Do I need a driving licence for the Can-Am X3 Turbo?

Yes. For self-drive of the X3 Turbo we ask for a valid driving licence (home country or international). Passengers do not need one — and we offer driver-switching on longer rides.

How fast is the Can-Am X3 Turbo?

The X3 Turbo is electronically capable of freeway speeds, but on sand we run it within a safe working window — enough to feel every bit of the 195 hp on long straights without risking control.

Flagship Model

Can-Am Maverick X3 Turbo, Dubai.

Q: Is the X3 Turbo harder to drive than a regular dune buggy?

The chassis is wider and the power is sharper, so first-timers usually start on our standard 1000cc buggy and upgrade mid-ride. Returning riders can go straight into the X3 Turbo after the briefing.

Q: What is included with an X3 Turbo ride?

Fuel, helmet, goggles, DTCM insurance, lead guide vehicle, water, photo stops and hotel pickup across most Dubai zones. Dashcam footage is available on request.

195 hp. 64-inch stance. Three-link rear. The buggy professional desert drivers ask for by name — now bookable from a 30-minute session in Lahbab red dunes.

Book X3 Turbo — AED 1,200 See full specs

195

Horsepower

64"

Track width

900

Turbo cc

What is the Can-Am Maverick X3 Turbo?

The Can-Am Maverick X3 Turbo is a turbocharged two-seat side-by-side built for extreme off-road terrain. At 195 horsepower with a 64-inch track width and a long three-link rear suspension, it is the dune buggy professional desert drivers choose for big-line riding in the Dubai desert. You can book it as a self-drive session from AED 1,200, with a DTCM-licensed lead guide, full safety gear and hotel pickup across Dubai.

Full factory spec sheet

Engine	Rotax ACE 900cc turbocharged inline-triple
Horsepower	195 hp
Torque	162 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
Transmission	CVT with high/low range + reverse
Drivetrain	Selectable 2WD / 4WD with front differential lock
Track width	64 inches (ultra-wide stability)
Wheelbase	102 inches
Front suspension	Double A-arm, 22" travel, FOX 2.5 Podium RC2 dampers
Rear suspension	Torsional trailing-arm X (TTX), 24" travel, three-link
Ground clearance	15 inches
Fuel capacity	10 gallons (38 litres)
Cockpit	Double-walled roll cage, 4-point harness, removable door nets
Best for	Returning riders, speed-seekers, content creators, pros

Specs reflect Can-Am factory figures for the Maverick X3 Turbo RR trim; our fleet includes both RR and standard Turbo variants.

Why riders upgrade to the X3

Three-link rear = it floats

On whoops and razorbacks the X3 TTX rear keeps the wheels planted while the chassis stays composed. Standard buggies bounce. The X3 skates.

64" stance means no tipping

Wider than most side-by-sides on the market. You can lean hard into a bowl without the pucker-factor that comes with narrower chassis.

Turbo pulls forever

Where a naturally-aspirated buggy runs out of breath halfway up a 50-metre dune face, the X3 keeps pulling to the crest. Top-outs are a non-event.

Cockpit is a statement

Four-point harness, double roll cage, removable door nets, digital dash. Feels closer to a Dakar trophy truck than a rental.

It looks like nothing else

Orange and black factory livery with the wide stance makes this the buggy every other group stops to photograph. Content wins itself.

Lead guide opens the lines

Because you are in a machine that can actually keep up, our senior guides will show you the lines they normally save for themselves. That is the real reason to upgrade.

X3 Turbo session options

30 minutes

AED 1,200

✓ Self-drive X3 Turbo
✓ Lead guide vehicle
✓ Full safety gear
✓ Hotel pickup

MOST BOOKED

1 hour

AED 2,300

✓ Self-drive X3 Turbo
✓ Two deep-dune sections
✓ Drone photo drop-in
✓ Sunset timing option
✓ Hotel pickup

2 hours

AED 4,200

✓ Self-drive X3 Turbo
✓ Dedicated 1-to-1 guide
✓ Full dashcam footage
✓ Cold drinks + snack stop
✓ Private hotel pickup

All prices are per X3 Turbo vehicle (2 seats). Split the cost with a passenger or go solo — the driver's seat is yours.

X3 Turbo FAQs

Do I need a driving licence?+

Yes — the X3 Turbo is a performance machine and we ask for a valid driving licence (home country or international) before we put you in the driver's seat. Passengers do not need one, and longer rides let you switch seats at the halfway stop.

