Yes, a dirt bike ride and a desert safari fit into one Dubai day when they sit at opposite ends of it. The KTM Dirt Bike 450 CC costs AED 850 per bike for 1 hour, AED 1,250 per bike for 2 hours or AED 1,450 per bike for 3 hours. Safaris and camps are priced separately.
Key takeaways
- The KTM Dirt Bike 450 CC is for riders aged 18 and over with off-road experience only. One rider per bike, and no driving licence is needed.
- Ride start times run from 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM every day, and you choose the start time on the booking form. That window is what lets a ride fit around a safari.
- The 1 hour KTM slot is a warm-up plus about 40 minutes of riding. The 2 hour and 3 hour options take a bigger part of your day, so pick the length first and plan the rest around it.
- Every ride runs in the Al Badayer red dunes, about 45 to 60 minutes from Downtown Dubai.
- Camel ride, sandboarding, Standard Camp and Premium Camp are add-ons priced per person. Desert safaris are priced per person (shared evening) or per car (private).
- Each price stands on its own. The ride, the add-ons, the safari and the transfer are separate lines with their own units.
Can you do a dirt bike ride and a desert safari on the same day?
Yes. The KTM ride and the desert safari are separate bookings, and the wide ride window makes it possible to put them on one date. The simple rule is to keep the two experiences apart in time rather than trying to squeeze them together.
Two patterns work well:
- Ride early, safari later. Book a KTM start in the morning, rest in the middle of the day, then join an evening safari or a camp evening.
- Safari early, ride later. Take a private morning safari, rest, then book a KTM start in the afternoon or early evening before the 8:00 PM cut-off for start times.
Safari timings are confirmed by the team for your date, so treat the safari as the fixed point. Confirm its timing first, then choose a KTM start time that leaves a sensible gap on either side.
What does the KTM ride cost, and what comes with it?
The KTM Dirt Bike 450 CC is priced per bike, with one rider on each bike. These are the three lengths on the booking form:
| Ride | Length | Price | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTM Dirt Bike 450 CC | 1 hour (warm-up plus about 40 minutes of riding) | AED 850 | per bike |
| KTM Dirt Bike 450 CC | 2 hours | AED 1,250 | per bike |
| KTM Dirt Bike 450 CC | 3 hours | AED 1,450 | per bike |
Every KTM ride includes:
- racing gear: pants, jacket and gloves
- a crash-resistant helmet
- collarbone and knee protection
- goggles
- fuel
- a briefing and training
- a guide who rides with you
The safety briefing at the start covers the controls of the bike, off-road safety in the desert and what to do in an emergency. The full ride page for the KTM Dirt Bike 450 CC in Dubai has the same details in one place.
None of these KTM prices includes a safari, a camp, an add-on or a transfer. Those are separate items with their own prices and units, covered below.
Which KTM length fits a day that also has a safari?
The 1 hour ride is the easiest to fit into a day with a safari. The 2 hour ride still works with a comfortable rest in between. The 3 hour ride suits a rider for whom the KTM is the main event of the day.
The 1 hour ride: AED 850 per bike
The 1 hour slot is a warm-up plus about 40 minutes of riding. It suits an experienced rider who wants a proper taste of the Al Badayer dunes and still wants energy left for an evening at camp. It also leaves the most room in the day for the drive, a meal and a rest before the safari.
The 2 hour ride: AED 1,250 per bike
Two hours on the KTM gives you more time in the dunes after the warm-up. Plan a longer break before the safari, because riding sand on a 450 is physical work, and a shower and some food before heading out again make the evening easier.
The 3 hour ride: AED 1,450 per bike
The 3 hour ride is the longest option on the booking form. If you choose it, think of the day as a ride day with an easy evening, such as a camp dinner, rather than a day split evenly between two big activities.
A quick way to choose
- Safari is the main event, ride is the extra: book the 1 hour ride.
- Both matter equally: book the 2 hour ride and keep the safari at the other end of the day.
- Ride is the main event: book the 3 hour ride and keep the evening light.
If you are unsure, message the team with your safari date and the length you are thinking of. They can tell you which ride start times fit.
