The Dubai Desert: buggy excursions

A buggy tour of the Dubai desert is one of the most popular experiences for visitors to this exotic place. There is no better way to experience the Rub al-Khali, one of the largest deserts in the world, and explore its dunes while escaping the hustle and bustle of this great city.

This type of excursion, which can be done either in a group or on your own, lasts between 3 and 6 hours, although the actual driving time of the buggy is barely an hour. If you want to know more details, read on. And if you are looking for alternative plans, be sure to read this article on what to see and do in Dubai, which details a wide range of activities. Come on!

Have you ever imagined yourself doing a buggy tour? If you have, here's an even better proposal: a tour of the Dubai desert. Now that's an unimaginable experience where you'll feel like an explorer as you drive through the sand dunes and go on a limitless adventure in an 800 cubic centimetre buggy as you explore the valleys and peaks of this beautiful desert landscape.

You can also take a refreshment break to let your adrenaline run out and, on certain tours, there is also the possibility of finishing with a barbecue dinner to regain your strength after the intense ride.

Regarding the duration, the morning experience usually lasts 3 hours from hotel pick-up time, while the afternoon experience with barbecue is around 6 hours. The pick-up time is usually quite early, 7 a.m. or 3 p.m. in the afternoon.

• Price... from €50.

• Duration... between 3 and 6 hours depending on whether or not a barbecue is included.

If you're looking to disconnect from the big city while having the most complete experience possible, you can add a camel ride and a sandboarding experience to the buggy tour. Yes, just as you're reading. You won't miss a secret of the desert and you'll have an unforgettable day! I'll give you all the details. But first, don't hesitate to read the post Dubai by camel which will be very, very useful before you go on this tour.

This tour can take place in different areas such as the red dunes of the desert around the city of Dubai, the Lehbab area, located approximately 50 kilometres from Dubai or Hajar. In addition, this type of tour includes the possibility to visit a camel farm and enjoy a short ride on this mythical and popular desert animal.

And if that's not enough, you can also go sandboarding across the dunes of the Dubai desert, where an expert will guide you along the way. And if you want to know more about other alternatives in the desert, be sure to read this post about other excursions to the Dubai desert.

• Price... from €150.

• Duration... 6 - 7 hours.

Have you ever imagined camping in the desert and enjoying a dance show in the middle of nowhere? In Dubai you will have the opportunity with this buggy tour where you can also enjoy other experiences such as getting a henna tattoo, admiring a beautiful sunset, taking a camel ride, living the experience of being in a typical desert camp or even dressing up in Arabian clothes and having a photo book or smoking a sisha- a full day of new experiences whether you go alone, as a couple or as a family!

On this marathon and unique day you can also enjoy a belly dance show or a typical dance of the area known as Tanura dance. But the best thing about this tour is that while you enjoy the show you can recharge your batteries while enjoying a tasty multi-course barbecue under the starry sky. Believe it or not, they taste even better in this setting, especially after all the adrenaline you've invested in the buggy ride and after having experienced so many new things in just one day.

And if this excursion is not enough for you, don't forget to read the post Excursions with dinner and show in the desert of Dubai and look for the most complete option.

• Price... from 180€.

• Duration... 6 hours.

The Dubai desert buggy tour ranges in price from €50 to over €400 depending on whether it is limited to just the buggy ride or whether you can enjoy other added experiences such as a short camel ride, watch a dance show, enjoy a barbecue, have a sandboarding experience or have the chance to dress up in traditional clothes and have your photo taken.

On your trip to Dubai it is essential that you take advantage of one of the days to take a buggy tour through the desert of Dubai because you will leave the hustle and bustle of the big city and you will live an experience full of novelties, you will witness unique landscapes and you will be able to take some dreamlike photographs. In addition, you can enjoy various experiences such as enjoying a dance show, being in a camp in the middle of the desert or seeing the immensity of the sky.

Without a doubt, I recommend that if you take a buggy tour in Dubai, you do it in the most complete way possible to live all the possible experiences.

This type of excursion is essential to do it with an expert guide to accompany you both in the driving and in the location, since, as you can imagine, it is essential not to get lost. In fact, there is no other option for this type of excursion. In addition, the guide will give you all kinds of details along the route.

Due to the relentless sunshine, high temperatures and possible winds, it is essential that you wear comfortable clothing that covers your entire body on your buggy tour of the Dubai desert. It is also advisable to bring a hat, cap or cap and sunglasses. Footwear is also a very important factor to take into account as it should be covered and comfortable.

Undoubtedly, the worst time to take a buggy tour of the Dubai desert is in the summer months due to the extreme heat. December and January are also not the best months to go because it's high season and there is more tourism, so prices for tours to the Dubai desert can be higher and the tours are more crowded.

During January in Dubai and February in Dubai there is less tourism so it can be an ideal time to go and enjoy a buggy tour without having problems when it comes to booking.

As for the day of the week, it is always best to book in the middle of the week as there is not as much demand. The best time of the day is at sunset and sunset because you have the opportunity to see both the sunset and the starry sky and both experiences are truly unique. Don't hesitate to take your camera with you! You will be the envy of all who see it.

The weather in the desert of Dubai is characterised by being quite extreme. As you can imagine, the climate is desert-like and it hardly ever rains. In addition, there are quite significant temperature variations between day and night, so it's a good idea to wear a jacket or windbreaker so as not to suffer so much temperature contrast, especially if you are going to spend the night in the desert of Dubai.

The summer season is characterised by very high temperatures, averaging 30°C at night and 40°C during the day. Humidity is high and gusts of wind are common. Winter temperatures drop to 20-25ºC on average. However, for more details on the best time to travel to Dubai, read the article Best time to travel to Dubai and you'll find out all the details.

Few people have taken a buggy tour and those who have, have not enjoyed this experience in an area as authentic as the desert of Dubai. When doing this tour it is advisable to follow a series of recommendations that I indicate below but, on the other hand, be sure to read the post tips for visiting the desert of Dubai and you will have the most complete guide for your trip.

Some people take a biodramine pill before this trip to avoid getting dizzy after the rough driving and thus be able to continue enjoying the day.

• It is advisable to take water with you.
• Wear comfortable, closed shoes.
• Wear comfortable, light clothing.
• It is advisable to wear sunglasses and a hat or cap.
• Sometimes it is also recommended to wear protective gloves.
• It is very important to use sunscreen both before and during the excursion.
• Backpacks and large bags are not allowed.
• If you are carrying a camera or electronic devices, it is essential that you put them in a bag so that they are not damaged by the sand.

The vehicles on these tours are very safe and are equipped with bars and special seats to increase the safety of the drivers. Even so, you should not let your guard down.