Both let you drive across Dubai's dunes yourself. The short answer: choose a quad bike if you want a ride added to a full desert safari at a lower price, and a dune buggy if you want a longer, dedicated driving session with seats for a passenger or a group.
Side by side
| Quad bike (ATV) | Polaris dune buggy | |
|---|---|---|
| How you book it | Part of a desert safari package | On its own, per buggy |
| Ride time | 30 minutes | 30 minutes, 1 hour or 2 hours |
| Seats | Single-seat, or a double quad shared by two (morning packages) | 1, 2 or 4 seats |
| Price on this site | Safari + quad from AED 149 per person | From AED 499 per buggy (30 minutes) |
| Also included | Dune bashing, camel ride, sandboarding; dinner and shows on evening packages | The buggy session |
Choose a quad bike if…
- You want quad biking as part of a full day or evening, with dune bashing, a camel ride and sandboarding.
- You are travelling solo or each person wants their own ride.
- You want the lowest price for driving in the desert: see the quad biking packages.
Choose a dune buggy if…
- You want more time driving: up to two hours.
- You want a passenger beside you: the 2-seater suits couples and friends.
- Your family or group wants to ride together: the 4-seater carries a driver and three passengers.
Prices for each buggy
| Buggy | 30 minutes | 1 hour | 2 hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-seater Polaris | AED 499 | AED 699 | AED 1,099 |
| 2-seater Polaris | AED 499 | AED 750 | AED 1,199 |
| 4-seater Polaris | AED 599 | AED 899 | AED 1,299 |
Before you ride
Driver and passenger requirements, including age limits, apply to both. Tell us the number and ages of your group when you book and we confirm what each person can do. Wear closed shoes and clothes you do not mind getting dusty.