Morning ride and evening safari: how does that day look?
This is the simplest way to plan a dirt bike and desert safari day in Dubai. You ride while you are fresh, then you have the evening at camp.
A typical outline:
- Book an early KTM start. Ride start times begin at 5:00 AM. If you add a transfer, the pickup is 1 hour before your ride time. Without a transfer, the meeting point is emailed to you after booking.
- Allow for the drive. Al Badayer is about 45 to 60 minutes from Downtown Dubai, so the drive back is part of the morning.
- Rest in the middle of the day. Eat, rest and change before the evening plan.
- Join the evening safari or camp. Choose the Classic Evening Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner, the private evening safari, or a camp add-on, and confirm its timing with the team.
The advantage of this order is that the physical part of the day comes first. You arrive at the evening part with the KTM ride done and nothing left to hurry for.
Morning safari and afternoon ride: when does that work better?
This order suits riders who like a slower start, or a group where the KTM rider is the only one riding. The private morning safari is priced per car for up to 6 people, and the KTM ride can follow later in the day.
A typical outline:
- Take the private morning safari. Confirm the timing with the team when you book.
- Rest and eat. Give yourself a proper break before riding.
- Book a KTM start later in the day. Start times run until 8:00 PM, so an afternoon or early evening start is possible. If you add a transfer, pickup is 1 hour before the ride time.
Riders who choose this order should leave enough of a gap that they are not tired when they get on the bike. The briefing and training at the start of the ride matter, and you want to take them in with a clear head.
Which desert safari options can you pair with a KTM ride?
There are three desert safari options: a shared evening safari priced per person, and private morning and private evening safaris priced per car for up to 6 people.
| Safari | Who it is priced for | Price | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Evening Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner (shared) | Adult, age 12 and over | AED 240 | per person |
| Classic Evening Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner (shared) | Child, age 5 to 11 | AED 225 | per person |
| Private morning desert safari | One car, up to 6 people | AED 799 | per car |
| Private evening desert safari | One car, up to 6 people | AED 1,400 | per car |
Shared or private safari?
- Shared evening safari. Priced per person, with adult meaning age 12 and over and child meaning age 5 to 11. It suits a couple or a small party who are happy to share the evening with other guests.
- Private safari. Priced per car for up to 6 people. It suits a group that wants the car to itself, or travellers who want the morning version.
If someone in your party would like a short quad ride inside the safari itself, the main site has two pages for that: the morning desert safari with quad bike and the evening desert safari with quad bike and BBQ dinner. Those are safari products, separate from the KTM ride.
Can you add a camel ride, sandboarding or a camp to a KTM ride?
Yes. Camel ride, sandboarding, Standard Camp and Premium Camp are offered as add-ons, each priced per person.
| Add-on | What it is | Price | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camel Ride in Desert | 20 to 25 minutes | AED 150 | per person |
| SandBoarding | Sandboarding on the dunes | AED 50 | per person |
| Standard Camp | Desert camp evening | AED 125 | per person |
| Premium Camp | BBQ dinner and live shows | AED 250 | per person |
For a KTM rider, the add-ons are a gentler way to finish the day. A camel ride of 20 to 25 minutes or a sandboarding session gives a non-riding partner something to do in the desert too, and a camp evening gives everyone a sit-down end to the day.
Standard Camp or Premium Camp after a ride?
Both camps are priced per person. The Standard Camp is AED 125 per person. The Premium Camp is the higher ticket at AED 250 per person, with BBQ dinner and live shows.
How to choose after a KTM ride:
- Pick the Standard Camp if the ride is the main event and a camp evening is a relaxed way to close the day.
- Pick the Premium Camp if the BBQ dinner and live shows are a big part of why you planned the day.
Travellers searching for a Bedouin experience in Dubai are often picturing this kind of desert camp evening, and the camp add-ons are how it fits into a ride day. For anything about the camp evening that is not listed here, such as menu details or seating, ask the team before you book.
How do transfers work on a dirt bike and safari day?
