Water Views
Sailing tours combine skyline views, sea breeze and a relaxed onboard atmosphere.
Dubai Maritime City
P&O Marinas - Mina Rashid Marina is a waterfront marina in Dubai Maritime City, with wet and dry berths, sailing training and space for different vessel types. For visitors, it is also a relaxed place for a sea-view walk, a 2-hour sailing tour or an evening meal near the boats and Queen Elizabeth 2.
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Sailing tours combine skyline views, sea breeze and a relaxed onboard atmosphere.
The well-maintained paths make the port a calm setting for an unhurried walk.
The marina has wet and dry berth options, plus a slipway and marine services mentioned by a customer.
Queen Elizabeth 2 is a prominent landmark visible from the marina and walking areas.
Reviews mention restaurants, groceries, an ATM and toilets on site.
One visitor said the team provided shelter in the office during heavy rain.
Choose Weekdays. Go on a weekday for a quieter visit; weekends are described as more crowded.
Visit Cool Months. Plan outdoor walks and café time for cooler weather, when the waterfront is more comfortable.
Bring A Car. Use your own car if possible; one visitor estimated a 30–40-minute drive from the centre without it.
Time Photos. For photos and video, aim for early morning or evening, when reviewers found the setting especially photogenic.
Check Access. Confirm which waterfront sections are open before settling in, as one visitor encountered an access restriction without clear signage.
Try Breakfast. Families may want to visit early for breakfast, which one reviewer described as family oriented.
Plan the visit
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 12:30 PM |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
Tylers Tavern is a named bar and restaurant in Shed 2, mentioned alongside bowling and fitness facilities.
H bowling is one of the newer leisure additions mentioned by visitors looking for activities beyond the marina walk.
The marina is mentioned as a place providing training for sailing ships and boats.
Getting there can be difficult without a car, with one review describing a 30–40-minute drive from the centre.
Some areas may be restricted, and one visitor reported being stopped from walking or sitting there.
Food choices have been described as limited, despite being convenient for visitors already there.
An earlier review mentioned considerable construction while the venue was still developing.
The Bottom Line
P&O Marinas - Mina Rashid Marina is a spacious waterfront destination in Dubai Maritime City, used both as a working marina and a leisure spot. You can book or enjoy a 2-hour sailing tour, look across to Queen Elizabeth 2, take the Marina Cube walk, or settle into a café or restaurant beside the boats. The strongest draw is the setting.
Reviews describe calm, well-maintained walking paths, sea views and a quieter weekday atmosphere, with weekends bringing more people. Early mornings and evenings are repeatedly mentioned as good times for photos, walks and cooler waterfront air. Families have also used the area for early breakfast, while a small kids’ play area and tennis court are mentioned in reviews.
There is more here than berths: sailing-boat training, H bowling and restaurants including Thai, Indian, Arabic and Japanese options are all mentioned. Practical facilities include groceries, an ATM, toilets and parking, although food outlets have been called limited. Tylers Tavern and independent cafés add reasons to linger.
Bring a car if you can; one review says the drive from the centre can take 30–40 minutes without one. Also check access to specific waterfront sections, since a visitor reported being stopped in a restricted area without clear signage. Older reviews mention construction, so the marina has been developing over time.