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The 15 Best Boat Trips in the UAE

194 tours  ·  from $8

The skyline was designed to be seen from the water and the Gulf stays warm most of the year. The 15 below run from a twenty-minute abra crossing to a full evening under sail, each priced and clear on how much time you actually spend moving.

Dubai Marina: Luxury Yacht Tour with Breakfast or BBQ Option - The one-hour cruise: a fast look at Dubai Marina
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Dubai Marina: Luxury Yacht Tour with Breakfast or BBQ Option

1.Luxury Yacht Tour with Breakfast or BBQ Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 21,528 reviews · 1 - 3 hours · from $15Our pick

Cruise from Dubai Marina aboard a shared yacht with a captain, English guide, WiFi, and water views of Ain Dubai, JBR, Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis, and Burj Al Arab. Choose a short morning breakfast cruise or a longer sunset sailing with BBQ food and soft drinks.

“A great activity and a great stuf, we had a good trip and a good breakfast (soft) they prezented to us all the attractions, the boat is awesome.”

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Dubai: The Luxury Yacht Tour with Live BBQ Option - Choosing between one, two, and three hours
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Dubai: The Luxury Yacht Tour with Live BBQ Option

2.The Luxury Yacht Tour with Live BBQ Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 13,665 reviews · from $19

Board at Dubai Harbour for a 1, 2, or 3-hour shared yacht cruise past Bluewaters Island, Palm Jumeirah, JBR, and Burj Al Arab. Choose the longer route for BBQ food, Wi-Fi, and more sightseeing. Expect English commentary, soft drinks, music, and a polished crew.

“Mubarak and the captain looked after us really well! Kept us entertained, food and view were great!”

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Dubai Marina Yacht Tour with Optional Breakfast or BBQ - From Dubai Marina to Bluewaters Island
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Dubai Marina Yacht Tour with Optional Breakfast or BBQ

3.Dubai Marina Yacht Tour with Optional Breakfast or BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,126 reviews · from $25Top rated

Cruise from Dubai Marina on a shared yacht with a skipper and crew, passing Ain Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis, and Burj Al Arab. Choose a one-hour sightseeing trip or a longer breakfast, lunch, dinner, or BBQ sailing. Expect skyline views, onboard commentary, Wi-Fi, soft drinks, and photo stops.

“Amazing from start to finish will definitely be back. They were great with the kids and was always coming around to take pictures.”

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Dubai: Sunset or Dinner Cruise with Live Music & Open Bar - Boarding the yacht and finding your table
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Dubai: Sunset or Dinner Cruise with Live Music & Open Bar

4.Sunset or Dinner Cruise with Live Music & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6,030 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $51

Spend 90 minutes aboard an Xclusive Yachts dinner cruise through Dubai Marina, Dubai Harbour, JBR, and past Ain Dubai. Expect assigned seating, an international buffet with live pasta and noodle stations, unlimited drinks, live saxophone or clarinet music, and indoor and open-air decks.

“Great cruise, great service, delicious food, breathtaking views, highly recommended!!!”

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Dubai: Luxury Sunset Yacht Tour with Snacks and Drinks - Starting at Dubai Harbour
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Dubai: Luxury Sunset Yacht Tour with Snacks and Drinks

5.Luxury Sunset Yacht Tour with Snacks and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,723 reviews · 1.5 - 2 hours · from $21

Spend 1.5 to 2 hours aboard a modern yacht with open-air and air-conditioned seating, soft drinks, water, music, and a BBQ meal. Hosts such as Chill Manalo and Brian are known for friendly help and phone photos as you pass Atlantis, Ain Dubai, JBR, and Dubai Marina.

“Chill was a great! Destinations were picture perfect and the food was excellent. 10/10”

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Dubai: Mega Yacht Dinner Cruise with Buffet - Choosing Between Standard and VIP Tickets
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Dubai: Mega Yacht Dinner Cruise with Buffet

6.Mega Yacht Dinner Cruise with Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,613 reviews · 1 day · from $82

Sail from Dubai Marina past Ain Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, and Atlantis Hotel aboard Lotus Royale, with an international buffet, live cooking, tanoura dancing, aerial acts, and DJ music. Standard tickets offer open dining areas, while VIP includes a reserved top-deck table, priority check-in, and table service.

“Absolutely fantastic evening with the best hosts well worth the money, we went V.I.P and had a fantastic time and were looked after V.I.P style. Well done everyone from receiving our boarding passes in the cafe with refreshments prior to going on board to the end .”

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Dubai: Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour & Optional Dhow Cruise - The red route, from old Dubai to Burj Khalifa
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Dubai: Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour & Optional Dhow Cruise

7.Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour & Optional Dhow Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,288 reviews · 1 - 5 days · from $55

Use a 24-hour, 48-hour, or 5-day Big Bus pass to explore Dubai’s two main sightseeing routes. You’ll hear commentary in six languages, see landmarks from the open-top deck, and can add a dhow cruise, Lost World Aquarium, Dubai Frame, and desert sunset visit.

“Fantastic way to see the City and stop at any interest points to explore. Only problem was the earphones did not work to listen to commentary.”

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Dubai Marina Dinner Cruise with Live Music & Open Bar - The route: Marina, JBR, Bluewaters Island, and Ain Dubai
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Dubai Marina Dinner Cruise with Live Music & Open Bar

8.Dubai Marina Dinner Cruise with Live Music & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,780 reviews · from $47

Board Xclusive Yachts at Dubai Marina for a 90-minute evening cruise past JBR, Bluewaters Island, and Ain Dubai. You get private group seating, an international buffet, pasta cooked to order, unlimited selected drinks, Wi-Fi, and live acoustic music. Request the open-air upper deck early, since it depends on availability.

