The 30-minute jet ski ride to the Burj Al Arab leaves from Umm Suqeim Fishing Harbour, not Dubai Marina, and costs from ~AED 143 per jet ski for up to two riders on GetYourGuide. You follow an instructor on your own jet ski, so no licence is needed, but drivers must be 16 or older and passengers at least 5. It still runs during the hotel's restoration; Atlantis needs a longer ride.
Jet Ski to Burj Al Arab + Photos, Video and Ice Cream
A 30-minute guided ride from Umm Suqeim Fishing Harbour past Jumeirah Beach Hotel to the Burj Al Arab, with an instructor leading and free photos and video of your ride.
- Instructor-led – no licence needed
- Free photos and video of your ride
- Ice cream or pizza at Lumiere Café, depending on option
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead
Total price from
~AED 143
Includes taxes and fees
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Where does the jet ski to the Burj Al Arab start?
The tour starts at Nemo WaterSports in Umm Suqeim Fishing Harbour, on Jumeirah Road in Umm Suqeim 2, a couple of kilometres along the shore from the Burj Al Arab. Nemo, the operator behind the GetYourGuide listing, runs the base daily from 07:00 to 19:00, with lockers, changing rooms, showers and a café 50 steps away.
Check in 20 minutes before your slot and bring your passport. There's no hotel pickup, so take a taxi or drive – there's parking on site.
One naming trap: jet ski operators in Dubai Marina and at JBR run their own routes from the other end of the coast, and Al Mamzar is a beach park in the far north of the city, more than 20 km from the Burj Al Arab. Neither is where this ride leaves from.
Does the 30-minute ride go to Atlantis The Palm?
No – despite the listing's title, the 30-minute ride is a Burj Al Arab run. Its itinerary stops at Jumeirah Beach Hotel and the Burj Al Arab before heading back, and Nemo's own site describes its 30-minute tour the same way. On a clear day you may also pick out the Burj Khalifa inland.
Atlantis, The Palm needs a longer ride. Nemo puts Palm Jumeirah and Atlantis on its 2-hour tour, and Visit Dubai sells a 60-minute Burj Al Arab and Atlantis version. If the Atlantis photo matters, choose a longer option at checkout.
How much does a jet ski to the Burj Al Arab cost?
On GetYourGuide the 30-minute ride started from ~AED 143 per jet ski on 19 September 2026, and two people can share one jet ski for that price. Booking direct costs more for the same 30 minutes:
| Ride | Booked through | Price per jet ski |
|---|---|---|
| 30 min, Burj Al Arab | GetYourGuide | from ~AED 143 |
| 30 min, Burj Al Arab | Nemo WaterSports direct | ~AED 270 |
| 60 min, Burj Al Arab and JBR | Nemo WaterSports direct | ~AED 500 |
| 60 min, Burj Al Arab and Atlantis | Visit Dubai | ~AED 599 |
| 2 hours, Palm Jumeirah and Atlantis | Nemo WaterSports direct | ~AED 935 |
The GetYourGuide figure is converted from US dollars at the fixed dirham peg (3.6725 to the dollar). It is the lowest price across dates, so check the date and duration before you pay. Operators in Sharjah and Ajman come up in price searches too, but only Dubai's coast gives you the Burj Al Arab backdrop.
Do you need a licence to ride a jet ski in Dubai?
No licence is needed for a guided tour like this one: you ride under the operator's commercial licence from the Dubai Maritime Authority, which also requires operators to supervise riders throughout. That is why an instructor leads the ride and you follow on your own jet ski.
A personal licence and craft registration matter if you own and operate your own jet ski in Dubai. Unguided "free ride" rentals are a separate product with their own conditions, so ask the operator exactly what they require before booking one.
What are the age and weight limits?
Drivers must be at least 16, and passengers aged 5 to 16 can ride with an adult. Children under 5 and pregnant women can't ride. These limits come from the listing and from Nemo's own tours on Visit Dubai.
Nemo doesn't publish a weight limit. If two heavier adults plan to share one jet ski, ask when you book rather than finding out at the harbour.
Is the jet ski tour running while the Burj Al Arab is closed?
Yes – the Burj Al Arab closed to guests on 15 April 2026 for an 18-month restoration, but the jet ski tour only sees it from the water and is still running. Verified reviews on the listing are dated 18 and 19 September 2026. For the full story of the closure and the hotel's "seven-star" label, see our guide to Dubai's luxury hotels.
Is the Burj Al Arab jet ski tour worth it?
Yes, if you want the Burj Al Arab from the water – the whole ride is built around that photo. Thirty minutes goes quickly, but reviews on the listing sit near the top of the 5★ scale across tens of thousands of reviews, and most mention the guides and the free photos.
The recurring complaint is about details, not the ride: some travellers wanted clearer information on whether they'd share a jet ski and on any extra charges. Confirm both when you book.
Nemo opens at 07:00, and from June to September an early slot beats the midday heat. Book the 30-minute ride for the Burj Al Arab, or a longer one if you want Atlantis too.
To make a day of this stretch of coast, see the best hotels on Jumeirah Beach, or our guide to things to do in Dubai for what to pair with it.
Featured image: CT Cooper / Wikimedia Commons / Public domain
