Horse riding · UAE HORSE RIDING TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 13 uae horse riding tours worth the money, each with its price, its weight limit and the one thing to know before you commit.
Visit Al Salah Stud in Al Marmoom Desert Oasis for a guided 30 or 45-minute horse ride, Arabian horse displays, dates, tea and coffee. Guides such as Kamal, Tahir and Aleem help beginners feel secure, while optional hotel transfers simplify the long trip from Dubai.
“Everything was very good, the personal and the conditions were very good !”
Ride for one hour through Dubai’s Mushrif Park, moving from ghaf-tree paths to open dunes with an English-speaking escort. You’ll receive a safety briefing, wear a helmet, and finish by washing, grooming, untacking, and feeding your horse carrots. Roshan and Sampat are among the friendly hosts.
“Amazing experience, they have horses for advanced riders too and many opportunities to canter”
Spend about two hours on Dubai Creek aboard a traditional wooden dhow, with a vegetarian and nonvegetarian buffet, drinks, music, dance, and a horse show. Choose the upper deck for open-air views or the lower deck for a more sheltered meal. Pickup is available with selected options.
“The views were unbelievable! The host went above and beyond to ensure everything was on point! Excellent food, amazing shows, great atmosphere! Would highly recommend”
You’ll leave Dubai before dawn in a 4x4, watch the balloon rise over Margham, and float above the dunes for 60 to 90 minutes. English-speaking pilots, coffee, falcon photos, and hotel transfers are included. Deluxe and premium packages add breakfast and desert activities.
“Everything was communicated in a timely manner. Staff was friendly and helpful.”
Ride for 30 minutes on Hudairiyat Island with an English or Arabic instructor. Choose a beach ride, children’s pony ride, Full Moon Beach Ride, or swimming with horses. Bring water, sunscreen, and a hat, and confirm seasonal water access before booking.
“Very bad experience. During the ride, the horse suddenly acted aggressively which caused my wife to fall. Safety standards were clearly not adequate, and there was a lack of proper supervision. I do not recommend this experience at all.”
Spend about six hours in Dubai’s Lahbab and Al Awir deserts with hotel pickup, a 30-minute self-drive ATV session, dune bashing, sandboarding, camel and horse rides, falcon photos, henna, dinner, and live entertainment. An English-speaking driver-guide leads the outing.
“Excelente atención por parte del guía y una gran experiencia, el conocer y poder estar en el desierto fue un momento muy bonito”
Ride for 60 minutes through Dubai’s sandy desert with a professional instructor, choosing a morning or late-afternoon departure. Your horse is matched to your ability, and hotel transfers, safety guidance, and light refreshments are included. Ask about weight limits and riding freedom before booking.
“Amazing experience we loved the horses and the coach was very helpful and nice. We had a great time.”
Meet at Sahara Stables and ride a well-trained Arab horse across Dubai’s dunes and sandy plains. Your guide provides instruction, safety equipment, drinks, and Karak tea. The ride suits beginners and experienced riders, though you must arrange your own transport to the stables.
“Beautiful experience! We were beginners and we had a private mentor. He took lots of photos for us during the ride.”
Ride an Arabian horse through the desert and ghaf woodlands of Dubai’s Mushrif Park. You’ll receive a safety briefing, a horse matched to your height and weight, and guidance suited to your riding level. Groups are limited to six, though transfers and the park’s 10 AED fee are extra.
“A pleasant and cool breeze away from the heat of the day in the city. The team were polite and helpful, the horses calm. A great evening overall.”
Meet your guide at JSR Equestrian Club for a private one-hour ride through Dubai’s sandy expanse. You’ll have a horse, riding equipment, and an iPhone 15 Pro photoshoot included. Guide Maria is also known for showing riders the stables and letting them feed carrots to the horses.
“A truly amazing experience. If you love horses then this experience is for you.”
Leave central Dubai in a private air-conditioned 4x4 for Mleiha’s dunes, where you’ll ride for 40 to 60 minutes, see Camel Rock and Fossil Rock, try sandboarding and dune bashing, and visit the Mleiha Archaeological Museum. Arabic coffee, dates, drinks, and snacks are included.
“Thank you to our perfect guide! It was a very comfortable trip with lots of fun in dunes. We would do it again!”
Start around 3:00 am with shared hotel pickup in Dubai. After a 45 to 60 minute sunrise balloon flight, enjoy breakfast, a falcon photo, short camel and horse rides, quad biking, and 15 to 20 minutes of dune bashing. Guide Naveed has earned praise for attentive service.
“Great experience, the organization at barbecue was not great, nor the food, the guy with camels was very rude to me because of my weight but our tour guide Naveed made all the difference in every step of the way, he was very tending, kRead more”
Meet at Dubai Mall around 5:00 am for a four-hour sunrise ride across Dubai’s golden desert. Emirates Trips provides riding equipment, an air-conditioned vehicle, and all fees. Water and coffee may be available, but breakfast is not included.
“Everything on the time pick up on the time ride on the time horse ride very good and adventure for me driver also very good they give me water and coffee drinks also really appreciate and highly recommend for everyone”
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