Get behind the wheel of a CanAm buggy, a turbocharged, Dakar-winning side-by-side built for riders who want more. Self-drive the Can-Am Maverick R or the Maverick X3 XRS Turbo RR from our Al Badayer base camp with expert guides, private trails and zero crowds.
A CanAm buggy is a turbocharged off-road side-by-side built by Canadian manufacturer BRP. In Dubai, CanAm buggies are rented for self-drive desert tours across the red dunes of Al Badayer and Lahbab. Buggy Dunes runs two CanAm model lines: the flagship Can-Am Maverick R and the Maverick X3 XRS Turbo RR, both available in two and four-seat configurations. No driving licence is required because all tours run on private desert terrain.
Can-Am sits at the top of the performance ladder in the side-by-side world. The Maverick range was engineered for one purpose: going faster over rougher ground than anything else in its class. That DNA is exactly why it dominates Dubai's desert, where shifting red sand demands instant torque, long suspension travel and a chassis that stays planted when the dune drops away beneath you.
If you want the rawest, fastest, most physically addictive CanAm buggy Dubai experience available, this is it. Book direct with the operator that owns its fleet, so there are no middlemen, no queues and no shared tours.
Six engineering decisions that make the Can-Am Maverick R and Maverick X3 feel unlike anything else you can rent in Dubai.
A 900cc three-cylinder turbo producing 195HP. Turbo torque arrives low in the rev range, exactly where you need it when a dune face starts climbing away from you.
Semi-active suspension that reads the terrain and adjusts damping in milliseconds. Smooth sand feels plush; harsh chop stops bucking the chassis.
Generous wheel travel means the tyres stay in contact with the dune far longer, giving you grip and drive where shorter-travel buggies simply spin.
A high-strength steel cage and 4-point harnesses built to competition standard. The safety structure is the chassis, not an accessory bolted on.
The Maverick platform has dominated the Dakar Rally's side-by-side class. You are renting race-proven engineering, not a dressed-up utility vehicle.
Desert heat kills turbo reliability. Every unit in our fleet runs a UAE-specific service schedule with shortened oil and coolant intervals and daily pre-tour checks.
In fifteen years of driving Dubai's dunes, the Maverick X3 is the only buggy where the limit feels like the sand — not the machine. You learn it in five minutes and respect it forever.
— Lead Guide, Buggy Dunes
The flagship Maverick R, the two-seat Maverick X3, or the four-seat Maverick X3 Max. Every unit is owned, maintained and guided by our own team, never subcontracted.
2-Seater • High-Performance
The most advanced buggy we run. The Maverick R brings next-generation advanced suspension and the strongest power delivery in the fleet — the machine for experienced riders who have already driven a side-by-side and want the top of the range.
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AED 2,400/60min
MOST POPULAR
2-Seater • XRS Turbo RR / Turbo R
The purest expression of the CanAm buggy. Turbocharged Rotax ACE power, Smart-Shox damping and a short wheelbase that turns tight between dune crests. Built for couples, friends and anyone chasing maximum thrill per minute.
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AED 1,200/60min
BEST FOR GROUPS
4-Seater • Self-Drive
Four seats, one driver, zero compromise. The X3 Max runs a longer wheelbase that shrugs off big dune transitions, making it the choice for families, groups of friends or one driver taking three passengers along for the ride.
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AED 1,400/60min
Looking for the world's most popular buggy instead? Compare with our Polaris buggy rental in Dubai.
Side-by-side comparison of every CanAm buggy you can drive at our Al Badayer base camp.
| Model | Seats | Transmission | Best For | Sessions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Can-Am Maverick R | 2 | Automatic CVT | Experienced riders, top performance | 60 / 90 / 120 min |
| Can-Am Maverick X3 XRS Turbo RR | 2 | Automatic CVT | Couples, thrill seekers | 60 / 90 / 120 min |
| Can-Am Maverick X3 Turbo R | 2 | Automatic CVT | Performance on a budget | 60 / 90 / 120 min |
| Can-Am Maverick X3 Max | 4 | Automatic CVT | Families and groups of four | 60 / 90 / 120 min |
No licence needed
Private desert terrain only. Bring ID.
Safety gear included
Helmet, goggles and harness on every seat.
Guided on every tour
A Buggy Dunes guide rides with every convoy.
Specifications reflect the current Buggy Dunes CanAm fleet. Model-year detail may differ slightly between individual units. Please confirm specs on WhatsApp.
