Dubai Marina Three-Hour Yacht Tour with Lunch 2026

The Dubai Marina three-hour yacht tour with lunch is an afternoon cruise run by Xclusive Yachts in Dubai, sailing out of Dubai Marina between 2pm and 5pm with a live barbecue cooked on board. Over three hours, the yacht leaves the towers of the Marina behind for the open coast, passing Ain Dubai, JBR and Burj Al Arab, with welcome refreshments, juices and water served along the way.

An Afternoon Dubai Marina Yacht Tour with Xclusive Yachts

Xclusive Yachts runs shared cruises from Dubai Marina through the day, with breakfast on its morning sailings and a live barbecue on the afternoon and sunset ones. This three-hour departure is the long afternoon option, and Visit Dubai’s listing for it describes a freshly prepared barbecue and a guide who points out the sights as you sail.

The length is what sets it apart: three hours leaves time to eat a proper lunch, sit out on deck and still reach the landmarks further along the coast. The yacht itself is assigned on the day according to the weather and the size of the group, so the vessel can vary from one trip to the next.

The Route: Ain Dubai, JBR and Burj Al Arab

The cruise begins among the high-rises of Dubai Marina, where the channel is busy with boats in the afternoon and the towers rise straight from the water. Once out at sea, the route follows the coast past Bluewaters Island and Ain Dubai, then along the beachfront of JBR and Jumeirah Beach.

Burj Al Arab is the classic photo stop from the water, and the sail-shaped hotel looks quite different from this angle than it does from the beach road. Arabian Adventures, which also sells this cruise, notes that Atlantis The Palm features on the three-hour afternoon route, a view the shorter trips skip. As with any sea trip, the exact path depends on conditions on the day.

Lunch from the Grill on Board

Lunch is the centre of the afternoon. The barbecue is cooked live on the yacht, so the meal arrives fresh from the grill while the skyline slides past. Guests are greeted with welcome refreshments, and juices and water are included throughout the trip.

Outside food, drinks, glassware and alcohol are not allowed on board, so everything you eat and drink comes from the crew. Since lunch is part of the trip, there is no need to eat before you set out.

Boarding, Dress Code and Who It Suits

Xclusive asks guests to arrive 30 minutes before departure, and boarding starts 10 minutes before the yacht leaves. Listings place the boarding point at Xclusive’s stand behind Al Majara Tower in Dubai Marina. Bring your booking confirmation, either on your phone or printed. DMCC metro station is the closest stop, followed by a short walk or taxi ride, and parking is available nearby for drivers.

The dress code is smart casual, and beachwear is not allowed. Swimming is not part of this trip, so the afternoon is about the views and the meal rather than a dip in the sea.

The tour is open to all ages, including expectant mothers, which makes it an easy pick for mixed groups: grandparents and children can share the deck, friends can mark a birthday without organising a venue, and visitors can tick off several coastal landmarks in one relaxed afternoon.

Plan the Rest of Your Day

The cruise ends at 5pm back in the Marina, which leaves the evening free for dinner along the promenade or a walk at JBR. If you would rather sail at golden hour, the Dubai Marina luxury sunset yacht tour times its two hours for the sunset, and the Dubai Helicopter Tour shows the same coastline from the air. For more ideas, browse our attractions guide, see the dining and brunch picks, and explore everything on our list of things to do in Dubai.