--- title: "Dubai: 1-Hour Ain Boat Sightseeing Cruise" lang: en type: tour city: Dubai country: United Arab Emirates price: 25 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.9 reviews: 1618 duration_minutes: 60 free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 16 of 48 (Yacht & Boat Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uae/dubai/tours/dubai-1-hour-ain-boat-sightseeing-cruise/ --- # Dubai: 1-Hour Ain Boat Sightseeing Cruise **Guidekin's take:** An hour on the water in Dubai Marina timed for sunset or after dark, when the towers, JBR and the Ain Dubai wheel are lit, with juices and soft drinks on board. You make your own way to a meeting point down a ramp near Marina Mansion, and check-in closes shortly before departure. 4.9 from 1618 reviews at €25 per person for 1h. In our comparison: #16 of 48 in Yacht & Boat Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Hop onboard the boat for a relaxing 60-minute cruise through Dubai Marina starting either at sunset or after dark. This is a perfect and affordable way to take in views of the city’s spectacular skyline from the water. Treat yourself to a special cruise from Dubai's Marina for a great price. Bring your family or friends along to discover Dubai Marina and JBR. Witness the world’s largest Ferris wheel, Ain Dubai, from a special vantage point on the sea. Experience red-carpet treatment from the moment you’re welcomed on board. Get ready to experience the iconic buildings of Dubai illuminated after dark and the pleasant breezes from the open-air deck. One hour tour includes Live DJ, Saxophonist and light Snacks ## Before you book - Meeting point: By taxi:ask for drop-off at Marina… - Starts 17:00, 18:30: 2 departures a day - Food included: see what is included - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €25 per person - Duration: 1h - Rating: 4.9/5 from 1618 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: XCLUSIVE YACHTS - Group: Shared tour - Start times: 17:00, 18:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.9 from 1618 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1580 of 1618. - 5 stars: 1531 (95%) - 4 stars: 49 (3%) - 3 stars: 18 (1%) - 2 stars: 10 (1%) - 1 star: 10 (1%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Ain Tour- night view | €25 / person | - | Duration: 1 hour | | Ain Tour- Sunset View | €25 / person | - | Duration: 1 hour Dubai Marina, Ain wheel | ## What's included - Fully air-conditioned lounge with free Wi-Fi - Tropical drinks, juices, and chilled bottle water ## Itinerary 1. **Dubai Marina** (pass by, no stop) - We will sail along through marina canal where the smart cafes and pop-up craft market line waterside promenade and upscale yachts cruise through the large man-made marina. 2. **Bluewaters By Dubai Retail** (pass by, no stop) - This new man-made island is home to the world's largest Ferris Wheel located on Bluewater island near the Dubai Marina. At a height of over 250 metres it is the world's largest Ferris wheel, 83 metres taller than the High Roller in Las Vegas and 115 metres taller than the... 3. **Ain Dubai** (pass by, no stop) - - World's tallest Observation Wheel. The latest attraction opened in Dubai. The magnificent Ain Dubai, the world record ferris wheel, rising up to 250 m offers beautiful bird's eye views over Dubai. 9000 tons of steel was used for manufacturing together with 2400 km of cable. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 17:00, 18:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point By taxi:ask for drop-off at Marina Mansion Once you get down in front of Marina Mansion. Please cross the road through pedestrian crossing and walk towards a ramp going down (next to the bridge), walk down the ramp and take left to see our meeting point. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Direction to the meeting point- By taxi: ask for drop-off at Marina Mansion. Once you get down in front of Marina Mansion. Please cross the road through pedestrian crossing and walk towrds a ramp going down (next to the bridge), walk down the ramp and take left to see our meeting point. - Please arrive 30 mins prior to departure and relax at our fully air conditioned free wifi lounge. - Check in close 15 mins prior to departure. ## Compared with other Yacht & Boat Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #16 of 48** | €25 | 1h | 4.9 (1618) | shared | | [Dubai Private Cruise : Swim, Tan & Sightsee!](/uae/dubai/tours/dubai-private-cruise-swim-tan-sightsee/?format=md) | €208 per group | 2h | 5.0 (380) | private | | [3Hrs Dubai private cruise: Swim! Tan! Sightsee!](/uae/dubai/tours/3hrs-dubai-private-cruise-swim-tan-sightsee/?format=md) | €362 per group | 3h | 4.99 (391) | private | | [Parasailing Dubai with Palm Jumeirah, JBR & Ain Dubai Views](/uae/dubai/tours/parasailing-dubai-with-palm-jumeirah-jbr-ain-dubai-views/?format=md) | €52 | 1h | 4.98 (433) | shared | Ranked #16 of 48 in Yacht & Boat Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €18 to €304, median €47; typical length 2h. 19 of 48 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/uae/dubai/yacht-boat-tours-dubai/?format=md ## More in Dubai - All Dubai tours: https://guidekin.com/uae/dubai/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/uae/dubai/tours/dubai-1-hour-ain-boat-sightseeing-cruise/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/uae/dubai/?format=md