It is the Burj Al Arab from sea level, without a licence or previous experience: the instructor rides in front, stops at the landmark for photos and sends you the files after the ride, and two people share one jet ski at no extra cost. The 60-minute ride continues to Atlantis on the Palm, and a 2-hour ride is arranged on request for groups of 4 jet skis or more. Below: what the price covers, who it suits and how it compares with the other ways to do it.
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.
Is the price per person or per jet ski?
Per jet ski, and one jet ski takes up to 2 riders at no extra cost. 30 minutes is from $79 and 60 minutes from $140 for early-morning and midday slots; afternoon slots cost more — we confirm the exact price for your slot before payment.
This guide also answers:
- How do I book and what is the cancellation policy?
- What is the minimum age for a jet ski ride?
The short answer
Yes for couples, friends and first-time riders who want the Burj Al Arab from the water: it runs as a guided jet ski covering Jumeirah, Dubai and lasts 30 minutes or 1 hour. Meet at Umm Suqeim Fishing Harbour, Jumeirah, 20 min before your slot (no hotel pickup)
Pricing is From $79 per jet ski. Full prepayment confirms your jet ski slot: we agree the time on WhatsApp and send the confirmation after payment.
Who should book it — and who should not
Against the 1-hour shared yacht tour from $32 per person, the jet ski is the active version: you drive yourself behind an instructor, and the ride goes to the Burj Al Arab from Jumeirah, while the yacht stays calm around Dubai Marina, JBR and Ain Dubai. For the area around the harbour, see the Jumeirah and Burj Al Arab guide.
What is included in the price
A booking of the Jet Ski to Burj Al Arab in Dubai covers:
- Guided jet ski ride with a certified instructor (30 or 60 minutes)
- Safety briefing and life jacket
- Burj Al Arab photo stop on both rides, with fuel included
- Photos and videos taken by the instructor, shared free after the ride
- One jet ski for up to 2 riders, no charge for the second rider
- Lockers, changing rooms and showers at the base
Before you book
Availability is confirmed once you send the date, the time you prefer and the group size on WhatsApp. Full prepayment confirms your jet ski slot: we agree the time on WhatsApp and send the confirmation after payment.
The route stop by stop is in the travel guide; start times, the packing list and what shifts by season are in the schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the price per person or per jet ski?
Per jet ski, and one jet ski takes up to 2 riders at no extra cost. 30 minutes is from $79 and 60 minutes from $140 for early-morning and midday slots; afternoon slots cost more — we confirm the exact price for your slot before payment.
Are photos and videos included?
Yes. The instructor takes photos and videos of you on the water and sends them to your phone after the ride at no extra cost.
How do I book and what is the cancellation policy?
Book on WhatsApp: we agree the time, and full prepayment confirms your jet ski slot. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the ride; if the sea is too rough, we move the ride to another slot, or refund you in full if none fits your dates.
What is the minimum age for a jet ski ride?
16 years old to drive. Children from 5 years old can join as passengers.