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Cancellation & Refund Policy

This Cancellation & Refund Policy explains how payments, cancellations, and refunds are handled for all bookings with Dune Buggy Dubai. By booking with us, you agree to this Policy.

Last updated: April 18, 2026
Support: +971 52 440 9525

For fastest changes to your booking, contact us on WhatsApp or phone as soon as possible. Refund eligibility depends on timing and package type.

1) Payment Confirmation

When you book a reservation for a product through the website, Dune Buggy Dubai collects your payment information and processes your payment. Dune Buggy Dubai accepts the following credit cards: MasterCard and Visa. There is no charge or service fee for processing credit or debit card payments.

Full payment by credit or debit card is required to make a reservation. Payment will be listed as Dune Buggy Dubai on the credit or debit card statement.

You will receive booking confirmation within 48 hours by email.

2) Refund Policy

  • Service Charges & Taxes are not refundable at all.
  • No refunds are available once a tour or service has commenced, or in respect of any package, accommodation, meals or any other services utilized.
  • Refunds will be done only through the original mode of payment.
  • If you have purchased specific time coupon tickets, event or attractions or accommodation which have no refund and replacement, it will be non-refundable in all circumstances.
  • All gift cards and voucher sales are final and non-refundable. This applies to all tours and services including desert safaris, dune buggy, quad biking, and hot air balloon experiences.

3) Non-Group Bookings Cancellation Policy

Canceling a booking with Dune Buggy Dubai shall result in a 10% cancellation fee. Additional fees may be levied by the individual supplier or tour operator (see your Dune Buggy Dubai voucher for specific details). When canceling any booking you will be notified via email of the total cancellation fees.

  • If you have purchased an event, attraction or coupon ticket, it will be non-refundable in all circumstances.
  • In some cases, hotel or accommodation is also non-refundable but depends on the bookings policy which is mentioned on the voucher.

Time-Bound Cancellation Fees:

96+ Hours Before

Cancel at least 96 hours in advance of the scheduled departure.

✓ No cancellation fee
72+ Hours Before

Cancel at least 72 hours in advance of the scheduled departure.

⬇ 50% cancellation fee
Under 24 Hours

Cancel less than 24 hours before the scheduled departure.

✗ 100% cancellation fee

The refund will be completed within a maximum of 30 days from the transaction date.

4) Group Bookings (4 Or More Pax In A Single Booking)

Group bookings have a separate cancellation schedule due to larger resource allocation and advance planning requirements.

7+ Days Prior To Departure

Cancel at least 7 days before the tour departure date.

⬇ 50% cancellation fee
5 Days Or Less

Cancel 5 days or less before the tour departure date.

✗ 100% cancellation fee

The refund will be completed within a maximum of 30 days.

5) Hot Air Balloon Cancellation & Rescheduling

Hot air balloon flights require advance scheduling, aviation permits, and limited capacity. Because flight slots are reserved in advance, balloon bookings have stricter cancellation rules.

Cancellation / Rescheduling

If you wish to cancel or reschedule your balloon flight, you must provide at least 48 hours' notice before the scheduled flight time. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of payment.

✓ 48+ hours: Full refund or reschedule
Late Cancellation / No-Show

Cancellations made less than 48 hours before the scheduled flight time, or no-shows, will forfeit the full payment.

✗ Under 48 hours: No refund

Additional Balloon Booking Rules:

  • If Dune Buggy Dubai cancels the flight due to weather or safety concerns, you will be entitled to a full refund or the option to reschedule.
  • Refunds will be done only through the original mode of payment.
  • All bookings must be completed by 3:00 PM on the day prior to the scheduled flight. No new reservations will be accepted after this time.
  • All passengers must provide a valid passport number (tourists) or Emirates ID number (UAE residents) no later than 3:00 PM on the day before the flight. Passengers who fail to submit this information will not be allowed to fly, and no refund will be issued.
Hot air balloon flights are weather-dependent. The pilot has the final decision on whether to proceed with the flight. If cancelled due to weather, you will be offered an alternative date or full refund.

