Tours and Tickets to Experience Dubai Marina

There are plenty of ways to experience the Dubai Marina. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Dubai Marina Yacht Tour: Breakfast or BBQ with Drinks Option
• 1 Hour Dubai Jet Ski Tour Past Burj al Arab & Atlantis
• 90 Minutes Speedboat Tour, Marina, Atlantis, Palm & Burj Al Arab
• 1 Hour Cruise Tour, Dubai Marina & Ain Dubai Including Drinks
• Dubai Marina Guided Sightseeing High-Speed Boat Tour

Visiting the Dubai Marina is free, so you only need to budget for activities. Dhow cruises with dinner can cost as little as US$40 per person, while yacht parties start at $US85 per passenger. Dubai speedboat tours typically run from around US$35 to US$45 per person.

With its skyscraper skyline and scenic waterfront, Dubai Marina is an attraction in itself. Highlights include the palm-lined Marina Walk, Dubai Marina Mall, Dubai Marina Yacht Club, and the urban beach at Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR). For the best views, ride the Dubai Eye or take a boat cruise.

Dubai Marina is around 21 miles (34 kilometers) southwest of Dubai International Airport, which is about a 40-minute drive depending on the traffic. You can also take a 53-minute direct train from Airport Terminal 3 to DMCC Metro Station, then walk 10 minutes to the marina.

Some of Dubai’s most sought-after tables are found at Dubai Marina, including the sushi restaurant Asia Asia, the rooftop Attiko, the glamorous KOYO Dubai, and the DREAM dinner show. But it’s not all fine dining—you’ll also find cozy family-run restaurants and international chains, like Tony Roma’s, Nando’s, and Wagamama.

It takes around 30 minutes to drive the 14 miles (22 kilometers) from downtown Dubai to Dubai Marina. You can also take the MRed metro from Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall station to Sobha Realty or DMCC station (24-26 minutes), then walk for 10 minutes.

Dubai Marina is a popular area for tourists with a wide choice of hotel and accommodation options. This is one of the most walkable areas of the city, where you’ll find attractions including the Marina Walk and Jumeirah Beach Residence, plus some of Dubai’s best dining and nightlife spots.

Dubai Marina is the heart of Dubai’s nightlife and there’s plenty to do after dark. Admire the dazzling illuminations along the Marina Walk, set sail on a traditional Dhow dinner cruise, then take your pick of fine dining restaurants, rooftop bars, or nightclubs with a view over the waterfront.