2-seater Can-Am Maverick X3 dune buggy in Dubai desert Most Popular · Premium
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Can-Am Maverick X3 · 2-Seater · 154 HP Rotax

2-Seater Can-Am Maverick X3

Our most-booked premium buggy. The Maverick X3 pairs a smooth 154 HP Rotax with a 64-inch wide-track chassis that lets you crest Big Red without drama and photograph Lahbab without bouncing.

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From AED 999 · 30 min · per buggy
2-Seater Can-Am Maverick X3 AED 999 30 min
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About this buggy

Why pick the 2-Seater Can-Am Maverick X3.

The Can-Am Maverick X3 is the buggy that converts most riders into repeat customers. The 154 HP Rotax delivers power with a measured Swiss-watch character — there is no sudden turbo spike, just a wide, useable band that makes every climb feel within reach. The 64-inch wide-track chassis is the real story: it shrugs off side wash on a steep face, stays composed at speed, and gives the photographer in the passenger seat a far steadier platform than any narrower buggy.

Couples upgrading from a 1000cc, photographers chasing dune-portrait shots, and intermediate riders graduating from our Turbo all gravitate here. It is also the easiest premium buggy for a confident first-timer — the suspension forgives small line errors that would unsettle the flagship X3 RS Turbo RR.

Ride experience

What the ride feels like.

Acceleration, climbing capability, comfort, and recommended terrain — written from real ride data, not marketing copy.

Off the line the Maverick walks up to speed crisply but without the elbow-jerk of the flagship. Throttle modulation is intuitive — a quarter-pedal will hold a steady 60 km/h on flat sand, full pedal will cleanly carry you through the soft mid-section of any Lahbab line. Long-travel suspension means the whoops between dunes turn into a sequence of soft thuds rather than the spine compressions you sometimes get on smaller buggies.

Photographs from this car come out the cleanest in our fleet. The wide stance keeps the cabin level, the cockpit is big enough for elbow movement, and the colour palette of the X3 (orange / black / chrome) plays well against red sand. Lahbab is the obvious choice for golden-hour shots, but the Maverick handles Big Red mid-faces and the Fossil Rock 2-hour loop just as well.

Pricing · per buggy · AED

Pick your duration.

All prices per buggy (not per person), VAT inclusive. Helmet, goggles, gloves, fuel, guide support and water included on every duration.

Vehicle specs

Eight things you should know.

Power154 HP
Seats2
Top speed130 km/h
Engine900 cc Rotax ACE
TransmissionAuto · CVT
Best duration1 hr
Best terrainLahbab · Big Red · Fossil Rock
Rider typeConfident · Premium
What is included

One all-in price.

No fuel surcharges, no GoPro upsell. Safety gear and guide support included on every package.

  • Safety briefing (15 min)
  • Full-face DOT helmet
  • Goggles + gloves
  • Lead-guide support
  • Hotel pickup (1+ hr rides)
  • Refuelled before ride
  • Iced bottled water
  • Photo stops on demand
Safety + responsibility

Ride smart.

Per the rental agreement guests sign at the camp.

Rental agreement summary

  • Dune buggies are operated only on approved sandy/desert areas — never on public roads or streets.
  • Guests must follow guide instructions and the safety briefing at all times.
  • Damage from misuse, rollover, collision, off-route driving, or late return may be chargeable per the rental agreement.
  • Drivers must be 18+ with a valid passport ID. Passengers must be 12+ with a guardian.
  • Closed shoes required. No flip-flops or open sandals (loaner pairs available at the camp).
  • Safety gear (helmet, goggles, gloves) and guided briefing are included on every ride.
Cancellation policy

Plans change.

Reschedule or cancel on WhatsApp as early as possible. Fees follow the schedule below.

Non-group bookings

  • 96+ hrs ahead No cancellation fee
  • 72+ hrs ahead 50% cancellation fee
  • Under 24 hrs 100% cancellation fee
  • Same day / no-show 100% cancellation fee applies
  • Group bookings (4+) 7+ days = 50%, 5 days or less = 100%
  • Safety cancellation If we cancel for weather or safety reasons we offer reschedule or refund
Full cancellation policy →
FAQ

Common questions.

Vehicle-specific answers from past riders.

