15 Canoes & Kayaks Tours in the UAE Worth Booking

1.Desert Safari or Hatta Tour with Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 213 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $29Our pick

Choose a 6 to 7-hour Dubai outing with English-speaking guide and hotel pickup. Hatta offers kayaking, mountain views, Heritage Village, and photo stops. The desert option adds dune bashing, camel riding, sandboarding, BBQ dinner, henna, and live shows.

“I had such a great time on the store. It was extremely relaxing, and I had a great time kayaking. The views and dam are really so beautiful. Even the ride to the dam was beautiful. Our guide was very knowledgeable and provided a lot of tips of things we could do next. I definitely recommend this as a day trip.”

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2.Clear Kayaking Experience with Burj Khalifa View

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 137 reviews · 1 hour · from $41

Spend one hour in a transparent kayak at Dubai’s Fishing Harbor, between Jumeirah Bay Island and the city skyline. Guides including Prasad, Chamara, and Ibrahim provide safety instructions and often take photos. Expect a calm, self-guided paddle, beach access, changing rooms, and a Bluetooth speaker.

“This was such an amazing experience for me especially thanks to Brian. He went above and beyond. I felt relaxed and safe the whole time. Amazing Burj Khalifa views. Will definitely return in the near future.”

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3.Atlantis Dolphin Kayak Trip & Aquaventure Waterpark

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 92 reviews · from $135

Meet a marine mammal specialist, paddle through Dolphin Bay Lagoon, and watch resident dolphins play near your kayak. Afterward, use your same-day Aquaventure ticket for 105 slides and attractions. Bring swimwear and ID, and leave cameras, jewelry, food, and drinks behind.

“the instructor was very helpful, he gave us a full inside into the dolphins habits etc. it's well worth the money”

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4.Palm Jumeirah Paddle Boarding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 89 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $30

Meet your guide at the hotel jetty for a 1.5-hour paddle to Atlantis. You will get a short lesson, paddle past Royal Atlantis and Palm villas, stop for photos, and return along the same route. Guides may include Pasindu, Pasida, Marvin, or Isuru.

“Me and my friend had a great experience paddle boarding with Pasida(guide). He gave us instructions very well and took many good pictures of us. This was the most fun activity. Glad we did this. I would recommend to do this fun filled activity. Price is very decent as well.”

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5.Hatta Sightseeing Tour with kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 53 reviews · 9 hours · from $61

Travel from Dubai to Hatta for mountain scenery, a 45 to 60 minute kayak session, Heritage Village, Hatta Hill Park, local lunch, and a short walk to Al Khattem Dam. Guides such as Wael, Saleem, and Khalid lead the day in Arabic or English.

“It was an excellent tour with our guide Wael. He explained and demonstrated a lot. The transport was also great. It’s a lot of activities you can try there, but just pick up the right time to go, coz most of the activities outside. I highly recommend it. THANK YOU!”

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6.1-hour Kayaking or Stand Up Paddle at Dukes The Palm

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 47 reviews · 1 hour · from $35

Choose a single kayak, double kayak, or stand-up option for a self-guided hour on Dubai’s waterways. You’ll receive a life jacket and access to showers, but bring your own towel, swimwear, spare clothes, and biodegradable sunscreen. The meeting point depends on your booking.

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7.Night Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 46 reviews · 1 hour

You’ll paddle a one or two-seat illuminated kayak for about an hour from Jumeirah Fishing Harbor. Expect a safety briefing, life jacket, helmet, skyline views, and guide-taken photos. Guides including Faruq, Jamer, and Paru have been praised for friendly, helpful instruction.

“Wir hatten eine großartige Kajaktour mit unserem Guide Faruq. Er war von Anfang an unglaublich freundlich, aufmerksam und hilfsbereit. Dank seiner ruhigen und kompetenten Art haben wir uns jederzeit sicher und gut aufgehoben gefühlt. Er hat uns nicht nur alles geduldig erklärt, sondern die Tour auch mit viel Humor und positiver Energie zu einem unvergesslichen Erlebnis gemacht. Absolut empfehlenswert – vielen Dank, Faruq, für dieses tolle Abenteuer auf dem Wasser! 🌊🚣‍♂️✨”

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8.Clear Kayaking Adventures!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews Top rated

Set out from Fishing Harbor 1 near Jumeirah Public Beach in a see-through kayak for a guided one-hour paddle. You get a life jacket, safety briefing, paddling help, waterproof speakers, and photo assistance from guides such as Pradeep, Chamidu, or Faurok.

