In short: A private yacht in Dubai is booked for the whole boat, from AED 499 per hour on the 36 Ft Luxury Oryx (up to 10 guests, 2-hour minimum, prices exclude 5% VAT). Soft drinks, water and ice are already included. You can add food at checkout: a Mix Grill at AED 100 per person or Seafood at AED 150 per person (served after 12 PM, minimum 2 meals). Live BBQ on board, a buffet, a chef on board and breakfast are available on request and priced on WhatsApp.
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What food can you have on a private yacht in Dubai?
Every yacht comes with a captain, crew, fuel, soft drinks, water, ice, a Bluetooth sound system and life jackets. Food is not included in the hourly price, so you choose exactly what you want and pay only for that. There are two ways to add food:
- Set meals at checkout: Mix Grill or Seafood, ordered per person when you book on the yacht page.
- Special requests on WhatsApp: live BBQ on board, a buffet, a chef on board or breakfast. Tell us your date, yacht and number of guests and we send you a price.
The Mix Grill is a full meal: kebab, shish tawook, lamb chops, hummus, tabbouleh, fattoush, pickles, spicy potato and oven bread. It works well for lunch, a sunset trip or dinner on the water. You can see all extras in our yacht add-ons guide.
Food add-ons and prices
| Add-on | Price (AED) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mix Grill | 100 per person | After 12 PM, minimum 2 meals |
| Seafood | 150 per person | After 12 PM, minimum 2 meals |
| Mixed fruit platter | 100 | Added at checkout |
| Vanilla or chocolate cake | 150 | Added at checkout |
| Live BBQ on board | On request | Priced on WhatsApp |
| Buffet | On request | Priced on WhatsApp |
| Chef on board | On request | Priced on WhatsApp |
| Breakfast | On request | Priced on WhatsApp |
Soft drinks, water and ice are included with every yacht at no extra cost.
Worked example: what a yacht trip with food costs
Here is a simple lunch trip for 10 guests on the 36 Ft Luxury Oryx:
- Yacht: 3 hours × AED 499 = AED 1,497
- Food: 10 Mix Grill meals × AED 100 = AED 1,000
- Total: AED 2,497 + 5% VAT
A bigger group of 15 guests on the 50 Ft Majesty for 3 hours with Seafood would be 3 × AED 649 = AED 1,947 for the yacht plus 15 × AED 150 = AED 2,250 for food, so AED 4,197 + 5% VAT. For the hourly rate of every yacht, see our yacht rental prices in Dubai.
Yacht food ideas by time of day
Breakfast cruise
Bookings start from 6:00, and the morning is a calm, cool time on the water. The set meals are served after 12 PM, so breakfast on board is arranged on request: message us on WhatsApp for options and a price. You can also add a mixed fruit platter (AED 100) at checkout.
Lunch on the water
From 12 PM you can order the Mix Grill or Seafood when you book. A 3-hour trip is ideal: cruise past the Dubai Marina skyline, JBR beach and Ain Dubai, stop for a swim near the Palm, then eat on deck. Read more about swimming from a yacht in Dubai.
Sunset BBQ
A live BBQ on board is available on request, or you can keep it simple with the Mix Grill, which is already grilled. Time your trip so the sun goes down as you pass the Palm Jumeirah and Atlantis The Palm. Our sunset yacht cruise guide explains the best start times.
Dinner cruise
An evening trip with the city lights is perfect for dinner. Order Mix Grill or Seafood at checkout, or ask on WhatsApp for a chef on board or a buffet. See our full guide to a yacht with dinner in Dubai.
Which yacht fits your group and menu?
| Yacht | Guests | Per hour (AED) | Mix Grill for a full group (AED) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Ft Luxury Oryx | up to 10 | 499 | 1,000 |
| 50 Ft Majesty | 15 | 649 | 1,500 |
| 56 Ft Majesty 2 | 21 | 650 | 2,100 |
| 70 Ft Majesty | 30 | 849 | 3,000 |
| 95 Ft Apolo | 60 | 1,250 | 6,000 |
| 120 Ft Lafet | 100 | 2,000 | 10,000 |
For groups bigger than 100 guests, we have yachts for up to 1,000 guests. Contact us on WhatsApp and ask about a buffet for large groups.
Tips for a yacht trip with food
- Book 3 hours or more if you want to eat and swim. A 2-hour trip is fine for a quick meal and the classic route to the Palm and back.
- Order food when you book. Choose the meals as add-ons on the yacht page, together with the date, start time (Dubai time, GMT+4), hours and guests.
- Remember the rules: set meals are served after 12 PM, with a minimum of 2 meals.
- Celebrating? Add a cake (AED 150) or look at our birthday yacht packages.
- Bring ID: an original passport or Emirates ID is mandatory for every guest.
- Arrive a little early. Your time starts at the booked hour, and the exact boarding point is sent after booking.
- Pay your way: Visa/Mastercard, Apple Pay, Tabby (pay in 4) or Mamo Pay online, or Tamara via a payment link on WhatsApp.
FAQ
Is food included when you rent a private yacht in Dubai?
Soft drinks, water and ice are included. Food is an add-on: Mix Grill at AED 100 per person or Seafood at AED 150 per person, ordered at checkout.
Can I have a BBQ on a yacht in Dubai?
Yes. A live BBQ on board is available on request and priced on WhatsApp. For a ready grilled meal, choose the Mix Grill at AED 100 per person.
Can I order breakfast on a yacht?
Yes, breakfast is available on request. The set meals are served after 12 PM, so message us on WhatsApp for a morning trip.
Is there a minimum food order?
Yes, the Mix Grill and Seafood meals have a minimum of 2 meals per booking.
Do you offer a buffet for large groups?
Yes, a buffet is available on request. Our yachts carry up to 100 guests, and for bigger groups we have yachts for up to 1,000 guests. Contact us on WhatsApp for a quote.