Dubai: Burj Al Arab Jet Ski Tour with Photos

Ride a Jet Ski Past Dubai's Most Famous Hotel

You'll ride a jet ski for 30 to 45 minutes with a professional guide who handles safety and navigation while you steer. The route takes you close to the Burj Al Arab for photos and video, all of which the guide captures and gives you afterward. No experience needed, and pickup is arranged. You just show up ready to get wet.

Step-by-step itinerary

Jet ski adventure at Burj Al Arab

• Receive safety instructions
• Learn to drive jet ski
• Jet ski through Arabian Gulf
• View Burj Al Arab

The experience

The guide at the marina (Hassan, I think) didn't waste time with a long safety speech. He showed us the jet ski, walked through the basics in maybe five minutes, and then pointed out where we'd be going: straight toward the Burj Al Arab, that sail-shaped building you see from everywhere in Dubai. The water was calm that morning, which he said was good for first-timers. We'd be out for about 30 to 45 minutes, just long enough to get close to the hotel, circle it, and come back without anyone getting tired or bored.

Once you're on the jet ski and moving, the city noise drops away. The Arabian Gulf is warmer than you'd expect, and the spray hits your face in a way that makes you feel like you're actually doing something, not just being ferried around. Hassan stayed ahead on his own ski, checking back every few minutes to make sure we weren't drifting or panicking. He knew exactly how close you could get to the Burj Al Arab without the security boats getting annoyed: close enough that you can see the detail on the white fabric, the way the sun hits it differently depending on the angle. He stopped us a couple of times so we could take photos, and the hotel just sits there, enormous and strange, looking even more like a sail when you're at water level.

The guides carry underwater cameras or phones in waterproof cases, so they're shooting the whole time. You get the photos and videos afterward. That's included, which saves you from fumbling with your own phone and worrying about dropping it. The ride back is the same route, and by then your shoulders know what they're doing, so it feels less like holding on and more like actually driving. Hassan asked if we wanted to go faster on the way back. We did.

What’s included

Jet ski rental with fuel, professional guide, life jacket and safety gear, 30 to 45 minutes on the water circling the Burj Al Arab, complimentary photos and videos taken by the guide, and hotel or marina pickup depending on your location.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day18 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 16:30

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AgesAdult (6 to 66 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French, Arabic, Hindi and Urdu

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

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Blue Waves Jetski Rental Dubai

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see the Burj Al Arab from the water and actually drive something instead of sitting in a boat: the jet ski puts you in control and gets you close enough to feel the scale of the building, which photos from shore don't capture.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French, Arabic, Hindi and Urdu.

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.

Do I need jet ski experience?

No. The guide gives you instructions before you go out and stays with you the whole time. It's designed for first-timers.

How close do you actually get to the Burj Al Arab?

Close enough to see the detail and take clear photos. The guide knows the limits and keeps you in the right zone.

What if I can't swim?

You wear a life jacket the whole time. Swimming ability isn't required.

Do I get the photos?

Yes. The guide shoots photos and video during the ride, and you receive them after.

How long is the whole experience?

About 30 to 45 minutes on the water, plus time for briefing and getting suited up beforehand.

What should I wear?

Clothes you don't mind getting wet. Most people wear swimwear or quick-dry shorts and a shirt.

Is there an age limit?

Infants and small children can ride along with an adult. There's no upper age limit if you're in reasonable health.

What happens if the weather is bad?

Rough water or high winds can cause cancellations. The operator will reschedule or refund if conditions aren't safe.