15 BBQ Dinner Safaris in Dubai That Hold Up on the Day

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

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

Cruise from Dubai Marina past Ain Dubai, JBR, Palm Jumeirah, and Burj Al Arab on a shared yacht with a captain, English guide, WiFi, drinks, and shaded seating. Choose a one-hour sightseeing ride, morning breakfast cruise, or two to three-hour sunset trip with BBQ. Guides such as Eidanwar and Alam have been praised for friendly service.

“Very nice views,the staff was very friendly to us🥰”

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2.The Luxury Yacht Tour with Live BBQ Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 13,665 reviews · from $19

Join Sky Walker Yachts at Dubai Harbour for a shared luxury cruise past Dubai Marina, Bluewaters Island, Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab, and JBR. Choose a one-hour Marina trip or a two- or three-hour route with BBQ food, soft drinks, music, Wi-Fi, and a GPS-triggered virtual guide. Evening sailings add glittering skyline views.

“Great Yacht cruise & BBQ. Seeing Dubai in the night all lit up”

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3.Dubai Marina Yacht Tour with Optional Breakfast or BBQ

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

Join Xclusive Yachts for a shared 1 to 3 hour cruise from Dubai Marina. Choose a short skyline route or a longer sailing with breakfast or BBQ food. You will pass Ain Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis, and Burj Al Arab, with onboard commentary, Wi-Fi, soft drinks, and photo opportunities.

“It’s my first time in Dubai and I booked this a couple days prior. No issues with getting my tickets and boarding on the day was seamless. The staff were very friendly and professional and there was a photographer on board to capture those lovely moments. A tasty bbq lunch Read more”

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4.Dubai Harbour Luxury Yacht Tour with BBQ & Drinks

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

Board an Xclusive Yachts vessel at Dubai Harbour for a two-hour shared cruise with a maximum of 15 people. Choose a breakfast or BBQ sailing, pass Dubai Marina, Bluewaters, Skydive Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, and Burj Al Arab, and enjoy food, soft drinks, juice, and onboard Wi-Fi. Bring your passport if you are not an Emirati national.

“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.Al Khayma Camp Experience with BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,060 reviews · 2 - 4.5 hours · from $69

Spend an evening at Al Khayma Camp with hotel pickup, Arabic coffee, Luqaimat, camel feeding, repeatable short camel rides, falcon photos, henna, live BBQ, cultural shows, and telescope stargazing. English-speaking guides such as Mustafa, Mansoor, Amr, and Zeeshan are praised for helpful service. Dune driving is not included.

“Second time doing an Al Khayma camp tour with Oceanair! This time skipping the dune bashing for a nice long sunset camel ride. Mansoor Manz was our veteran guide and provided great local tips and history on the way and ensured we had plenty of time for the rides and to watch the sunset. The food and shows were once again spectacular, and such a variety! I appreciated a focus on middle east and when Moroccan food rather than Asian food from last year.”

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6.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, Wi-Fi, and skyline views. You will pass Jumeirah Beach Residence and Ain Dubai, then spend much of the evening dancing or relaxing on deck. Arrive 30 minutes early and bring your passport.

“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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7.Private Dubai 2 Hours Luxury Yacht Charter with BBQ Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 560 reviews

Take a private two-hour yacht cruise from Dubai Marina with a captain and two crew members. You’ll view Bluewaters Island, Caesars Palace, Ain Dubai, JBR Beach, Palm Jumeirah, and Burj Al Arab. Non-alcoholic drinks are included, and you can bring snacks or select the onboard BBQ option.

“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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8.Yacht Cruise with Swimming, Snorkeling and BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 438 reviews · from $87

Join Sky Walker Yachts for a shared cruise through Dubai Marina, then stop near JBR Beach for swimming, snorkeling, a BBQ lunch, music, and inflatable fun. You get unlimited nonalcoholic drinks, a pool, and a slide if selected. Jet skis and beer cost extra. Meet at Dubai Harbour Yacht Club.

“Boat trip was amazing but best of the best were crew!!!! They made this experience better. Everything what you need. Food, service everything! They made you feel relaxed and taken care of. Highly recommended. We had pool, tasty food, music, nice kapitan!!”

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9.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 cruise through Dubai Marina, past Ain Dubai and JBR, with the two-hour route continuing to Burj Al Arab. Choose a one-hour sightseeing trip or add a live BBQ and soft drinks. English commentary, water, and tropical drinks are included, while the yacht may change with weather and capacity.

