UAE · LIWA Oasis, Empty Quarter
2-DAYS Dune Adventure: Buggy Expedition
Two full days in a Can-Am Maverick X3: from confident dune driving to the big steep sands and long descents. A Bedouin camp, an oasis and a support vehicle with a mechanic. Two people per buggy — the second rides free.
- 4 days · 2 driving days
- Difficulty: moderate
- 2 days at the wheel: about 80 and 100 km, 5–7 hours a day
- Season
- October – May
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in LIWA Oasis
Transfer from Dubai (330 km, ~3 h) or Abu Dhabi (230 km, ~2 h) and hotel check-in. We recommend Western Hotel Liwa.
Day 2
Route 1 · medium level
10:00 briefing, 10:30 departure. Getting used to the buggy on sand and safe convoy riding through the dunes. A camel farm, a natural oasis and lunch on the route. Back at the hotel at 17:30.
Day 3
Route 2 · high level
Levelling up your the buggy skills: the big steep dunes, higher speeds, long loose descents and route work. A Bedouin camp and lunch. Back at the hotel at 17:30.
Day 4
Departure
Breakfast and free time, check-out at 12:00 and transfer to Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
Photo: Mega Drive Experience
Traveller reviews
🏜️🔥 DESERT, SPEED AND ADRENALINE!
Three days with my son among endless dunes — on buggies and quads! Pedal to the metal, sand flying from under the wheels, wind in the face and emotions that are impossible to put into words! 🏎️💨
Now this is what I call a real vacation! No routine, only drive, freedom and total immersion in the moment. I got incredible sensations, recharged with energy and just had the time of my life! 🤘
And after the desert adventures — a gorgeous hotel with a pool, excellent food, a cool atmosphere and service that I have absolutely no complaints about. Everything is clear-cut, everything is top level! 👌
But the most important thing is the time with my son. Moments like these are worth more than any possessions. Shared adventures, emotions and memories that will stay with us for the rest of our lives! 💪❤️
Life wasn't made for sitting in one place! You need to move, discover new things, catch the adrenaline and enjoy every moment.
🔥 Three days — 100% drive!
🏎️ Dunes — conquered!
💪 Emotions — off the charts!
❤️ Time with my son — priceless!
I want to say a big thank you. To Nikita and Alexander, everything was awesome. I'll be back soon, Amigos, get the buggies ready, make them sturdier 💪💪💪Translated review
Who can take part
- •Up to 2 people per buggy, the second person rides at no extra cost
- •At the wheel: height from 150 cm and experience driving a car or a quad. A licence is not required
- •Mandatory: high boots, trousers and a long-sleeve shirt
- •Not suitable for people with chronic heart, vascular or nervous-system conditions
- •Personal accident insurance is recommended
Included
- ✓Professional guide-instructor throughout
- ✓Can-Am Maverick X3 buggy
- ✓Gloves, helmet and goggles
- ✓Technical support: a RAM 4x4 support vehicle and a mechanic with tools and spares on the route, evacuation if needed
- ✓Assistance point — a set-up rest stop on the route: karak tea, dates, fruit, snacks, water, soft and fizzy drinks
- ✓Lunch on the route
- ✓Fuel for the route and servicing after the expedition
Not included
- —Transfer from Dubai and Abu Dhabi (we can arrange it)
- —Accommodation — we recommend Western Hotel Liwa (we can book it)
- —Dinners at the hotel
- —Participants' life insurance
- —Advanced protective equipment
- —Refundable $450 equipment deposit
- —Repairs for damage caused by the rider, at authorised dealer prices
Dates, season 2026/27
- November 2026
- 10–11 · 24–25
- December 2026
- 8–9
- January 2027
- 5–6 · 19–20
- February 2027
- 2–3 · 16–17
- March 2027
- 2–3 · 16–17 · 30–31
- April 2027
- 13–14 · 27–28
These are the days in the desert. You arrive the day before and leave the day after the route.
How to book and pay
- 1Send a request. It is free and commits you to nothing.
- 2Within 24 hours a coordinator checks dates and price with the organiser and sends you a confirmation with the amounts.
- 3A 50% deposit is paid directly to Mega Drive Experience × AMA by invoice or payment link. The balance is due on site, on the day of the expedition.
Karavanta does not take your money: you pay the organiser directly.
Booking terms
- •50% prepayment to book, the balance can be paid on site on the day of the expedition
- •Payment: by invoice, SWIFT bank transfer or cryptocurrency
- •The invoice shows the amount in UAE dirhams and in US dollars: pay in dirhams from a UAE bank account, in dollars from other countries
- •Cancel 30 days or more before the start for a full refund of the prepayment, less the bank transfer fee
- •Cancel 29 to 7 days before the start and the prepayment is not refunded, but it is moved to other dates in the same season
- •Cancel less than 7 days before the start and the prepayment is not refunded
- •You can replace a participant free of charge at any time
- •If the expedition cannot run because of the weather or a sandstorm, it is rescheduled: we will offer other dates
- •The invoice is issued by Mega Drive Experience × AMA
Add to your trip
Book the drive and your stay together with the expedition, from Karavanta partners. Tick what you need in the request below and the coordinator will put it all into one trip and confirm the dates.
Getting there
Dubai ⇄ LIWA Oasis transfer: sedan, SUV, minivan or premium
Standard
Lexus ES · BYD Han · Dongfeng 007
up to 3 passengers and 2 large suitcases
from AED 900
SUV
GMC Yukon
4 passengers with 4 suitcases, or up to 6 passengers with 2 suitcases (third row up)
from AED 1,400
Minivan
Mercedes-Benz V-Class
6–7 passengers and up to 5 suitcases
from AED 1,400
Premium
BMW 7 Series · Audi A8
up to 3 passengers and 2 large suitcases
from AED 2,300
Provider
Mega Drive Experience × AMA
Quad & buggy expeditions
from AED 11,600
per buggy, crew of up to 2