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Cruises & Boat Tours in the UAE: 15 We Would Book First

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This is the shortlist worth sending a friend: 15 cruises & boat tours that hold up, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to check before you pay.

Dubai Marina: Luxury Yacht Tour with Breakfast or BBQ Option - Starting at Dubai Marina
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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 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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Dubai: The Luxury Yacht Tour with Live BBQ Option - Choosing between the one, two, and three-hour routes
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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

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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Dubai Marina Yacht Tour with Optional Breakfast or BBQ - Starting at Dubai Marina and finding the 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 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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Dubai: Sunset or Dinner Cruise with Live Music & Open Bar - Lower deck comfort and upper deck views
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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

Cruise Dubai Marina, Dubai Harbour, Jumeirah Beach Residence, and Ain Dubai aboard a glass-enclosed yacht. You’ll get a buffet dinner, live pasta and noodle stations, unlimited drinks, melodic live music, and access to an open-air deck. Arrive 30 minutes early for check-in, since upper-deck seating is limited.

“Really nice and well organised cruise. The waiters were amazing helpful and also took a pictures. I strongly recommend this attraction. Money well spent.”

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Dubai: Luxury Sunset Yacht Tour with Snacks and Drinks - From Dubai Harbour to the open sea
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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 sail from Dubai Harbour with 360 Adventures Tourism for a 1.5 to 2-hour sunset yacht cruise. You’ll see Ain Dubai, Bluewaters Island, JBR, Dubai Marina, and either Atlantis or Burj Al Arab, with BBQ food, soft drinks, water, music, and help from hosts such as Chill and Brian. Alcohol is available to buy onboard.

“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 - Boarding at Pier 7
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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

Set sail from Pier 7 at 7:30 pm for an evening of Dubai Marina views, buffet dining, live cooking, tanoura and aerial performances, DJ music, and skyline photos. Standard tickets offer self-service dining and open seating. VIP adds priority check-in, a reserved top-deck table, table-served canapés, and attentive drink service. Bring ID and a light layer.

“Great evening with lots of food and drinks with VIP waiter. The sites of Dubai at night are amazing. The DJ and traditional dancing were 1st class.”

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Dubai: Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour & Optional Dhow Cruise - The red route: Downtown, Dubai Creek, and the old neighborhoods
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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

See Dubai from an open-top Big Bus on two routes covering Burj Khalifa, old Dubai, Jumeirah, Palm Jumeirah, and Dubai Marina. Choose 24 hours, 48 hours, or five days, with selected passes adding a dhow cruise, Lost World Aquarium, Dubai Frame, and desert sunset outing. Audio commentary comes in six languages, and mobile QR tickets are accepted.

“Great and very pleasant experience. Glenda helped us a lot and provided all necessary information, being very friendly and professional. Thank you!! Highly recommend the tour to everyone!”

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Dubai Marina Dinner Cruise with Live Music & Open Bar - Choosing between the upper and lower decks
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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

Board Xclusive Yachts at Dubai Marina for a 90-minute evening cruise past JBR, Bluewaters Island, and Dubai’s glowing towers. You’ll have private group seating, an international buffet with a live pasta station, unlimited drinks, Wi-Fi, and live acoustic music. Request the upper deck early, as seating there depends on availability.

“This is the best bang for your bucks. The food, music and service was great. Cruise gives you a wonderful night time view of the Dubai skyline. This is a don't miss adventure.”

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Dubai: 1-Hour Ain Boat Cruise - Boarding at 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

You’ll cruise Dubai Marina and JBR for 60 minutes on an open-air yacht, with views of Ain Dubai and illuminated towers. Choose sunset for changing light or a later sailing for city lights. Crew members such as Sid, Aristo, Kenny, Smith, and Captain Hussein are praised for friendly service and helping with photos. A lounge, Wi-Fi, drinks, snacks, and restrooms are included.

“Excellent from start to finish, have already recommended to other guests at the hotel .”

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Dubai: 1-Hour Ain Boat Cruise - Boarding at 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

Cruise Dubai Marina, JBR, and the waters near Bluewaters Island on a one-hour boat ride from Xclusive Yachts. You’ll see lit-up towers, luxury yachts, and Ain Dubai from an open-air upper deck, with soft drinks, light snacks, music, and photo help from the crew. Check in 30 minutes early at the air-conditioned lounge.

“It is beautiful and nice. I like it and the staff was very helpful. I will come again. It’s nice.😍😍😍”

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Dubai: Instagrammable Yacht Tour with Drinks & Ain/JBR Views - Finding the boat at Marina Mansion
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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

Board a spacious Xclusive Yachts vessel at Dubai Marina for a 60-minute cruise past the skyline, Ain Dubai and JBR. You get English commentary, chilled water, tropical drinks, Wi-Fi, open-air and air-conditioned seating, plus crew help with photos. Sunset departures are especially attractive.

“It's a good operation. Run professionally. The ride was very comfortable. They made sure the boat wasn't crowded. It was easy to find plush seating and get great pix of the views around the marina. Staff was very helpful too - especially helping couples with young children.”

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Dubai: Skydive at The Palm with Photos, Video & Yacht Tour - The aircraft climb and 60-second freefall
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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

You’ll tandem skydive from 13,000 feet over Palm Jumeirah with a qualified instructor and camera flyer beside you. Expect about 60 seconds of freefall, a 4 to 5 minute parachute ride, digital photos, and an edited video. The package costs $680 and includes a one-hour yacht tour 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 Marina: Dinner Cruise in a Traditional Boat - What the two-hour route actually shows you
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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

Spend two hours aboard the four-deck Ocean Empress, a traditional-style mega dhow sailing from Dubai Marina. You’ll receive a welcome drink, buffet dinner, and live entertainment while passing Bluewaters, Jumeirah Beach Residence, Ain Dubai, and the Palm Islands. Choose soft drinks or an alcoholic drinks package, and arrive early for better seating.

“the device we received on the boat was excellent. The gentleman was constantly checking if we needed anything or drinks. Great service. great views of the Dubai skyline and the Ain Dubai”

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Dubai Harbour Super Yacht Experience with gourmet & Drinks - Ain Dubai and Bluewaters Island from the water
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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

Cruise Dubai Harbour aboard a three-deck super yacht with food, sparkling beverages, a live DJ, swimming on selected departures, Wi-Fi, and a virtual guide. You’ll pass Bluewaters Island, Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis, and possibly Burj Al Arab. Choose morning, brunch, sunset, or night sailing, with up to 75 people aboard.

“Excellent tour. Good selection of alcohol and fun atmosphere. Food was decent but not amazing. Very helpful staff. Tips: don’t wear shoes because they make you take them off and go, barefoot Little tricky to locate it. Parking is fairly limited so take a taxi if you have the option.”

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Dubai Harbour Luxury Yacht Tour with BBQ & Drinks - Dubai Marina gives you the first big view
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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

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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