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15 Boat Trips in the Middle East to Build a Day Around

100 tours  ·  from $8 a head

The 15 best boat 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 - Starting at Dubai Marina and Bluewaters Island
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Dubai Marina: Luxury Yacht Tour with Breakfast or BBQ Option

1.Dubai Marina: Luxury Yacht Tour with Breakfast or BBQ Option

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

Cruise Dubai Marina, Ain Dubai, JBR, Palm Jumeirah, and Burj Al Arab aboard a shared yacht with an English guide. Choose a morning breakfast sailing or a longer BBQ cruise, enjoy indoor air-conditioning and an open upper deck, and arrive early for lounge access and free WiFi.

“We had the best time on this Luxury Yacht. The crew were so friendly. Offered to take pictures of me and my partner with beautiful scenes. We left a tip as they were so kind and friendly. They also told us some information about the buildings and the sky divers! So fun. Would defo recommend!”

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Dubai: The Luxury Yacht Tour with Live BBQ Option - Dubai Marina and JBR from the water
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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

Cruise from Dubai Harbour on a shared luxury yacht past Dubai Marina, Bluewaters Island, Palm Jumeirah, JBR, and Burj Al Arab. Choose a one-hour marina ride or a two or three-hour route with BBQ food, soft drinks, music, Wi-Fi, and a GPS-activated virtual guide. Evening sailings add Dubai’s illuminated skyline.

“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 - Boarding a shared yacht
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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

Join a shared yacht cruise from Dubai Marina for wide views of Ain Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis, and Burj Al Arab. Choose a one-hour sightseeing trip or a two to three-hour morning, sunset, or evening sailing with breakfast or BBQ food. Bring photo-ready clothes, valid ID, and arrive 30 minutes early.

“It was really a great experience. Viator is amazing app to explore and book experiences. Everything was smooth and received all details from app Thanks”

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Dubai: Sunset or Dinner Cruise with Live Music & Open Bar - Boarding at Xclusive Yachts
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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 cruising Dubai Marina, Dubai Harbour, Ain Dubai, and Jumeirah Beach Residence aboard an Xclusive Yachts vessel. You get a buffet with live pasta and noodle stations, unlimited drinks, live music, assigned seating, and views from air-conditioned or open-air decks. Smart casual dress is required.

“Overall great value for money. We had a great table at the front of the upper deck and views both before and after sunset were great. Our waiter Kamal did a great job looking after us keeping our glasses full and taking photos. the buffet food was also good.”

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Dubai: Luxury Sunset Yacht Tour with Snacks and Drinks - The route from Dubai Marina to Atlantis
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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

Set out from Dubai Harbour for a 1.5 to 2-hour sunset yacht cruise with a professional crew, music, soft drinks, water, and a veg or non-veg BBQ meal. The route passes Dubai Marina, JBR, Bluewaters Island, Ain Dubai, and either Atlantis or Burj Al Arab. Hosts such as Chill and Brian help with photos.

“It was fantastic, and Chill was super kind she help us to make the pic too.”

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Dubai: Mega Yacht Dinner Cruise with Buffet - Standard or VIP: the choice that matters most
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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

Cruise from Dubai Marina toward Ain Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, and Atlantis Hotel aboard Lotus Royale, with an international buffet, live cooking, DJ music, tanoura dancing, and aerial performances. Standard tickets offer shared dining areas, while VIP includes priority check-in, a reserved top-deck table, table-served canapés, and attentive service.

“Absolutely fantastic!! A must for anyone who wants to let their hair down an enjoy the fantastic Dubai skyline. Superb day!! VIP includes package includes all alcohol drinks, Prosecco, beers, wine, cocktails etc for the whole trip….. well worth it!!”

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Dubai: Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour & Optional Dhow Cruise - The red route, from Dubai Mall to the old creek
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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 old city, Downtown, Marina, and Palm Jumeirah. The audio guide comes in six languages, and selected passes add a dhow cruise. The longest option includes The Lost World Aquarium, Dubai Frame, a desert sunset outing, and pizza with soft drinks on the cruise.

“Big Bus in Dubai was a fantastic way to get around the city & see sights you wouldn’t normally be able to see. The commentary was amazing & so informative.”

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Dubai Marina Dinner Cruise with Live Music & Open Bar - Getting to the pier at Dubai Marina
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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

Cruise Dubai Marina for about 90 minutes aboard a glass houseboat with private group seating, an international buffet, live music, and unlimited drinks. Choose an open-air upper deck or air-conditioned lower deck when booking, then pass JBR and Bluewaters Island under the city lights.

