New Year Yacht Party by Amwaj Yachts, Dubai Harbour

About the Amwaj Yachts New Year Yacht Party

Watching Dubai’s New Year’s Eve fireworks from the deck of a yacht is on plenty of bucket lists, and Amwaj Yachts offers a way to do it without chartering a whole boat. Its shared New Year Yacht Party sails from Dubai Harbour Marina on Thursday 31 December 2026, from 9pm to 1am, giving you four hours on the water to welcome 2027.

Amwaj Yachts, the trading name of Amwaj Al Bahar Boats and Yachts Chartering, is a Dubai-licensed charter company that has been operating since 2013. The company says it is registered with Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism and the Dubai Maritime City Authority. For New Year’s Eve it is selling individual tickets on a 75ft yacht, with a cap of 25 guests per yacht so the deck does not feel overcrowded.

What to expect

Guests board at Dubai Harbour Marina and set off for a four-hour cruise. On board, a premium buffet is served, along with soft drinks and water, and there is a sound system for music as the evening goes on. A New Year celebration cake adds a festive touch as the year draws to a close.

The highlight, of course, is midnight. Amwaj says guests will have a view of the Burj Khalifa fireworks from the water as the clock strikes twelve, before the yacht returns to the marina at around 1am.

According to Amwaj, the ticket includes:

• Four-hour shared cruise from 9pm to 1am
• Premium buffet
• Soft drinks and water
• New Year celebration cake
• Sound system for music
• View of the Burj Khalifa fireworks at midnight
• A maximum of 25 guests per yacht

Limiting each yacht to 25 guests is a thoughtful touch. On a night when Dubai’s waters are crowded with boats, a smaller group on deck means more room to move, an easier view of the skyline and a friendlier atmosphere as strangers become fellow celebrants by the time the countdown begins.

Who it is for

This is a good choice for couples, small groups of friends and families who want the yacht experience on New Year’s Eve without the cost of a private charter. With a published child price for ages three to 10, families can bring younger children along, and the soft drinks inclusion keeps things simple.

The page does not list alcoholic drinks among the inclusions, so if a drinks package matters to you, it is worth confirming the policy with Amwaj before booking.

How to book

Tickets are booked through the New Year Yacht Party page on the Amwaj Yachts website. Published prices include VAT:

• AED 2,500 per adult
• AED 2,000 per child aged 3 to 10

Good to know

• Date: Thursday 31 December 2026
• Time: 9pm to 1am
• Departure: Dubai Harbour Marina
• Boat: 75ft yacht, shared, up to 25 guests
• Drinks: soft drinks and water included; alcohol policy not stated

Tip: Dubai Harbour is a busy spot on New Year’s Eve, with several large venues and events nearby. Plan to arrive well before 9pm so you are not rushing to board, and arrange your transport home for around 1am in advance.

Tip: Bring a jacket or warm layer. Even in Dubai, being out on the water late on a December night can feel surprisingly cool, especially on an open deck.

Tip: Sea conditions and maritime rules can affect sailing routes on the busiest night of the year, so check with the operator about what happens in case of weather changes when you book.

A buffet, a celebration cake, music on deck and fireworks over the water make the Amwaj New Year Yacht Party a memorable way to welcome 2027. If you have always wanted to see the New Year in from the sea, this shared cruise is an accessible place to start.