Yes. A dune buggy and quad bikes can go on one desert booking in Dubai. Adults drive a self-drive Polaris RZR 1000 CC buggy, priced per buggy, while teens and children ride the COBRA Single Seater Quad Bike or the Kids Quad Bike in the fenced area, priced per quad bike. All of them share one 30 minute start schedule.
Key takeaways
- Buggies are priced per buggy and quads per quad bike, so each part of the group is booked on its own unit and its own line.
- Buggies, quads and the dirt bike start every 30 minutes from 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM, daily, which makes it simple to pick one start time for the whole group.
- Adults drive the buggies and carry photo ID. Children ride as passengers beside an adult, or ride the Kids Quad Bike in the fenced area.
- The COBRA Single Seater Quad Bike is recommended for ages 14 to 17 and the Kids Quad Bike for ages 9 to 12, both in the fenced area only.
- No buggy or quad price includes pickup. Add a sharing transfer at AED 175 per person, a private car at AED 450 for 5 to 6 guests, or meet on site at the emailed location.
- SandBoarding can be added at AED 50 per person with a buggy or quad.
- Bookings of 4 or more guests follow a different cancellation rule from smaller bookings, so check it before the group commits.
How does a mixed group split between buggies and quads?
Groups that ask "can we do dune buggy and quad biking together" mix ages and riding styles: adults who want to drive, a teenager who wants a machine of their own, a younger child, and perhaps a friend who would rather ride a quad. Each of them has a separate option, and the options share one timetable.
The simplest way to plan is to start with the buggy, because it carries the most people and sets the shape of the day, and then add quads around it for the riders who want their own handlebars. Think of it as a buggy-led trip with quads attached, rather than two separate outings.
The adults: self-drive buggies
Every buggy is self-drive and priced per buggy, not per person. A 2 Seater carries the driver and one passenger, and a 4 Seater carries the driver and three passengers, all for the one price. Drivers are adults and carry photo ID. No driving licence is needed, because the rides run on private desert terrain outside Dubai and not on public roads. The buggies are automatic, so there is no clutch and no gears to change.
The Polaris Dune Buggy RZR 1000 CC is the usual starting point for a mixed group. It comes as a 2 Seater or a 4 Seater, and for a group with a couple of parents and a younger child, a 4 Seater keeps the family together in one vehicle. Groups that want more from the buggy can step up to the Polaris Dune Buggy RZR 1000 CC Turbo, the Can-Am Maverick X3 or the Can-Am Maverick X3 RS TURBO RR, each priced per buggy. The full line-up and prices are on the dune buggy Dubai page.
A guide rides ahead of the buggies for the whole ride and sets the pace for the least experienced driver, so nobody is sent off alone. The convoy stops on a ridgeline for photos.
Teens: the COBRA in the fenced area
Teenagers are often the reason a family looks for a "quad bike and dune buggy Dubai" booking in the first place. They want to control something themselves, but they are not buggy drivers. The COBRA Single Seater Quad Bike is the option built for them. It is a 220 CC quad, ridden in the fenced area only, and it is recommended for ages 14 to 17.
The COBRA is priced per quad bike: AED 200 for 30 minutes, AED 250 for 1 hour and AED 400 for 2 hours. Because it stays in the fenced area, it does not join the buggy convoy out on the open desert. That is worth explaining to a teen before the day, so the plan matches what they expect.
Children: the Kids Quad Bike, or a seat in a buggy
For younger children there are two routes. The first is a passenger seat. Children ride as passengers beside an adult in the buggy, which keeps them with the family for the whole drive and the photo stop.
The second is the Kids Quad Bike Single Seater, a 90 CC quad ridden in the fenced area only, with ages 9 to 12 recommended. It is priced per quad bike: AED 150 for 30 minutes, AED 250 for 1 hour and AED 400 for 2 hours. This is the answer for parents searching "dune buggy with quad bike for kids": the adults take the buggy and the child gets a quad of their own in a fenced space.
Some families do both on the same visit. The child rides the Kids Quad Bike for a slot, and also rides as a passenger in the buggy for another. If that is the plan, mention it when booking so the team can line up the slots.
Solo riders and pairs of friends in the open desert
Adults who would rather ride a quad than sit in a buggy have open deep desert options. The Single Seater Quad Bike (the Kymco Single Seater Quad Bike) is for one rider and is priced per quad bike: AED 250 for 30 minutes, AED 350 for 1 hour and AED 600 for 2 hours.
