Planning the Flyboard in Dubai? Arrive 20 minutes before your slot for check-in and the safety briefing; the session itself is 30 minutes on the board. With one board at the base, a group rides in turn, so allow 30 minutes per rider. The top pick adds a 30-minute break and a 30-minute jet ski ride, so plan about two hours at the harbour in all, including check-in and collecting your photos. Below is the sequence of the day, the packing list and what to send to confirm.
By SB Excursions · Published 21 October 2026 · Updated 21 October 2026
Tour on this route: Flyboard in Dubai — From $89 per person, 30 minutes.
How long is the flyboard session?
30 minutes on the board per person. Arrive 20 minutes earlier for check-in and the briefing. There is one board at the base, so riders in a group go one after another, each with their own 30 minutes.
This guide also answers:
- Where is the meeting point? Is there a hotel pickup?
At a glance
- Duration: 30 minutes
- Format: Guided flyboard session
- Area: Jumeirah, Dubai
- Meeting point: Meet at Umm Suqeim Fishing Harbour, Jumeirah, 20 min before your slot (no hotel pickup)
- Best for: first-timers aged 16 and over who want to try flying above the water, and friends who take turns on the board
- Price: From $89 per person
- Payment: Full prepayment
The day in order
The standard sequence of the Flyboard in Dubai; timing shifts with your hotel area, traffic, weather and group size. What happens at each stage is described in the travel guide.
| Step | Stage |
|---|---|
| 1 | Check-in at the Umm Suqeim harbour |
| 2 | Safety briefing |
| 3 | 30 minutes on the flyboard |
| 4 | Jet ski to the Burj Al Arab (top pick) |
| 5 | Photos and videos before you leave |
What to bring and how to prepare
Bring an original passport or Emirates ID for every participant, swimwear, a towel and sunscreen, and your phone to receive the free photos and videos by AirDrop or WhatsApp before you leave.
- Every participant needs an original passport or Emirates ID — a physical document, not a copy or a photo on your phone. Bring swimwear, a towel and sunscreen, and your phone to receive the photos and videos.
- Riders must be 16 or older and weigh no more than about 120 kg. Flyboarding is not allowed during pregnancy.
- Meeting point: Umm Suqeim Fishing Harbour (Fishing Harbour 2) on Jumeirah Road, next to the Jumeirah Beach Hotel — not JBR (Jumeirah Beach Residence). No hotel pickup; the exact pin comes with the booking. Arrive 20 minutes early: late arrivals are accepted only at the base's discretion.
- There is one flyboard at the base, so sessions run one after another: in a group, each rider has their own 30 minutes while the others wait their turn at the harbour.
- Photos and videos of the flyboard session are free. Collect them by AirDrop or WhatsApp before you leave — the files are not kept after 24 hours.
- The top pick adds a 30-minute jet ski ride to the Burj Al Arab, with a 30-minute break between the two activities. The jet ski takes up to 2 riders: the driver must be 16 or older, a passenger at least 5. The $79 jet ski price applies to early-morning and midday slots; afternoon jet ski slots cost more, and we confirm the exact price before payment.
- Sessions depend on sea conditions: if the sea is too rough, we move your session to another available slot, and if none fits your dates, we refund your payment in full.
- The Burj Al Arab is closed for restoration until about late 2027, with no fixed reopening date; the jet ski ride shows it from the sea, and its sail-shaped exterior stays in view.
- Full prepayment confirms your flyboard slot: we agree the time on WhatsApp and send the confirmation after payment.
What shifts by season
Dubai has two seasons that matter for a day out: the cooler months from October to April, when days are warm and evenings pleasant, and the hot summer from May to September, when outdoor stops are best kept short and early or late in the day. It rarely rains; what changes is the heat.
Booking and confirmation — what to send
To confirm the Flyboard in Dubai, send the date, the time you prefer and the group size on WhatsApp — that is what sets the slot. Full prepayment confirms your flyboard slot: we agree the time on WhatsApp and send the confirmation after payment.
What the price covers is in why book it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the flyboard session?
30 minutes on the board per person. Arrive 20 minutes earlier for check-in and the briefing. There is one board at the base, so riders in a group go one after another, each with their own 30 minutes.
What documents do I need?
An original passport or Emirates ID for every participant — a Dubai maritime rule. It must be the physical document; copies and photos on a phone are not accepted.
Where is the meeting point? Is there a hotel pickup?
There is no hotel pickup. You meet at Umm Suqeim Fishing Harbour (Fishing Harbour 2) on Jumeirah Road, next to the Jumeirah Beach Hotel and a few minutes from the Burj Al Arab; we send the exact pin after booking. It is in Jumeirah, not at JBR. Arrive 20 minutes early: late arrivals are accepted only at the base's discretion.
What should I wear and bring?
Swimwear, a towel and sunscreen, an original passport or Emirates ID, and your phone to receive the photos and videos by AirDrop or WhatsApp before you leave.