Taking a cruise on a quad runner is a fun, fast activity and a great way of getting out into the desert. There are quite a few companies offering these rides and most of them can be found on the desert side of the main road running through Na’ama Bay. Take a look: Sunset Trip by Quad Runner. You don’t have to be an experienced biker, you should be able to choose from automatic or manual with a clutch and gears.

There are sunrise and sunset trips as well as daylong excursions (be careful of the day temps. in the summer months). Whatever time you decide to become a desert biker then a good tip is to bring a “Kofeya” or headdress. There is a lot of dust and sand driven up by the quads and it can be a bit rough on the hair, face and eyes. It will also protect you from the sun- don’t forget to get a photo!

 During the summer period this can be an extremely hot experience so bring supplies or be prepared to be sold drinks with a high mark up value by (supposed mobile phone-carrying, fridge-owning) Bedouins. Trips usually stop at the (supposed) Bedouin tents where sweet tea, which helps cool you down, is served. It’s essential to have sun glasses and a head scarfs, the quads kick up a lot of dust and you will be blinded otherwise. Also there is an element of danger and the riders are asked to make sure they don’t go too crazy.