Two friends who want to share a machine can take the Double Seater Quad Bike, which carries one driver and one passenger. It is priced per quad bike: AED 350 for 30 minutes, AED 425 for 1 hour and AED 820 for 2 hours.
Riders who want something bigger can look at the Yamaha Grizzly Quad Bike, the Single Seater Sports Quad Bike or the Quad Bike Raptor Manual 700 CC, all in the open deep desert. The quad biking Dubai page lists each one. When the group mixes open desert quads with buggies, ask the team at booking how the quads and buggies will be grouped on the day.
What does each option cost for a mixed group?
The table below shows one way to cover a typical mixed group. Each price stands alone with its own unit. There is no single group price, because each machine is booked on its own line.
| Who in the group | Option | Where it runs | Unit | 30 min | 1 hour | 2 hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult driver with one passenger | 2 Seater Polaris Dune Buggy RZR 1000 CC | Open desert, guided convoy | Per buggy | AED 600 | AED 900 | AED 1,750 |
| Adult driver with up to three passengers | 4 Seater Polaris Dune Buggy RZR 1000 CC | Open desert, guided convoy | Per buggy | AED 800 | AED 1,200 | AED 2,200 |
| Teen, ages 14 to 17 recommended | COBRA Single Seater Quad Bike (220 CC) | Fenced area only | Per quad bike | AED 200 | AED 250 | AED 400 |
| Child, ages 9 to 12 recommended | Kids Quad Bike Single Seater (90 CC) | Fenced area only | Per quad bike | AED 150 | AED 250 | AED 400 |
| Adult solo rider | Single Seater Quad Bike (Kymco) | Open deep desert | Per quad bike | AED 250 | AED 350 | AED 600 |
| Two friends sharing | Double Seater Quad Bike | Open deep desert | Per quad bike | AED 350 | AED 425 | AED 820 |
SandBoarding is AED 50 per person on top of any buggy or quad booking. The buggy price covers the vehicle, so a passenger in a 4 Seater does not add a separate ride price. Each quad price covers one machine.
Payment is by Visa or Mastercard in AED, in full when booking online, with no card processing fee. The booking confirmation arrives by email.
Can everyone book the same start time?
Yes. This is the part that makes a "book buggy and quad same time Dubai" plan straightforward. Buggies, quads and the dirt bike all start every 30 minutes from 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM, daily. The group picks one start time, and each machine is booked against it.
The ride lengths do not have to match. A common pattern is a 1 hour buggy for the adults and a 30 minute slot on the Kids Quad Bike for a child, so the youngest rider is not on a machine longer than they want to be. Another is a 2 hour buggy for adults who want a long drive, with a teen on the COBRA for 1 hour. Just keep in mind that whoever finishes first will be waiting for the others on site.
October to April is the main season. In summer the site points riders to the earliest morning slots, which is worth following with children and teens in the group.
How long will the group be on site?
Plan for about 90 minutes on site for a 30 minute buggy ride. That time covers check-in, signing the liability form, fitting the helmet and goggles, the briefing, the drive and the photo stop. A longer ride adds to that. Check-in and kit fitting happen for every rider, so a mixed group should arrive on time.
How do transfers work when the group splits across machines?
This is where mixed groups get tripped up. No buggy, quad or dirt bike price includes pickup. The transfer is a separate choice, and it is made for the people travelling, not for the machines they ride. That means the whole group can share one transfer plan, even if they ride four different things once they arrive.
There are three ways to get there:
- Sharing transfer: AED 175 per person, for two or more guests from one pickup point.
- Private car: AED 450 per car, for 5 to 6 guests.
- Meet on site: drive yourselves to the meeting point, which is emailed after booking.
With either transfer, pickup is 1 hour before the start time. A family or group of five or six from one hotel often finds that a private car keeps everyone together from the lobby to the desert and back. A group bigger than one car holds can ask the team about a second car or the sharing transfer when booking. The guide to hotel pickup and transfers explains the pickup timing in more detail.
Rides run on private desert terrain outside Dubai. Without a transfer, the meeting point is sent by email once the booking is made.
What kit and briefing does each rider get?
Included with every buggy ride: a helmet and goggles for each rider, fuel, a safety briefing, a guide and unlimited mineral water. Quad riders also get gloves. Each buggy has a roll cage and harnesses. Every rider, on a buggy or a quad, wears a helmet.