Is this buggy beginner friendly?
Every 2-Seater Can-Am Maverick X3 ride starts with a 15-minute safety briefing, helmet fit, and a guided lead-driver convoy. The transmission is fully automatic and the throttle is gas-and-go. Beginners are routed onto smoother dune lines until the team is happy with their pace.
How many people can ride in this buggy?
The 2-Seater Can-Am Maverick X3 matches the seat count in the specs above. Drivers must be 18 or older with a valid passport ID. Passengers must be 12+ accompanied by a guardian on multi-seat buggies. We do not allow children under 12 on dune rides.
Which duration is best for a first-timer?
For a first ride on the 2-Seater Can-Am Maverick X3, most clients pick the 1-hour slot — long enough for a full Lahbab dune circuit plus 1–2 photo stops. The 30-minute slot suits time-pressed visitors. The 2-hour slot suits experienced riders who want a deep-desert loop or the Fossil Rock detour.
Is hotel pickup included?
Free hotel pickup and drop-off across Dubai is included on the 1-hour and 2-hour packages. The 30-minute slot meets at our Lahbab desert camp, around 40 minutes south-east of Downtown Dubai.
Do I need a driving licence?
No driving licence is required to drive the 2-Seater Can-Am Maverick X3 on our private dune routes. You must be 18 or older with a valid passport ID. Our buggies are operated only on approved sandy/desert areas — never on public roads.
What should I wear?
Closed shoes are required (loaner pairs at the camp). Wear lightweight breathable clothes; avoid loose scarves or open sandals. We provide goggles, helmet and gloves. A bandana or buff is useful in summer.
What happens if I damage the buggy?
All 2-Seater Can-Am Maverick X3 rides are covered by our rental agreement, which guests sign at the camp. Damage from misuse, rollover, collision, running off approved sandy/desert routes, or late return may be chargeable per the rental terms. The team explains the rules during the safety briefing — there are no surprises.

Excellent rating

Based on 1,247 Google reviews

Google

Drove the Can-Am Maverick X3 out at Lahbab and it felt brand new — no rattles, sharp throttle, and the guide kept a proper pace up the dunes without ever losing sight of us.

MMarco Bianchi
2 weeks ago

Booked the evening safari with my in-laws and the BBQ camp exceeded expectations. Fire show and belly dance were a genuine highlight, not just filler.

PPriya Nair
5 days ago

Sunrise balloon flight was the calmest hour of our whole Dubai trip. Pickup was on time even at 4:30am, which I honestly didn't expect.

DDaniel Osei
1 month ago

Took the 2-seater Polaris RZR for a 1-hour ride, first time ever driving anything off-road. Briefing was thorough enough that I stopped being nervous within ten minutes.

LLaila Haddad
3 weeks ago

Our kids did the quad biking 90cc track while we took the Raptor 700 — genuinely worked for a mixed-age family group, nobody was bored or scared.

TThomas Weber
6 weeks ago

Camel ride at JBR beach with the skyline behind us made for the best photo of the whole holiday. Handler was patient with my grandmother getting on and off.

AAmara Nwosu
4 days ago

KTM 450 session at Lahbab was exactly what I wanted — real dune riding, not a padded beginner loop. Guide pushed the pace once he saw I could handle it.

RRafael Torres
2 months ago

WhatsApp booking took maybe four messages total. Confirmed same afternoon for a private evening Land Cruiser the next day.

YYuki Tanaka
1 week ago

Four-seater buggy fit my whole family for one price, which saved us from booking two separate 2-seaters. Guide was patient teaching my teenager the controls.

SSofia Petrova
3 months ago

Second time booking with them, this time the deluxe balloon package with the falcon show after landing. Breakfast spread was better than most hotel buffets.

KKarim El-Sayed
2 weeks ago

Morning desert safari with the ATV add-on was the right call for us — cooler temps, shorter day, and the quad section broke up the drive nicely.

NNadia Kowalski
5 months ago

Never driven anything with a roll cage before. The Can-Am X3 RS Turbo RR was a lot more buggy than I expected in the best way, big grin the whole ride.

BBenjamin Clarke
4 weeks ago

Sunset camel ride photos came out stunning, the light at that hour on the dunes is unreal. Worth timing the booking around golden hour specifically.

CChidi Okafor
6 days ago

Yamaha 220cc quad was a great entry point for my wife who's never ridden anything before. Guide stayed right behind her the entire 30 minutes.

