The price covers the whole tube, so a group of four pays once rather than four times. Riders must be 12 or older, the team takes the photos and videos, and the ride starts from the same harbour as our jet ski tour: the $228 option adds a 30-minute jet ski ride to the Burj Al Arab, with a 30-minute break between the two rides. Below: what the price covers, who it suits and how it compares with the other ways to do it.
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.
Is the price per person or per ride?
Per ride: from $149 for the tube with up to 4 people for 30 minutes, so a group of four pays once. The $228 option adds a 30-minute jet ski ride to the Burj Al Arab on one jet ski for up to 2 riders; each extra jet ski is from $79, and afternoon jet ski slots cost more — we confirm the exact price before payment.
This guide also answers:
- Are photos and videos included?
- How do I book, and what if the sea is rough?
- What is the minimum age for the donut ride?
The short answer
Yes for friends, couples and families with children aged 12+ who want one ride to share on the water: it runs as a towed donut ride covering Jumeirah, Dubai and lasts 30 minutes. Meet at Umm Suqeim Fishing Harbour, Jumeirah, 20 min before your slot (no hotel pickup)
Pricing is From $149 per ride. Full prepayment confirms your donut ride slot: we agree the time on WhatsApp and send the confirmation after payment.
Who should book it — and who should not
Against the jet ski to the Burj Al Arab from $79 per jet ski, the donut is the group version: nobody in your group drives, up to four people share one tube behind a boat, and every rider must be 12 or older, while the jet ski takes drivers from 16 and passengers from 5. The 1-hour shared yacht tour is the calm cruise around Dubai Marina, open to all ages. For the beaches around the harbour, see the Jumeirah and Burj Al Arab guide.
What is included in the price
A booking of the Tubing Donut Ride in Dubai covers:
- 30-minute donut ride on an inflatable tube towed by a boat
- One tube for up to 4 riders, priced per ride
- Safety briefing and tips from the team before the ride
- Photos and videos of your ride, free — collected before you leave
- Staff who speak English, French and Arabic
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 donut ride 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 ride?
Per ride: from $149 for the tube with up to 4 people for 30 minutes, so a group of four pays once. The $228 option adds a 30-minute jet ski ride to the Burj Al Arab on one jet ski for up to 2 riders; each extra jet ski is from $79, and afternoon jet ski slots cost more — we confirm the exact price before payment.
Are photos and videos included?
Yes, at no extra cost. The team photographs and films your ride; collect the files by AirDrop or WhatsApp before you leave the harbour, because they are not kept after 24 hours.
How do I book, and what if the sea is rough?
Book on WhatsApp: we agree the time, and full prepayment confirms your 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 the donut ride?
12 years old. With younger children, the jet ski is the alternative from the same harbour: passengers from 5 years old ride with a driver aged 16 or over.