Fishing Trips in the UAE: 11 That Are Worth the Money

1.Go Fishing Dubai 5 hours Trolling & Regular Fishing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 152 reviews Our pick

Set out from Dubai Marina at 6:30am aboard a private 35-foot Triton with Jameel, Oscar, or another trained crew member. You’ll troll for barracuda, cobia, kingfish, and queenfish, then switch to light tackle for emperor, grouper, catfish, and sea bream. Equipment, drinks, snacks, safety gear, and a restroom are included.

“We booked the trip to celebrate my birthday and boy oh boy what a fun day we had. We caught close to 5 KGS of fish, had the best beef burgers and bbq on the beach in a picnic set up. The crew is fantastic and they go out of their way to Read more”

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2.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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3.Private Regular Fishing Trip in Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews

Join Go Fishing Tours for a private four-hour boat trip from Dubai Marina, with Captain Jameel, Captain Shereef, or crew members such as Oscar helping beginners and children use the supplied rods. Fish for grouper, bream, emperor, catfish, barracuda, and seasonal small sharks while enjoying Dubai’s skyline, Ain Dubai, and optional Atlantis or Burj Al Arab views.

“We love the fishing trips organised by Go Fishing. We have already done it a couple of times and looking forward to many more. They really take care of the kids and make sure all of us have a blast. We caught lots of different fish in the 2 trips. SRead more”

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4.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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5.Nanje Fishing Trips Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 41 reviews

Set out from Dubai Marina on a private yacht with an experienced captain and crew. You’ll cruise past Atlantis, Burj Al Arab, Palm Jumeirah, Rixos Palm, Marina, and JBR before heading to deep-sea fishing grounds. Fishing equipment, towels, refreshments, ice, a BBQ, sound system, and safety gear are included. Choose a 35-foot yacht for up to 10 people or a 50-foot yacht for up to 20.

“They charged us for the trip but they never turned up for our morning fishing session! We waited at the pier 45mins from 4.45am. Refund is agreed (pending) but cannot make up for the children’s disappointment.”

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6.4-Hour Private Deep Sea Fishing Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews

Spend four hours on a private 29 or 32-foot Arabian Craft boat with a certified captain, fishing Dubai’s open water with bait, jigs, and lures. You’ll use supplied rods, tackle, bait, and safety equipment while trying for queenfish, barracuda, kingfish, emperor, trevally, grouper, and catfish. Up to six people share the boat.

“Great fishing experience, we have changed place several times to find right spot, first time I have tried with jig and caught 7 fishes. You should definitely try”

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7.4 Hours Dubai Deep Sea Fishing

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 18 reviews · from $213

Meet Splash Tours in Dubai Marina for a four-hour shared fishing trip limited to 10 people. Your skipper uses a fishfinder to reach spots near The World Islands and Jebel Ali Port. Rods, bait, bottled water, and cold drinks are supplied. You may catch barracuda, grouper, snapper, or smaller Gulf fish.

“Wonderful trip, exceptional team; thank you Splash Tours! Enjoyed the fishing trip and the team were very helpful!!”

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8.4-Hour Deep Sea Fishing, Trolling, Casting

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 12 reviews · 4 hours

Spend four hours aboard a private 31-foot fishing boat from Dubai Marina, trying trolling, casting, and bottom fishing with supplied gear, bait, drinks, and a fish finder. Your English-speaking captain guides the route past Atlantis, Burj Al Arab, JBR, and the marina. Morning trips offer sunrise, while evening trips bring sunset and city lights.

“It's summer, too hot and humid, and the fish are gone.”

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9.5 Hours Deep Sea Fishing

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 12 reviews · 5 hours · from $107Best value

Spend five hours fishing from a 36-foot boat off Dubai Marina, with rods, bait, water, a toilet, GPS, fish finder, and a helpful English-speaking crew. You may fish near The World Islands or Jebel Ali Port, while enjoying views of Ain Dubai from the water. The small group is limited to 10 people.

“le lien vers le lieu du rdv est complètement faux. mon mari a du reprendre un taxi pour trouver le lieu exact. de justesse ils sont failli loupé l activité. une course à la montre avec beaucoup de stress pour mon fils.”

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10.Dubai’s Best Fishing Charter – No Fish, No Pay!

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 10 reviews · 4 hours

Spend four hours fishing Dubai’s coast with a captain who knows local spots for trolling and deep fishing. John, Sandy, and Balan have led well-rated trips, with catches including barracuda, hamour, squid, and kingfish. Gear, bait, ice, water, and deck support are included. Choose a shared or private outing, then keep or release your catch.

“Great activity, can keep the fish you catch if you want to!”

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11.4-Hour Private Deep Sea/Trolling Fishing Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 4 hours

You’ll fish the Arabian Gulf from a private 28-foot Beneteau departing Dubai Marina. Captain Sarath has led memorable early starts, while the English-speaking crew supplies equipment, bait, drinks, towels, and help with trolling for queen fish, king fish, mackerel, and sultan Ibrahim.

“When we arrived, our guide was already there to welcome us. Very friendly and we could have great conversations. We felt safe and the Kids were very welcome!”

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