Dubai (Etihad)
Dubai is proving its position as one of the world’s leading destinations in the field of marine tourism, with its high-level infrastructure, luxurious facilities, and coasts that provide distinctive beach experiences. All this allows residents and visitors the opportunity to enjoy a variety of marine activities and water sports that provide maximum refreshment and comfort during the summer. The Department of Economy and Tourism reviews the most prominent marine and water entertainment offers that Dubai offers, in order to enhance its position as a leading marine destination.
Yachting tours
The experience of sailing on a private yacht with food offers and recreational activities, to enjoy the scenic view of the prominent landmarks in the emirate, is one of the options preferred by visitors, as it is possible to choose the cruise route, and the marina they prefer to depart from, such as the Dubai Marina Yacht Club and Dubai Creek Yacht Club Dubai Harbor, Al Jadaf Waterfront, and Waterfront Marina, while longer trips include passing through the World Islands.
Amit Patel, founder and managing director of Exclusive Yachts, says: “We serve more than one million tourists a year through 30 trips per day, including a two-hour luxury yacht tour, which includes a barbecue party and a wonderful view of the most prominent landmarks, such as Ain Dubai and Atlantis, The Palm, and Burj Al Arab.
The yacht trips include stopping in quiet places to enjoy the sunset view, and swimming in the waters of the Arabian Gulf. The trip is completed with a visit to the floating shop, which was set up on a moored boat, allowing snacks without the need to return to the shore.
dhows
Dubai Marina and Dubai Creek are home to many companies specializing in traditional dhow cruises, providing an exceptional experience, and visitors can enjoy stunning views on board traditional wooden boats, which reflect Dubai’s rich maritime heritage.
We offer sightseeing tours on inflatable speedboats, and daily trips are available, from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm, for individuals and families.
water sports
Marine tourism in Dubai is not limited to luxury and quiet boat trips, but there are many exciting water adventures, such as water bike tours, water skiing behind a luxury yacht, boat driving tours, island visits, and water skiing with paragliding. Water sports companies provide integrated packages to enjoy a day full of excitement and adventure.
The ride on jet skis provides thrill seekers with the opportunity to fly over the water using special jet equipment, in addition to fishing, diving and snorkeling experiences in all its forms.
Bashir Al-Salabi, founder of CU Watersports, says: “Sunset tours are our most popular tour, as they allow us to take great pictures. We aim to change the perception that it is difficult to go outside during the summer due to the heat, to highlight the beauty of outdoor activities and their importance in exploring Dubai. We also offer a range of services in Palm Jumeirah, such as equipment rental, water sports training, sailing and windsurfing. Kayak and paddle board tours are among the options preferred by visitors to Dubai, to enjoy its most famous landmarks.
