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Yacht Rental Dubai Harbour: Boarding, Yachts and Routes

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In short: some of our yachts board at Dubai Harbour, between Dubai Marina and the Palm Jumeirah. Yacht rental from Dubai Harbour follows the same prices as the rest of our fleet: from AED 499 per hour for a small group, and yachts for up to 65 guests. Prices are for the whole yacht.

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What is Dubai Harbour?

Dubai Harbour is a modern waterfront district next to Bluewaters Island and Ain Dubai, a short sail from both Dubai Marina and the Palm Jumeirah. It has its own marina and cruise terminal, and it is one of the two places where our guests board, together with Dubai Marina.

Which yachts board at Dubai Harbour?

The boarding point depends on the yacht you book: some board in Dubai Marina and some at Dubai Harbour. The meeting point is shown in your booking details and we confirm it on WhatsApp, so you always know where to go. The route and the price are the same wherever you board.

Yachts for larger groups

YachtGuestsPer hour
82 Ft Paradise with Jacuzziup to 30AED 1,149
90 Ft Bu Mubarakup to 40AED 1,600
95 Ft Apoloup to 45AED 2,500
62 Ft Gola C Luxuryup to 25AED 1,300

Smaller yachts start from AED 499 per hour for up to 10 guests. Compare every yacht on our yacht rental in Dubai page or in the price guide. For premium brands see luxury yacht rental.

Routes from Dubai Harbour

From Dubai Harbour you reach Ain Dubai and Bluewaters in minutes, the Palm Jumeirah and Atlantis on one side and the Dubai Marina skyline and JBR on the other. A 2-hour trip covers both directions at an easy pace; 3 hours or more adds a swim stop in a designated area, weather permitting, or a longer run towards The World islands.

Good to know

  • Every guest needs an original passport or Emirates ID (Coast Guard rules).
  • Arrive a little early: your time starts at the booked hour.
  • Captain, crew, fuel, soft drinks, water, ice, a sound system and life jackets are included.
  • Food can be added from 12 PM (Mix Grill AED 157 per person, Seafood AED 150 per person, minimum 2 meals).

Arriving at Dubai Harbour

  • Check the meeting point in your booking details; we also confirm it on WhatsApp.
  • Allow extra time for traffic and for finding the right pier, especially in the evening.
  • Arrive a little early so boarding is relaxed.
  • Keep an original passport or Emirates ID ready for every guest.
  • If guests travel separately, send them the meeting point the day before.
  • Wear flat shoes for the walk along the pier, and a cover-up over swimwear.

A Sample 3-Hour Route from the Harbour

  • 0:00 Board at Dubai Harbour.
  • 0:10 Bluewaters and Ain Dubai, just minutes away.
  • 0:30 Into Dubai Marina for the towers and the JBR beachfront.
  • 1:15 Back past the Harbour towards the Palm Jumeirah crescent.
  • 1:45 Swim stop in a designated area, weather permitting.
  • 2:30 Cruise back to Dubai Harbour.

On a 2-hour trip, the captain usually keeps the Marina and the Palm crescent and skips the swim stop. With 4 hours you can add a longer swim, lunch on deck or a run towards The World islands.

Budgets for Larger Groups

GroupYacht and timeTotalPer person
45 guests95 Ft Apolo, 3 hours: 3 × AED 2,500AED 7,500about AED 167
40 guests90 Ft Bu Mubarak, 3 hours: 3 × AED 1,600AED 4,800AED 120
30 guests82 Ft Paradise, 3 hours: 3 × AED 1,149AED 3,447about AED 115
25 guests62 Ft Gola C, 2 hours: 2 × AED 1,300AED 2,600AED 104

Add dinner from AED 100 per person (Mix Grill, minimum 2 meals) if the trip runs over a meal time. For a group of 30 on the 82 Ft Paradise, 3 hours with Mix Grill comes to AED 3,447 + 30 × AED 157 = AED 8,157.

Bigger Events and Weddings

Need room for more than 65 guests? The Desert Rose event yacht takes up to 300 guests, which suits company events and large family celebrations. For a ceremony or reception on the water, see our wedding yachts, with packages from AED 1,000 per hour on the 48 Ft Majesty.

FAQ

Do all yachts leave from Dubai Harbour?

No. Some yachts board at Dubai Harbour and some in Dubai Marina, depending on the yacht. We send the exact point after booking.

Is the price different from Dubai Harbour?

No. The hourly price of each yacht is the same wherever it boards.

How many guests can we bring?

From 10 guests on our smallest yacht up to 45 on the 95 Ft Apolo. For bigger groups, message us on WhatsApp.

How do we pay?

By card, Apple Pay, Tabby in 4 payments or Mamo Pay online, or with Tamara at checkout.

Ready to book? Choose your yacht on our yacht rental page or message us on WhatsApp.

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