THE MIDDLE EAST · SAILING

15 Sailing Trips in the Middle East Worth Booking

38 tours  ·  from $15 a head

Good sailing trips fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

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: 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

4.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

5.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: 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

6.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

7.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 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

8.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

9.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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Dubai: Marina Yacht Party with BBQ, Unlimited Drinks and DJ - Arriving at Xclusive Yachts
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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 an Xclusive Yachts party boat in Dubai Marina, with BBQ sliders, skewers, unlimited drinks, a live DJ, and skyline views. You’ll see Jumeirah Beach Residence and Ain Dubai lit up at night. Arrive 30 minutes early, bring your passport, and expect an adults-only crowd aged 21 and over.

“the dj ryker was amazing, good music ever . more good the any party that I'v ever been 💜💜💜💜💜💜”

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Dubai 3 Hour Private Luxury Yacht Charter with Jet Ski Option - Bluewaters Island and Ain Dubai from the water
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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

Set out from Dubai Marina on a private yacht for up to 10 people. Your crew serves bottled water and soft drinks as you pass Bluewaters Island, Ain Dubai, JBR, Atlantis, Palm Jumeirah, and Burj Al Arab. Choose morning, afternoon, or evening, and add a one-hour Jet Ski session for anyone aged 16 or older.

“This was an amazing experience. When we arrived, check in process was easy. Everything we had added such as balloons and BBQ lunch was all ready and presented as promised. The crew on the yatch was exceptional Suchin being one of them. I highly recommend this excursion.”

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Dubai: Private Luxury Yacht Tour on a 50-Foot Yacht - Leaving Dubai Marina with a short safety briefing
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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 around Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab, Atlantis, and Ain Dubai. Your English-speaking crew handles the route, photos, drinks, and safety briefing. Bring food for the electric BBQ, swim when conditions allow, or choose a sunset cruise with music and city lights.

“Would change nothing! Attention to detail was great. A great day for a 50th Birthday celebration. Thank you!”

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Dubai: Private Yacht Cruise for Unforgettable Memories - Meeting the captain at Dubai Harbour
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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

Meet your captain at Dubai Harbour and cruise privately aboard a 34-foot sports yacht. Choose a one-hour Marina route or a two-hour trip toward Burj Al Arab or Atlantis, with JBR and Ain Dubai included where possible. Crew members such as Abinesh, Sameer, Salman, and Mosim are often praised for helpful service and excellent photos.

“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 - Along the Dubai 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

Spend about one hour cruising Dubai Marina aboard an open-air yacht operated by Xclusive Yachts. You will pass the marina canal, Bluewaters Island and Ain Dubai, Jumeirah Beach Residence, and nearby Dubai Harbour views. The boat carries up to 25 people, offers water or juice, and returns to the starting point. Evening departures bring cooler air and striking building lights.

“The marina yacht tour is a must! You get a unique view of Dubai. The tour is well organized, the service really great and our tour was not crowded at all. It was our family of 4 and another 5-6 people on this big yacht. Felt like it was private. Lovely music along the way.”

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Private Dubai 2 Hours Luxury Yacht Charter with BBQ Option - Bluewaters Island and the Ain Wheel
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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 spend two hours aboard a private yacht with a captain and two crew members, cruising from Dubai Marina toward Bluewaters Island, Ain Wheel, JBR, Palm Jumeirah, and Burj Al Arab. Non-alcoholic drinks are included. Bring snacks, or choose the option with a BBQ cooked on board.

“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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★ 4.9Atlantis and Burj Al Arab Cruise on Luxury Yacht109 reviews
★ 4.7Dubai Marina: 2-Hour Mini Yacht Ride166 reviews
★ 4.7Private Yacht Tour Experience with Soft Drinks115 reviews
★ 4.9Private Yacht Tour 50 feet82 reviews
★ 4.6Private Luxury Yacht Cruise for up to 20 People26 reviews
★ 4.8Private Coastline Landmarks Mini-Yacht Tour90 reviews
★ 4.9Palm Jumeirah luxury private yacht TourFrom $3149 reviews
★ 4.8Dubai Marina Yacht Tour: Ain Wheel, JBR & Harbour in 1 HourFrom $22151 reviews
★ 3.9Marina Sightseeing on Yacht with Breakfast22 reviews
★ 4.6Dubai Marina luxury Yacht Tour: AinDubai,JBR &Harbour(1Hour)From $1789 reviews
★ 4.6Dubai Harbor: Luxury Yacht Tour with BBQ OptionsFrom $1697 reviews
★ 4.6Burj Al Arab: 2-Hour Yacht Tour with BBQ DinnerFrom $4544 reviews
★ 4.6Marina Private Luxury Yacht Tour152 reviews

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