Two hours. Endless dunes. Take the wheel, or enjoy the ride with a FOX ATVs driver.
Desert Rush is a 2-hour guided dune-buggy adventure from Al Rakah, near Bidiyah, in Sharqiya Sands, also known as Wahiba Sands. Enjoy approximately 1.5 hours of driving, plus 30 minutes for pickup and drop-off, stops, and contingency time for delays such as a vehicle getting stuck. Take the wheel or ride beside a FOX ATVs driver.
Explore the experience from the driver’s seat, the vehicle, and the passenger’s point of view.
Your first dune drive can be in Captain or Elite Pro. Choose the machine and experience you want. We provide the briefing, instruction and guided route.
The dunes, the views and the thrill, from the passenger seat. An experienced FOX ATVs driver leads your ride.
Take the wheel of a Segway for a rewarding guided dune adventure. A great choice when the desert experience matters most.
Stronger acceleration and responsive handling in the Polaris Pro XP. More performance to enjoy the dunes, with your guide leading the way.
Captain and Elite Pro prices cover the two-seat buggy. Co-Pilot is per passenger. Vehicle allocation is subject to availability; the guided route and pace depend on conditions.
| Your experience | Co-Pilot | Captain | Elite Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who drives? | FOX ATVs driver | You | You |
| Vehicle experience | Passenger seat | Segway buggy | Polaris Pro XP |
| Best for | Enjoying the dunes without driving | The desert experience, at great value | More power and responsive handling |
| Driving licence | Not required | Required | Required |
| First time on dunes? | Yes | Yes, with briefing and guide | Yes, with briefing and guide |
2 hours total: approximately 1.5 hours driving plus 30 minutes for pickup, drop-off, stops and contingency.
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Dune crests, sweeping views and the sound of the engine. A glimpse of the adventure waiting for you.
From your first hello to the final dune, every moment is part of the experience.
Meet your FOX ATVs team at the Sand Hub near Al Rakah, Bidiyah.
Get fitted with your helmet and safety equipment.
Learn the vehicle controls, the guided route and the safety rules.
Follow your guide across the dunes in your chosen ride.
Pause for a desert view and a photograph when conditions allow.
Return to the Sand Hub with a new desert story to tell.
Your adventure takes 2 hours in total: approximately 1.5 hours of driving plus 30 minutes for pickup and drop-off, stops and contingency time for on-route delays such as a vehicle getting stuck. Follow the team’s confirmed arrival and briefing instructions. The route and photo stops respond to conditions.
Real FOX ATVs adventures in Sharqiya Sands. Vehicles and light vary by departure.
The essentials, your arrival and a few things to bring. Everything you need in one place.
Staying at a desert camp or planning a day trip? Tell the team your travel plans before choosing a departure.
Help me plan my visit ↗We meet in Al Rakah, near Bidiyah, at the edge of Sharqiya Sands. Save both pins and confirm your final approach with the team.
Use the town entry pin first. The paved road ends near the mosque.
Open town entry ↗The hub approach follows a gravel route beside the power lines. Check the latest instructions before continuing.
Open hub approach ↗Do not enter soft sand. Arrange parking near the mosque or follow only the hard-packed route confirmed by the team. Ask about pickup availability and any separate charge.
A valid driving licence is required for self-drive dune experiences. Previous dune-driving experience is not required. Confirm participant ages, guardian arrangements and suitability with the team before booking.
Wear comfortable outdoor clothing and closed shoes. Bring sun protection, identification, your driving licence for self-drive, and the saved arrival instructions.
This experience includes bumps, slopes and sudden movement. It is not suitable during pregnancy or for guests with back, heart or other conditions that rough movement may aggravate, or anyone unable to use the safety equipment correctly. Ask the team before booking if unsure.
The main season is September to April. The team confirms your departure and may adjust the route to the weather and sand. Review the linked booking terms before confirming. Transport, meals and personal insurance are separate.
Wear your helmet and seat belt, follow the guide’s line, keep your distance and never overtake. No phone use while driving, racing, drifting or unapproved dune lines. The guide may adjust the route and pace to conditions. Booking terms
Action, fun and pure adrenaline.
An hour flies by without you even noticing.
The buggies have a lot of power.
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All the details you need before you choose your adventure.
Inquire on WhatsApp ↗Yes if you book Captain or Elite Pro. Co-Pilot is the passenger option beside a FOXATVs driver.
Previous dune-driving experience is not required for Desert Rush. You receive a vehicle introduction and instruction before following the guide. A valid driving licence is required for self-drive, and the team confirms participant suitability. If you prefer not to drive, Co-Pilot lets you ride beside a FOXATVs driver.
Yes for self-drive dune experiences. Previous dune-driving experience is not required. Co-Pilot guests ride with a FOXATVs driver.
Yes. Allow 2 hours for Desert Rush: approximately 1.5 hours of driving plus 30 minutes for pickup and drop-off, stops and contingency time for delays such as a vehicle getting stuck. Allow separately for travel to Al Rakah near Bidiyah, and follow the team’s check-in and briefing instructions. Tell us your camp or onward travel plans before choosing a departure.
Co-Pilot is OMR 35 per person. Captain at OMR 75 and Elite Pro at OMR 98 are priced per two-seat vehicle.
Both are self-drive. Elite Pro uses a higher-performance category above 150 hp, subject to available fleet allocation.
Yes. Co-Pilot is one passenger seat beside a FOXATVs driver, priced at OMR 35 per person. Captain at OMR 75 and Elite Pro at OMR 98 are self-drive options priced per two-seat vehicle. Choose according to who will drive and how many people are joining.
The main Desert Rush season is September to April. Morning, daytime and late-afternoon departures offer different light and conditions. Availability and the confirmed departure time depend on your date and the conditions; a sunset view is not guaranteed.
Morning, daytime and sunset periods may be available. Choose your preferred date; the team will confirm availability and departure time.
You do not need to bring a dune-driving vehicle for the activity: the booked buggy is provided. Access to the meeting point is a separate question. If arriving in a standard car, confirm parking and the final approach with the team before travelling. Do not enter soft sand; pickup availability and any separate charge must be confirmed.
Transport to and from the Al Rakah meeting point is not included in the base price. Ask the team about a separate transfer or pickup and confirm availability, meeting point and any charge before booking.
Not necessarily. Sand and weather conditions can require route changes.
Personal travel insurance is strongly recommended for this adventure. Suitable cover is required for any full-day or multi-day adventure or programme. FOX ATVs does not provide or include it; you arrange and pay for your own policy. Before booking, obtain written confirmation that it covers Oman, emergency medical care, medical evacuation and repatriation, and guided self-drive dune driving in a high-performance UTV, SSV or dune buggy, or participation as a passenger, for your role as driver or passenger. Standard policies may exclude these activities. Do not assume vehicle damage or your obligations under the Terms and Waiver are covered.
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