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The 15 Best Sandboarding Trips in the UAE

48 tours  ·  from $24 a head

Sandboarding is thrown into most safaris and sold on its own by almost nobody, so the question is which safari gives you a real run at a dune. The 15 below are priced and clear about how much board time you get.

Dubai: Desert Safari, Quad Bike, Camel Ride and Sandboarding - Quad biking across the open desert
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Dubai: Desert Safari, Quad Bike, Camel Ride and Sandboarding

1.Desert Safari, Quad Bike, Camel Ride and Sandboarding

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 43,505 reviews · 4 hours · from $29Our pick

Escape Dubai for a four-hour Lahbab Desert safari with hotel pickup, red-dune dune bashing, a short camel ride, sandboarding, and an optional quad bike ride. Guides such as Yaqoob, Hassan, Aziz, and Raziq are praised for safe driving, clear communication, and taking excellent photos. Quad biking costs extra and is self-drive.

“Hassan was our PERFECT guide and made this wonderful experience unforgettable”

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Dubai: Desert Safari, Camel Ride, Sandboarding, Quad Bike - Hotel pickup and the road to the desert
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Dubai: Desert Safari, Camel Ride, Sandboarding, Quad Bike

2.Desert Safari, Camel Ride, Sandboarding, Quad Bike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 17,223 reviews · 4 - 7 hours · from $30

Leave Dubai for the Red Dunes and Lahbab Desert in a 4x4. You’ll tackle dune bashing, sandboarding, a short camel ride, and, if selected, a 30-minute self-drive quad bike session. Guides such as Akbar, Arif, Ibrahim, and Basit are praised for careful driving, clear instructions, and helping with photos. Evening options add BBQ and traditional shows.

“We had an awesome experience of Safari with amazing guide Ibrahim. This is the MUST VISIT spot for everyone visiting Dubai. We enjoyed it so much!”

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Dubai Desert Safari - Camel Ride, Sandboarding & 30 Min Quad - Pickup and the 50-minute ride to Lahbab
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Dubai Desert Safari – Camel Ride, Sandboarding & 30 Min Quad

3.Dubai Desert Safari – Camel Ride, Sandboarding & 30 Min Quad

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 12,683 reviews · 4 hours · from $36

Spend four hours in Dubai’s Lahbab Desert with a licensed guide such as Awais, Mian Sajid, Shari, or Mujahid. You get 45 minutes of dune bashing, sandboarding, a short camel ride, and an optional 30-minute quad-bike session. Afternoon departures add sunset photos, while shared or private 4x4 options suit different budgets.

“Shari was a perfect driver! Made us feel safe and enjoyed every minute of our safari trip”

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Dubai Desert Discovery: Red Dunes Safari, Sandboard & Camel Ride - Optional quad biking before the main ride
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Dubai Desert Discovery: Red Dunes Safari, Sandboard & Camel Ride

4.Dubai Desert Discovery: Red Dunes Safari, Sandboard & Camel Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,653 reviews · from $36Top rated

Spend about four hours traveling from Dubai, Sharjah, or Ajman to Lahbab’s Red Dunes. You’ll ride through the sand in a 4WD for roughly 45 minutes, try sandboarding, pose with camels, and watch the sunset on afternoon departures. Optional quad biking costs extra. Guides such as Awais, Rizz, Abbas, and Mujahid are praised for friendly service and good photos.

“The experience was great. Me, my mom(58), my father(60), and my niece enjoyed this activity. We were picked up in the location. Everything was done my the itinerary. Our tour guide Abbas was right on time and unfortunately we were little late but he gave us a courtesy time. We were taking care off and we had so much fun.”

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Dubai Desert Safari - Sandboarding, Quad Bike & BBQ Options - 30 to 45 minutes of dune bashing in Lahbab
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Dubai Desert Safari – Sandboarding, Quad Bike & BBQ Options

5.Dubai Desert Safari – Sandboarding, Quad Bike & BBQ Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6,360 reviews · from $45

Ride from your Dubai hotel to Lahbab in an air-conditioned 4x4 for 30 to 45 minutes of dune bashing, sandboarding, a camel ride, and sunset photos. Choose the 4-hour outing or stay seven hours for Arabic coffee, henna, a BBQ buffet, and Tanura, belly dance, and fire shows. Guides such as Awais, Muhram Ali, Najeeb, and Zain are frequently assigned.