“What a cracking day we have had. The crew, good and the overall experience was fantastic”

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10.Private Deep Sea Fishing Trip with BBQ of Catch

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

Join Captain Sathish and the crew of Aye Aye Maritime for a private four to six-hour fishing trip from Dubai Harbour. You get fishing gear, a fishing licence, drinks, ice, expert help, and a barbecue of your catch on board. Barracuda, grouper, kingfish, queenfish, and snapper are possible catches.

“Amazing trip / very professional team / best boat in market / 5 star”

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11.2 Dives for Certified Divers with BBQ & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 69 reviews · 8 hours · from $160

Join a small group of certified scuba guests for two guided underwater sessions off Fujairah, with equipment, hotel transfer, and BBQ lunch included. Guides such as Sina and Fajad help you spot turtles, rays, reef fish, and macro life at sites including Snoopy Rock and Sharm Rocks. The day ends with East Coast sightseeing.

“Highly recommend this company. Everything from the off was seamless. Great communication around transport and itinerary prior to arriving for my dives. The whole crew are very personable, great at communication and more than happy to help you in any way. The dive center has male and female changing rooms, with showers available. I had 2 dives with Sina, 1 at snoopy rock and 1 at Sharm rocks. There was an abundance of green turtles at both sites, as well as puffers, clown fish, parrot fish, huge shoals of fish and a huge adult black tip reef shark. Sina was a great dive buddy/guide, very happy to communicate, and answer…”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews

Join Sadiq and the Aye Aye Maritime crew for four hours aboard a shaded 36-foot fishing boat. Gear, bait, ice, and a BBQ are included. Try bottom fishing, trolling, jigging, and handline techniques for barracuda, queenfish, snapper, grouper, and more, then take your catch home or eat it onboard.

“The was amazing. My son is 8 years old he caught 2 barracuda and 4 queen fish. They helped every step of the way. They cooked the fish we caught on the boat and it was incredible!”

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13.Burj Al Arab: 2-Hour Yacht Tour with BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 44 reviews · from $45

Meet the 360 Adventures yacht manager at Gate 11BB, Dubai Harbour Yacht Club, for a two-hour evening cruise with a live BBQ, soft drinks, unlimited water, music, and views of Burj Al Arab, Ain Dubai, and Dubai’s lit skyline. Staff such as Sadique and Arnab have earned praise for warm, attentive service.

“I had a wonderful 2-Hour Yacht Tour with BBQ Dinner at Dubai. The first hour was especially beautiful, with stunning views of the city lights at night. The sail was very enjoyable, and we had a great view of Dubai at night. Dinner was okay, but the highlight was the nice service. The staff were very polite, attentive, and always made sure we had everything we needed, including the yacht manager, Sadique.”

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14.Try Scuba Diving, Snorkeling with BBQ & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 22 reviews · 8 hours · from $163

Travel from Dubai to Fujairah for beginner-friendly scuba training, a boat trip to Snoopy Island and Sharm Rocks, snorkeling with turtles, underwater photos, and a BBQ lunch. A certified instructor, small group of up to 10, changing rooms, lockers, and a freshwater shower keep the day practical and comfortable. Fahad is one instructor praised for his calm approach.

“Fahad (sorry about spelling!) was fantastic - he took the beginners divers, was very calm, reassuring and fun! My friend was terrified at the start and felt instantly safe. You go to different spots to both snorkel and dive and can swim through swarms of different fishes - we even seen turtles! Nice changing facilities, comfortable both and tasty lunch afterwards! Would definitely recommend diving here over in Dubai / Jumeriah! Driver was also amazing - really friendly and flexible. Because of Dubai traffic, pick up and drop off can be long but this can’t be helped. 5 ⭐️ stars, would recommend!”

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15.Private VIP Luxury Yacht Tour with BBQ & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 18 reviews · 2 - 4 hours

You’ll cruise Dubai Harbour, Dubai Marina, Bluewaters Island, Ain Dubai, JBR, Burj Al Arab, and Atlantis aboard a private yacht for up to 10 people. Captain and crew handle the sailing, while BBQ food, soft drinks, music, and an English GPS-triggered guide add comfort and context. Suraj and Monica are among the Sky Walker crew members praised for friendly service.

“Prywatny rejs to ja lepsze coś można wybrać mającale dzieci. Obsługa bardzo pomocna.”

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