30-Minute Jet Ski Dubai: Burj Al Arab from the Water

Thirty minutes at the helm, the Burj Al Arab sliding past your shoulder.

A 30-minute jet ski ride in Dubai puts you in control of your own machine, launching from Umm Suqeim Marina to pass the Burj Al Arab, Jumeirah Beach Hotel, and Dubai's Sheik Island with a certified instructor aboard. You get complimentary photos and videos shot during the ride, plus an ice cream at the marina café when you're done. Minimum age to drive is 16. Passengers can board from age 5, and two people can share one jet ski if you prefer.

The experience

The ride starts at Umm Suqeim Marina, steps from the Burj Al Arab itself. After a safety briefing from your instructor, you take the controls and throttle out into open water, passing the hotel's distinctive sail shape close enough to photograph. The 30-minute window gives you time to cruise past Jumeirah Beach Hotel, where superyachts sit at anchor, and to hunt for views of the Burj Khalifa if visibility allows. Your instructor stays with you (either on the same jet ski or nearby), so you're never alone, and the pace is yours to set.

The operator captures photos and video during the ride and transfers them free to your phone, so you leave with proof of the moment. When the adrenaline settles, Lumiere Café sits just 50 steps from the marina. Your complimentary ice cream comes with the booking, and you get 20% off anything else you order there. Locker rooms, showers and changing facilities are on-site, plus WiFi and charging if you need to dry out and upload before you leave.

Two people can share one jet ski and switch who drives during the ride if you want to split the experience. Check-in happens 20 minutes before departure. Bring your passport or Emirates ID in physical form. The operator asks that you arrive on time, though late arrivals are accepted at their discretion.

What’s included

• Safety equipment and a certified instructor in English, French or Arabic.
• complimentary photos and videos taken during the ride and transferred to your phone.
• one ice cream per jet ski at Lumiere Café.
• 20% discount on food and beverages at the café.
• locker, changing room and open shower facilities.
• complimentary WiFi and charging station.
• bottled water.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day20 departure times: the first at 07:30, the last at 17:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (16 to 65 years) · Under 16: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish, French and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Nemo WaterSports Dubai

Is this one for you?Book this if you're staying in Jumeirah or downtown Dubai without a car. The marina is reachable by public transport and taxi, and you'll pilot your own jet ski rather than ride as a passenger.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, French and Arabic.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I ride a jet ski in Dubai if I've never done it before?

Yes. The certified instructor gives a safety briefing before you start and stays with you throughout the 30-minute ride, so beginners and experienced riders both go at their own pace with guidance on hand.

What happens if two of us want to ride together on one jet ski?

Two people can share one jet ski, and you can switch who drives during the tour if you both want to take the helm. The price is per jet ski, not per person.

Do I get photos or video from the ride?

The instructor captures complimentary photos and videos during your 30 minutes on the water and transfers them free to your phone so you can share them afterward.

What's included after the jet ski ride ends?

You get one complimentary ice cream per jet ski at Lumiere Café, which is 50 steps from the marina, plus 20% off any other food or drinks you order there. Locker rooms, showers, changing facilities and WiFi are also included.

What do I need to bring to ride?

Bring your passport or original Emirates ID in physical form. Swimwear is not provided, so wear yours under your clothes. Arrive 20 minutes before your departure time for check-in.

How old do you have to be to drive or ride?

The minimum age to drive a jet ski is 16 years old. Passengers can board from age 5. The operator does not recommend the ride for pregnant travelers, those with spinal injuries, or those with poor cardiovascular health.