Every buggy ride starts with a safety briefing on the controls, hand signals and the convoy order. With the walkaround of the machine it usually takes 10 to 15 minutes. For a mixed group, that briefing is a good moment for parents to listen in alongside teens, so everyone hears the same hand signals.
What should the group wear?
Closed-toe shoes are required for everyone. Sandals and flip-flops are not allowed. That rule applies to passengers and children too, so pack trainers for the whole group the night before rather than finding out at check-in.
Is sandboarding worth adding for the group?
For a mixed group, SandBoarding is often the activity that brings everyone back together. It costs AED 50 per person and is added with a buggy or quad booking. It is a good option for the rider who finishes their quad slot early, or for a child who rode as a buggy passenger and wants a turn at something of their own. Because it is priced per person, it can be added for just the people who want it.
What happens if the group size changes or someone cancels?
Mixed groups change shape: someone falls ill or a flight moves. The cancellation rule depends on how many guests are on the booking, so it pays to know which side of the line the group is on.
Bookings of fewer than 4 guests: cancel 96 hours or more before departure for no fee, refunded less a 5% processing fee; at least 48 hours before, a 50% fee; under 24 hours, a 100% fee.
Bookings of 4 or more guests: cancel 7 days before departure for a 50% fee; 5 days or less before departure, the fee is 100%.
Refunds go to the original card within 7 to 10 business days. Cancel by email only; the time the email arrives sets the fee. A move to another date costs nothing, subject to availability. If the team cancels for weather, guests get a refund less 5% or a new date.
A mixed group of four or more guests falls under the group rule. That makes it sensible to settle the head count before booking, and to send any change by email as early as possible. The full wording is on the cancellation policy page.
Who should sit out the driving?
Dune driving is physical, and dune bashing is a rough ride. Riders with back or neck conditions, recent surgery or a pregnancy should not drive a buggy. Anyone with a health concern should see a doctor before the trip and tell the team when booking.
Since each machine is booked on its own, a group member who prefers not to ride needs no ride booking, only a place in the transfer if the group travels together.
How to put a mixed group booking together
A clear order of steps keeps the booking tidy and avoids surprises on the day.
- List each person and what they want. Adults who want to drive go in a buggy, and children who will ride as passengers sit beside an adult. A teen goes on the COBRA, a child on the Kids Quad Bike, a solo adult on the Single Seater Quad Bike, and two friends who want to share on the Double Seater Quad Bike.
- Decide buggy size. A 2 Seater carries a driver and one passenger, a 4 Seater a driver and three. One 4 Seater is often the tidiest choice for a family with children riding as passengers.
- Choose ride lengths. Pick 30 minutes, 1 hour or 2 hours for each machine. The lengths can differ, and a first-time child often does well with 30 minutes.
- Pick one start time. Choose a single start between 5:00 AM and 8:00 PM, leaning towards the earliest morning slots in summer.
- Settle the transfer. Choose the sharing transfer, a private car or the emailed meeting point, and remember that pickup is 1 hour before the start.
- Add extras and confirm the head count. Add SandBoarding for anyone who wants it, check which cancellation rule applies, and pack closed-toe shoes for everyone.
For more ideas on keeping a larger party organised, the post on planning a buggy ride with friends has more on planning a ride for a larger party.
Example: one family, three kinds of machine
To make it concrete, picture a group of six staying at one hotel. Two parents, a 15 year old, a 10 year old and two adult friends.
The parents take a 2 Seater Polaris Dune Buggy RZR 1000 CC for 1 hour, at AED 900 per buggy. The 15 year old rides the COBRA Single Seater Quad Bike for 1 hour, at AED 250 per quad bike, in the fenced area. The 10 year old rides the Kids Quad Bike for 30 minutes, at AED 150 per quad bike, in the fenced area. The two friends share a Double Seater Quad Bike for 1 hour, at AED 425 per quad bike.
Everyone books the same start time. A private car at AED 450 for 5 to 6 guests picks the group up together 1 hour before the start. The 10 year old and the two friends add SandBoarding at AED 50 per person. Since the booking has 4 or more guests, the group cancellation rule applies.
One transfer, one start time, and a machine that suits each person.
Ready to book the group?
A buggy and quad trip for a mixed group comes down to matching each person to the right machine, picking one start time and one transfer, and checking the cancellation rule for the group size. To book, use the desert activities booking page, call +971 52 440 9525 or email [email protected] with the group's ages and the machines each person wants.
