3 of the best sand dune bashing experiences

Dubai, UAE
Dune bashing in Dubai takes place along the Hatta Road to the east of Dubai, with smaller dune bashing spots throughout Dubai. Here, you can either ride a 700cc buggy or a 4x4 off-road land cruiser. Usually, dune bashing in Dubai is done in a convoy of 10-20 vehicles, controlled by a group leader. This is mainly done to avoid getting lost in the desert. Sand dunes in Dubai can be very thick and rise 100 to 300 feet high.



Silver Lake, Michigan
Located on Lake Michigan, near Mears, this area covers over 2,000 acres of sand dunes. The park is 2.4 km wide 4.8 km long and is divided into three segments: The northern area is an all-terrain vehicle park. In the middle of the park is a non-vehicle area while the southernmost section is leased to the Mac Wood's Dune Rides for scenic dune cruising with spectacular views of Lake Michigan and the Silver Lake.

Wahiba Sands, Oman
Also dubbed wadi bashing, dune bashing here is a high point for tourists to this Middle Eastern nation. About three hours drive from the country's capital Muscat, this region, sometimes called the Sharqiya Sands is the traditional home of the Bedouin tribe and is named after the Wahiba tribe. Most dune bashers prefer to camp overnight and encourage tourists to experience thisu00a0 head-rushing thrill.