A group dirt bike ride in Dubai books each friend on the ride that suits them. Experienced riders aged 18 and over take a KTM Dirt Bike 450 CC at AED 850 per bike for 1 hour, while friends without off-road experience book a dune buggy or a quad. Every ride runs in the Al Badayer red dunes.
Key takeaways
- Every KTM rider needs their own bike. The KTM Dirt Bike 450 CC carries one rider and is priced per bike: AED 850 for 1 hour, AED 1,250 for 2 hours, AED 1,450 for 3 hours.
- The KTM is only for riders aged 18 and over with off-road experience. Friends who have never ridden off-road are pointed to dune buggies and quad bikes.
- Dune buggies are priced per buggy and quads per quad, so each vehicle carries its own price and unit.
- Ride start times run from 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM every day, and the start time is chosen on the booking form.
- A Private Transfer is AED 450 per car for 5 to 6 people. A Sharing Transfer is AED 175 per person and needs 2 or more people from one pickup point. Pickup is 1 hour before the ride time.
- Group size limits, guide numbers and whether everyone rides as one pack are not fixed in advance: ask the team on WhatsApp before booking.
How does a group dirt bike ride in Dubai work?
A dirt bike ride with friends in Dubai is not one group ticket. It is a set of separate rides that share a day, a start time and a place. Each friend picks a vehicle, and each vehicle is booked on its own unit: per bike for the KTM, per buggy for the dune buggies and per quad for the quad bikes.
All of the rides run in the Al Badayer red dunes, about 45 to 60 minutes from Downtown Dubai. That shared location is what makes a group day work. The riders on the KTM Dirt Bike 450 CC, the friends in a buggy and anyone on a quad all head to the same desert.
Every ride starts with a safety briefing. It covers the vehicle controls, off-road safety in the desert and what to do in an emergency. Helmets, gloves and body armour are provided, so nobody in the group has to bring their own protective kit.
The KTM ride adds a guide who rides with you. That matters for a group of friends, because the person leading the riders on the dunes knows the area and sets the pace for the people on the bikes.
Who rides what in a group of friends?
The simplest way to plan the day is to sort the group by experience and age first, then match each person to a vehicle. The table below covers the rides most groups mix together. Each price stands alone with its unit.
| Who in the group | Ride | Price and unit | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rider aged 18 and over with off-road experience | KTM Dirt Bike 450 CC | AED 850 per bike for 1 hour, AED 1,250 per bike for 2 hours, AED 1,450 per bike for 3 hours | Al Badayer red dunes, with a guide who rides with you |
| Friends without off-road experience who want to share a vehicle | 4 Seater Polaris Dune Buggy RZR 1000 CC | AED 800 per buggy for 30 minutes, AED 1,200 per buggy for 1 hour, AED 2,200 per buggy for 2 hours | Al Badayer red dunes |
| Friends who would rather drive a Can-Am with four seats | 4 Seater Can-Am Maverick X3 | AED 1,200 per buggy for 30 minutes, AED 1,950 per buggy for 1 hour, AED 3,800 per buggy for 2 hours | Al Badayer red dunes |
| Two friends who want to share a buggy | 2 Seater Polaris Dune Buggy RZR 1000 CC | AED 600 per buggy for 30 minutes, AED 900 per buggy for 1 hour, AED 1,750 per buggy for 2 hours | Al Badayer red dunes |
| Friend who wants a quad of their own | Yamaha Quad Bike (Open Deep Desert Area) | AED 450 per quad for 30 minutes, AED 550 per quad for 1 hour, AED 950 per quad for 2 hours | Open deep desert |
| Two friends on one quad | Double Seater Quad Bike ( Open Deep Desert ) | AED 350 per quad for 30 minutes, AED 425 per quad for 1 hour, AED 820 per quad for 2 hours | Open deep desert |
| Teenager aged 14 to 17 | COBRA Single Seater Quad Bike ( Fenced Area ) | AED 200 per quad for 30 minutes, AED 250 per quad for 1 hour, AED 400 per quad for 2 hours | Fenced area |
| Child aged 9 to 12 | Kids Quad Bike Single Seater | AED 150 per quad for 30 minutes, AED 250 per quad for 1 hour, AED 400 per quad for 2 hours | Fenced area |
For a wider look at how the three kinds of vehicle feel on sand, the dirt bike vs quad vs dune buggy guide explains the differences in more depth.
Does every rider need their own KTM?
Yes. The KTM Dirt Bike 450 CC is a one rider bike, and it is priced per bike. If four friends in the group want to ride the KTM, that is four bikes, each booked at its own price for the ride length chosen.