“Great start to our vacation, great entertainer and food had great options! I highly recommend this. The musician played modern music.”

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Dubai: 1-Hour Ain Boat Cruise - Getting to Marina Mansion and the boarding lounge
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Dubai: 1-Hour Ain Boat Cruise

9.1-Hour Ain Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,109 reviews · from $24

Cruise Dubai Marina and JBR for 60 minutes at sunset or after dark, with an open-air upper deck, skyline views, Ain Dubai photo opportunities, light snacks, soft drinks, Wi-Fi, and a helpful crew including Aristo, Smith, and Sid.

“Excellent from start to finish, have already recommended to other guests at the hotel .”

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Dubai: 1-Hour Ain Boat Cruise - Getting to Marina Mansion and the boarding lounge
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Dubai: 1-Hour Ain Boat Cruise

10.1-Hour Ain Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,551 reviews · from $27

Spend one evening hour cruising Dubai Marina, JBR, and Bluewaters Island aboard a comfortable boat for up to 35 people. Expect skyline views, soft drinks, light snacks, free Wi-Fi before boarding, and crew members who can help with photos. Sunset and nighttime departures offer the best atmosphere.

“It is beautiful and nice. I like it and the staff was very helpful. I will come again. It’s nice.😍😍😍”

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Dubai: Instagrammable Yacht Tour with Drinks & Ain/JBR Views - Boarding a spacious yacht with two ways to sit
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Dubai: Instagrammable Yacht Tour with Drinks & Ain/JBR Views

11.Instagrammable Yacht Tour with Drinks & Ain/JBR Views

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,494 reviews · from $25

Join Xclusive Yachts for a 60-minute Dubai Marina cruise with English commentary, water, tropical drinks, Wi-Fi, and easy photo stops. You will see Ain Dubai, JBR, and the marina skyline from a spacious yacht, with an open-air upper deck and air-conditioned lower deck.

“We booked for the 1hr trip but were upgrade foc to the 2hr trip and it's definitely worth it if your paying for the 2hr trip. You get to see the marina, the big wheel and the burj al arab. You also get breakfast and drinks. The crew are amazing helpful for all your needs.”

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Dubai: Skydive at The Palm with Photos, Video & Yacht Tour - From check-in to the safety briefing
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Dubai: Skydive at The Palm with Photos, Video & Yacht Tour

12.Skydive at The Palm with Photos, Video & Yacht Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,445 reviews · from $680

You’ll freefall over The Palm for about 60 seconds at 120 mph, then float down beneath a parachute with a qualified tandem instructor. A camera flyer records the full jump, and the package includes digital photos and edited video. The listed summer offer also adds a one-hour yacht trip through September 30, 2025.

“The experience was unbelievable! The lady on the counter checking documents and weight was a bit rude and direct. Other than that it was really amazing and every penny that was paid was worth it! Highlighting recommended to bear your fears and make it a lifetime memory. The instructor Alexander was very kind and explained everything well. The cameraman was also very friendly and kind.”

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Dubai Marina: Dinner Cruise in a Traditional Boat - Choosing between standard and VIP seating
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Dubai Marina: Dinner Cruise in a Traditional Boat

13.Dinner Cruise in a Traditional Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,259 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Sail Dubai Marina for two hours aboard the four-deck Ocean Empress. You’ll enter by red carpet, enjoy a welcome drink, international buffet, live entertainment, and views of Bluewaters, JBR, Ain Dubai, and the Palm Islands. Choose soft drinks or an alcoholic drinks package.

“more than we expected- great party, kind service and wonderful show, including watching the drones in the sky. Highly recommended”

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Dubai Harbour Super Yacht Experience with gourmet & Drinks - Choosing between morning, brunch, sunset, and nightfall
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Dubai Harbour Super Yacht Experience with gourmet & Drinks

14.Dubai Harbour Super Yacht Experience with gourmet & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,252 reviews · from $98

Cruise from Dubai Harbour on a three-deck super yacht with a live DJ, meal service, sparkling beverages, Wi-Fi, and a virtual guide. Morning, brunch, sundowner, and nightfall departures offer different moods, with swimming on selected sailings and views of Palm Jumeirah, Ain Dubai, Atlantis, and Burj Al Arab when weather allows.

“The staff/crew were absolutely amazing and the boat operator is fortunate to have a such a hard-working team. Each and every one of them moved unobtrusively around the guests and were the saving grace of the experience. Otherwise, the experience was unpleasant. TRead more”

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Dubai Harbour Luxury Yacht Tour with BBQ & Drinks - Dubai Marina puts the skyline in motion
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Dubai Harbour Luxury Yacht Tour with BBQ & Drinks

15.Dubai Harbour Luxury Yacht Tour with BBQ & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,097 reviews · from $57

Spend about two hours aboard a shared luxury yacht from Dubai Harbour, passing Dubai Marina, Bluewaters Island, Skydive Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, and Burj Al Arab. Choose a breakfast or BBQ sailing, enjoy soft drinks and juice, and use the open deck for photos.

“Travelling around the Marina seeing different landmarks that would be too far to travel on foot or in a taxi . Staff very hard working and food on board was delicious .”

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