Guided Rides
Instructors explain the controls, brief beginners and adjust the pace so first-time riders can get comfortable.
Friends Aqua WaterSports
Jumeirah
Friends Aqua WaterSports is a water sports rental service in Jumeirah, with jet ski rides and the unusual jet car experience among the activities customers discuss most. Reviews highlight careful guidance, professional photography and rides with views towards the Burj Al Arab.
Reputation Score
5.0
★★★★★
7,901 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Safety Focus
Customers describe the rides as well-organized and safe, with guides checking comfort throughout the activity.
Jet Car
The jet car gives visitors a distinctive way to drive on the water, with one review calling it a unique Dubai experience.
Well-kept Equipment
A customer specifically found the jet skis well maintained, while another saw equipment disinfected after each use.
Family Friendly
Reviews include a six-year-old's first jet ski ride and a family of five who all felt safe and enjoyed it.
Useful Facilities
Customers mention a private changing area, bottled water and free WiFi, with another review noting secure lockers.
Tips for a Better Visit
Come Early. Arrive early if you want the pricing a reviewer described as the best; one customer explicitly advised coming early.
Book Longer. If 20–30 minutes sounds brief, ask about a longer ride before booking; one customer regretted choosing only 30 minutes.
Bring Clothes. Bring a change of clothes if you do not want to change out of your swimsuit or bathing suit after the ride.
Add Media. Consider the photography or video option so you can keep your phone safe and enjoy the ride instead of filming it yourself.
Use Lockers. Leave phones and other loose items in the secure lockers, as they can otherwise fall into the water.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Fisherman Harbour 3 Umm suquim2 Al Souq mall - Al Soon Street
Jumeirah 5, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM |
Popular Mentions
Jetcar ride
The jetcar ride is described as a distinctive experience: driving on the water with Dubai views while being guided for safety.
Flyboarding
Flyboarding is available, and one customer said the team taught them through several attempts despite not everyone succeeding immediately.
Additional photography
The additional photography option lets customers enjoy the activity without handling a phone, while the team captures photos and videos.
Common Concerns
Short Session
One customer found the ride lasted only 20–25 minutes and wished they had booked longer.
Salty Waves
Waves can splash directly into your eyes, and the sea water may be more intensely salty than first-timers expect.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
152 AED
jet ski
“My wife and I stopped by Friends Watersports and rented a jet ski for 30 mins (152 AED) worth every dirham! 💯”Google review · October 2025
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The Bottom Line
Friends Aqua WaterSports is a Jumeirah base for water activities, with jet ski rides and the distinctive jet car experience attracting the clearest praise. Reviews also mention flyboarding, parasailing and speed-focused rides, but jet skis and jet cars are the most consistently described choices. Guides explain the controls, keep an eye on safety and often take photos or videos while you ride.
The jet car is a good pick if you want something different from a conventional watercraft; one customer described driving it on the water with Dubai views. Jet ski customers mention scenic stops and photos near the Burj Al Arab, while first-timers say patient instruction helped them feel comfortable. A family even reported that a six-year-old enjoyed a first jet ski ride.
Photography is a recurring practical plus. Customers say the footage looks professional, and one recommends adding the company’s photography so your phone stays safe. Secure lockers, bottled water, free WiFi and a private changing area are also mentioned.
Do allow for the possibility of a short session: one review says 20–25 minutes felt brief, while another wished they had booked longer than 30 minutes. Bring a change of clothes, and expect salty waves that can splash into your eyes. One customer reported paying 152 AED for a 30-minute jet ski rental; treat that as a past review example, not a current price list.