Dune buggy experiences from 15 October · Dining from 1 November 2026
Mleiha National Park - Sharjah, UAE
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A Luxury Alternative to Dubai Dune Buggy & Desert Safari
Choose a lower-density alternative to a typical Dubai desert safari. Zerzura offers guide-led self-drive dune buggy routes, heritage-inspired dining under the stars, and immersive journeys through Mleiha's landscape.
Start exploring today!The Zerzura difference
What makes us different to Dune Buggy Dubai and Desert Safari Operators
Approximately 45–60 minutes from Dubai, Zerzura offers a premium self-drive dune buggy experience in Mleiha National Park. Explore landmarks such as Fossil Rock and Camel Rock, enjoy convoy-guided off-road driving, and experience a lower-density alternative to typical Dubai buggy routes. Zerzura combines custom-built buggies, guide support, and place-based storytelling for travellers seeking a more considered desert experience.
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Not starting from central Dubai? Zerzura is an easy drive for a desert safari in Sharjah, and a premium alternative to an Abu Dhabi desert safari. Prefer to go it alone? You can drive the buggy yourself, then finish the evening with Dinner at Zerzura under the stars.
The buggy driving portion lasts around one hour. Every departure includes a safety briefing and guide-led route, with sandboarding, fossil discovery, and a guided nature walk included. If you are comparing a conventional passenger safari, read about our premium desert safari Dubai alternative, or combine the buggy drive with a four-course Zerzura Dune Buggy Experience with Dinner at Zerzura.
What makes us unique
Everything that sets a Zerzura desert experience apart.
Mleiha National Park Location
Explore Mleiha National Park, a premium alternative to crowded Dubai desert safari zones. The Faya Palaeolandscape in Mleiha was inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 2025.
Lower-Density Guided Desert Routes
Drive in a guide-led convoy on routes away from high-volume commercial safari zones, offering a quieter dune buggy experience near Dubai.
Custom-Built Desert Fox Buggies
Drive Zerzura's custom-built Desert Fox dune buggies on guide-led routes through Mleiha National Park.
Heritage-Inspired Four-Course Dining
Experience heritage-inspired four-course dining in Mleiha as a distinctive alternative to a typical desert safari Dubai dinner.
Real Fossils and Archaeological Sites
Discover fossils and learn about Mleiha's archaeological landscape with a Zerzura guide.
Evidence-Reviewed Sustainability Information
Zerzura publishes detailed sustainability practices only after supporting operational evidence has been reviewed.
Transfer Choices and Small Group Sizes
Choose published shared or private transfer options for Dubai and Sharjah. Transfers from other emirates are quoted on request.
Sandboarding, Fossil Discovery and Nature Walks
The Zerzura Dune Buggy Experience includes sandboarding, fossil discovery and a guided nature walk.
Guided Routes and Place-Based Context
Zerzura guides lead each buggy route and introduce the landscape around Fossil Rock, Camel Rock and Mleiha.
Clear Inclusions and Upgrades
Each experience shows its included activities, transfer configuration and selectable upgrades before checkout.
Choose your adventure
Adventure Experiences
Self-drive
Dune Buggy Experience
Embark on an exciting dune buggy ride through the golden sands of Mleiha desert where excitement is all in the air. This action-packed ride lets you enjoy the steep sand dunes, rugged terrains and more at its fullest.
- Experience the thrilling combination of speed and sand surfing action.
- Explore the desert like never before - fast, furious and fun.
- Begin with a briefing and follow the guide-led route through Mleiha.
Private dining
Dining Experience
Get ready to enjoy the serene ambience of our private dinner experience, amidst the breathtaking beauty of the Mleiha desert. Relish this delicious gourmet meal with your loved ones and connect with nature wholeheartedly.
- Enjoy heritage-inspired four-course dining in the desert.
- Dine under the stars, and enjoy this unforgettable experience.
- Perfect for couples, friends and all gatherings.
Overnight
Overnight Experiences
Spend the night in Mleiha National Park in a furnished Zerzura glamping tent for up to two guests.
- AED 800 per tent for up to two guests; food is separate.
- Cool box, refreshments, ice, charcoal, grill, toilets and showers are included.
- Transfers and the separate astronomy add-on are available on request.
