Private Tour

Dubai Self-Drive 4WD Desert and Dune Bash Safari

Overview

Available languages

English

5 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Roar through the desert in your modified Jeep Wrangler and negotiate the dunes on an exciting 5.5-hour self-drive desert safari from Dubai. This is a pure driving experience that is safe for the whole family. While following your guide in his own jeep and listening to his instructions on the supplied walkie-talkie you will learn to bash the dunes, drift, traverse sandy terrain, and conquer the high dunes of Fossil Rock just as the sun begins to set over the UAE. We supply professional photos of your experience at no cost. You will see wild life and enjoy stunning views as you go. Upgrade to allow two people to drive, if you wish. We stay away from the regular safari camps and the touristy gimmicks and focus on the pure excitement of the drive.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

The main driver must be at least 25 or over. 21-24 can drive once in the desert

Important information:

Copy of your passport, drivers licence will need to be emailed to the supplier upon completion of the booking. Additional documentation will also be required and will be confirmed by your local service provider.

List of Approved Driving License as per Road and Transportation Authority: Albania Finland Japan Poland Spain Australia France Kuwait Portugal Sweden Austria Germany Latvia Qatar Switzerland Bahrain Greece Lithuania Romania Turkey Belgium Holland Luxembourg Saudi Arabia United Kingdom Bulgaria Hong Kong Malta Serbia USA Canada Hungary Montenegro Singapore 'People's Republic of China'' Iceland New Zealand Slovakia Cyprus Ireland Norway South Africa Denmark Italy Oman South Korea

If the driving license is not on the list please kindly provide an international driving permit

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Bottled water

Professional guide

Fuel

Use of walkie-talkie and safety equipment

Use of air-conditioned 4x4 Jeep Wrangler

Food and drinks, unless specified

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

A high thrill but safe activity for the whole family. Hands on deflating the tires, using walkie talkies, learning the driving techniques and applying them in real time. You will self drive your own rented 4x4 jeep wrangler through, around, and over the dunes while viewing some of the most beautiful scenery the UAE has to offer. The climax is the climb to fossil rock and viewing the vast red sand desert dunes. From time to time during your experience you may have the opportunity to mingle with the deserts wild life. From dune bashing to drifting this is a hands on driving experience with a mixture of excellent photo opportunities that the whole family, yes even your young kids will love and remember for a lifetime.

Options

1-Driver Experience

Book for 1 driver and up to three other passengers
Pickup included

2-Driver Experience

Book for 2 drivers and up to 2 other passengers
Pickup included

Reviews

4.91

155 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

145

Second time I have done...
Fehd A,
May 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Second time I have done this experience and it didn't fail to deliver, again! The Jeeps are modified to make the most of the experience and the guide was excellent.
Smashing the dunes with a Jeep Wrangler
R5616YUmichaelv,
Feb 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We went to the desert in a small group with the Jeep Wranglers. The experience was awesome and Dave was a great instructor. The experience was exactly we were looking for. It took roughly 7 hours from our hotel to our hotel back including transfer, driving the Jeep by ourselves to the desert and roughly 3 hours smashing the dunes. I can recommend Offroad Zone, great company for offroading and a great place for car enthusiasts.
Expert guidance on the Dunes!
Petar I,
Jan 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Five stars to David, my instructor for the day, who was extremely calm and pleasant and guided me theory my first solo on the dunes! Took his time to show me everything and provide answers to any and all of my questions. 5 stars! Can recommend
I recommend!!
Curiosity39162917744,
Dec 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a great experience! From start to finish, everything was perfectly organized (collection at the hotel and return), with very good communication from the team. David, our guide, was super friendly and knew how to liven up the half day with talent. The experience of driving a jeep in this beautiful desert, as a driver, was simply unforgettable! David explained different driving techniques, making this activity accessible to everyone. I absolutely recommend!
Amazing experience!! Hope to come back soon!
Henrik T,
Dec 6, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was our first time going dune bashing and Off Road Zone and David made it so memorable! David was our driver and guide and he was amazing! He taught us so much! He’s also so nice, and we were able to watch him help another group out when they got stuck. He also told us the best places to get out and take pictures which was really fun. Overall, this was such a great experience and I highly recommend coming here!
Great Experience
Bernd H,
Nov 18, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
fully recommended; properly organised; excellent guide (David) with valuable advice; a lot of fun; great experience
Excellent Day
andylS7889KJ,
Nov 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent self driving experience with our guide David. David made it a really exhilarating and fun day, along with timely pick ups and returns to our hotel.
Great experience in the desert with David
345uweg,
Nov 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a great exporience driving with a Jeep by ourselves in the desert. And especially our teacher and guide David was great. Looking forward to the next time.
Definitely recommend doing this
U868VUbrettd,
Oct 2, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The best thing to do in Dubai. The staff are great very friendly and helpful. The driving great and the views/ scenery is amazing 10/10
Dune bashing for beginners
holgera235,
Jun 10, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I booked the trip as I wanted to drive by my own in the sand dunes. As no other drivers have booked for that day, we got a private tour with instructor David. After driving to the desert we made a stop at a shop with a restroom and David gave me first instructions. Driving on the highway was not difficult at all. Then we entered the sand, released air pressure and directly drove into the dunes. I followed David which was not much difficult, although I had not been tough enough to drive at some positions without guidance. We came to a higher dune and David teached me how to drift along the dune. That was amazing and I had not expected to be allowed to drive such challenging moves. We had about 2 hours in the dunes which was the right distance. David made great photos of me and my wife in the unbelievable beautiful landscape. The car was an almost new Jeep with extensive modifications. Overall it was the best experience I had during my 10 day Dubai trip. I can recommend it to anyone.