Skilled driving
Guides are praised for safety, proper gear and adapting the ride, including a softer safari without dune bashing for one family.
Dune Buggy Dubai
Jumeirah Lake Towers
Dune Buggy Dubai is a Jumeirah Lake Towers tour operator offering desert buggy rides alongside safari experiences. Reviews highlight thrilling dune driving, camel rides and evening camp programmes with dinner and live shows, making it a flexible choice for both adrenaline-led outings and family-friendly desert trips.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
540 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Buggy choice
A solo rider reported using a single-seater Polaris with a roll cage and maintained engine, while another group booked a four-seater Can-Am.
Camp shows
Evening entertainment includes belly dance, fire and tanoura performances; several reviews found the shows engaging and well paced.
Dinner variety
The buffet is described as having hot food, salads, vegetarian choices, desserts, soft drinks and water, with two serving stations to reduce queues.
Family friendly
Families mention gentle camel rides, a sandpit, kid-friendly BBQ food and entertainment that kept both adults and children occupied.
Photo support
A wedding group received professionally edited desert photos within five days, and another reviewer praised the guide for finding strong photo locations.
Dietary options
One safari group specifically reported nut-free and Jain food options alongside the BBQ buffet.
Accessibility
A reviewer found the safari suitable for a wheelchair user, with a transfer into the vehicle and a firm grip needed during dune travel.
Tips for a Better Visit
Choose premium. Consider the premium package: reviewers say it brings better camp options and a larger dinner buffet area.
Request softer driving. If you prefer a gentler outing, ask for a safari without dune bashing; one family had this arranged successfully.
Pack a jacket. Evening desert temperatures can drop, so bring a jacket for the camp programme.
Check inclusions. Ask which camp and extras are included before booking, particularly ice cream, food counters and other paid add-ons.
Plan transfers. Wheelchair users should confirm the vehicle transfer and grip requirements before setting out on the dunes.
Check payment. If paying by card, confirm the surcharge and calculate the total at the point of payment.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Almas East - Almas Tower, Lake
Al Thanyah Fifth - Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Premium desert safari
Reviewers recommend the premium safari for better camp options and a larger dinner buffet area.
BBQ dinner
The evening camp includes BBQ dinner, with reviews mentioning vegetarian, nut-free and Jain choices as well as buffet service.
Common Concerns
Camp hygiene
One visitor reported very dirty toilets, while older reviews also flagged bathroom cleanliness as needing attention.
Extra charges
A review says ice creams and other food counters were excluded from the package and priced very expensively.
Food inconsistency
Although many reviews liked the buffet, one visitor found the food tasteless and the BBQ half cooked in another review.
Payment complaint
One customer alleged that a stated 5% card surcharge became 10%, so check the final amount before paying.
Camp selling
One review described the camp as a tourist trap, citing aggressive selling and exorbitant prices for extras.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
40 aed
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“One beer can we get for 9aed and you are selling for 40 aed which is ideally 4 times more the price”Google review · February 2022
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The Bottom Line
Dune Buggy Dubai combines off-road desert driving with the broader safari format: you can book a dune buggy, add camel riding or quad biking, and finish at a camp with BBQ dinner and live entertainment. Reviews range from a single-seater Polaris ride to a four-seater Can-Am in the Lahbab desert, so it suits both solo thrill-seekers and groups. The driving experience is the strongest draw.
Guides are repeatedly described as safety-conscious, and one family had a smooth safari arranged without dune bashing. Families also mention gentle camel rides, a sandpit and kid-friendly BBQ food, while a wheelchair user found the safari workable after transferring into the vehicle. Photo opportunities are another useful touch: one wedding group received edited images within five days.
The camp side is more variable. Many guests enjoyed the belly dance, fire and tanoura shows, plus a buffet with vegetarian, nut-free and Jain options. However, reviews also report dirty bathrooms, inconsistent food and expensive extras such as ice cream counters.
Ask what the package includes, consider the premium option for a larger buffet area, and bring a jacket for the evening desert temperature. If paying by card, confirm the surcharge before settling.