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Xclusive Yachts - Yacht Rental Dubai
Dubai Marina
Xclusive Yachts is a boat rental service in Dubai Marina, with shared cruises and private charters built around sightseeing, meals and evening entertainment. Reviews highlight the 2-hour BBQ dinner ride, private yacht trips with swimming stops, and skyline views from the water.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
14,290 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Private charters
Private trips can include swimming stops, sunbathing, music, jet skiing and bringing your own picnic onboard.
Fresh BBQ
Several cruises serve food prepared onboard, including fresh BBQ meat rather than only a cold buffet.
Photo stops
Cruises stop at landmarks and turn the yacht so passengers in different seats can get clear views and photos.
Family care
On one Marina Tour, the crew made a 4-year-old wear a life jacket when she went near the front railing.
Night atmosphere
Evening experiences combine illuminated skyline views with DJs, dancing and live food stations such as pasta.
Easy booking
One guest found website tour selection straightforward, while another had quick, convenient booking communication through WhatsApp.
Tips for a Better Visit
Arrive early. Arrive at least 30 minutes early because the check-in booth can be difficult to find among the marina walkways.
Confirm route. Ask which landmarks your specific sailing includes; routes vary, and some do not reach Atlantis, Jumeirah or Burj Al Arab.
Pack socks. Wear socks because shoes are removed onboard.
Check drinks. Check exactly what the drinks package includes before paying, as one guest found the options limited and said water was unavailable.
Use native maps. If driving, use Dubai’s native navigation rather than Google Maps, which one guest said gave incorrect motorway directions.
Ask about cooling. For BBQ trips in hot weather, ask whether your booking includes the air-conditioned cabin or requires the paid lower private room.
Plan the visit
Practical details
34FP+WQW - Al Hubob St
Marsa Dubai - Dubai Marina, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
2-hour BBQ dinner shared ride
This shared cruise combines Dubai Marina sightseeing with a live BBQ station, soft drinks and open-deck views.
Superyacht Experience
The Superyacht Experience is described as a spacious evening cruise with premium drinks, a live pasta station, DJ and Marina skyline views.
morning yacht ride
The morning yacht ride is presented as a quieter option, with calm-water Marina views, photo spots and breakfast.
yacht party
The yacht party format focuses on music, dancing, drinks, food and nighttime views of Dubai Marina and Ain Dubai.
fishing trip
The fishing trip received praise for punctuality, clear directions and a helpful, accommodating crew.
Common Concerns
Route limits
Some routes focus on the coastline and skyline without going around Jumeirah or reaching Atlantis the Palm.
Paid cooling
On one BBQ experience, air conditioning was only available in the lower private room for an additional payment.
Boarding delays
A sunset cruise departed after 5:45 because of queueing and an incorrect manifest, causing the guest to miss sunset.
Dinner queues
On a 90-minute dinner cruise, more than half the time was reportedly spent queuing at the live pasta station.
Limited drinks
One sunset guest found the drinks package limited and said no water was offered; alcohol packages may also cost extra.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED80
bottomless beer and wine
“Happily took photos when they saw an opportunity on your phone for you and we choose bottomless beer and wine (AED80 at the time of writing) and if my bottle was empty would give me another”Google review · September 2025
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The Bottom Line
Xclusive Yachts gives you several ways to see Dubai from the water, from a 1-hour sightseeing ride or 2-hour BBQ dinner shared cruise to a private charter. Reviews commonly mention clean, spacious yachts, attentive crews and good photo opportunities around Dubai Marina, Ain Dubai and the coastline. Private bookings can include swimming stops, music, sunbathing, jet skiing and your own picnic onboard.
Food is strongest when it is prepared live: guests mention BBQ chicken skewers, koftas, burgers, salads and fruit, while evening party cruises may add a live pasta station, DJ and dancing. The atmosphere ranges from quiet morning cruises to lively night yacht parties, so choose the format carefully rather than assuming every sailing feels the same. There are a few practical catches.
Routes differ, and some guests were disappointed not to reach Jumeirah, Atlantis the Palm or Burj Al Arab. A sunset sailing also departed late enough to miss sunset, while one 90-minute dinner cruise lost much of its time to the pasta queue. Air conditioning may require an upgraded room, and drinks packages deserve a close look.
Arrive early, wear socks onboard and confirm the route and inclusions before booking.