IIngrid Larsen
7 months ago

Private morning safari meant no waiting on other tourists, driver adjusted the route based on how much dune bashing our kids could actually handle.

VVikram Chaudhary
2 months ago

2-hour Can-Am ride out to Fossil Rock was worth every extra dirham over the shorter slot, terrain out there is completely different from Lahbab.

EElena Vasquez
3 weeks ago

Group of eight of us booked the multi-buggy convoy for a friend's bachelor weekend, lead and sweep guides kept everyone together without slowing the fast riders down.

OOliver Bergström
1 month ago

Booked the Big Red location specifically for the steeper climbs and it delivered. Not a ride for a first-timer but exactly what an experienced group wanted.

FFatima Al-Rashid
9 days ago

Cancelled once due to a flight change and got a full refund with zero hassle since we gave more than four days notice. Good sign of how the whole business runs.

HHenrik Johansson
4 months ago

Al Qudra location was noticeably gentler than what friends described at Lahbab, made it the right pick for my first ever buggy session.

ZZainab Yusuf
5 weeks ago

Excellent rating

Based on 892 reviews

Tripadvisor

Went with the flagship 4-seater Can-Am for a family trip, kids loved it and the guide never rushed us between photo stops.

JJames Whitfield
1 week ago

The premium hot air balloon combo with the Can-Am ride afterward made for a genuinely packed but well-organized day, transfers were seamless between the two.

MMei Lin
3 weeks ago

Quad biking at Big Red with the Grizzly was the most physical thing we did in Dubai. Genuinely tired afterward in a good way.

AAleksander Kowalczyk
2 months ago

Desert camel ride paired with sandboarding right after made for a relaxed but photogenic morning, handler was great with our toddler.

GGrace Adeyemi
5 days ago

Standard sharing balloon flight was calm and unhurried, exactly as described, no upsell pressure once we were airborne.

DDiego Fernandez
6 weeks ago

Turbo Polaris RZR gave noticeably more punch than the standard 1000cc we tried the day before, worth the upgrade if you've already got a baseline.

SSana Malik
2 weeks ago

Evening safari BBQ buffet had a genuinely good vegetarian spread, not just an afterthought like some other operators we checked.

LLars Nilsen
4 months ago

Booked the couple package on a whim for our anniversary, sunset photo stop was arranged without us even asking for it.

IIsabela Rocha
1 month ago

KTM dirt bike skill-check at the start was a fair way to gauge riders before letting anyone loose on the open dunes.

RRavi Sharma
7 weeks ago

Fossil Rock 2-hour buggy route was the highlight of our whole trip to the UAE, rockier scenery than the usual red dunes photos.

CClara Dubois
3 days ago

Sunset camel ride combined with an evening safari afterward made for a full day out at Lahbab without feeling rushed.

TTomás Herrera
2 months ago

Raptor 700 quad had real torque climbing the dune faces near Big Red, felt like a different activity entirely from the entry-level 220cc.

NNgozi Eze
5 weeks ago

Group discount for our party of ten on the desert safari made the whole outing more affordable than booking through our hotel concierge.

PPiotr Zielinski
3 months ago

Family package with the 4-seater buggy meant my parents could ride along without needing to drive themselves, everyone still got the dune experience.

AAnjali Reddy
6 days ago

Private evening Land Cruiser felt worth the premium over the shared safari once we saw how much space and pace flexibility we actually got.

JJonas Andersson
4 weeks ago

Beach camel ride at JBR was a nice low-key add-on before our desert day, handler let us take as long as we wanted for photos.

WWanjiru Kamau
1 week ago

Motocross track session was a good alternative to open dunes for practicing technique before we tried the full Lahbab dirt bike route.

HHamza Siddiqui
2 months ago

Deluxe balloon package with the camel ride and falcon show on landing turned the sunrise flight into a proper half-morning event.

VValentina Moreno
8 weeks ago

Booked last minute through WhatsApp for a 1-hour Can-Am the same afternoon, no issues getting a slot even during a busy weekend.

KKwame Asante
3 weeks ago

Morning safari without the BBQ was exactly what we wanted since we had dinner plans, still got the full dune bashing and camel stop.

EEmine Yildiz
5 months ago
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Daily departures from Lahbab. Free pickup on 1+ hour rides, safety gear and guide support included.