Dubai Marina Luxury Sunset Yacht Tour 2026

The Dubai Marina Luxury Sunset Yacht Tour is a two-hour shared cruise in Dubai that leaves Dubai Harbour Yacht Club at 5pm, timed so the sun goes down while you are out on the water. The route takes in Atlantis The Palm, Ain Dubai and the Dubai Marina skyline, with soft drinks, bottled water, light refreshments and a sandwich snack box served on board. From November to April it sails every day.

Setting Off from Dubai Harbour Yacht Club

The cruise starts at Dubai Harbour, the marina built between Bluewaters Island and Palm Jumeirah. News coverage of its opening described space for around 1,100 berths and yachts of up to 160 metres, and Gulf News reported that D-Marin would operate it, describing it as the largest yachting hub in the Middle East.

Boarding opens at 4.30pm and the yacht departs at 5pm. The operator asks guests to arrive 20 minutes before departure, and check-in closes 10 minutes before the yacht leaves. The booking page includes a map pin and directions link for the yacht club, and transport to the meeting point is not included.

The Sunset Yacht Tour Route

Over two hours the yacht runs past three of Dubai’s waterfront landmarks: Atlantis The Palm, Ain Dubai and the towers of Dubai Marina. Ain Dubai is the most striking from the water at dusk. The observation wheel on Bluewaters Island stands around 250 metres tall, opened to the public on 21 October 2021 and was billed as the world’s largest and tallest observation wheel, overtaking the High Roller in Las Vegas. It carries 48 capsules, and one full rotation takes 38 minutes, so from the deck you can watch it turn slowly as the light fades. As the sun drops, the skyline lights up, and the views change quickly, so the last half hour is the busiest for cameras.

If the sea is rough, the operator notifies guests in advance and the route may change.

On Board: Snacks, Drinks and Atmosphere

The tour is shared, so you sail with other guests in a relaxed, sociable setting. Soft drinks with ice, bottled drinking water and light refreshments are included, and every guest gets a snack box with a vegetarian or non-vegetarian sandwich. Alcohol is not included, but it can be bought on board.

No dress code is specified. Carry a copy of your photo ID, as the coast guard may ask to see it.

Sailing Days and Season

The tour runs from mid-October to the end of April. In October it sails on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, and from November to April it runs every day, so there is a departure for every evening of the cooler months.

Who the Sunset Cruise Suits

The tour is open to all ages, including expectant mothers, with child tickets for ages 3 to 11 and adult tickets for ages 11 and over. That makes it easy for mixed groups: grandparents, children and friends can share the same deck. Couples use it for a quiet evening on the water, and visitors new to the city get Atlantis, Ain Dubai and the Marina skyline in one sitting.

Because the cruise ends around 7pm back at the harbour, it also works as the first part of an evening out at JBR or Dubai Marina, both close by.

More Ways to See the Coast

If you prefer a daytime sailing with a proper meal, the Dubai Marina three-hour yacht tour with lunch serves a live barbecue on board, and the Dubai Helicopter Tour shows the same coastline from the air. For more ideas, browse our attractions guide, the full list of things to do in Dubai and our picks of things to do in November.