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Dubai Marina: Yacht Tour with Breakfast or BBQ

1. Dubai Marina: Yacht Tour with Breakfast or BBQ

Embark on a cruise around Dubai to see its highlights from the water with a yacht charter company that has been in operation for 15 years and serves over 1 million guests per year. Sail through the Dubai Marina to Bluewaters Island. Cruise over to the Dubai Eye, see the famous Jumeirah Beach and the Palm, and pass the Burj Al Arab. You will receive a red-carpet welcome upon boarding your yacht. Enjoy breakfast or a barbecue on board, depending on the option chosen. You can spend quality time networking aboard the 64-foot vessel. Benefit from creature comforts and amenities, including a dinette area and 3 beautiful cabins with natural light. Take your seats in the lounge area with abundant sun and shade. 

Dubai: Marina Yacht Cruise with Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner

2. Dubai: Marina Yacht Cruise with Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner

Discover Dubai's highlights as you enjoy a relaxing and luxurious marina cruise. Enjoy a delicious meal as you lounge in style and pass by famous buildings like the Burj Al Arab Hotel. Board your yacht and enjoy a warm greeting with fresh juice. Drinking water also will be available throughout the journey, and the crew will be ready to serve you with anything you may need. While cruising, observe the city's highlights and cruise over to the Dubai Eye, and pass by the Dubai Harbor and Big Cruises. See the famous Jumeirah Beach and the Palm, and pass the renowned Burj Al Arab hotel. Choose between breakfast, lunch, or a BBQ dinner, depending on the time of your cruise, and enjoy your delicious meal on board among the 5-star comforts and amenities, including a dinette area and lovely cabins with natural light. Unwind in the lounge area, which offers plenty of sun and shade, and relax to your heart's content.

Dubai: Mega Yacht Cruise with Buffet Dinner

3. Dubai: Mega Yacht Cruise with Buffet Dinner

Embark on a city sightseeing cruise of Dubai and indulge in a variety of flavors with your buffet dinner. Explore the mega yacht and sail past the most iconic sights that make up Dubai's skyline, including Palm Jumeirah and Atlantis Hotel. Depart from the Dubai Marina district and soak up the views. Cruise across Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai Ferris Wheel, and towards the Atlantis Hotel situated in front of the famous Palm Jumeirah Island. Try the different canapes and food at live cooking stations by the yacht pool. Moving inside the main dining area, enjoy a wide selection of local and international flavors. Finally, return to the departure point where your cruise will finish.

Dubai: Marina Dinner Cruise with Drinks & Live Music

4. Dubai: Marina Dinner Cruise with Drinks & Live Music

Climb aboard a plush, glass-enclosed boat, and enjoy a dinner cruise of Dubai Marina, Ain Wheel, and JBR with a yacht charter company that has been in operation for 15 years and serves over 1 million guests per year. Get the red carpet treatment throughout your experience. Enjoy a complimentary drink and wander around the boat’s two decks, including a glass-enclosed lower deck for optimum views, and an open-air upper deck to enjoy the breeze off the Persian Gulf. Dine from a delicious buffet of continental and oriental dishes, along with an excellent selection of juices and thirst quenchers. Relax to the sound of melodic music, designed to add a romantic touch to your evening.  After dinner, retire to the outdoor terraces to make the most of the stunning views as you cruise back to the dock (estimated time of arrival 10:00 PM) at the end of the tour services. Sample Menu:  Salads  Asian Tuna Salad Fingerling Potatoes with honey-mayonnaise and forum vinegar Lebanese Fattoush salad with cucumber and tomato Hummus Fasolia Basil pesto pasta French dressing Olive Oil and Balsamic vinegar Soup  Egyptian Lentil soup with spices and olive oil  Bread Selection  Artisan Bread rolls Arabic bread  Main course  Lamb Shepherd's pie Chicken with Mushroom Sauce  Grilled spice rubbed fish with lemon cream sauce Kadai Vegetables Rosemary roast potato with confit garlic cloves Singaporean vegetable noodles with kaffir lime Steamed basmati rice Live noodle station Live pasta cooking station Dessert Coconut Pudding Assorted cupcake Umm Ali Assorted seasonal fruit salad White forest cake Tea and Coffee

Dubai: Sightseeing Helicopter Ride from The Palm

5. Dubai: Sightseeing Helicopter Ride from The Palm

Enjoy bird’s-eye views of the exciting city of Dubai on board a luxury helicopter. Departing from a helipad at Atlantis the Palm, you will fly like a rock star for 17- or 25-minutes, admiring Dubai from high up in the sky. Fly for 12 minutes from Atlantis The Palm heading to Burj Khalifa, flying over Burj Al Arab and the Dubai Coastline. Alternatively, choose the 15-minute flight via Burj Al Arab, the World Islands viewed from the South Pole, Port Rashid, and Palm Jumeirah. See it all with the 25-minute flight option from Atlantis The Palm to the old Dubai Creek. In addition to the above, you'll see Ski Dubai, the Jebel Ali horse track, Media and Internet City, Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Emirates Livings, and more. Admire Dubai’s iconic buildings and magnificent skyline from a unique perspective. Each helicopter has 6 seats, including 3 window seats for maximum views. 

