops through the desert, saw the lake, and I even got to see baby camels afterwards. The whole experience felt very personal and authentic. I would 100 percent recommend this tour to anyone…”

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2.1 Hour Horseback Dubai Desert Park Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 116 reviews · 1 hour · from $99

Ride for one hour through Dubai’s Mushrif Park with an English-speaking escort and no more than three participants. You’ll pass ghaf trees, sandy dunes, and possible desert wildlife before returning to learn how to untack, wash, groom, and feed your horse. Roshan and Sampat are among the friendly hosts associated with the experience.

“Amazing experience, they have horses for advanced riders too and many opportunities to canter”

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3.Dhow Cruise Dubai with Buffet Dinner, Dance & Horse Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · from $40Best value

Join Lead Adventure Tour for a roughly two-hour evening dhow cruise on Dubai Creek. Choose the open upper deck or enclosed lower deck, then enjoy a vegetarian and non-vegetarian buffet, drinks, music, dance performances, and a horse show. Fatima is frequently involved in welcoming guests and helping the evening run smoothly.

“The views were unbelievable! The host went above and beyond to ensure everything was on point! Excellent food, amazing shows, great atmosphere! Would highly recommend”

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4.Hot Air Balloon with Camel, ATV, & Horse Ride Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 81 reviews · 5 hours · from $272

You’ll leave Dubai before dawn in a 4x4, watch the balloon inflate, and rise 2,000 to 4,000 feet above the Arabian desert for a 60 to 90-minute flight. After landing, choose breakfast, camel riding, ATV riding, or horse riding. Pilots such as Caroline, Orlando, and Mohamed Ramadan have been praised for calm, careful flying.

“Hamid was a great driver and the ride was fantastic”

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