There is no passenger seat on a KTM ride. A friend who wants to come along without riding should book a seat in a buggy or a place on the Double Seater Quad Bike instead. The post on whether two people can ride a dirt bike goes through those two seat options in Al Badayer.
Can a friend with no off-road experience come along?
Yes, but not on the KTM. The KTM Dirt Bike 450 CC is for riders aged 18 and over who already have off-road experience. Beginners are pointed to quad bikes and dune buggies, and that is where a newer friend fits into a group day.
A 4 Seater Polaris RZR 1000 or a 4 Seater Can-Am Maverick X3 lets several less experienced friends share one vehicle, while the quads give each person their own machine. Both kinds of ride start with the same safety briefing on the controls and on desert safety.
No driving licence is needed for any ride. If someone is unsure which quad or buggy suits them, the team can help them choose before the group books.
Can a 16 year old in the group ride the KTM?
No. The KTM is for riders aged 18 and over only. A friend or family member aged 14 to 17 can ride the COBRA Single Seater Quad Bike, which runs in the fenced area. Children aged 9 to 12 can ride the Kids Quad Bike Single Seater, also in the fenced area.
Those are the only ages set out for the rides. For anyone outside those ranges, such as a 13 year old, or for questions about who can sit in a buggy, ask the team before booking.
What does each ride cost, and what is included?
Every price on this site is listed for a single vehicle or a single person, so each friend can see exactly what their own ride costs. The full list sits on the prices page, and the main rides for a group day are set out below.
KTM Dirt Bike 450 CC (per bike, one rider)
- AED 850 per bike for 1 hour
- AED 1,250 per bike for 2 hours
- AED 1,450 per bike for 3 hours
Four seat dune buggies (per buggy)
- 4 Seater Polaris Dune Buggy RZR 1000 CC: AED 800 for 30 minutes, AED 1,200 for 1 hour, AED 2,200 for 2 hours, per buggy
- 4 Seater Polaris Dune Buggy RZR 1000 CC Turbo: AED 1,200 for 30 minutes, AED 2,150 for 1 hour, AED 3,975 for 2 hours, per buggy
- 4 Seater Can-Am Maverick X3: AED 1,200 for 30 minutes, AED 1,950 for 1 hour, AED 3,800 for 2 hours, per buggy
- 4 Seater Can-Am Maverick X3 RS TURBO RR: AED 1,400 for 30 minutes, AED 2,700 for 1 hour, AED 5,200 for 2 hours, per buggy
Quads for the open deep desert (per quad)
- Kymco Single Seater Quad Bike ( Open Deep Desert ): AED 250 for 30 minutes, AED 350 for 1 hour, AED 600 for 2 hours, per quad
- Single Seater Sports Quad Bike (open deep desert): AED 700 for 1 hour, AED 1,250 for 2 hours, per quad
- Quad Bike Raptor Manual 700 CC ( Open Deep Desert ): AED 795 for 1 hour, AED 1,550 for 2 hours, per quad
Quads for the fenced area (per quad)
- SHARMAX Quad Bike Single Seater (Fenced Area): AED 350 for 30 minutes, AED 425 for 1 hour, AED 800 for 2 hours, per quad
Each figure is the price of one vehicle for one ride length, so each friend pays only for the vehicle they are on.
What comes with a KTM ride?
A KTM ride includes racing gear (pants, jacket and gloves), a crash resistant helmet, collarbone and knee protection, goggles, fuel, a briefing and training, and a guide who rides with you. The riders in the group do not need to bring any of that kit.
For everyone else, helmets, gloves, jackets and other protective gear are provided. What friends do need is comfortable sports clothes and closed shoes that suit sport, plus a jacket in the cooler winter months. The KTM dirt bike rental page has more on the bike itself.
Can the whole group start at the same time?
Ride start times run from 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM every day, and the start time is chosen on the booking form. For a group, the easy approach is to pick one start time and use it for every ride on the order.
That way everyone arrives for the same slot. Whether the riders and the buggies go out together on the dunes, or split into their own sessions, depends on the day and on the vehicles booked. That detail is not set in advance, so ask the team on WhatsApp when planning.
Booking is online 24/7, which means one friend can set up the order at any hour once the group has agreed on rides and a time.
How does a group get to Al Badayer?
The rides run in the Al Badayer red dunes, about 45 to 60 minutes from Downtown Dubai. There are two ways to get there. A group can travel on its own, or add a transfer on the booking form. The location page covers the area itself.
Without a transfer, the meeting point is emailed after booking. With a transfer, pickup is 1 hour before the ride time.
How many people fit in one transfer car?
The Private Transfer is AED 450 per car and carries 5 to 6 people. A group larger than that will need more than one car, so ask the team how to set it up for the number travelling.