“Absolutely amazing experience! At first I thought that the area we could kayak in was a bit small, but it was definitely big enough when you’re out there. Pradeep and Chamidu were fantastic, taking loads of photos for us and were so friendly. Would definitely recommend”

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9.Discover Hatta Hidden Gem Private Tour with Kayaking & Honey

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews

Travel from Dubai to Hatta in a private, air-conditioned car with an English-speaking guide. Visit Masfut Museum, Al Boma Fort, Leem Lake, Hatta Dam, Hatta Hill Park, and a working honey garden. Kayaking lasts about an hour, and the honey tour includes hive viewing and tastings.

“Excellent. No queues. Very informative. Nice walk round leen lake, good coffee shop. Kayaking at hatta was fabulous. This lasted about an hour. Lots of fish to see. Hatta Bee honey garden was amazing. Got to see the bees and the hives. All equipment was provided. It was 100 dirhams for two people. Got to taste 5 local honeys. Lasted about 45mins. Would highly recommend. Comfortable drive. It was an early start but the roads were very quiet and we were picked up from our hotel. Driver very nice and helpful. Water was provided. Thank you!”

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10.Palm Jumeirah Guided Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 18 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $54

Meet your English, Singhalese, or Tagalog-speaking guide at the Sofitel on Palm Jumeirah. Paddle along the east crescent, pause for beach photos, and look toward Atlantis, Burj Al Arab, and Burj Khalifa. Kayaks, life jackets, water, and tour photos are included.

“The Kayaking was only for 1 hour to 80 minutes but mentioned as 2.5 hour activitiy”

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11.Stand-Up Paddle Boarding with Burj Khalifa View

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 18 reviews · 1 hour · from $37

You’ll receive a short safety briefing before paddling for one hour near Jumeirah Fishing Harbor, with the Burj Khalifa and Dubai skyline ahead. Crystal Clear Watersports keeps the group to two participants, supplies life vests, and recommends swimwear for this self-guided outing.

“The most amazing experience, they all were really helpful and the guide was the best we could ask for Thank you for the amazing experience”

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12.Sunset/Night Dubai Creek Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 15 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $53

Meet SeaYou Watersports at Dubai Creek Marina for a 1.5-hour English-guided kayak trip toward old Dubai. After a safety briefing, paddle out for views of Burj Khalifa, Dubai Frame, Sheikh Zayed Road, and the sunset reflected on the creek.

“This was not a good experience. The original booking did not happen. I was told that it was too windy. I am not even sure if that was the actual reason. Maybe there simply were not enough reservation. I was then asked to meet at Rixos the Palm instead. Later I was informed that I have to be there early, because it is not allowed to be on the water after sunset. Finally, there was no single kayak available so I had to go on a double on my own. And there was no guide whatsoever. All over all this was absolutely not the experience I was looking for. I…”

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13.Aquaventure World: Dolphin Paddle and Waterpark Day Pass

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 30 min · from $189

At Atlantis, The Palm, you’ll receive a 10-minute safety briefing before 20 minutes paddling in Dolphin Bay with resident dolphins. The small group has up to six people. Your ticket also includes same-day Aquaventure Waterpark and private beach access, plus towels, lockers, showers, and post-activity juice.

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14.1-Hour Kayaking Experience in Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · from $47

Meet at Dukes The Palm on Palm Jumeirah for a one-hour kayak session along Dubai’s beaches. Choose a single or double kayak, receive safety gear and basic instruction, then paddle at your own pace. The experience is private to your group, though on-site help may be limited.

“Its basic and limited and certainly not guided. I spent half an hour in the 'safe' zone and got bored returned kayak and headed off for some breakfast. To be fair it did get me out on the water and the guys beach side were great.”

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15.Kayak In Dubai Jumeirah Beach – With Free Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $86

Paddle from Kite Beach along Dubai’s Jumeirah shoreline, with the skyline behind you and calm water beneath your kayak. You get a private group experience, an instructor, mobile tickets, and round-trip hotel pickup. Allow about three hours, including roughly two hours on the water.

“Absolutely awful! Simply put… they did not pick us up and therefore it’s difficult for us to review an experience we did not get! But…. We tried to contact the operator and they did not respond (and still have not). Viator were good enough to inveRead more”

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