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Couple Dune Buggy Package

A 2-seater buggy timed to the golden hour, a guided sunset photo stop, and an optional 15-minute camel ride to round off the evening. The most-booked package for honeymoons, anniversaries and date nights.

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From AED 900 · 1-hour ride
Couple Dune Buggy Package AED 900 · 1-hour ride
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What this package is

How the couple day runs.

We pre-book your buggy slot for the golden-hour window (45 minutes before sunset). You drive a 2-seater on Lahbab's softer dune lines, the convoy stops at our signature ridge for photos, and you finish with an optional camel ride and Arabic tea at the camp.

  • Golden-hour timed slot — sunset photo lighting, not midday glare
  • Lead-driver guide rides ahead so you focus on the moment
  • Choice of 2-seater dune buggy — entry, turbo or premium tier
  • Signature ridge stop for couple photos (your phone, our angle)
  • Optional 15-minute camel ride add-on at AED 150 / person
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off across Dubai included on 1-hour ride
Included in the package

One all-in price.

  • 1-hour 2-seater buggy ride (couple shares)
  • Golden-hour timed slot (45 min before sunset)
  • Lead-guide convoy + signature ridge photo stop
  • Helmet, goggles, gloves, full briefing
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off across Dubai
  • Iced bottled water at the camp
Best for

Who books this package.

CouplesHoneymoonAnniversaryDate nightProposal

If you are unsure which package fits, message us with group size, ages, and what you want from the day — we will recommend the right tier and price.

Vehicle options

Pick your buggy tier.

Every tier in this package can be swapped at the time of booking. Pricing is per buggy, VAT inclusive.

2-seater Dune Buggy 1000cc driving in Dubai red dunes
Best Value

2-Seater Dune Buggy 1000cc

Entry tier · 110 HP · automatic

FromAED 9001-hour ride
2-seater Dune Buggy 1000cc Turbo on Dubai desert sand

2-Seater Dune Buggy 1000cc Turbo

Step-up tier · 168 HP turbo

FromAED 1,2001-hour ride
2-seater Can-Am Maverick X3 dune buggy in Dubai desert
Most Popular

Can-Am Maverick X3

Premium tier · 154 HP · race-spec

FromAED 1,4991-hour ride
2-seater Can-Am X3 RS Turbo RR dune buggy in Dubai
Flagship

Can-Am X3 RS Turbo RR

Flagship · 195 HP turbo

FromAED 2,3001-hour ride
Sample itinerary

Hour by hour.

Sample timings for a winter sunset slot. Times shift by ±60 minutes across the year — we confirm by WhatsApp the day before.

  1. 15:30

    Pickup

    Driver collects you from your Dubai hotel in an air-conditioned SUV. Around 40 minutes to our Lahbab desert camp.

  2. 16:15

    Welcome + briefing

    Arabic tea on arrival. 15-minute safety briefing covers throttle, brakes, dune line choice and convoy etiquette. Helmet and goggles fitted.

  3. 16:45

    Buggy ride · 60 min

    1-hour guided ride on Lahbab's softer crests. Lead guide rides ahead, holds at the signature ridge for sunset photos.

  4. 17:55

    Sunset photo stop

    10-minute hold at the photographer ridge. Sun behind you, dunes in foreground. Your phone, our angle.

  5. 18:15

    Optional camel ride

    Optional 15-minute camel walk along the ridge. AED 150 / person, decided on the day.

  6. 18:45

    Tea + drop-off

    Mint tea, cold towels, then transfer back to your hotel. Drop-off around 19:30 – 20:00.

Optional add-ons

Build your day.

Decide on the day or pre-book — most add-ons are paid at the camp. BBQ camp must be pre-booked at least 24 hours in advance for catering.

Camel Ride · 15 min

AED 150 / person

Walk-pace ride along the camp ridge. Calm, photogenic, kid-safe.

Sandboarding · 20 min

AED 50 / person

Gravity-assisted dune slide. Boards and wax provided.

Standard BBQ Camp

AED 125 / person

Live shows, mixed grill buffet, Arabic tea, shisha corner.

Premium BBQ Camp

AED 250 / person

Quiet VIP camp, premium menu, table seating, longer show set.

Vehicle Upgrade

Tier difference

Move from entry 1000cc to Turbo or Can-Am Maverick X3.

Private Photographer

On request

30-minute pro photo set on dune crest. Edited delivery.

Package comparison

Couple · Family · Group · Premium.

Side-by-side comparison so you can see exactly what shifts between tiers.

FeatureCoupleFamilyGroupPremium
Group size1 – 22 – 5 (mixed)4 – 121 – 4 (private)
Vehicle2-seater buggy4-seater family buggyMultiple 2/4-seatersFlagship Can-Am Turbo RR
Ride length1 hour1 – 2 hours1 – 2 hours2 hours
Photo stopsYes (sunset)Yes (kids' pace)Yes (group photo)Pro photographer
BBQ campAdd-onAdd-onAdd-onIncluded
TransferSUV includedSUV includedBus or SUVPremium SUV
Starts from (AED)9001,500Quote5,200
Safety + cancellation

What you should know.

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. Loaner pairs available at the camp.
  • Safety gear (helmet, goggles, gloves) and guided briefing are included on every ride.

Cancellation policy

  • 96+ hours before ride No cancellation fee.
  • 72+ hours before ride 50% cancellation fee.
  • Under 24 hours, same-day cancellation or no-show 100% cancellation fee.
  • Weather or safety cancellation by our team Reschedule or refund handled according to the service rules.
Full cancellation policy →
FAQ

Common questions.

Package-specific answers from past bookings.

Is this a private package or shared?
The buggy ride is private to your couple — you have your own buggy with a guide ahead. Hotel pickup and the BBQ camp (if added) are shared services with other guests. If you want fully private transfer and camp, ask us for the Premium Package quote on WhatsApp.
Can my partner ride as passenger?
Yes. Couples typically pick a 2-seater buggy and one drives while the other rides shotgun. You can swap mid-ride at the photo stop if both want to drive — tell the guide on arrival and we will plan two short loops.
What time is the sunset slot?
Sunset in Dubai is around 17:30 in winter and 19:00 in summer — we pre-book your slot 45 minutes before sunset on the day of your booking, so the lighting is right. Pickup time shifts seasonally; we confirm by WhatsApp the day before.
Can we propose during the ride?
Yes — and it is one of the most common reasons people book this package. Tell the guide privately at the camp before the ride and we will hold the convoy at the signature ridge so you have 10 quiet minutes at sunset. No extra charge, but a heads-up helps us set the moment.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes. Free SUV pickup and drop-off across Dubai is included on the 1-hour buggy ride. The total package runs roughly 3 to 4 hours door-to-door including transfer time. We confirm the pickup window the evening before.
What is the cancellation policy?
For non-group bookings, 96+ hours before departure has no cancellation fee, 72+ hours has a 50% cancellation fee, and under 24 hours has a 100% cancellation fee. Same-day and no-shows are 100% cancellation fee. If we cancel for safety reasons we offer reschedule or refund. Full policy at /cancellation-policy/.

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, safety gear, briefing and guide support — all included on every package.