Dubai: Luxury Yacht Tour with Live BBQ and Drinks

6. Dubai: Luxury Yacht Tour with Live BBQ and Drinks

Experience the opulence of Dubai as your tour its coastline aboard a luxury yacht. Explore the city's marina, islands, and palm-shaped Jumeira archipelago. Travel in complete comfort and style, with freshly-prepared food and drink service, and a state-of-the-art virtual tour guide. Departing from Dubai Harbour, the tour will take you up close to some of Dubai's iconic landmarks. Motor past Bluewaters Island, home to the world’s tallest observation wheel, and the intricately designed Palm Jumeirah. Admire the striking Burj Al Arab and Royal Palaces standing out against the skyline.

Dubai Speedboat Tour: Marina, Atlantis, Palm & Burj Al Arab

7. Dubai Speedboat Tour: Marina, Atlantis, Palm & Burj Al Arab

See Dubai from the water on a adrenaline-filled speedboat tour. See Dubai's key landmarks in a unique and fun way as you cut through the waters from the marina to the beach. This thrilling round-trip journey departs from the famous Dubai Marina. The host has an office on the Marina where a red carpet awaits to greet you. Once you have checked in, your guide will run through a safety briefing, so please arrive 15 minutes early. Choose from a 90 minute full tour of the sights which will cruise through the marina up to Jumeirah Beach. From here, this unforgettable tour is full of great views and fun facts of all the coastline hotels, beaches, and of course Dubai's top landmarks, including:  • Dubai Marina • The Dubai Eye Wheel • Jumeriah Beach • The Harbour Project • The Huge Palm and its hotels • The Atlantis • Dubai Rulers Private Island • The Burj Al Arab

Dubai: Zip Line across the Marina

8. Dubai: Zip Line across the Marina

Fly across the Dubai Marina on the world's longest zip line. The zip line is operated by a qualified and globally certified team who carries out daily testing and regular maintenance, making sure safety is always first.  Take off from the 170-meter high Anwaj Towers and ride at an incline of 16 degrees, and get a bird's-eye view of the chic marina below. Attain speeds of up to 80 km per hour as pick up speed on your flight. Lie belly-down like a superhero and get a thrilling flight-like experience. With two parallel lines available, you can choose to experience the thrill together, and ride alongside a friend on the tandem option. Receive photos and videos of your experience to show family and friends. Please note that you must be a minimum height of 130 cm, weigh between 50-100 kg, and in a good medical condition. There are no exceptions for the height and weight requirements.

Dubai 1.5-Hour Speedboat Tour Marina, Atlantis, Burj Al Arab

9. Dubai 1.5-Hour Speedboat Tour Marina, Atlantis, Burj Al Arab

Set sail for an exciting tour of Dubai, heading into the open sea on a 90-minute speed boat cruise. Discover some of the most famous sights of the city from the ocean. Set off from Dubai Marina and admire the views of the artificial canal city of spectacular towers, luxurious hotels and yachts, and a wide array of restaurants. See the iconic Palm Jumeirah – a man-made island group comprising luxurious villas and a number of 5-star hotels with the famous Atlantis at the front. The palm itself is a magnificent sight from the sea. The tour takes you around The Palm Jumeirah and then heads toward the Atlantis hotel, pausing for you to admire the views. Continue on to Burj Al Arab before returning to Dubai Marina, passing magnificent royal palaces en route. See the Atlantis Hotel - a world-famous 5-star hotel known for its location, architecture, and the activities on offer. It is home to an aquarium, gourmet restaurants, and Aquaventure, Dubai's best waterpark. Admire the imposing Burj Al Arab - a stunning hotel standing by itself on an artificial island, its architecture mimics a sail of a ship. Finally, return to the Dubai Marina.

Dubai: Marina Sightseeing and Swimming Cruise

10. Dubai: Marina Sightseeing and Swimming Cruise

Cool off from the heat of the day and escape the crowds on a cruise around the Dubai Marina Canal and JBR. See the sights aboard a luxury boat and marvel at the legendary attractions from the water. Board your cruise at the marina and prepare to create great memories with your family and friends on a private cruise. Choose the 3-hour option to include more time for swimming. Bring your own food and drinks to enjoy a picnic out on the water. Spend time on board to top up your tan in the Arabian Gulf. Enjoy panoramic views of the city as you return to dock back at the marina.

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What people are saying about Dubai Marina

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4.6 / 5

based on 36,595 reviews

great experience learnt a lot throughout...our guide Mustafa and photographer Mohamed were great..highly recommend for all those who wish to learn about dubai and its transitions and history. Everything was smooth

Great experience on a modern Yatch with plenty of Food an drinks served, very family friendly staff, Great service from Ibrahim, From start to Finish, well worth the price paid

very nice. were a little late. Have waited easily. great trip. very good service. food was delicious. again and again... thank you Ibrahim

It was such a great experience. Our guide Ibrahim was very friendly and an excellent guide. The food (dinner) was delicious!

Loved this tour - very helpful and knowledgeable staff.