Dubai
is a city and Emirate of the UAE located within the Arabian Desert. The city is
endowed with exotic desert landscapes that all Dubai visitors should explore.
One of the most exciting ways to do this is by going on the Dubai Dune Buggy
Safari offered by Arabia Horizons Tours.
A Dune buggy safari will give you the perfect opportunity to tour Dubai’s
desert landscape and explore its high rising dunes.
What is a Dune Buggy?
A
dune buggy is a recreational vehicle with large wheels and wide tires that is
designed for use in desert landscapes, sand dunes and beaches. A dune buggy has
a roofless top with a rear mounted engine.
Dune
buggies are also built low to ensure stability of the vehicle while travelling
through sandy terrain.
Dubai Dune Buggy Locations
You
will get to visit the following Desert locations during the Dubai dune buggy
safari;
●
Bidayer
This
is the location of the Big Red sand dune located at Hatta in the emirate of
Sharjah. The spot is great for an adrenaline filled dune buggy drive through
the red desert sands.
●
Al
Faya Desert
This
is an exotic desert with ruby sands and dunes suitable for dune buggy driving.
●
Liwa
Desert
This
is the largest desert in the Arabian Peninsula. The desert has very soft sands
that will give you a unique dune buggy driving experience.
Dubai dune buggy safari activities
The
Dubai Dune buggy safari incorporates the following activities;
●
Dune
buggy drive
During
the dune buggy safari, you will get to go on a one hour buggy ride through the
desert sand dunes.
●
Visit
Bedouin camp
The
dune buggy safari also includes a visit to a Bedouin desert camp site where you
will get to enjoy an authentic Arabic hospitality. The camp has low tables and
comfortable cushions that gives a wholesome Arabic setting.
●
Barbeque
dinner
You
will get to enjoy a tantalizing barbeque dinner at the desert campsite after
going for the dune buggy ride.
●
Entertainment
There
will be belly dancing and tanoura dance shows for you entertainment at the
Bedouin campsite.
●
Camel
rides
You
can try a fun camel ride as well during the Dune buggy Safari tour.
The Dubai Dune Buggy Experience
You
do not need any experience to enjoy a dune buggy drive. Our instructors at Arabia Horizons
tours will assist you and train you on how to operate the dune buggy.
After
the training, you will embark on the desert convoy riding on single seater
840cc buggies or 2000cc double seater buggies. You will get a chance to ride
through the red and golden sand dunes of Dubai’s desert. There are dunes of all
sizes that you can ride across and explore. You can also stop for a while to
take a few photos and take in the sights of Dubai’s vast desert.
Dubai Dune Buggy Safari packages
You
can book the following Dune buggy safari packages with Arabia Horizons tours;
●
Morning
Dune Buggy Safari
This
dune buggy safari starts with pick up at the hotel at 7:00 am. You will proceed
to the drive location where you will get a safety briefing with training and
instructions. You will also be provided with gloves and helmets for protection.
You
will then go for a 1 hour buggy ride session for single person or a 30 minute
shared driving session. The safari ends with hotel drop off at 10 am.
●
Evening
Dune Buggy Safari
This
dune buggy safari starts at 3:00 pm. You will get a safety briefing along with
training and instructions. Helmets and goggles will also be provided.
You
will get to go on a 1 hour dune buggy drive for a single session on a 30 minute
session for sharing. The tour ends with drop off at the hotel at 6:00 pm.
●
Evening
Dune Buggy Safari with Barbeque dinner
This
is a dune buggy safari with a barbeque dinner. The tour starts at 3:00 pm with
pick up at the hotel. You will head to the driving location where you will
undergo training along with a safety briefing. You will then go for a 1 hour
driving for a single session or 30 minute shared session of Dune buggy rides.
After
the drive, you will head to the Bedouin desert campsite where you will get to
experience the best of traditional Arabic hospitality. You will have an
exceptional barbeque dinner with vegetarian options available.
For
entertainment, you will get to watch an enchanting belly dance performance and
a tanoura dance show. You can also go on camel rides or try out heena painting.
The tour ends with drop off at Dubai at 9:00 pm
For
more information on these Dune buggy Safari packages.
Dune Buggy safari terms and conditions
The
following conditions apply to guests hoping to book a dune buggy safari with
Arabia Horizons Tours;
●
The minimum age allowed to drive the dune
buggy is 16 years.
●
Use all protective gear provided during the
drive. Helmets and goggles are provides for your protection.
●
Guests are required to sign a disclaimer form
against damage and personal injury before embarking on the drive.
●
The dune buggy safari is a guided tour and
hence riders should follow the lead of the instructor.
●
Arabia Horizons Tours also offers tailor made
packages with additional activities for larger groups.
Tips for a fun Dune Buggy driving experience
Follow
the following tips to have a safe and fun dune buggy safari;
●
You should drive between sand dunes and not on
top of them.
●
Always wear your seat belt since you may need
to slam on the breaks at some point during the drive. This will prevent your
body from getting slammed on the buggy.
●
While driving at high speed, avoid making
sharp turns since this may cause the buggy to tip over.
●
Always follow the instructor and avoid staying
away from the convoy because you might you might get lost or stranded.
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