The price is per jet ski, not per person, so two riders sharing one machine pay once and can swap at the handlebars if both are 16 or older. The time of day matters as much as the length: early-morning and midday slots are the cheapest, afternoon ones cost more, and the instructor shoots the photos and videos, so your phone can stay in the locker. This guide covers the Jet Ski to Burj Al Arab in Dubai from the meeting point to the last stop — the mood, the route and the tips guides mention in passing.
By SB Excursions · Published 19 October 2026 · Updated 21 October 2026
Tour on this route: Jet Ski to Burj Al Arab in Dubai — From $79 per jet ski, 30 minutes or 1 hour.
How long is the ride and what will I see?
The 30-minute ride runs from the harbour past the Jumeirah Beach Hotel to the Burj Al Arab and back, with a photo stop. The 60-minute ride stops at the Burj Al Arab too and continues to Atlantis on the Palm. A 2-hour ride is arranged on request for groups of 4 jet skis or more.
What makes the Jet Ski to Burj Al Arab in Dubai worth your time
Arrive at the harbour 20 minutes before your slot with an original passport or Emirates ID for every rider. After check-in the team explains how the jet ski works and fits your life jacket, then you follow the instructor out of the harbour and along the coast past the Jumeirah Beach Hotel to the Burj Al Arab for the photo stop. The 60-minute ride continues along the coast to Atlantis on the Palm before heading back; lockers, changing rooms and showers are waiting at the base.
Route highlights at a glance
The standout moments of the Jet Ski to Burj Al Arab in Dubai.
- Burj Al Arab from the sea — Ride along the Jumeirah coast to the Burj Al Arab and stop for photos with the landmark behind you.
- Photos and videos — The instructor photographs and films you during the ride and transfers the files to your phone for free at the harbour.
- No licence needed — A safety briefing at the base and an instructor in front all the way — first-timers and experienced riders are both welcome.
- Two riders per jet ski — Share one jet ski at no extra cost: drivers from 16 years old, passengers from 5.
How the day unfolds, step by step
The route in order; exact start times and what shifts by season are in the schedule.
- Check-in at the Umm Suqeim harbour — Arrive 20 minutes before your slot with an original passport or Emirates ID and sign the waiver; lockers and changing rooms are on site.
- Safety briefing — The team explains how the jet ski works, fits your life jacket and sets the riding rules.
- Along the Jumeirah coast — Follow the instructor out of the harbour and past the Jumeirah Beach Hotel.
- Burj Al Arab photo stop — Stop with the Burj Al Arab behind you while the instructor takes your photos and videos; the 60-minute ride then continues to Atlantis on the Palm.
- Back at the harbour — Return to the base, shower and change, and get your photos and videos on your phone — about 1 hour at the harbour in all for the 30-minute ride, 1.5 hours for the 60-minute one.
Insider tips
The details a guide mentions on the day — worth knowing before it.
- Every rider needs an original passport or Emirates ID — a Dubai maritime rule; copies and photos on a phone are not accepted.
- Drivers must be 16 or older; children from 5 ride as passengers, and everyone wears a life jacket, so non-swimmers can join.
- Tell us the riders' combined weight when booking: one jet ski is built for two, and the team confirms it suits your pair.
- Follow the instructor's line and keep your distance from other jet skis: there is no deposit, but damage caused by ignoring the briefing is charged.
- Lockers, changing rooms and showers are at the base, and fuel is included in the price — bring only swimwear, a towel and sunscreen.
- The Burj Al Arab is closed for restoration until about late 2027; the ride is about the view from the sea, and the sail-shaped exterior stays in sight.
Best time of year
Year-round: October to April is the comfortable season on the water, while from May to September the early-morning slots are the coolest and also the cheapest. A rough-sea day can happen in any month, and the ride then moves to another slot.
Whether it is worth the money and what the price covers is in why book it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the ride and what will I see?
The 30-minute ride runs from the harbour past the Jumeirah Beach Hotel to the Burj Al Arab and back, with a photo stop. The 60-minute ride stops at the Burj Al Arab too and continues to Atlantis on the Palm. A 2-hour ride is arranged on request for groups of 4 jet skis or more.
Can non-swimmers ride a jet ski?
Yes. Everyone wears a life jacket, and the instructor leads the group throughout the ride.
What is included in the Burj Al Arab jet ski tour?
The instructor-led ride with a safety briefing and a life jacket, fuel, the Burj Al Arab photo stop, free photos and videos of your ride, and lockers, changing rooms and showers at the base. Bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen and an original passport or Emirates ID.
Who should not ride a jet ski?
Jet skiing is not allowed during pregnancy and is not recommended for people with back or heart problems.