AED 893each hour · 2 hr minimum
Yacht · Dubai Harbour
Sky Walker Lee
- Length in feet52′
- Guests17
- Bedrooms1
Boat tours · Dubai
Navigating the private Dubai Canal cruise route offers an excellent perspective of the inner city waterways. Khorline provides motor charter trips along this scenic path lasting 4 to 5 hours, starting from AED 600 per hour. Departures begin at Dubai Harbour or Dubai Marina for your private gathering.
Boarding point. The first ten minutes are a slow run along Marina Walk past the restaurants and the moored yachts.
The world's tallest observation wheel on Bluewaters comes into frame right after the marina exit.
Atlantis The Palm from the sea, with the Royal next to it. A usual spot for a swim stop in calm weather.
Burj Al Arab is the usual turning point of coastal routes; the captain gets as close as the exclusion zone allows.
The spiral footbridge over the Dubai Water Canal, passed from underneath on the way inland.
The second Canal bridge, lit after dark, with the Business Bay towers opening up behind it.
The Sheikh Zayed Road bridge with the mechanical waterfall that switches off when boats pass underneath.
The inland end of the Canal route: Burj Khalifa rises above the Business Bay skyline on the starboard side.
AED 893each hour · 2 hr minimum
Yacht · Dubai Harbour
AED 702each hour · 4 hr minimum
Yacht · Dubai Harbour
AED 1 785each hour · 2 hr minimum
Yacht · Dubai Marina

Cruising along the 3.2 km waterway through Business Bay connects the inland sea stretches between the historic Creek and the open coast. This specific route presents clear views of towering structures like the Burj Khalifa, the JW Marriott Marquis towers, and the vibrant development at Al Habtoor City. As the voyage continues further along the inner channel, guests can observe distant horizons reaching toward Ras Al Khor sanctuary, Creek Harbour, and the sprawling complex at Festival City. Dock access and boarding locations at Dubai Harbour or nearby piers ensure smooth entry straight onto the deck. You can choose to rent a yacht in Dubai Marina to embark on this full inland journey across the central city district. Every private voyage allows your group to relax together with complete privacy while taking in the changing skyline from spacious open deck areas.
Choosing the right vessel from our fleet of 88 yachts and boats ensures your group enjoys total comfort throughout the journey. Available motor vessels and power catamarans feature dual configurations, combining climate-controlled indoor salons with wide open-air sightseeing decks. Vessels range from 33 to 164 ft in length, accommodating private gatherings up to our largest capacity of 90 guests. Special events and private packages can be customized with add-on options like water sports equipment or professional audio setups for gatherings. Guests who prefer casual themed gatherings can even reserve a bbq donut boat in Dubai for shorter recreational outings along sheltered marina waters. Whatever your choice, the entire vessel remains exclusively yours for the duration of the trip without outside crowds.
Onboard catering services can be fully arranged before departure to match your group's tastes. Guests can request full multi-course international buffets featuring cooked dishes, vegetarian selections, and live grill options on deck. Prepared meals can be served starting from AED 250 per guest, or a custom celebration cake can be ordered from AED 250. Alternatively, guests are welcome to bring their own meals, snacks, and beverages on board, including alcohol, without paying any corkage fee. Onboard facilities and accessibility features include chilled storage for drinks, comfortable seating lounges, and sound systems for background music. A dedicated manager handles all food ordering and layout requests through WhatsApp ahead of time, ensuring that everything is set up and waiting when your group steps on deck.
Planning the schedule for a private charter depends on what your group wishes to experience along the water channel. While basic coastal loops require only 1 to 1.5 hours, and standard dinner setups usually take 2 to 2.5 hours, completing the full inland waterway journey demands 4 to 5 hours. Starting an evening trip between 18:30 and 19:00 allows everyone on board to watch the golden sunset transition into bright nighttime illuminations across urban bridges. Booking guidelines and policies are straightforward, enabling departures anytime from 9:00 until 23:00 to fit your personal schedule. Ticket pricing and rental costs are structured purely per hour for the vessel rather than individual seat rates. To enjoy an affordable water outing on a smaller budget, option details like a cheap yacht hire in Dubai help secure excellent motor vessels at competitive hourly rates.
The route starts at coastal piers in Dubai Marina or Dubai Harbour, sails along the coast toward the inland entrance, passes through Business Bay beneath architectural bridges, and turns near central urban districts before making the returning journey.
A full private charter along this specific waterway route takes 4 to 5 hours. This duration allows the motor vessel to travel smoothly from coastal moorings, navigate the inner channels, and return without rushing.
Boarding takes place directly at Dubai Harbour or Dubai Marina. Your assigned manager sends exact pontoon location details and parking instructions via WhatsApp prior to your scheduled departure time.
Guests view central architectural towers such as the Burj Khalifa, JW Marriott Marquis, and Al Habtoor City, along with colorful illuminated footbridges and the dynamic urban skyline surrounding Business Bay.
Late afternoon and evening charters between 18:00 and 23:00 offer prime conditions. Guests witness sunset over the water before seeing the city bridges and skyscrapers light up against the night sky.
Private charters start from AED 600 per hour for smaller motor boats and go up to AED 18,900 per hour for large craft. Rates are charged per vessel for your whole group.
A marina journey stays within coastal lagoons and beachfront areas, while a canal trip travels deep inland through Business Bay, cruising beneath urban roadway bridges and alongside central downtown skyscrapers.
Basic soft drinks and ice are provided on board. Full multi-course catering can be added from AED 250 per guest, or guests may bring their own food and alcohol without corkage charges.
Yes, all charters are entirely private for your group. You rent the whole motor yacht, choosing your own departure time between 9:00 and 23:00 and selecting any custom add-ons.
Yes, the route navigates under the Sheikh Zayed Road bridge. Automated sensors detect approaching yachts and temporarily stop the water cascade so vessels pass through dry and safely.