Quad Bike 220cc quad bike Dubai BEGINNER
Beginner adult · From AED 200

Quad Bike 220cc

The entry adult quad. Automatic 220cc Yamaha with calm throttle response — built for first-timers, riders 13 and up, and anyone wanting to try a real dune line without the punch of a 400cc.

Age 13+First-timerOpen dunesAutomatic
Engine220 cc
Riders1
Age13+
TransAutomatic
Starts from AED 200 · 30 min · per rider
▸ About this quad

Why pick the Quad Bike 220cc.

The Yamaha 220cc is the bridge between the kids 90cc and the full 400cc fleet. Power is enough to climb a moderate dune face but the throttle stays linear and predictable — first-timers can lift off and walk up to speed without the surprise of a turbo kick. Suspension is forgiving on small whoops, the seat is low enough for short riders to flat-foot at a stop, and the chassis tracks straight on flat sand.

We pair the 220cc with the smoother Lahbab dune lines — gentler grades, wider corridors and a guide who paces your group. Riders aged 13 and 14 need parental approval at the camp; from 15 up it's a standard self-ride sign-up.

▸ Ride feel

What the ride feels like.

Throttle response is gentle. Lift off the line and the 220cc walks up to speed without surprises — exactly what you want when you're learning where to plant the wheels on a 30-metre Lahbab dune. The lead guide rides ahead and calls line choice; you follow at a comfortable pace. Most riders are riding their own line by minute 10.

▸ Who it suits

Best for.

Right rider profile

First-time adult riders. Teenagers 13+ stepping up from kids quads. Travellers who want to try desert quad biking without committing to a high-power machine. Pairs and groups where one rider is a confident bike person and the other has never ridden.

Where it runs

Lahbab smoother dune lines. Suitable for short Big Red detours on the 1-hour and 2-hour packages with the guide's approval. Not recommended for the steep upper Big Red faces or Fossil Rock loops — those need a 400cc Turbo or bigger.

▸ Pricing · per rider · AED · VAT inclusive

Pick your duration.

Helmet, goggles, gloves, fuel, briefing and lead-guide convoy included on every duration.

30 minBest value
AED 200
per rider · VAT inclusive
Book 30 min
1 hour
AED 250
per rider · VAT inclusive
Book 1 hour
2 hours
AED 400
per rider · VAT inclusive
Book 2 hours
▸ Specs

Eight things to know.

Engine220 cc air-cooled
Power~13 HP
TransmissionAutomatic
Top speed~60 km/h
Seats1 rider
Age range13+
TerrainLahbab smoother dune lines
Briefing15-minute pre-ride safety briefing
▸ What is included

One all-in price.

  • 15-minute pre-ride safety briefing
  • Full-face DOT helmet
  • Goggles + gloves
  • Lead-guide convoy on every route
  • Refuelled before ride
  • Iced bottled water at the camp
  • Photo stops on demand
  • Hotel pickup on 1-hour and 2-hour bookings
▸ Safety + rider responsibility

Ride smart.

Per the rental agreement riders sign at the camp.

  • Quads run on approved sandy/desert areas only — never on public roads.
  • Riders follow guide instructions and the briefing at all times.
  • Damage from misuse, rollover, collision, reckless or off-route riding, or late return is chargeable per the rental agreement.
  • Closed shoes required. No flip-flops or open sandals.
  • Helmet, goggles and gloves must be worn for the full session.
  • Reduced ride time from late arrival is not normally refunded.
▸ Cancellation policy

Plans change.

96+ hrs aheadNo cancellation fee
72+ hrs ahead50% cancellation fee
Under 24 hrs100% cancellation fee
Same-day / no-show100% cancellation fee
Full cancellation policy →
▸ FAQ — Quad Bike 220cc

Common questions.

Is the 220cc beginner-friendly?+
Yes — it's the most beginner-friendly adult quad in our fleet. Automatic transmission, calm throttle, low seat. Most first-timers feel comfortable inside the first 5 minutes of a 30-minute session.
What is the minimum age?+
13 with parental approval at the camp. From 15 up it's a standard self-ride sign-up. Bring a valid passport ID. Below 13 we run the kids 90cc on the fenced track.
Can I ride 220cc on Big Red?+
Short Big Red detours are possible on the 1-hour and 2-hour packages with the guide's approval. The steep upper faces of Big Red and Fossil Rock loops need a 400cc Turbo or bigger — speak to the team on WhatsApp before booking if Big Red is the goal.
Do I need a driving licence?+
No driving licence is required. The 220cc runs on private dune routes only. Bring a valid passport ID — eligibility is confirmed at the camp before the briefing.
How does the 220cc compare to the 400cc?+
The 220cc is calmer and more forgiving — better for first-timers. The 400cc has more dune-climb authority and is the most-rented adult quad. If it's your second or third quad ride, step up to the 400cc.

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
▸ Ready to ride?

Book the Quad Bike 220cc.

Daily departures from Lahbab. Briefing, helmet, goggles, gloves and lead-guide convoy included.