“Absolutely amazing experience! Did it for the 2nd time and it is worth it again. Rizwan showed us around, took some photos and gave us unforgettable ride.”

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Dubai Desert Safari, Dune Bashing, Camel Ride, Sandboarding & BBQ - Sandboarding and sunset photos on the high dunes
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Dubai Desert Safari, Dune Bashing, Camel Ride, Sandboarding & BBQ

6.Dubai Desert Safari, Dune Bashing, Camel Ride, Sandboarding & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,274 reviews · from $27

You’ll leave Dubai or Sharjah around 2 pm for the Lahbab desert, where a 4WD driver such as Ali, Abdul, Shahab, or Imran leads dune bashing, sandboarding, and a camel ride. The evening ends at a Bedouin-style camp with sunset photos, henna, Arabic coffee, a BBQ buffet, fire and Tanura shows, and belly dancing except during Ramadan.

“At the beginning of Ali had a difficult time to find my adress . But he was able to locate us .the trip was really fun .I enjoyed the show , the food the atmosphere. Ali was a great tourists guide very friendly and talkative at the end of the trip we laughed we wish Ali the best of the best . Thank you .”

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Dubai: Quad Bike, Dune Buggy, and Sandboarding Experience - Choosing between a quad bike and a dune buggy
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Dubai: Quad Bike, Dune Buggy, and Sandboarding Experience

7.Quad Bike, Dune Buggy, and Sandboarding Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,140 reviews · 1 - 4 hours · from $36

Meet at Excursion Point Desert Meeting Point for a safety briefing, then ride a 250cc to 400cc quad bike or a 1000cc dune buggy across Dubai’s red dunes. You’ll also sandboard, take a short camel ride, and stop for photos. Guides such as Hasnain, Salman, Hammad, and Farooq are known for clear help and good photo spots.

“The activity was amazing. The transportation was extremely easy to arrange (even when our original pick up point changed last minute they were super accommodating for us). The driver was super friendly and helpful when we arrived explaining where to go and the tour guide for the actual activity was very attentive and amazing at what he does. 10000% recommend !”

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Abu Dhabi: Desert Safari with BBQ, Camel Ride & Sandboarding - The camel farm is a useful first pause
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Abu Dhabi: Desert Safari with BBQ, Camel Ride & Sandboarding

8.Desert Safari with BBQ, Camel Ride & Sandboarding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,998 reviews · from $74

Spend six hours in an air-conditioned 4WD exploring Abu Dhabi’s desert with dune bashing, sandboarding, a camel farm visit, and a short camel ride. Then settle into a Bedouin-style camp for coffee, dates, henna, shisha, Arabic dress photos, buffet BBQ, Nashaat ladies dancing, and tanoura. Pickup and drop-off are included.

“It was great! Our driver was very nice and he took spectacular pictures of us in the desert! We recommend this tour!”

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Dubai: Sandboarding, Camel Ride and Red Dune Bashing - Dune bashing in a Land Cruiser
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Dubai: Sandboarding, Camel Ride and Red Dune Bashing

9.Sandboarding, Camel Ride and Red Dune Bashing

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,367 reviews · from $24Best value

Start with hotel pickup in a cool 4x4, then race over Dubai’s red dunes, sandboard, ride a camel for five minutes, and add a 30-minute quad-bike session if selected. Guides such as Anwar, Farooq, Hammad, and Sadhik are praised for safe driving, photos, and friendly help. Morning departures beat the heat.

“Saddam was an excellent guide. Thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience but absolutely loved the sandboarding. Would highly recommend. Brilliant value for money.”

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Dubai Self-drive Quad Bike, Sand Boarding, Camels & Refreshments - Getting started on the quad bikes
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Dubai Self-drive Quad Bike, Sand Boarding, Camels & Refreshments

10.Dubai Self-drive Quad Bike, Sand Boarding, Camels & Refreshments

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,620 reviews · from $60

Start with 7am hotel pickup, then ride a self-drive quad bike for up to an hour across Dubai’s red dunes. Try sandboarding, take a short camel ride, and enjoy Arabic coffee, sweets, and camp photos. Guides such as Shabir, Asraf, and Maya are praised for friendly help and good photographs.

“Amazing time! Driver was very personable and prompt. He told us information and history of Dubai. We upgraded to the sand buggy and it was 100% worth it. We rode the four wheelers and then went to ride camels and have donuts and coffee. When we drove back to our hotel, he took us by the Burj Khalifa and to see a mosque. Would absolutely book this again. Wonderful experience all around!”

