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15 Sailing Trips in the UAE to Build a Day Around

70 tours  ·  from $15

The 15 best sailing trips you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

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: 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

4.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

5.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: 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

6.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

7.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 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

8.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

9.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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Dubai: Marina Yacht Party with BBQ, Unlimited Drinks and DJ - The route through Dubai Marina after dark
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Dubai: Marina Yacht Party with BBQ, Unlimited Drinks and DJ

10.Marina Yacht Party with BBQ, Unlimited Drinks and DJ

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 907 reviews · from $89

Spend four hours aboard a Dubai Marina yacht with BBQ sliders, skewers, unlimited drinks, and a live DJ. You will pass Jumeirah Beach Residence and Ain Dubai, dance on the open deck, and use a fully air-conditioned lounge. The yacht may change with weather or capacity.

“fantastic night out. staff were lovely and very friendly”

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Dubai 3 Hour Private Luxury Yacht Charter with Jet Ski Option - Palm Jumeirah and Atlantis
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Dubai 3 Hour Private Luxury Yacht Charter with Jet Ski Option

11.Dubai 3 Hour Private Luxury Yacht Charter with Jet Ski Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 886 reviews

Charter a private yacht from Dubai Marina for three hours with up to 10 people. Your crew serves bottled water and soft drinks as you pass Bluewaters Island, Ain Dubai, Atlantis, and Burj Al Arab. Choose morning, afternoon, or evening, then add a one-hour Jet Ski session for riders aged 16 and older.

“Everything was awesome, full 3 hours no problems… catered to us even when were late, happy that we reviewed what whay we paid for”

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Dubai: Private Luxury Yacht Tour on a 50-Foot Yacht - Dubai Marina: A Strong Start for Photos
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Dubai: Private Luxury Yacht Tour on a 50-Foot Yacht

12.Private Luxury Yacht Tour on a 50-Foot Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 724 reviews · 2 - 8 hours

Take a private 50-foot yacht from Dubai Marina with an English-speaking guide and skipper. You can cruise past Burj Al Arab, Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis, Ain Dubai, and the marina, then stop for photos or a swim. Bring food for the electric BBQ, connect your music, and choose a 2 to 8-hour outing.

“A very-very nice team, we strongly recomand the activity with this boat. We were 6 persons and we felt very well!”

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Dubai: Private Yacht Cruise for Unforgettable Memories - Dubai Harbour: arrival matters more than you think
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Dubai: Private Yacht Cruise for Unforgettable Memories

13.Private Yacht Cruise for Unforgettable Memories

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 612 reviews · 1 - 8 hours

Take a private 34-foot yacht from Dubai Harbour for one to eight hours, with your own captain and crew. Choose a Marina, Burj Al Arab, or Atlantis route, enjoy water, music, sunbeds, and photo stops, and ask about optional pickup or a bigger yacht upgrade.

“Unbelievable service The best they treated us superbly Made sure we was comfortable Took lovely pictures of us This was the best experience ever Thank you.”

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Dubai Marina 1hr Yacht tour with Drinks - Cruising the marina canal
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Dubai Marina 1hr Yacht tour with Drinks

14.Dubai Marina 1hr Yacht tour with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 597 reviews · from $25

Join Xclusive Yachts at Dubai Marina for a one-hour cruise through the canal and along JBR, Bluewaters Island, Ain Dubai, and Dubai Harbour. You get an open-air yacht ride, photo stops, and a choice of water or juice. The boat holds up to 25 people and returns to the marina.

“Family of five, three teenage kids, took a one hour trip. It was just perfect and enough time to get a glimpse of all the splendour of the Marina and the waterfront.”

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Private Dubai 2 Hours Luxury Yacht Charter with BBQ Option - Leaving Dubai Marina for Bluewaters Island
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Private Dubai 2 Hours Luxury Yacht Charter with BBQ Option

15.Private Dubai 2 Hours Luxury Yacht Charter with BBQ Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 560 reviews

You’ll cruise privately from Dubai Marina with a captain and two crew members, passing Bluewaters Island, Ain Dubai, JBR, Jumeirah, and Burj Al Arab. The two-hour charter includes soft drinks and allows snacks. Choose the BBQ option for a meal cooked aboard your yacht.

“Fabulous early evening, cruise around the Palm Jumarria ! The staff and the captain were very hospitable, and the two hour cruise was breathtaking”

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