The price is per ride, not per person: one tube takes up to four riders for $149, so the fuller the donut, the better the value. Riders must be 12 or older, and because the ride starts from the same harbour as the jet ski, the $228 option adds a 30-minute jet ski ride to the Burj Al Arab, with a 30-minute break between the two rides. This guide covers the Tubing Donut Ride 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 21 October 2026 · Updated 21 October 2026
Tour on this route: Tubing Donut Ride in Dubai — From $149 per ride, 30 minutes.
What is a donut ride in Dubai?
A tube ride for a group: up to 4 people ride one round inflatable tube, the donut, while a boat tows it on the water for 30 minutes. It starts from Umm Suqeim Fishing Harbour in Jumeirah, after a safety briefing and a few tips from the team.
This guide also answers:
- Can I combine the donut ride with a jet ski?
- What happens if I arrive late?
What makes the Tubing Donut Ride in Dubai worth your time
Arrive at the harbour 20 minutes before your slot with an original passport or Emirates ID for every rider. The team gives a safety briefing and a few tips, then up to four of you ride the donut while the boat tows it on the water off the Jumeirah coast for 30 minutes. Back at the harbour, collect your free photos and videos by AirDrop or WhatsApp before you leave — the files are not kept after 24 hours.
Route highlights at a glance
The standout moments of the Tubing Donut Ride in Dubai.
- One tube, up to 4 riders — The price is per ride, not per person: friends or family share one donut and pay once.
- Photos and videos — The team photographs and films the ride for free; collect the files by AirDrop or WhatsApp before you leave the harbour.
- Safety briefing first — The team explains the ride and gives a few tips before you get on the tube, in English, French or Arabic.
- Add the jet ski — Same harbour as our jet ski tour: with a 30-minute break between the rides, add a jet ski to the Burj Al Arab — $228 for the donut ride and one jet ski.
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 for every rider; late arrivals ride only at the team's discretion.
- Safety briefing — The team explains the ride and gives a few tips before you get on the tube; the staff speak English, French and Arabic.
- 30 minutes on the donut — Up to four riders on one tube, towed by a boat on the water off the Jumeirah coast.
- Optional: jet ski to the Burj Al Arab — With the combo option, a 30-minute break separates the two rides; the jet ski leaves from the same harbour and follows an instructor to the Burj Al Arab.
- Photos and videos — Collect the free photos and videos of your rides by AirDrop or WhatsApp before you leave the harbour — they are not kept after 24 hours.
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.
- Riders must be 12 or older, and the ride is not allowed during pregnancy; with younger children, the jet ski takes passengers from 5 with a driver aged 16 or over.
- Fill the tube: the price covers up to four riders, so a group of four pays the same $149 as a pair.
- Collect your free photos and videos by AirDrop or WhatsApp before you leave the harbour — the files are not kept after 24 hours.
- Plan the jet ski for the same visit: the activities combine in one day with a 30-minute break between them, and the jet ski driver must be 16 or older.
- The team speaks English, French and Arabic, and the safety briefing and tips come before every activity.
Best time of year
October to April is the comfortable season on the water; from May to September the earlier in the day you ride, the easier the heat. 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
What is a donut ride in Dubai?
A tube ride for a group: up to 4 people ride one round inflatable tube, the donut, while a boat tows it on the water for 30 minutes. It starts from Umm Suqeim Fishing Harbour in Jumeirah, after a safety briefing and a few tips from the team.
Do I need to be able to swim?
Tell us when you book if anyone in the group cannot swim: we check with the team at the base and confirm before you pay. Every ride starts with a safety briefing and a few tips.
What documents do I need?
An original passport or Emirates ID for every rider — a Dubai maritime rule. It must be the physical document: copies and photos on a phone are not accepted.
Can I combine the donut ride with a jet ski?
Yes. Both start from the same harbour, and the activities can be combined in one day with a 30-minute break between them. The $228 option is the donut ride plus a 30-minute jet ski ride to the Burj Al Arab on one jet ski for up to 2 riders; drivers must be 16 or older.
What happens if I arrive late?
Arrive 20 minutes before your slot for check-in and the safety briefing. Late arrivals can ride only at the team's discretion, so a late start is not guaranteed.