In the local deserts, you can find a variety of activities: camel riding, jeep rides, buggy rides, sandboarding (snowboarding on dunes), tea time at sunset, camping, and more.
I went on a buggy ride in the Al Madam Desert with the Red Sand Desert company (their kiosks were once found almost everywhere in Dubai’s tourist areas). You can take a buggy for one person or two or rent an ATV. They provide a mask to protect your eyes from sand, but I found my sunglasses sufficient. Wearing a head covering is recommended, which you can buy on-site.
The dunes, sands, and landscape are stunning. The buggy tour is not thrilling, as you ride strictly in a convoy along a set route with no room for deviation—no drifting or off-roading. Book those specific tours and clarify this with your guide if you want freeride and more freedom. Otherwise, the experience will feel like being on a “train on rails.” There’s one major stop along the way where you can take many “desert” photos.
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