where can I rent a quad bike / ATV??

sal_dyer's picture
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We are going for a camping in the desert, so we thought it would be a nice idea to have one of those quad bikes that we can carry ourselves (incl. the trailer to tow), not like at the red dunes. Can any body help with information please?

barrym's picture

The quad bike should be registered! Even if you're not the owner these new regulations apply. You'll be out in the desert and out of the police's sight, but it's prudent to make sure the company's license is up to scratch.

Driving unregistered quad bikes banned
http://www.gulfnews.com/nation/Traffic_and_Transport/10226338.html

Dubai: The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has introduced strict new rules to regulate the use of quad bikes and jet skis.

In a statement issued on Saturday, the RTA said that quad bikes and jet skis must now be registered with the RTA’s Licensing Agency.

Driving unlicensed quake bikes and jet skis is no longer allowed. It is also considered illegal to drive quad bikes and scooters in residential areas, internal roads and beaches.

Those who wish to open up a business of renting out quad bikes and jet skis must first have the quad bikes and jet skis licensed with the RTA.

Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince and Chairman of the Executive Council, endorsed the new rules.

Meanwhile, the Dubai Police has launched an intensive campaign to crack down on unregistered bikes being used in undesignated areas.

The new rule calls for quad bike drivers to be at least 16 years old. Those below this age limit may use the facility under adult supervision.

Drivers also have to wear full gear designed to drive these bikes. Renting companies are expected to adhere to safety rules.

The bikes and jet skies should have comprehensive insurance coverage against accidents and civil liability from a licensed insurance company in the emirate.

The Licensing Agency will monitor the rental companies to ensure that they follow the stipulated rules and regulations.

The RTA’s Marine Agency will be responsible for registering the jet skis and implementation of new rules and regulations. The licence is valid for two years for individuals and one year for rental companies.

Fourteen is the minimum age for driving a jet ski in the UAE. is set to be 14-year. The validity of the licence will be two years for individual use of jet skis, and one year for the rental companies.

Fee and fine info for quad bikes

Registration fee for quad bike: Dh300

Renewal fee: Dh300

Technical inspection: Dh100

License fee for rental companies: Dh1000

Renewal fee: Dh1000

First time offence: Dh100 to Dh500

Second time offence: Dh200 to Dh1000

Bike impounded for third time offence

Fee and fine info for jet skis

Registration fee for jet ski: Dh 500

Renewal fee: Dh500

License fee for rental companies: 3000

Renewal: Dh3000

Technical testing of racing jet skis: Dh500

First time fine for an individual: Dh200 to Dh500 along with impounding the jet ski for one to two weeks.

Second time offence: Dh400 to Dh1000 along with impounding the jet ski for a period from one week to one month.

Third time offence: Dh600 to Dh1500 along with impounding the jet ski for a period of one week to one month.

johnniew's picture

I don't know sal_dyer, but why not conform with riding quad bikes in the closed premises of renting companies, like say Al Badayer..
I've seen many shops in Abu Dhabi, (actually Musaffah) where you can rent auto and manual quad bikes with trailers, but I don't know about Dubai