Horse Riding in the UAE: 4 That Are Worth the Money

1.Al Marmoom Oasis Horse Riding Experience with Snack

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 245 reviews · 30 minutes - 3 hours · from $41Our pick

At Al Salah Stud in Al Marmoom Desert Oasis, you’ll tour the stables, learn about Arabian bloodlines, watch a horse exhibition, and ride for 30 or 45 minutes. Guides such as Kamal, Tahir, Ragab, and Aleem help riders of all levels. Hotel transfers, tea, Arabic coffee, dates, water, and soft drinks are available.

“The vibe was fantastic, my daughter really enjoyed the horse riding. The only thing I’d say is if you don’t use own car, and take a cab ride there, make sure you ask the driver to wait for you as it’s in a middle of nowhere! Or order pick up in advance. Fantastic experience”

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2.1 Hour Horseback Dubai Desert Park Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 116 reviews · 1 hour · from $99

Ride for one hour through Mushrif Park with an English-speaking escort and a group of no more than three. You’ll pass ghaf trees, sandy dunes, and possible desert wildlife, then learn to untack, wash, groom, and feed your horse. Roshan and Sampat have hosted some sessions. Riders must be at least 10 and under 85 kilograms.

“For me, this was a rip-off and extremely boring. We were just walking slowly the entire time, which was no fun at all. At the beginning, we were told that all speeds would be possible.”

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3.Hot Air Balloon with Camel, ATV, & Horse Ride Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 81 reviews · 5 hours · from $272

Leave Dubai before dawn for a 60 to 90 minute balloon flight over the desert and Hajar Mountains. After landing, deluxe and premium packages add breakfast and camel rides, while premium also includes ATV and horse riding. English-speaking crews, hotel pickup, falcon photos, refreshments, and a flight certificate are included.

“I really enjoyed the hot air balloon ride. It’s always been one of my dreams to go on one and I finally ticked it off the bucket list. The only thing that could be changed is the price it could be more cheaper.”

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4.All Inclusive Desert Safari with ATV, Camel, Horse ride, Vip & more

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $164Top rated

Start with hotel pickup and head to Lahbab for a 30-minute ATV ride, sandboarding, sunset photos, and 4WD dune bashing. At an Al Awir camp, add camel and horse rides, falcon photos, henna, Arabic coffee, a BBQ buffet, and live shows. Pickup is available from Dubai, Sharjah, and Ajman.

“Excelente atención por parte del guía y una gran experiencia, el conocer y poder estar en el desierto fue un momento muy bonito”

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