The Sharing Transfer is AED 175 per person. It needs at least two people from the same pickup location. If the group is spread across different hotels or homes and fewer than two people share a pickup point, choose a private car for them instead.
The JBR office at Al Fattan Marine Tower is a booking office only. No ride starts there, and pickup for a transfer is arranged as part of the booking.
Should the group book 1, 2 or 3 hours?
The answer depends on who is riding what. The KTM Dirt Bike 450 CC is the only ride with a 3 hour option. Buggies come in 30 minute, 1 hour and 2 hour rides, and most quads match those lengths, apart from the Single Seater Sports Quad and the Raptor Manual 700 CC, which run for 1 or 2 hours.
The 1 hour KTM slot is a warm-up plus about 40 minutes of riding. Riders who want more time on the dunes book the 2 hour or 3 hour option on the booking form.
A useful way to plan is to start with the KTM riders. If they choose 2 hours, the rest of the group can look at the 2 hour buggy or quad rides so the group keeps to similar timings. If a friend only wants a short taste of the sand, a 30 minute buggy or quad ride gives them a shorter session, and the add-ons below can fill the rest of their time.
How do you keep a group ride safe and enjoyable?
Group riding advice written for road riders and trail clubs often makes the same few points. Some of them apply well to a guided desert ride, and the set-up here already covers them.
Do not push a friend past their limit
The most common problem on any group ride is pressure. A friend who feels they must keep up with stronger riders takes risks they would not take alone. The fix starts at booking: the KTM is for riders aged 18 and over with off-road experience only, and anyone newer is pointed to a buggy or a quad.
That means nobody has to prove anything on a bike they are not ready for. The experienced riders get the KTM, and the rest of the group still spends real time on the dunes.
Listen to the briefing, every time
Every ride starts with a safety briefing on the vehicle controls, off-road safety in the desert and what to do in an emergency. Even friends who have ridden before should treat it as fresh. For KTM riders, the briefing and training come before the riding starts.
Check the kit before you set off
Helmets, gloves and body armour are provided for every ride. KTM riders also get racing gear, collarbone and knee protection and goggles. Before the group heads out, each person should make sure their helmet fits and their gear is done up. A rider planning a KTM session alone on another day can read about booking a KTM on your own.
Ask about pace and group size first
How many riders go out with one guide, the largest group that can ride at once and how the pace is set are not fixed facts on this site. Message the team on WhatsApp or call +971 52 440 9525 before booking with the size of the group and the mix of vehicles. That gives them a chance to say how the day will run.
What can friends who do not want to ride do?
Not every friend wants to drive a vehicle across the dunes. A group day can still include them through the add-ons, which are priced per person:
- Camel ride in the desert (20 to 25 minutes): AED 150 per person
- SandBoarding: AED 50 per person
- Standard Camp: AED 125 per person
- Premium Camp: AED 250 per person, with a BBQ dinner and live shows
Sandboarding and a camel ride give a non-rider something to do on the sand while the riders are out. A camp booking turns the end of the ride into a shared evening, so the whole group finishes the day in one place.
A friend who would like to be on the dunes without driving can also take a seat in a 4 Seater Polaris RZR 1000 or a 4 Seater Can-Am Maverick X3 that someone else in the group is driving. Ask the team about seats in the buggy for anyone who is not driving.
How do you book a group dirt bike ride in Dubai?
Bookings are made online at booking.dirtbikerentaldubai.com. A practical order of steps for a group:
- Agree who rides the KTM. Only riders aged 18 and over with off-road experience go on this list.
- Match everyone else to a buggy or a quad, using the ages set out for the kids quad and the COBRA quad.
- Pick a ride length for each vehicle: 1, 2 or 3 hours for the KTM, and 30 minutes, 1 hour or 2 hours for most buggies and quads.
- Choose one start time between 5:00 AM and 8:00 PM on the booking form.
- Add transfers if needed: a Private Transfer per car for 5 to 6 people, or a Sharing Transfer per person for 2 or more people from one pickup point.
- Add any camel ride, sandboarding or camp places for friends who want them.
After booking, the order details are emailed. If there is no transfer on the order, the meeting point comes in that email. Any question about the group, from seats in a buggy to how many riders can go out together, goes to WhatsApp or +971 52 440 9525.
In short
A group dirt bike ride in Dubai is a set of separate rides on one day in the Al Badayer red dunes. Experienced riders aged 18 and over each take their own KTM Dirt Bike 450 CC, priced per bike. Friends without off-road experience book a dune buggy, priced per buggy, or a quad, priced per quad. Pick one start time, add a transfer if the group needs one and ask the team about group size before booking.
When the group has settled who rides what, book the rides online, or message the team on WhatsApp at +971 52 440 9525.