How fast will I actually go?+

The X3 Turbo is capable of freeway speeds — but in sand we run it inside a safe working window. On long dune straights you will feel every bit of the 195 hp; in tight bowls we dial it back so you stay in control. Plenty of adrenaline, none of the stupid.

Is the X3 Turbo harder to drive than a regular buggy?+

It is wider, faster and the throttle is sharper — so first-timers usually start on our standard 1000cc buggy and upgrade mid-ride after the guide gives the thumbs-up. Returning riders and anyone with previous off-road experience can jump straight into the X3 after the briefing.

What is included with an X3 Turbo ride?+

Fuel, helmet, goggles, full DTCM insurance, lead guide vehicle, water, photo stops and hotel pickup across most Dubai zones. If you want dashcam footage for social content, just ask at check-in — we record it for you and WhatsApp it the same evening.

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Excellent rating

Based on 1,428 Google reviews

Google ★★★★★

Booked the Can-Am Maverick X3 Turbo for sunset and my arms were sore for two days — worth every dirham. Machines felt brand new.

JJames Whitfield
2 weeks ago

Evening Desert Safari with the BBQ dinner was the highlight of our whole Dubai trip. Fire show had the kids glued.

SSarah Mitchell
3 weeks ago

Yamaha Raptor 700 is genuinely fast, not a toy quad like some operators hand you. Guide kept the convoy tight on the dunes.

NNadia Petrov
4 weeks ago

Pickup from our hotel in Marina was right on time and the driver knew exactly where he was going. Smooth from start to finish.

PPriya Sharma
1 month ago

Took the 4 Seater Polaris RZR with my family — all four of us fit and the roll cage made my mother-in-law feel safe.

TTom Bennett
1 month ago

Hot air balloon at dawn then breakfast in the camp — faultless from pickup to drop-off. The falconry display was a lovely touch.

EEmily Carter
5 weeks ago

First time on a buggy and the Can-Am Maverick was easy to handle even for a nervous beginner. Staff kept the pace slow until I settled.

KKatarina Novak
2 months ago

Rode the KTM 450 dirt bike after messaging on WhatsApp for pricing — the instructor spent a solid fifteen minutes on basics first.

HHiroshi Tanaka
2 months ago

Went with my sister for the Morning Desert Safari since we didn't want a late night. Dune bashing was smoother than I expected.

AAnna Kowalski
2 months ago

Loved that the belly dancer performed close enough that even the shy ones in our group got pulled up to dance. Great BBQ too.

SSophie Laurent
2 months ago

Great value on the Private Morning Safari — just my wife and me with the driver, so we stopped for photos whenever we wanted.

RRyan O'Connor
3 months ago

Six of us did the Private Evening Safari with the BBQ — having our own vehicle meant zero waiting at each stop. Well run.

AAhmed Hassan
3 months ago

Sandboarding then the camel ride at the camp kept my two kids happy for hours, which honestly never happens. Booking was quick.

FFatima Al-Rashid
3 months ago

Rented the Can-Am Maverick X3 for the morning and it's a different beast — way more grip on the sand and real turbo punch.

JJonas Berg
4 months ago

My husband wanted a quad and I wanted a proper dinner, so the Evening Safari plus the 30-minute ATV solved the argument perfectly.

CCamila Reyes
4 months ago

Second time booking a safari in Dubai and this crew beat the first company by a mile, especially on how organised the pickup was.

LLucas Meyer
4 months ago

Kids on the fenced kids quad, us on the Kymco singles — the whole family rode and nobody felt left out. Helmets fit properly.

DDaniel Okafor
5 months ago

Honestly wasn't expecting much from a quad add-on, but 30 minutes on the Yamaha was one of the better parts of the whole safari.

IIsabella Torres
5 months ago

Upgraded last minute to the Premium hot air balloon and the desert safari after landing was the best breakfast of the holiday.

OOliver Schmidt
5 months ago

Everything on the Evening Safari ran on time, which after two other operators cancelled on us felt like a small miracle.

LLindsey Turner
6 months ago

Whole thing was set up over WhatsApp in about ten minutes — date, hotel, buggy choice, done. No back and forth, no deposit games.

MMateo Rossi
6 months ago

Zero pressure the whole time — the lead guide read how confident each of us was and adjusted the route on the dunes to match.

GGrace Mensah
6 months ago