Dune Bashing in Dubai

Dune Bashing in Dubai

A trip to the UAE is not complete unless you join a desert safari with dune bashing – the Arab equivalent of dune riding, which means driving at high speeds on very bumpy sand dunes. And while you are there, why not enjoy some amazing sandboarding on one of the countless sand red dunes in … Read more

Dune Riding: Sand duning and off-roading in the desert

Sand duning in the desert

Off-roading (driving vehicles over natural terrains and landscapes rather than artificial pavements, that is, driving “off road”) is one of the most exciting activities you can do on a desert adventure, where it also takes the name of sand duning. It’s hard to explain the thrill of riding a car through bumpy sand dunes in … Read more

Sandboarding in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

Dune Bashing in Dubai

Dubai, the world-famous “Desert City”, is a paradise for sandboarders and sandsports lovers in general, as is the rest of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The sand dunes near both Dubai and Abu Dhabi are some of the best places in the world where you can practice sandboarding and sledding, with sand soft as powder … Read more

Sand-skiing: the latest sandsport fad

Man sand skiing

Sand skiing is a sport that involves gliding down sand dunes on specially designed skis. It is a relatively new sport, but it is quickly gaining popularity, especially in areas with large sand dunes, such as the Sahara Desert and the Namib Desert. If sandboarding is somewhat already established – or at least, widely practiced … Read more

Snowboards and other boards you may (not) use on sand dunes

Man skateboarding on sand.

Can you snowboard on sand? So-called “sandboarding” may be increasing in popularity, but it is still a niche sport compared to its other, more popular “boarding” siblings. That said, before modern technology made it possible to manufacture boards specifically for sandy terrains, many people would rely on their snowboard or surfboard to slide down sand … Read more