Dubai is popularized due to waving skyscrapers, high-end shopping and top-level amusement, yet behind soaring city there is an immense desert, which is yet to be discovered. Of all activities that the desert has, one can think of which is most thrilling, beautiful, and rather unforgettable an adventure (at least this is what I felt about it) a dune buggy ride at the sunset. It is an intense adrenaline activity where the exhilaration of driving off-road in the setting sun is mixed with the classy beauty of the Arabian sands as they blend in the glory of the setting sun.
Desert Sunset Magic
You will not find such a sunset in Dubai desert like anywhere. The golden dunes gradually change as the day nears its end, portraying the colors of orange, pink, and red at the horizon. The sky turns into a painting made out of colors and the lengthening shadows of the dunes extend into the horizon. There is nothing like riding a high powered dune buggy and eating this natural wonder with all your senses .
As compared to a dune buggy ride early in the morning or during the middle of the day, a sunset buggy tour is both more pleasant and comfortable and has a photogenic effect as it is cooler and the light is milder. The scenery is more than breathtaking whether you are seizing picture-perfect photos or you are just experiencing the moment.
The Rapturous Ride
Experience of riding through dune buggy is one of a kind experience. These are off-road vehicles designed to be fast, stable and maneuverable over rough desert land. Following through with the help of professional instructors, you will go down the steep slopes, steep falls, and twists of the dune tracks. Driving a machine that powerful over undulating sands is exciting, this is adrenalin, skill and fun all in one.
Usually sunset tours involve some time, when engine stalls to allow you enjoy the panoramas. Think of those exhilarating afternoons across the top of a high dune as the sun sets on the horizon, and the desert winds cool your skin- then jump back into the buggy again for a splash of the flowing sand.
A Safe But Wild Thing
Among the things that contribute to the popularity of dune buggy ride in Dubai, there is the ideal safety/adrenaline ratio. The tour operators also offer all the requisite safety equipment, such as helmets and goggles, and give a briefing prior to riding. The buggies are modeled to suit off road activities and they also have roll cages and have bucket seats and seat belts, to have optimum safety.
You may have never taken an off-road trip but you can still take the ride. In most tours, there is the availability of automatic buggies which are very easy to control and experienced guides navigate the convoy to ensure that all of them are on a safe but exciting track.
The Complete Desert One
A sunset dune buggy arena is not only the ride. Majority of these operators integrate it with other activities to form a complete desert safari in Dubai. Once you have finished with your drive, you may appreciate camel rides, sandboarding, or just relax in a Bedouin like camp. These tours are all about Arabian hospitality and you may find yourself being offered fresh dates, some Arabic coffee and barbeque dinner under the stars.
Live entertainment is also accrued within some packages, this may be comprised of traditional belly dancing or tanoura dancing, or of fire shows. This adrenaline attached to your culture brings another element to your desert adventure; it then makes the adventure even more memorable.
The Reason the Sunset Rides Are Special
Dune buggy rides are offered all the time during the day but the sunset slot is extra special. The evening air is cooler, the lighting makes the sand dunes look beautiful and the time of the day easily gives you time to indulge in other activities even after a ride and you are at ease at no hurry. It is the combination of excitement, landscaping, and relaxation.
Sunset dune buggy rides are very romantic to couples and provide couples with a sense of adventure and gorgeous sight seeing. To photographers this is golden hour in the purest sense. To adventure junkies, it becomes a moment of stretching the capabilities of the buggy on a cooler softer desert.
Best Sunset Dune Buggy tips
In order to get the best out of your adventure, a few tips will suffice:
Dress well: wear breathable clothes when possible. You should wear closed shoes to avoid being attacked by sand.
Be Smart: Shade yourself: use sunblocks and wear sun glasses even at sunset, the sun might get fierce.
Come with a Camera: Sunset is prime time when it comes to photo taking and so take as many photos as you can.
Listen to the Guide: The most important is to observe safety, remember to follow the instructions both in the briefing and during the ride.
Book Early: Sunset tours are much sought after particularly in cooler times of the year.
Conclusion
Riding through Dubai golden sands on a sunset dune buggy captured in all its excitement, is a roller-coaster adventurous ride that gives full definition to the adventurous spirit of the UAE. There is something magical about off-road driving during sunset, this adrenaline-infused experience coupled with the beauty and the tranquility of the desert is a memory you will never forget. If you like adventures, are a romance traveler or want something to experience once in your life, this tour has something to offer to each of you.
As the sun would go down over the horizon and leave behind a streak of gold and crimson across the blue sky and as you get into your buggy with the engine purring after a thrilling run you will be able to understand that this was not simply one thing to do rather a mental picture carved in the sands of Dubai.
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