The two best side-by-sides in the world, both available from our Al Badayer base camp. Here is the honest, spec-by-spec breakdown.
| Feature | CanAm Maverick X3 | Polaris RZR 1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 900cc Turbo | 999cc |
| Horsepower | 195 HP | ~110 HP |
| Suspension | Semi-active adaptive | Conventional long-travel |
| Best for | Thrill & top speed | Ease & reliability |
| Driving difficulty | Moderate | Easy |
| 2-seat price | AED 1,390 /hr | AED 920 /hr |
| 4-seat option | Yes, X3 Max | 2-seat & 1-seat |
| Licence required | No | No |
Dubai's finest red dunes sit roughly 45 minutes from the city, along the Dubai to Hatta road. Our base camp gives us direct access, so there are no fences, no convoys and no shared tracks.
Dubai's most famous dune. Around 100 metres high with soft red sand that rewards momentum. The classic CanAm photo stop and the dune everyone recognises.
Al Badayer, Sharjah • ~45 min from Dubai
The deepest red sand in the emirate. Rolling bowls and long ridge lines make this the most rewarding terrain for a high-power turbo buggy.
Lahbab, Dubai • Deep red sand
Free-form open terrain where you can carry speed, carve long arcs and practice side-hilling. Best suited to the 2-seater X3 and confident drivers.
Al Badayer basin • Intermediate
Timed for golden hour, following the highest accessible ridge lines for uninterrupted views across the desert. Our most requested CanAm session.
Lahbab ridge • All levels
No surprises. Here is exactly how your hour or two unfolds from the moment you arrive at Al Badayer.
0–10 min
Meet your guide at base camp. Cold water, shaded seating and a short introduction to the terrain you are about to drive. No paperwork mountain, just a quick ID check for drivers.
10–20 min
Helmet, goggles and neck buff fitted. Your guide runs through the controls, throttle response, steering technique and the sand-driving rules that keep you fast and safe.
20–30 min
A guided warm-up on gentle terrain so you feel how the turbo delivers power and how much throttle a dune face really needs. By the end of this, complete beginners are comfortable.
30–75 min
The real drive. Big Red, Lahbab bowls, ridge lines and open flats. Your guide leads the line and reads the sand, so you follow a proven route rather than guessing, with photo stops whenever you want them.
Last 15 min
We stop at the best vantage point while the light is at its peak and your guide takes the shots. Then a relaxed run back to base camp. Extend on the spot if you are not ready to stop.
The CanAm is the performance choice. Here is who gets the most out of it, and who we would point towards a Polaris instead.
Already done a desert safari, quad bike and hot-air balloon. Wants the single most impressive off-road machine available. Cares about the photo as much as the drive.
Four people, one buggy, everyone wants a turn behind the wheel. The X3 Max shares the cost four ways and gives you the most capable machine in the fleet.
Done a buggy tour before and found it tame. The turbo Maverick is the step up, and it is significantly quicker than a naturally aspirated 1000cc machine.
Two seats, sunset timing and a guide who knows where the light is best. Our most-booked configuration for anniversaries and proposals.
Multiple buggies running as one convoy, timed to a schedule. Tell us your group size and we will build a private session around it.
If you are a first-time driver nervous about power, a family with young children, or you simply want the most forgiving machine — the Polaris is objectively the better fit.
See Polaris Buggy RentalDubai's desert is brutal on machinery: fine abrasive sand, 45°C+ summers and relentless vibration. Most buggy operators in the UAE subcontract, rotate units between sites and stretch service intervals. We do not.
Buggy Dunes owns its CanAm fleet outright. Every buggy in this page's listing is maintained by our own technicians on a heat-specific schedule — not a generic desert one.
Guide on every tour
In-house technicians
Real prices, published openly. Every package includes safety gear, fuel and a professional guide — there are no hidden extras added at the dune.
Toggle a duration to see the price for every CanAm buggy.
| Model | Seats | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Can-Am Maverick X3 XRS Turbo RR / Turbo R | 2 Seater | 60 Minutes | AED 1,200 |
| Can-Am Maverick X3 Max Four-seat configuration | 4 Seater | 60 Minutes | AED 1,400 |
| Can-Am Maverick R Flagship performance | 2 Seater | 60 Minutes | AED 2,400 |
Safety gear included
Fuel included
Professional guide included
No licence needed
Prices in AED. Hotel transfers available at an additional cost. See the full 2026 dune buggy price breakdown.
“We took the two-seater Maverick for a full hour and I genuinely did not expect that amount of power. The turbo pull up a dune face is addictive. Guide was excellent at reading the sand for us.”
James M.
United Kingdom
“Four of us in the X3 Max and it never felt underpowered, even with everyone on board. Booking direct on WhatsApp was instant and the price was exactly what was quoted — no upselling at all.”
Sarah K.
Australia
“Second time in Dubai and I wanted something faster than a standard buggy. The CanAm Maverick R delivered. It took me a few minutes to trust the throttle, then it was pure adrenaline until the sun went down.”
Ahmed R.
United Arab Emirates