Sailing school
Dinghy and cruising lessons suit both newcomers and experienced sailors, with reviews praising the structured training.
Dubai Offshore Sailing Club
Jumeirah
Dubai Offshore Sailing Club is a sailing club in Jumeirah where you can take dinghy or cruising lessons, spend time on the private beach, and eat at the clubhouse restaurant. Reviews also point to a relaxed setting for sunset drinks, family afternoons, and weekend live music.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
1,082 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Child classes
Kids’ sailing classes are a practical family draw, with one parent enjoying food and a beer while the children learned.
Private beach
The club has its own beach, adding a genuine waterside option beyond sailing and dining.
Sunset setting
The terrace overlooks the water and boats, with sunset views making it appealing for an unhurried evening.
Family space
A playground, welcoming staff, and a relaxed atmosphere make the clubhouse workable for family visits.
Live music
Weekend visits can include live music alongside the restaurant and waterfront setting.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check weather. Check the forecast before setting out, since sailing conditions can affect the visit.
Check access. Confirm membership, invitation, or guest-entry arrangements before arriving so you are not held at the gate.
Plan parking. If visiting on a weekday, parking was reported as available; weekends may mean arriving without it.
Try social table. New visitors can use the social table, where existing members may sit and introduce themselves.
Plan the visit
Practical details
jumeirah beach - 1 road
Umm Suqeim First - Jumeirah 3, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
RYA Competent Crew course
A three-day RYA Competent Crew course was described as challenging, practical, and worthwhile.
Speed boats
Visitors can rent speed boats for time on the open water.
All day breakfast
The restaurant serves all day breakfast, along with drinks and coffee.
Common Concerns
Entry rules
Membership or an invitation may be needed, and guests can face a gate fee; one visitor found the policy difficult to navigate.
Gate service
A course enquiry was delayed at the gate, and the visitor said staff could not answer all their questions.
Course catering
The food supplied during a three-day RYA course was considered below standard, with occasional email-coordination problems.
Older facilities
One lunch visit found the buildings dated and the bathrooms in need of tidying.
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The Bottom Line
Dubai Offshore Sailing Club is a Jumeirah sailing club with a real learning focus as well as a clubhouse social scene. You can book dinghy sailing lessons, cruising lessons, or a more demanding RYA Competent Crew course; families also mention children’s classes and the playground. The non-sailing appeal is the setting.
Reviews describe a private beach, outdoor seating overlooking boats and the marina, and a terrace suited to sunset. The restaurant gets repeated praise for food, drinks, all-day breakfast, coffee, and friendly service, while weekend live music can make an afternoon or evening feel more like a club outing than a formal sailing session. Access needs checking before you go.
This is a members’ club, although guests can enter in some circumstances and pay a gate fee. One review reports AED25 guest entry on weekdays with parking, versus AED45 on weekends with no parking. Another describes a frustrating gate experience while trying to discuss courses, so confirm the arrangements and the right contact in advance.
The overall mood is relaxed and family-friendly in many reviews, but one visitor found the facilities dated and the bathrooms untidy. Weather is also worth checking before planning time on the water.