Keen to drive across sand dunes in a dune buggy?
Experience a whole new dimension to off-road exploration and travel across the Arabian desert in a powerful dune buggy.
Drive solo or with a friend during this adrenaline packed hour in Al Wathba’s desert in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
How To Book
Book your stay at Al Wathba Luxury Collection Hotel and sign up for this exciting desert activity.
Best to book in advance before your stay, as the hotel only has access to between 1-3 dune buggies at any given time, as they require regular maintenance.
When To Go
Al Wathba Luxury Collection Hotel offers dune buggy riding either first thing in the morning (9am, 10am or 11am) or in the afternoon (3pm, 4pm or 5pm).
Times are subject to change, so best to check with the hotel prior to your stay.
Costs Involved
This experience costs AED315 per buggy and the minimum age to drive a dune buggy is 16 years old.
The price is also subject to change, so best to confirm with the hotel prior to your booking.
How To Get There
Al Wathba Luxury Collection Hotel is located in Al Wathba South, Abu Dhabi.
To view this hotel on Google Maps, you can view here.
Tips For Your Visit
Helmets for both drivers and passengers are provided and you are able to swap seats halfway through your experience if you want to try both driving and being a passenger.
There’s also enough room to wear your sunglasses underneath your helmet.
All dune buggies are fitted with seat belts, roll cages and off-road suspension.
There is a handy small side storage available in the dune buggies for both drivers and passengers to store their valuables.
Children 8 years old and above are able to join as a passenger as well.
What To Expect
Brief dune buggy driving and safety instructions are provided to all attendees at the start of this experience.
The instructor will advise you not to oversteer or do any sharp turns once driving in your dune buggy.
Let your instructor know whether you have previous dune buggy experience or not and how much adrenaline you want out of your session.
You’ll then follow your instructor out of the hotel and over the sand dunes for the whole hour, admiring the vast Arabian desert and the amazing scenery.
The Verdict
It’s a lot of fun during this adrenaline filled hour, as you choose how slow or fast you go driving up and over the peaks and valleys of the Arabian desert’s majestic sand dunes.
Your Guide will recommend some amazing photo opportunities along the way too!
Sounds like fun? Don’t just take our word for it, experience it for yourself.
Be inspired to start or add to your very own bucket lists.
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Above prices & information correct as of March 2022.
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