The rules
- Approved zones only: Dubai Marina, Umm Suqeim 1 and 2, and Jumeirah 2 and 3. Jet skis are not allowed into the Palm Jumeirah.
- Minimum age: 16 to drive, unless with a qualified instructor.
- Life jacket: at all times.
- Visitors: no licence is needed on a guided tour with a licensed operator; bring ID.
Prices
- 30 minutes to the Burj Al Arab: from about AED 289.
- 60 minutes: usually adds Atlantis The Palm and the Palm skyline.
Compare tours: 30-minute Burj Al Arab jet ski, 1-hour Burj Al Arab and Atlantis, or the 2-hour JBR, Bluewaters, Atlantis and Burj Al Arab tour.
Who can't ride
Most operators don't take children under 5 as passengers or pregnant women.
Where to stay
Rides leave from Jumeirah Fishing Harbour and Dubai Marina, so a Dubai Marina penthouse keeps you close.
Penthouses for this trip
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83rd Floor Luxurious Penthouse Full Sea View 6 BHK
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Marina Gate 2 Penthouse Iconic Views
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Elite Duplex Penthouse Steps from Metro & Marina
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Veer Apartments - 87th Floor Penthouse Full Sea View 5 BHK
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Superbe Penthouse, Jacuzzi, Hammam Dubai Marina
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USMANS 5 Bedroom Duplex Apartment, Trident Bayside, Dubai Marina
Questions
How much is a jet ski in Dubai?
A guided 30-minute ride to the Burj Al Arab starts from about AED 289; longer rides cost more.
Do I need a licence to jet ski in Dubai?
Not on a guided tour with a licensed operator. You need ID, a briefing and an escort.
How old do you need to be to drive a jet ski in Dubai?
16, unless you ride with a qualified instructor.
Facts and dates checked 7 November 2026. Event dates can change, so confirm with the organiser before you book.