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Dubai: Desert Safari, Quad Bike, Sandboarding, Camels & BBQ - Dune bashing, sandboarding, and the optional quad bikes
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Dubai: Desert Safari, Quad Bike, Sandboarding, Camels & BBQ

11.Desert Safari, Quad Bike, Sandboarding, Camels & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,562 reviews · from $44

Spend an afternoon and evening exploring Dubai’s Lehbab Red Dunes by air-conditioned 4x4. Expect dune bashing, sandboarding, a camel ride, sunset photos, optional quad biking, falcon photos, henna, Arabic coffee, BBQ dinner, and fire and cultural shows. Guides such as Yasir, Adnan Noor, and Lahcen are praised for safe driving and helpful service.

“We had an amazing desert safari with our guide Lahcen from OceanAir. Everything was perfectly organized, and Lahcen made the whole experience fun and informative by sharing so much about Dubai along the way. From exciting activities like quad biking, sandboarding, and dune bashing to relaxing moments with a delicious BBQ at the camp – it was the perfect mix. We always felt safe thanks to Lahcen’s experience and friendly nature. An unforgettable day we would definitely do again on our next trip to Dubai!”

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Private Morning Desert Safari Dubai with Dune Bashing & Sandboard - From Dubai pickup to the red dunes
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Private Morning Desert Safari Dubai with Dune Bashing & Sandboard

12.Private Morning Desert Safari Dubai with Dune Bashing & Sandboard

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,488 reviews

Start before sunrise and ride from Dubai to Lahbab in a private, air-conditioned 4x4. Your driver-guide, such as Shaban, Ahsan, Hussein, or Atif, handles pickup, dune bashing, camel riding, sandboarding, photos, and return transport. Quad biking costs extra. The tour lasts about four hours and suits families and small groups of up to six.

“Salim, our tour guide, was excellent. He was early for pickup, the ride was comfortable. He took amazing pictures and he kept us engaged. Our pickup was at 5am and we made it to the desert in good time to catch the sunrise, which was amazing. We did dune bashiRead more”

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3000cc Dune Buggy & Sandboarding - Private Experience - One hour across the dunes
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3000cc Dune Buggy & Sandboarding – Private Experience

13.3000cc Dune Buggy & Sandboarding – Private Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,486 reviews · from $388

Take the wheel of an individual 3,000cc V6 dune buggy for one hour across Dubai’s desert, following a convoy leader and backup vehicle. Hotel pickup, water, Arabic coffee, dates, safety equipment, and sandboarding are included. Guides such as Jay and Sultan add local stories and practical help along the way.

“Adrenaline rush as you drive, then pro photographs taken in the desert about you & the car. Great experience”

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High Red Dunes with Camel Ride, Sandboarding, Falcon Show and VIP BBQ Dinner - The 30 to 45 minute red dune-bashing session
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High Red Dunes with Camel Ride, Sandboarding, Falcon Show and VIP BBQ Dinner

14.High Red Dunes with Camel Ride, Sandboarding, Falcon Show and VIP BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,453 reviews · from $80

Spend about seven hours moving from Dubai to Lahbab’s high red dunes, where you’ll ride in a 4x4, sandboard, watch the sunset, and take a short camel ride. At camp, expect falconry, henna, Arabic coffee, a BBQ buffet, belly dancing, and Tanoura entertainment. Guides such as Iqbal, Abdullah, Noor, and Shabir are praised for safe driving and friendly service.

“From start to finish this tour was all about fun! The tour guide muhammed iqbal was friendly welcoming and made the experience exciting. I would definitely recommend this company and the guide for friends and family”

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Dubai: Premium Red Dune Safari with Sandboarding & BBQ - The 40-minute dune-bashing ride
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Dubai: Premium Red Dune Safari with Sandboarding & BBQ

15.Premium Red Dune Safari with Sandboarding & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,357 reviews · 5 - 7 hours · from $48

Spend an action-packed afternoon in Dubai’s Lahbab Desert with a skilled English-speaking driver, 40 minutes of dune bashing, sandboarding, sunset photos, a short camel ride, henna, sheesha, BBQ, and live shows. Guides such as Zeb and Sajeer are often praised for their driving, photos, and friendly help.

“the guide was amazing, the dunes experience, and then the stop where we had supper was so fun and who would of thought it, thank you for an awesome experience”

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