Quick answer: Quad biking is included only when your chosen Dubai desert safari package says so. Irha's morning safari lists a 30-minute quad-bike session. The premium evening safari includes BBQ dinner and shows, while quad biking costs extra. Compare the ride duration, riding area, pickup and full price before booking.
Irha’s morning safari lists a 30-minute quad-bike session. Our premium evening safari includes BBQ dinner and shows, with quad biking available as an add-on. This guide explains how to compare those two choices without assuming their inclusions are the same.
Quad biking and dune bashing are different
During dune bashing, you travel in a 4x4 with a driver. A quad-bike session involves riding a separate vehicle under the activity provider’s conditions. Sandboarding uses a board on a sand slope. If a package lists dune bashing and sandboarding, check separately whether the package includes a quad-bike session.
Ask where the ride takes place, how long it lasts and what instruction or supervision is provided. A short session within a designated riding area and an escorted ride on open dunes can be different products. The word “quad” alone does not tell you which is being sold.
Compare Irha’s morning and evening options
| Detail to check | Morning safari with quad biking | Premium evening safari |
|---|---|---|
| Quad-bike session | The published package includes 30 minutes. | Optional extra. Request the riding details and price. |
| Published duration | About four hours. | About six hours. |
| Hotel pickup | Early morning. Check the current pickup window. | Afternoon. Exact pickup depends on your hotel. |
| Meals | Meals excluded. Refreshments included. | BBQ and buffet dinner included. |
| Evening camp programme | Do not assume the evening programme is included. | Shows are listed on the current package page. |
The morning desert safari with quad biking is the option to check if riding is central to your plan and you want the afternoon free. The premium desert safari with BBQ dinner is the option to check if you want the sunset and evening camp programme. Confirm the current price, availability and inclusions on each page.
Ask how the riding time is counted
Request the included minutes in writing and ask whether the stated session includes preparation or instruction. Confirm whether the bike is for one rider, whether passenger arrangements are available, and whether a longer ride costs extra. These details should be clear before you arrive at the activity stop.
For an add-on, ask for the total price and what it buys. The answer should identify the ride duration, riding area and any relevant equipment or supervision. Keep the agreed add-on with your booking confirmation so the driver and activity team have the same instructions.
Confirm who can ride
Ask the activity provider about rider age, height, experience and supervision requirements for your chosen session. Tell us the children’s ages and whether each person wants to ride or watch. A tour booking does not establish that every guest is eligible for every activity.
Share any concern about the physical demands before booking and ask what alternatives are available. Follow the provider’s instructions and protective-equipment requirements on the day. We do not publish one universal age or licence rule because the session and provider conditions must be checked.
How much does quad biking add to a Dubai safari?
The price depends on the ride you request. Ask for the bike or buggy type, session length, riding area and charge per rider or vehicle. Irha's evening safari page does not publish one fixed quad-bike supplement, so request the current quote before booking.
At the time of this update, Irha advertises the morning quad-bike package at AED 195 per person. The premium evening safari is advertised at AED 100 per person on a sharing basis, with quad biking excluded. These prices cover different programmes. Adding a quad ride to the evening option does not make its total AED 100.
Can one guest ride while the others watch?
Tell us how many guests want a quad-bike session and how many want the safari only. Ask where non-riders wait, how long the activity stop lasts and when the group continues. Confirm supervision arrangements for any children who are not riding.
If riding is the main reason for your trip, choose the session first. Then check whether the surrounding safari schedule fits your day. A family member who prefers the camp or dinner needs a plan that works alongside the ride.
What should I check about optional extras?
- Check whether a photo session includes the photographs or has a separate purchase price.
- Ask whether any seating upgrade, longer camel ride or table shisha is part of your named package.
- Confirm the pickup area and whether you share the vehicle.
- Request a written total for the safari and every extra you choose.
These are questions for comparing packages. They do not mean that every operator charges for every item. The useful answer is the one that matches your booking.
Compare the full safari price
Check the safari price, quad-bike charge, hotel pickup coverage and any optional extras together. Ask whether dinner, drinks and camp activities are part of the chosen package. If someone in your group will skip the quad ride, confirm their plan and whether their price differs.
A morning quad-bike package and an evening package with a quad add-on can both fit a visitor’s plans. Choose based on the experience you want and the full agreed total, rather than comparing only the first price in the advert.
Your booking checklist
- Named safari package, date and hotel pickup coverage.
- Quad biking included or added separately, with the exact total.
- Ride duration, riding area and supervision arrangements.
- Rider requirements for every person planning to take part.
- Dinner, refreshments, return window and cancellation terms.
For clothing and the broader day out, read our Dubai desert safari guide. Then compare the morning quad-bike package and evening BBQ safari against the time you have available.
Updated 8 November 2026. Package details checked against Irha's published service pages. Confirm availability and the agreed arrangements for your travel date.
