30-Minute Jet Ski Tour Dubai: Burj Khalifa & Jumeirah Beach

Ride a jet ski past Dubai's most recognizable landmarks in half an hour

A 30-minute jet ski rental in Dubai takes you along the coastline to view the Burj Khalifa and Jumeirah Beach, with a guide speaking English or French. You pilot a two-seater jet ski (or ride as a passenger) while taking photos and videos of the landmarks passing by. Safety equipment and bottled water are provided.

Step-by-step itinerary

Jet ski tour along Dubai coastline

• Drive along Dubai Coastline
• View Burj Khalifa and Bulgari Island
• See Jumeirah Beach coastline

Stops and time spent at each 2 stops

1. Burj Khalifa 5m
2. Jumeirah Beach passing by

What’s included

• Safety equipment.
• bottled water and drinking water.
• two-seater jet ski rental.
• guide commentary in English or French.

Times

• Every day No fixed time

Before you book

Group Up to 5 · max 4 per booking 5 private ›

Live guide English and French Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup No hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. 5 with pickup ›

Ages Adult (16 to 70 years) · Under 16: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Public transport nearby Not recommended during pregnancy Not recommended with heart problems Not recommended with back problems

Operated by Ride in Dubai Waterports Jet ski, Jet car & Flyboard

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

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The experience

You start from the rental location and ride a jet ski through Dubai's coastline for the full 30 minutes, steering toward the iconic Burj Khalifa and along the Jumeirah Beach shoreline. The route is built around what you can see and photograph from the water: the tower rising from the skyline, the curve of the beach, the Bulgari Island visible offshore. A guide in English or French rides alongside or with you, depending on whether you choose to drive solo or bring a passenger on the two-seater.

The jet ski comes with safety equipment, drinking water and bottled water. You handle the throttle and the steering. Minimum age to drive is 16. Passengers can be as young as 14. If you weigh over 100kg, you ride as a passenger only. Two people can share one jet ski at the same price (one driving, one riding behind), so a couple or parent and teenager can book a single machine. The activity suits all fitness levels, though it's not recommended for pregnant travelers or anyone with spinal injuries or cardiovascular concerns.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can I take photos and videos while riding the jet ski in Dubai?

Yes, you can take pictures and videos throughout the 30-minute ride along the coastline. The route passes close enough to the Burj Khalifa and Jumeirah Beach to capture them from the water, and you have time to stop or slow down for shots.

What is the Burj Khalifa and why does it matter for this jet ski tour?

The Burj Khalifa is Dubai's most recognizable landmark: the world's tallest building, visible from the water along the entire coastline. On this jet ski tour, you pass it at sea level, seeing the tower from an angle most visitors never experience, framed against the sky and the city's skyline.

Do I need to know how to drive a jet ski, or will someone teach me?

The tour assumes you can operate a jet ski. No instruction is provided during the 30-minute ride. If you've never driven one, arrive early to ask the rental staff about basic controls, or book as a passenger and let the driver handle the machine.

What happens if I'm traveling with someone who doesn't want to drive?

Both driver and passenger ride on the same two-seater jet ski for the same price. The passenger sits behind the driver and experiences the full 30-minute route without operating the machine, still able to take photos and enjoy the views of the Burj Khalifa and Jumeirah Beach.

Is there a guide with me the whole time, or do I ride alone?

A guide in English or French accompanies the tour, riding alongside you or on your jet ski depending on the setup. The guide points out landmarks and ensures the route stays on course along the Dubai coastline.