6) Weather & Force Majeure

Some experiences depend on weather and safety conditions (especially balloon flights). If we cancel due to unsafe conditions, you may be offered rescheduling or a refund (depending on the service and provider rules).

  • Balloon: may be cancelled due to wind, visibility, or aviation restrictions.
  • Safari/ATV: may be adjusted or delayed due to safety, road access, or government advisories.
Force majeure includes events outside our control (e.g. extreme weather, government restrictions, emergencies).

7) Late Arrival & No-Show Policy

  • Late pickup readiness: be ready 10–15 minutes early; drivers follow scheduled routing.
  • No-show: if you are not reachable or not present at pickup/start time, the booking may be marked as a no-show and non-refundable.
  • Reduced duration: late arrival may reduce activity duration (e.g. buggy/quad) without refund.

8) Contact Us

To cancel or reschedule, contact our support team:

WhatsApp Support

Fastest way to change a booking:

Message on WhatsApp
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What our guests say

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

Excellent rating

Based on 917 reviews

Tripadvisor

Family-friendly from the first message — clear instructions before the drive, and the kids adored the camel ride at the camp.

PPriya N
2 weeks ago

Sunrise over the red dunes on the Morning Safari is something else. Cool, quiet, and the booking was sorted on WhatsApp in minutes.

LLaura B
3 weeks ago

The 4 Seater Polaris RZR fit our whole family and the guide was patient with the first-timers. Goggles and helmets all provided.

MMarco V
3 weeks ago

Deluxe hot air balloon then a falconry show waiting for us on landing. Organisation was faultless the entire morning.

EEmily R
1 month ago

Fire show and tanoura after the BBQ dinner made the whole evening. Already planning the Private Evening Safari for next visit.

AAhmed K
1 month ago

Rode the COBRA single-seater on the fenced track before moving to open desert — perfect way to build up if you've never quad biked.

RRobert Nowak
5 weeks ago

My teenagers wanted speed and the Sports quad delivered without ever feeling unsafe. The guide set a sensible pace for the terrain.

CClaire Dubois
2 months ago

Picked us up from Al Sufouh exactly on schedule and the Land Cruiser driver was genuinely skilled — dune bashing like a rollercoaster.

CChloe Martin
2 months ago

Two-hour session on the 1000cc turbo buggy flew by. Sand everywhere, huge grins, and the roll cage never let us feel exposed.

VViktor Ivanov
2 months ago

Henna at the camp while my kids did the camel ride and everyone came home happy — rare with three under ten. Smooth operation.

FFatima Z
3 months ago

Came for the sandboarding and stayed for the BBQ — honestly the food alone would make me book the Evening Safari again.

BBen Walker
3 months ago

Solo traveller, did the Can-Am Maverick guided ride, and the crew looked after me the whole way. Never felt like just a number.

DDiego Fernández
3 months ago

Spent our last evening at the camp and the fire show against the dark desert is one of those things photos just don't capture.

MMaria Santos
4 months ago

Hired the double-seater quad with my brother and it handled the Lahbab dunes better than any rental I've ridden back home.

TThomas Kruger
4 months ago

No hidden charges at the camp — drinks, the shows, everything was exactly as the website said. Refreshing for Dubai, honestly.

RRaj Patel
4 months ago

Watched the tanoura dancer with a plate of BBQ chicken in hand and forgot I was meant to be filming it. Brilliant evening.

SSofia Bianchi
5 months ago

Booked the Evening Safari plus the dune buggy combo — driving the buggy first, then the camp, made for a proper full day out.

AAisha Bello
5 months ago

Highly recommend the 4 Seater Polaris RZR Turbo for a family of four — comfortable, quick, and the safety brief was thorough.

KKarl Andersson
5 months ago

Just back from the Yamaha Raptor 700 and it is properly fast — not the tired old machines other tour operators wheel out.

NNour Haddad
6 months ago

Went for the camel ride expecting a quick photo op and got a proper little trek across the dunes. Handler was great with nervous riders.

YYuki Nakamura
6 months ago

Whole trip exceeded what I'd pictured, mostly because of how empty the dunes felt even in peak season. Would book again in a heartbeat.

EElena Petrova
6 months ago