I am planning to book a dune buggy Abu Dhabi tour during the weekend. However, I am unable to find any insurance companies that cover dune buggies. Do you know how I can find that type of insurance cover?

Dune buggy Abu Dhabi buggy rides are not covered by insurance. If you plan on purchasing an insurance cover contact your holiday insurance provider and obtain qn adventure insurance.

My daughter and I are visiting Abu Dhabi in February for 4 days. We are planning to opt for a dune buggy Abu Dhabi experience and are curious about the dress code during the activity.

You are allowed to wear anything that is allowed to wear in the streets of Abu Dhabi. Just steer clear from any sbeachwear and extremely short clothes as those are prohibited. Any other style of clothing is fine as long as it is comfortable.

Desert Adventure in Style

Dune Buggy Abu Dhabi Tours

Going for an adventure in the desert and riding a dune buggy is one of the most fun things you will experience in the Abu Dhabi desert. At Arabiers, we have received many positive reviews from our past customers, most of them saying that they would wish to go back to the desert and ride a buggy one more time.

Keeping that in mind, we have curated a list of dune buggy tours suitable for either a first time adventurer or a returning client. Our tours include a pick up and drop off in Abu Dhabi by a 4x4 land cruiser.

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Private Evening desert tour with Polaris dune buggy

30 minutes buggy ride
Private land cruiser
6 hours tour

625 AED

On this guide

1. options
2. What we offer
3. Other things to do
4. Location
5. Safety
6. Drifting vs buggies
7. FAQ

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Written By Arabiers Digital & Reviewed by Robeena Brown

November 22, 2023 | 13 min read

Options

We have different packages for the Abu Dhabi Dune Buggy tours so you can just choose one that is suitable for you. A dune buggy tour package basically includes getting picked up and dropped off to your hotel or residence in Abu Dhabi with a 4x4 land cruiser, riding a buggy in the desert, dune bashing, a BBQ dinner and engaging in other desert activities.

You can always customize your desert tour to include your needs or preferences like if you want a private dune dinner or more time riding the buggy.

Private Evening Desert Tour by 4x4 with buggy ride in Abu Dhabi

6 hours
Minimum 2 Guests
Return Transfer included

625AED

Private Morning Desert Tour by 4x4 with buggy ride in Abu Dhabi

5 hours
Minimum 2 Guests
Return Transfer included

550AED

Private overnight desert tour by 4x4 with buggy ride in Abu Dhabi – includes nature camping

18 hours
Minimum 2 Guests
Return Transfer included

690AED

Private dinner in the middle of desert with buggy ride in Abu Dhabi

18 hours
Minimum 2 Guests
Return Transfer included

1025AED

Private Evening Desert Tour by 4x4 with buggy ride in Abu Dhabi

6 hours
Minimum 2 Guests
Return Transfer included

625AED

Private Morning Desert Tour by 4x4 with buggy ride in Abu Dhabi

5 hours
Minimum 2 Guests
Return Transfer included

550AED

Private overnight desert tour by 4x4 with buggy ride in Abu Dhabi - nature camping

18 hours
Minimum 2 Guests
Return Transfer included

690AED

Private dinner middle of desert with buggy ride in Abu Dhabi

18 hours
Minimum 2 Guests
Return Transfer included

1025AED

What we offer

Desert Buggies
& Guides

4x4 pick up to
desert point

Safety Gear & Safe Trails

Guided tour

BBQ Dinners

Live Shows
(belly Dance & Oud play)

Evening and
morning options

Other Things to Do in Abu Dhabi

Going to the Abu Dhabi desert and only riding a dune buggy the whole day would be very boring. That is why we advise you to add other desert activities to your itinerary, so that you will not be bored with one activity when you go for a desert tour.

At Arabiers, we have put together a list of other activities that you can engage in while on a desert dune buggy tour and you will maximize your time in the desert.

Sunset Safari in Desert

Desert Dune bashing in Abu Dhabi mega dunes

Desert Dune bashing in the tall dunes of Abu Dhabi

Falcon experience in Desert

VIP Desert Safari tour in Abu Dhabi with tents on the dunes – Private tour

Location

We normally take our visitors for a dune buggy experience in the Al Khatim Desert, Abu Dhabi. The desert is just 45 to 60 minutes from Abu Dhabi city, when driving through the Al Ain route.

The trip starts when we pick you up from your hotel in Abu Dhabi in a private 4x4 land cruiser and drive you to the desert.

If you are using a rental car, you may drive yourself to the desert and when you arrive we will provide you with a dune buggy so that you can go for the dune buggy experience.

If you are self-driving to the desert, we will create for you an itinerary that excludes pick up and drop off, to only have buggy rental and the buffet-style BBQ dinner.

Essential Safety Tips to Follow

01 Insurance

It is crucial to take great care when choosing a dune buggy tour in UAE since most of them are not insured. In most cases the visitors are required to sign a liability form which states that they are taking full responsibility in case of an accident during the ride. It is therefore important that you follow all the safety rules set out by instructor and ride safely.

02 Protective Helmet and dune buggy outfit is mandatory

One of the mandatory safety measures while doing a dune buggy ride is wearing helmet and other safety gear. However, most people assume this critical measure and the results might be disastrous in case of an accident. It is advisable to adhere to these safety measures for your own benefit since you might ignore and end up spending fortunes in hospital and repairing dune buggy.

03 Check condition of dune buggy

It is also important to know the condition of the dune buggy before you can rent it in Abu Dhabi. Start with an engine check, a test drive and thoroughly ensure that the buggy is safe for riding and you should never ignore this stage for your safety. If you notice any abnormality with the dune buggy such as unusual sounds, improperly fit tires and so please check another option to be on the safe side and avoid any possible accidents.

04 Check for compatible weather

It is also important to know the accurate weather for dune buggying. Avoid dune buggy during the rainy season since the terrain gets soft and wet. This can be disastrous since the sand can get soft and start to slip and this poses a great danger to your safety.

05 Do what your guide says

It is important to take instructions given by your guide seriously and adhere to them since they are experienced in Abu Dhabi dune buggy rides.

Frequently travelers asked

1. Over the weekend, I am contemplating booking a done buggy ride in Abu Dhabi. How can I find an insurance company that provides insurance covers for dune buggies?

It is important to note that quadbikes and dune buggy are not insured. However, you can reach out to your Holiday insurance provider to get you an adventure insurance if you are planning on getting a cover.

2. We are a having a family visit to Abu Dhabi in February. What is the appropriate dress code for a dune buggy experience?

You are free to wear any type of dressing that is allowed in Abu Dhabi. However, short clothes and beachwear are not allowed in Abu Dhabi and therefore you should avoid putting on them. Just go for any other dressing that you are comfortable in.

3. I have heard a lot regarding Dubai buggies. What is the difference between doing dune buggy in Abu Dhabi and doing dune buggy in Dubai?

The main difference is that Dubai offers various options compared to Abu Dhabi which has limited. Lehbab desert in Dubai has a variety of centers that are available for rent. We at Arabiers offers Dubai buggy tours and you can book with us the lone ranger sprint buggies, Polaris buggies, can-am X3, can-am X3 Maverick turbo buggies among others.

4. Can buggies be availed for a group’s overnight desert tour in Abu Dhabi?

We can plan for 1 or 2 buggies to be availed and a private dune dinner with live BBQs. However, it is important to note that in Abu Dhabi the buggies are limited and therefore it is determined with their availability.