10 Fishing Trips in the UAE Worth Booking

1.Private Deep Sea Fishing Trip with BBQ of Catch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 94 reviews · 4 - 6 hours Our pick

Join Captain Sathish and his crew at Dubai Harbour for a private four to six hour fishing trip for up to seven people. You get fishing gear, permits, water, ice, expert help, and a BBQ of your catch. The boat has shade, air-conditioning, a toilet, and a refrigerator.

“Great crew and captain they were all helpful and thumbs up . Upon catching several fish, the captain BBQ one of them and we had a lovely meal on board.”

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2.Dubai Deep Sea Fishing 4 hours + BBQ of Catch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews Top rated

Join Sadiq and the Aye Aye Maritime crew for a private four-hour fishing trip from Dubai. Fish for barracuda, queenfish, snapper, grouper, and kingfish using several methods, then enjoy your catch from the onboard barbecue.

“Really enjoyable experience. The crew were awesome and welcomed us with hot drinks as it was 06:00hrs. We started close to Dubai harbor to catch some 'bait fish' then powered out to the International shipping lanes where we caught a sRead more”

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3.Nanje Fishing Trips Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 41 reviews

Set out from Dubai Marina on a private yacht with an experienced captain and crew. Fish at offshore spots, swim near Atlantis and the Palm, and use the onboard gear, BBQ, towels, ice box, kitchen, washroom, and sound system. The 35-foot yacht takes up to 10 people.

“They charged us for the trip but they never turned up for our morning fishing session! We waited at the pier 45mins from 4.45am. Refund is agreed (pending) but cannot make up for the children’s disappointment.”

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4.4-Hour Private Deep Sea Fishing Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews

Join a private group of up to six on a 29ft or 32ft Arabian Craft fishing boat in Dubai. Your certified captain supplies rods, bait, lures, safety gear, water, and soda, using bottom fishing and jigging to target queenfish, barracuda, kingfish, emperor, trevally, grouper, and more.

“Great fishing experience, we have changed place several times to find right spot, first time I have tried with jig and caught 7 fishes. You should definitely try”

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5.4 Hours Dubai Deep Sea Fishing

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 18 reviews · from $213

Meet Splash Tours in Dubai Marina for a four-hour shared fishing trip led by an experienced skipper. Use supplied rods, bait, and a fishfinder to seek barracuda, grouper, snapper, and smaller catches near The World Islands or Jebel Ali Port.

“Wonderful trip, exceptional team; thank you Splash Tours! Enjoyed the fishing trip and the team were very helpful!!”

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6.Fishing Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews

Set out from the Al Aqah area on a private four-hour Gulf of Oman fishing trip for up to six people. Your captain and crew provide the fishing gear and help you work the lines. Early pickup from Ras Al Khaimah begins at 5:00 am.

“Cool, good fishing, beautiful boat. We had a great time with our family. Thanks to Said and Arif. We took a lot of beautiful photos”

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7.4-Hour Deep Sea Fishing, Trolling, Casting

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 12 reviews · 4 hours

Spend four hours aboard a private 31-foot fishing boat from Dubai Marina, using trolling, casting, and bottom-fishing gear. A captain and crew provide bait, drinks, a fish finder, and route advice, with sunrise or sunset views toward Atlantis and Burj Al Arab.

“It's summer, too hot and humid, and the fish are gone.”

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8.5 Hours Deep Sea Fishing

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 12 reviews · 5 hours · from $107Best value

Fish the warm Arabian Gulf from a 36-foot boat with rods, bait, GPS, fish finder, toilet, cabin, and swimming ladder included. Your English-speaking crew takes up to 10 people from Dubai Marina toward fishing grounds near The World Islands or Jebel Ali Port, with Ain Dubai views along the way.

“Met us at the Marina on time and couldn't be more helpful through the day - highly recommend”

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9.Dubai’s BEST Fishing Charter – No Fish, No Pay!

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 10 reviews · 4 hours

Spend four hours fishing Dubai’s coast with guides such as John, Sandy, or Balan. You’ll try trolling and deep fishing, use provided tackle and bait, and may catch barracuda, hamour, kingfish, or trevally. Choose a private or shared boat, with water and ice included.

“We had a wonderful time. John and Sandy were very helpful. I highly recommend it to all fishing enthusiasts and not only — it’s great fun for the whole family!”

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10.4-Hour Private Deep Sea/Trolling Fishing Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 4 hours

You’ll fish the Arabian Gulf from a private 28-foot Beneteau for up to six people, with equipment, bait, drinks, towels, and an English-speaking crew included. Captain Sarath has led memorable early starts, while the catch may include queen fish, king fish, king mackerel, and sultan Ibrahim.

“We have been with Captain Sarath. Its been a very special experience. We left very early when the Marina was still quiet and in the dark. We were lucky fishermen and had an incredible sunrise”

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