Featured experiences
Explore Zerzura Experiences
Discover featured Zerzura desert experiences — combining self-drive adventure, refined dining, and the landscapes of Mleiha National Park. Each product page states whether its convoy, transfer, and dining format is shared or completely private.
Mleiha Self-Drive Dune Buggy Experience
Duration: 2 hours
Location: Mleiha National Park, Sharjah
- Custom-built dune buggy with guided route
- Fossil Rock & Camel Rock photo stops
- Safety briefing and professional desert support
From AED 1200 (for 2 guests)View Details
Dinner at Zerzura
Duration: ~3 hours
Location: Mleiha National Park, Sharjah
- Signature four-course Arabic & Emirati dinner with table service
- Welcome drink and fresh juice on arrival
- Dietary requests accommodated with 24 hours' notice
From AED 350 (per guest)View Details
Zerzura Dune Buggy Experience with Dinner at Zerzura
Duration: ~7 Hours with shared transfer
Location: Mleiha National Park, Sharjah
- One-hour guide-led self-drive dune buggy experience
- Guided desert route with photo stops at Fossil Rock and Camel Rock
- Shared heritage-inspired four-course Dinner at Zerzura
From AED 2,200 (for 2 guests)View Details
The destination
Why Mleiha Is Worth the Drive
Zerzura operates in Mleiha National Park. The Faya Palaeolandscape in Mleiha was inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 2025. The wider destination includes dramatic red rock formations and an archaeological landscape. The destination offers open desert scenery away from high-volume commercial safari camps. Zerzura runs guide-led self-drive dune buggy routes through Mleiha, with published stops and inclusions for each experience.
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A Desert Landscape with UNESCO Significance
Zerzura operates in Mleiha National Park. The Faya Palaeolandscape in Mleiha was inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 2025.
- Discover Mleiha’s archaeological landscape and heritage context.
- Visit Fossil Rock and learn about the fossils found in the area.
- Explore the wider landscape with a Zerzura guide.
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A Quieter, Scenic Alternative to Dubai
Zerzura runs guide-led self-drive dune buggy routes in Mleiha National Park.
- Guide-led convoys follow lower-density routes away from high-volume commercial safari camps.
- Drive through red cliffs, fossil valleys and open plains rarely seen by visitors.
- Ideal for travellers seeking a quieter, more scenic alternative to Dubai’s busy desert areas.
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More Than a Buggy Ride — A Full Desert Experience
Self-drive dune buggy tour in custom-built sand rail buggies.
- The Zerzura Dune Buggy Experience includes 15 minutes of sandboarding.
- Fossil discovery walk at Fossil Rock with real, preserved fossils.
- Guided nature walk exploring desert flora and wildlife tracks.
- Every buggy departure begins with a briefing and follows a guide-led route.
- Dining and private-dining options are available for experience dates from 1 November 2026.
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The Journey Is Easy — And Completely Worth It
Approximately 45–60 minutes from central Dubai, depending on traffic and pickup point.
- Routes are separated from high-volume commercial safari camps.
- Open horizons and red-cliff scenery begin around Mleiha.
- Sunset and landscape photography opportunities vary by route and conditions.
Why Mleiha Is Worth the Drive
Zerzura operates in Mleiha National Park. The Faya Palaeolandscape in Mleiha was inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 2025. The park offers fossils, dramatic scenery and peaceful open dunes.
Heritage & Fossils
Zerzura operates in Mleiha National Park. The Faya Palaeolandscape in Mleiha was inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 2025.
- Archaeological landscape
- Fossils at Fossil Rock
- Mleiha heritage context
A Quieter Desert Alternative
Zerzura runs guide-led self-drive dune buggy routes in Mleiha National Park.
- Lower-density guided routes
- Wide-open views
- Mleiha desert scenery
Activities Included
Self-drive dune buggy tour in custom-built sand rail buggies.
- Buggy tour
- Sandboarding
- Fossil discovery
- Nature walk
- Briefing and guide-led route
Easy Drive From Dubai
Approximately 45–60 minutes from central Dubai, depending on traffic and pickup point.
- Approximately 45–60 min from Dubai
- Away from high-volume safari camps
- Open desert views
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