The 14 Luxury Yacht Charters in the UAE That Earn Their Price

1.Luxury Yacht Tour with Breakfast or BBQ Option

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

Set out from Dubai Marina on a shared yacht cruise with an English-speaking guide, captain, soft drinks, and lounge access. Choose a short morning trip with breakfast or a longer sunset sailing with BBQ food, passing Ain Dubai, JBR, Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis, and Burj Al Arab.

“A great activity and a great stuf, we had a good trip and a good breakfast (soft) they prezented to us all the attractions, the boat is awesome.”

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2.The Luxury Yacht Tour with Live BBQ Option

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

Set out from Dubai Harbour on a shared luxury yacht with a captain, crew, music and GPS-triggered commentary. Choose a one-hour marina ride or two and three-hour routes with BBQ food, soft drinks and Wi-Fi. Sunset and evening departures reveal Dubai’s skyline in changing light.

“Mubarak and the captain looked after us really well! Kept us entertained, food and view were great!”

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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 cruise from Dubai Marina. Choose a one-hour sightseeing trip or a two- to three-hour sailing with breakfast or barbecue food. Your skipper and crew take you past Ain Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis, and Burj Al Arab, with daytime, sunset, and nighttime departures.

“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.Luxury Sunset Yacht Tour with Snacks and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,723 reviews · 1.5 - 2 hours · from $21

Join 360 Adventures for a 1.5 to 2-hour sunset yacht cruise past Dubai Marina, JBR, Bluewaters Island, Ain Dubai, and Atlantis or Burj Al Arab. Expect BBQ food, soft drinks, music, open-air views, and helpful hosts such as Chill, Brian, or Omar taking photos along the way.

“Great tour and even better tour guide, Chill! Thanks for a great evening! It’s a great way to see the city views.”

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5.Mega Yacht Dinner Cruise with Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,613 reviews · 1 day · from $82

Board the Lotus Royale near Pier 7 for an evening cruise past Dubai Marina, Ain Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, and Atlantis. Enjoy an international buffet, live cooking, tanoura and aerial performances, and DJ music. Standard tickets are self-service, while VIP adds a reserved top-deck table and attentive service.

“Amazing experience, really well organized!!! Truly recommended, the VIP section was really nice”

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6.Instagrammable Yacht Tour with Drinks & Ain/JBR Views

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,494 reviews · from $25

Join Xclusive Yachts for a 60-minute Dubai Marina cruise with English commentary, chilled water, tropical drinks, and views of Ain Dubai and JBR. Choose an open-air upper deck or air-conditioned lower deck, and expect helpful crew members such as Captains Shahil or Hushen to assist with photos.

“We booked for the 1hr trip but were upgrade foc to the 2hr trip and it's definitely worth it if your paying for the 2hr trip. You get to see the marina, the big wheel and the burj al arab. You also get breakfast and drinks. The crew are amazing helpful for all your needs.”

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7.Skydive at The Palm with Photos, Video & Yacht Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,445 reviews · from $680

You’ll train with a qualified tandem instructor, climb to 13,000 feet, freefall at 120 mph for about 60 seconds, then float over Palm Jumeirah beneath a parachute. A camera flyer records the full jump. Instructors such as Darren, Benjamin, and Bryan have helped calm first-timers, but names are not guaranteed.

“I was so nervous, honestly started to regret my decision. But it’s the most amazing thing I’ve ever done I want to do it again. Thank you my instructor and photographer were both brilliant!!”

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8.Marina Yacht Party with BBQ, Unlimited Drinks and DJ

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 907 reviews · from $89

Join Xclusive Yachts for a 21-and-over evening party from Dubai Marina. Expect a four-hour yacht outing, BBQ sliders and skewers, unlimited drinks, a live DJ, red-carpet boarding, and views of JBR and Ain Dubai. The boat may change with weather or capacity, and the cruise can include time at anchor.

“the dj ryker was amazing, good music ever . more good the any party that I'v ever been 💜💜💜💜💜💜”

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9.Private Luxury Yacht Tour on a 50-Foot Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 724 reviews · 2 - 8 hours

Take a private 50-foot Sea King Yacht from Dubai Marina for 2 to 8 hours. Your English-speaking crew can adjust the route, stop for photos, serve drinks, cook your food on the electric BBQ, and show you Burj Al Arab, Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis, Ain Dubai, and Marina views.

“I loved ittt?!!! The team everyone was lovely I will definitely be booking again”

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10.Private Yacht Cruise for Unforgettable Memories

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 612 reviews · 1 - 8 hours

Meet the Kings and Queens crew at Dubai Harbour for a private 34-foot yacht cruise. Choose a one-hour Marina route or two hours toward Burj Al Arab or Atlantis, with crew such as Abinesh, Sameer, Salman, or Sonny helping with photos, drinks, and sightseeing.

“Today we did a private cruise at Marina harbour. Our guides Abinesh and Salman were fantastic and showed us the hotspots! Highly recommend this trip”

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11.Boat Trip upto 12 guests Private event

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 557 reviews · 1 - 5 hours

Take a private Serene Yachts cruise for up to 12 people, choosing a Marina, JBR, Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab, or sunset route. The English-speaking crew provides soft drinks, towels, Wi-Fi, music, and photo help. Bring food for the grill, but note that crew service costs extra.

“Adil was very accommodating from the moment we met him at the meeting point. His team were great, helped us decorate the yacht beforehand for my mums birthday, offered to take our pictures on the yacht and served soft drinks. The yacht itself was very aesthetic and CLEAN. 5 star experience”

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12.Private Luxury Everest Yacht Cruise from Dubai Marina

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 518 reviews · 1 - 8 hours

Set out from Dubai Marina on a private 42-foot yacht for up to 12 people. Your skipper guides you past Ain Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis, and Burj Al Arab, with time for photos, music, swimming, and, on four-hour trips, fishing or a barbecue.

“We had an amazing time - will be doing it again next year”

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13.Private Luxury Cruise on a Stylish 50ft Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 485 reviews

Sail privately from Dubai Harbour on a stylish 50-foot yacht with an air-conditioned salon, sundeck, bathrooms, music, and attentive crew. Choose a one-hour Marina cruise or two hours toward Burj Al Arab or Atlantis The Palm, with time for photos, sunset views, and swimming.

“My partner and I visit Dubai frequently however this boat made this trip extra special. The staff was very attentive and was on time to meet us. They were so very kind and helpful in every way. The boat was clean and beautiful. This truly felt like a luxurious experience from the cake, decorations, food, staff, amazing boat 🚢. And most of all the excellent customer service and communication from booking up until departure. 10/10”

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14.Yacht Cruise with Swimming, Snorkeling and BBQ Lunch

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

Board a shared yacht at Dubai Harbour, cruise past Dubai Marina, then stop off JBR Beach for swimming, snorkeling, a floating pool, inflatables, and a BBQ lunch. Unlimited soft drinks are included, while beer and jet ski hire cost extra. Hosts such as Ian and Mohammed may vary by departure.

“Staff were amazing, very helpful and friendly. Transportation was organised very well and hospitality on board was excellent. Would happily go again”

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