Dubai
Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
Conservation-focused desert safaris and oryx country.
30 min
Usually included in safari packages.
Adventure & Outdoors
Sandboarding in the UAE
Sandboarding adds a ski slope feel to desert stops. Liwa and Dubai dunes suit beginners; wax the board and lean back on steep faces.
What to expect
Wax a board and slide down dune faces — usually a 20–30 minute stop on a desert safari, not a standalone sport. Liwa steep faces suit confident riders; Dubai dunes are gentler. Boards provided; no experience needed beyond willingness to fall in sand.
Highlights
- Liwa mega-dunes for long, fast runs
- Safari camp stops with boards and basic instruction included
- Photo-friendly tumbles that hurt less than snowboarding falls
Practical tips
- Lean back on steep faces — forward lean equals face-plant.
- Remove sunglasses before the run; sand finds every gap.
- Standing is harder than sitting — beginners should start seated.
- Wear trousers, not shorts — sand abrasion is real.
Common questions
Can I sandboard without a desert safari?
Liwa day trips sometimes offer standalone sessions, but 95% of visitors experience it as a safari add-on.
Is sandboarding like snowboarding?
Similar stance, slower speed, softer landings. No lifts — you walk up every run.
Where to do it
Where can I go Sandboarding?
Locations
All Sandboarding locations
Abu Dhabi · Al Dhafra
Liwa Oasis
Empty Quarter edge — dunes, dates, and desert camps.
30 minAED 50–120
