Desert horse trail ride off Al Qudra Road (Al Jiyad Stables)
- 1 hours
- Shared tour
- Guide: English
- Accessibility not confirmed
Al Jiyad Stables, a family-run stable founded in 1989, leads guided horse rides from its base on Al Qudra Road into the Al Marmoom desert conservation area. Short rides suit beginners; longer trails of 8 to 12 km are for confident riders.
Highlights
- Guided rides for complete beginners and experienced riders
- Short 45 to 60 minute loops or longer 8 to 12 km trails
- Routes into the Al Marmoom conservation area, where oryx and gazelles are often seen
- Helmets provided; chaps and boots when available
- Sunrise and sunset slots every day
What is included
Included
- Included: Guided desert ride
- Included: Riding helmet
- Included: Chaps and boots when available
- Included: Safety briefing
Not included
- Not included: Hotel transfers
Meeting point
Al Jiyad Stables, Al Qudra Road, 1 km before Bab Al Shams, Dubai
Good to know
- Riders must weigh no more than 85 kg.
- Wear long trousers and closed shoes.
- Book at least a day ahead and arrive 20 minutes before your slot; late arrivals may get a shorter ride.
- Winter rides run at 6-11 am and 3-6 pm; summer rides at 5-8 am and 5-8 pm, in one-hour slots.
- There is no hotel transfer; the stables are 1 km before Bab Al Shams on Al Qudra Road.
Minimum age: 3 years.
Accessibility
Accessibility not confirmed.
Reviews
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Questions and answers
How much does a ride cost?
The trail ride page showed a starting price of 150 per ride on 29 September 2026. The page does not print a currency next to the figure; the stable is in Dubai and prices are in dirhams.
I have never ridden. Can I join?
Yes. Short trail rides are designed for beginners and are fully guided.
Is there a weight or age limit?
Riders must be under 85 kg. The stable's older packages page gives a minimum age of 3, and children can do pony rides.
Will I see wildlife?
The stable says Arabian oryx and gazelles are often seen on its trails, especially on longer rides.
Where this information comes from
Official website: aljiyadstables.ae (Al Jiyad Stables)
- Ride types, trail lengths, schedule, weight limit, price: aljiyadstables.ae
- History, location, conservation area: aljiyadstables.ae
- Booking notice, arrival time, age limit 3+, weight limit, facilities: aljiyadstables.com
- Coordinates decoded from the Google plus code R6FQ+H5R shown on the operator's site: aljiyadstables.ae
- Prices shown without a currency (150 / 100 per ride), so not listed: aljiyadstables.ae
Photos:
- Representative photo by Sébastien Goldberg on Unsplash
- Representative photo by Prasann Tank on Unsplash
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