Transfers are optional and come in two types: a private transfer at AED 450 per car for 5 to 6 people, or a sharing transfer at AED 175 per person.
| Transfer | Price | Unit | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Transfer | AED 450 | per car | 5 to 6 people |
| Sharing Transfer | AED 175 | per person | Needs at least 2 people from the same pickup point |
Key rules for the ride transfer:
- Pickup is 1 hour before the ride time.
- A sharing transfer needs at least two people from the same pickup location. Otherwise choose a private car.
- Without a transfer, the meeting point is emailed to you after booking, and you make your own way to Al Badayer.
Does one transfer cover the ride and the safari?
Do not assume it does. The ride transfer is described for getting to your ride, with pickup 1 hour before the ride time. If you want to know how transport works for the safari, or whether the two can be linked on the same day, ask the team when you book. They will tell you what applies to your date.
Can a partner who has never ridden join the day?
Yes, but not on the KTM. The KTM Dirt Bike 450 CC is for riders 18+ with off-road experience only, and beginners are pointed to quad bikes and dune buggies instead.
Options for a non-riding or beginner partner:
- A quad bike in the open deep desert. For example, the Kymco Single Seater Quad Bike is AED 250 per quad for 30 minutes or AED 350 per quad for 1 hour.
- A dune buggy. For example, the 2 Seater Polaris Dune Buggy RZR 1000 CC is AED 600 per buggy for 30 minutes or AED 900 per buggy for 1 hour.
- Add-ons. The camel ride at AED 150 per person and sandboarding at AED 50 per person need no riding at all.
- The safari and camp. A partner can simply join the safari or the camp evening.
Quads, buggies and the KTM all run in the Al Badayer red dunes. If you want the KTM ride and a partner's quad or buggy ride to happen at the same time, ask the team which start times line up. For any rule not covered here, the team is the right source.
For one person riding alone with no safari in the plan, the booking works the same way: one KTM per rider, priced per bike.
What should you wear for a dirt bike and desert safari day?
Wear comfortable sports clothes and closed shoes that suit sport. Bring a jacket in the cooler winter months.
For the KTM ride, the protective gear is provided: racing pants, jacket and gloves, a crash-resistant helmet, collarbone and knee protection and goggles. You still need sensible clothes underneath and closed shoes.
For the safari and camp evening, the same sports clothes and closed shoes work. A clean change of clothes is worth packing too, because a desert ride leaves sand everywhere.
The full guide on what to wear for desert riding in Dubai has more detail.
A short packing list for the day:
- sports clothes and closed shoes
- a jacket in the cooler winter months
- a change of clothes for the evening
- your booking details from the email
How do you book a ride and a safari for the same day?
Book the KTM ride online at any time and choose the start time on the booking form. The order details are emailed to you after booking.
A practical booking order:
- Decide the order of the day. Morning ride and evening safari, or morning safari and afternoon ride.
- Confirm the safari timing with the team. Ask for the safari timing on your date before you pick a ride start.
- Choose your KTM length. 1 hour, 2 hours or 3 hours, based on how much of the day you want to ride.
- Pick a KTM start time between 5:00 AM and 8:00 PM that leaves a clear gap from the safari.
- Add a transfer if you need one. Private Transfer at AED 450 per car or Sharing Transfer at AED 175 per person, with pickup 1 hour before the ride time.
- Check your email for the order details and, if you are making your own way, the meeting point.
The booking office at Al Fattan Marine Tower on The Walk, JBR is for bookings only. No ride starts there: every ride runs in Al Badayer.
In short
A dirt bike and desert safari day in Dubai works best when the KTM ride and the safari sit at opposite ends of the day. Choose the KTM length first: the 1 hour ride at AED 850 per bike for a safari-led day, the 2 hour ride at AED 1,250 per bike for a balanced day, or the 3 hour ride at AED 1,450 per bike for a ride-led day. Then add the shared evening safari, a private safari or a camp, each with its own price and unit, and a transfer if you need one.
Choose your ride length and start time on the booking page: Book your desert ride. For safari timings or anything not covered here, message the team on WhatsApp or call +971 52 440 9525.