Things to do in Dubai Marina

Most things to do here happen on or beside the water: walking the promenade, taking an RTA water taxi or abra, or joining a dhow cruise in the evening. The beach at JBR is a short walk away, and the tram links you to the Palm Jumeirah monorail.

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Dubai Marina at a glance

Things to do we list
36 (32 tours and activities, 4 attractions)
Prices
from AED 50
Free cancellation
5 of 36
Suitable for children
23 of 36

Dhow and dinner cruises

Yacht rental

Speedboat tours

Fishing trips

Landmarks and viewpoints

Water sports

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Plan by time of day

Morning
Shared yacht tour with breakfast or BBQ in Dubai Marina (Xclusive Yachts), 90-minute speedboat tour: Dubai Marina, Atlantis and Burj Al Arab (Love Boats), 60-minute Marina Skyline speedboat tour (Love Boats), 99-minute Premium speedboat tour of Dubai's coastline (The Yellow Boats), Shared 4-hour fishing trip from Dubai Marina (Toot Fun Yachts), Private 4-hour sport fishing charter from Dubai Marina (Xclusive Yachts), Private deep-sea fishing trip from Dubai International Marine Club (Absea), Tandem skydive over Palm Jumeirah (Skydive Dubai Palm Dropzone), Private wakeboarding and wakesurfing boat at Dubai Harbour (CrazyWake), Dubai Ferry round trip from Dubai Marina to Atlantis The Palm (RTA)
Afternoon
Dubai Marina sunset and dinner yacht cruise (Xclusive Yachts), Shared yacht tour with breakfast or BBQ in Dubai Marina (Xclusive Yachts), 90-minute speedboat tour: Dubai Marina, Atlantis and Burj Al Arab (Love Boats), 99-minute Premium speedboat tour of Dubai's coastline (The Yellow Boats), Shared 4-hour fishing trip from Dubai Marina (Toot Fun Yachts), Private 4-hour sport fishing charter from Dubai Marina (Xclusive Yachts), Private deep-sea fishing trip from Dubai International Marine Club (Absea), Private wakeboarding and wakesurfing boat at Dubai Harbour (CrazyWake), Dubai Ferry round trip from Dubai Marina to Atlantis The Palm (RTA), 90-minute shared speedboat tour: Marina, Atlantis and Burj Al Arab (Hello Tours)
Evening
Dubai Marina dhow dinner cruise (Alexandra Dhow), Dubai Marina megayacht dinner cruise (Lotus Royale), Dubai Marina sunset and dinner yacht cruise (Xclusive Yachts), 60-minute Marina Skyline speedboat tour (Love Boats), 60-minute evening Marina Cruise by speedboat (The Yellow Boats), Dubai Marina dhow dinner cruise with transfers (Suncity Tourism), 90-minute Dubai Marina dhow dinner cruise (DubaiCityTour.com), Private sunset yacht cruise on a 48 ft yacht from Dubai Marina (Al Ali Yachts), 90-minute shared speedboat tour: Marina, Atlantis and Burj Al Arab (Hello Tours)
Night
Dubai Marina dhow dinner cruise (Alexandra Dhow), Dubai Marina megayacht dinner cruise (Lotus Royale), 90-minute Dubai Marina dhow dinner cruise (DubaiCityTour.com)

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Frequently asked questions

How much do things to do in Dubai Marina cost?

Prices start from AED 50, and 5 of the 36 offer free cancellation. Each price is the lowest option of a tour or ticket when we last checked; the partner shows the final price before you pay.

What can I do in Dubai Marina with children?

23 of the 36 are suitable for children: Dubai Marina dhow dinner cruise (Alexandra Dhow), Dubai Marina megayacht dinner cruise (Lotus Royale), Dubai Marina sunset and dinner yacht cruise (Xclusive Yachts) and 20 more. Age limits differ, so check each page.

What can I do in Dubai Marina in the evening?

Dubai Marina dhow dinner cruise (Alexandra Dhow), Dubai Marina megayacht dinner cruise (Lotus Royale), Dubai Marina sunset and dinner yacht cruise (Xclusive Yachts) and 6 more run in the evening.

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