“We had the best of time. The team was superb, food provided was great. We really enjoyed ourselves and took nice photos. It's a must attend activity in dubai.”

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Dubai: 1-Hour Ain Boat Cruise - Finding the boat near Marina Mansion
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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 on an open-air yacht, with views of Ain Dubai and illuminated towers. You can choose sunset or after-dark sailing, use free Wi-Fi, and enjoy light snacks, tropical drinks, juice, and water. Crew members such as Sid, Aristo, Kenny, and Smith are known for friendly service and helping with photos.

“It was the excursion we were looking forward to the most and it didn’t disappoint. We saved the best till last and what an experience. We did it around just before sunset so got the best of day and night views but would highly recommend to choose a night view. Mind blowing”

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Dubai: 1-Hour Ain Boat Cruise - Finding the boat near Marina Mansion
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Dubai: 1-Hour Ain Boat Cruise

10.1-Hour Ain Boat Cruise

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

Spend about an hour cruising Dubai Marina and JBR on a comfortable boat with open-air seating, sofas, music, non-alcoholic drinks, light snacks, and staff who can take photos. You will pass upscale yachts, waterfront cafes, Bluewaters Island, and Ain Dubai. The $27.12 price makes this a simple evening sightseeing choice, not a full luxury yacht charter.

“They booked me on an earlier time point, which came quite spontaneaously (like 2h earlier). But I made it to came on time and the boarding (in the office) was easy going. The experience itself is amazing, as you see a lot of nice lightened places after sunrise. All in all a great 1 hours journey!”

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Dubai: Instagrammable Yacht Tour with Drinks & Ain/JBR Views - What happens during the 60-minute cruise
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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

Spend 60 minutes cruising Dubai Marina aboard a spacious yacht with an English-speaking guide, chilled water, tropical drinks, Wi-Fi, and photo stops near Ain Dubai and JBR. Choose a daytime, sunset, or evening departure. The crew, including Captain Shahil on some departures, helps with photos and keeps the ride comfortable.

“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 - The 20-minute flight to 13,000 feet
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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

Join Skydive Dubai for a tandem jump over The Palm. After a safety briefing and 20-minute flight to 13,000 feet, freefall for about 60 seconds before a 4 to 5-minute parachute ride. Your instructor and camera flyer record the experience. The package includes digital photos and an edited video, with a yacht cruise offer available through September 30, 2025.

“I was so nervous, honestly started to regret my decision. But it’s the most amazing thing I’ve ever done I want to do it again. Thank you my instructor and photographer were both brilliant!!”

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Dubai Marina: Dinner Cruise in a Traditional Boat - Red carpet, welcome drink, and a choice of decks
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Dubai Marina: Dinner Cruise in a Traditional Boat

13.Dubai Marina: 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, choose from an international buffet, and watch live entertainment while passing Bluewaters, Jumeirah Beach Residence, and the Palm Islands. Pick soft drinks or an alcoholic drinks package, and arrive early for better seating.

“Great cruise. The music, food and views were great. My family thoroughly enjoyed themselves”

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Dubai Harbour Super Yacht Experience with gourmet & Drinks - Choosing the right three-hour sailing
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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

Spend about three hours aboard a three-deck super yacht from Dubai Harbour. Choose a morning, brunch, sunset, or night sailing with a meal, sparkling drinks, live DJ, swimming on selected departures, Wi-Fi, and a virtual guide. Expect views of Ain Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis, and the Burj Al Arab when weather allows.

“Well worth the money,we had unlimited drinks and food.Me and my wife are both vegetarian,so a few veg screwers,burgers and live pasta station .DJ was excellent.We did the evening tour at 5pm .This was excellent choice since we had sunset as well as night scenes.TRead more”

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Dubai Harbour Luxury Yacht Tour with BBQ & Drinks - Dubai Marina, where the cruise finds its rhythm
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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

Set out from Dubai Harbour Yacht Club for a shared two-hour cruise aboard a luxury yacht. Choose a breakfast or BBQ sailing, then pass Dubai Marina, Bluewaters Island, Skydive Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis, and Burj Al Arab. Voice-over guidance, onboard Wi-Fi, soft drinks, and juice are included, while some drink packages cost extra.

“This was the highlight of our holiday. The staff were so friendly. We had an absolute blast. They could not do enough to make our experience so wonderful.”

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