The 15 Best Bay and Coastal Yacht Cruises in the UAE

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 to Bluewaters Island, Ain Dubai, JBR, Palm Jumeirah, and Burj Al Arab aboard a shared yacht. Choose a morning breakfast trip or a longer sunset sailing with BBQ, soft drinks, air-conditioning, WiFi, and space on deck for photos.

“Excellent boat trip and very helpful hosts Would definitely recommend as a fantastic way to see Dubai from the sea Stunning coastline and famous sights”

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2.Dubai Marina Yacht Tour with Optional Breakfast or BBQ

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

Join a professional skipper and crew for a 1 to 3 hour shared yacht cruise from Dubai Marina. Choose a short Marina route or a longer sailing with breakfast or BBQ, passing Ain Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis, and Burj Al Arab with onboard commentary.

“I had a terrible experience trying to reach the yacht. I clicked the link provided in the directions, only to find that the location specified was incorrect. After showing my tickets, I was directed to another spot by security, but that was also the wrong place. I finally located the Read more”

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3.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 breakfast or a meal, drinks, a live DJ, Wi-Fi, and a virtual guide. Expect views of Ain Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis, and the Burj Al Arab when weather allows.

“Outstanding yacht. First class from start to finish. Was very impressed with how attentive the staff onboard were and the service recieved. The quality of food and drink was superb . Would highly recommend.”

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4.Dubai Harbour Luxury Yacht Tour with BBQ & Drinks

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

Spend about two hours aboard an Xclusive Yachts vessel from Dubai Harbour. You will cruise past Dubai Marina, Bluewaters Island, Skydive Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, and Burj Al Arab, with a light breakfast or BBQ meal, drinks, onboard Wi-Fi, and voice-over guidance.

“The people working on board the yacht were very helpful and we had a very nice time. The food was good and i want to thank all the crew for their exceptional service”

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5.Dubai: 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, and a live DJ. You will see Jumeirah Beach Residence and Ain Dubai lit up at night. The yacht may change with weather or capacity, and the event is for ages 21 and above.

“We loved the Exclusive yacht experience from start to finish Staff are wonderful Capital is very knowledgeable 10 out of 10 for this excursion Well worth the money DJ all drinks and barbecue Thanks for lovely memories 🩷”

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6.Dubai Marina 1hr Yacht tour with Drinks

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

Board an Xclusive Yachts vessel at Dubai Marina for a one-hour cruise past the canal, Ain Dubai, Bluewaters Island, JBR, and Dubai Harbour. You get open-air skyline views, photo time, and a choice of water or juice. Shoes stay off on board, and groups are limited to 25 people.

“Great introduction to Dubai Fun and relaxing Highly recommended and the evening is pleasant as well !”

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7.Dubai: Private Luxury Everest Yacht Cruise from Dubai Marina

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 518 reviews · 1 - 8 hours

Hire a private 42-foot yacht from Dubai Marina for 1 to 8 hours, with a skipper and crew, onboard restroom, music, towels, water, and swimming stops. Sail past Ain Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis, and Burj Al Arab. Bring your own food and music, and request fishing gear or a BBQ on qualifying cruises.

“We had an amazing time - will be doing it again next year”

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8.Dubai Marina 2 Hour Sunset Yacht Tour with Alcoholic Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 409 reviews · from $34

Cruise from Dubai Harbour on a yacht with a captain, crew, restroom, Wi-Fi, snacks on the 5pm sailing, and drinks for purchase. You’ll pass Ain Dubai and JBR, with a photographer sometimes onboard. Expect a relaxed sightseeing trip, not a guaranteed open-sea route.

“If you thought Dubai was impressive during the day then this boat trip takes it to another level , truly spectacular lit up at night”

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9.Ultimate Dubai Marina Yacht Party with BBQ, Drinks & DJ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 190 reviews · from $98

Spend four hours on a Dubai Marina yacht with a live DJ, open-deck dancing, unlimited drinks, snacks, and views of Ain Dubai at night. The crew helps with photos and keeps the mood moving. Expect a social party rather than a quiet sightseeing cruise, with food closer to canapés than a full BBQ meal.

“We arrive to the marina 15 minutes before departure and we called the front desk and was told to make a left once we arrive at boardwalk and when we did, however, it took us to the opposite direction. When we called back, we were told we had missed our boat. They offered no refund and told us it was too late to board the boat.”

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10.Dubai Marina: 2-Hour Mini Yacht Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 166 reviews · 2 - 4 hours

Take a private mini yacht from Dubai Marina with your own group of up to 10. An English-speaking captain and crew show you the Lagoon, Skydive area, JBR, Atlantis, Kempinski, and Burj Al Arab. Bring food and drinks, swim at JBR if time allows, and use the provided towels and soft drinks.

“Meeting point was completely wrong. Your description was marina walk costa coffee but in fact it was Marina walk Starbucks! And finally we had to ask for the correct boat place. Quite a task in the end!”

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11.Dubai: Marina Private Luxury Yacht Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 152 reviews

You’ll cruise privately from Dubai Marina for two or three hours with a captain and crew, passing JBR, the Skydive area, Kempinski, Atlantis, the Anchor, and the lagoon. Bring your own playlist, plan a swim stop, and consider a 6 or 7 pm departure for daylight, sunset, and city lights.

“Amazing experience!! Would highly recommend for anyone coming to Dubai to do this private yacht tour. Staff onboard were so accommodating & was even better that you can connect your phone to the speaker to play your own music & drink your own alcohol. Thank you again!”

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12.Dubai Marina Yacht Tour: Ain Wheel, JBR & Harbour in 1 Hour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 151 reviews · from $22

Join Xclusive Yachts for a one-hour Dubai Marina cruise past JBR, Ain Dubai, and the Harbour. You will ride on a spacious yacht, enjoy the open-air deck, and receive water and tropical drinks. This is a scenic outing, not a live-guided sightseeing tour.

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13.Dubai Harbor: Luxury Yacht Tour with BBQ Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 97 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $16

Set out from Dubai Harbour on a shared yacht with English commentary, open-deck views, and an air-conditioned lounge. Choose a one-hour sightseeing cruise or a two-hour trip with a live BBQ and soft drinks, passing Ain Dubai, JBR, Palm Jumeirah, and Burj Al Arab.

“Très satisfait. Le service top . Aristo a été parfait. Il a pris soin de tous les passages à bord . Juste parfait !”

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14.Dubai: Private Coastline Landmarks Mini-Yacht Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 90 reviews · 2 hours

Cruise Dubai’s coast in a private mini-yacht for up to 10 people, with an English-speaking guide, captain, drinks, photo stops, and views of Marina, Ain Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis, and Burj Al Arab. The two-hour route may include a swim stop when conditions allow.

“Highly recommend, Winston was very hospitable and my whole family enjoyed the boat trip - thank you :) Very reasonable for a group and the length of trip”

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15.Dubai Marina luxury Yacht Tour: AinDubai,JBR &Harbour(1Hour)

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 89 reviews · 1 hour · from $17

Board Splash Tours’ yacht behind Al Raheem Mosque for a one-hour English-guided cruise through Dubai Marina, past Ain Dubai, Bluewaters Island, and JBR. You get open-air deck views, water, tropical drinks, Wi-Fi, and time for skyline photos. It is sightseeing by boat, not a full meal cruise.

“Piękne widoki, podano wodę, natomiast łódź jak w nazwie atrakcji nie była luksusowa.”

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