Updated: April 1, 2024

The Dubai Marina is a very beautiful place to walk around because it is a picturesque surrounded by full of modern skyscrapers.

At Dubai Marina, there are a number of activities, you can do:

1) You can go on a cruise:

What better way to explore the wonderful water neighbourhood than on a cruise?

Climb aboard a traditional dhow and explore the waterways of Dubai Marina with Captain Jack. The cruise departs every hour from the Marina Promenade and can be joined at any time of the day. The surprisingly spacious vessel allows for voyagers to sprawl out on bean bags as it meanders along, showing off the area’s incredible architecture and scenery, before making its way to the outskirts of Palm Jumeirah island.

For a VIP experience, book an evening cruise with Xclusive Yachts. Departing at 8pm nightly from Pier 7 in Dubai, visitors will enjoy a gourmet menu aboard a 125-foot yacht. Try and book a seat on the upper deck for the best views.

2) You can shop, eat and swim

An impressive outdoor entertainment development located directly opposite JBR’s The Walk, The Beach is a hive of activity. Its modern, low-rise design elevates the enviable beachside location and there are more than 70 shopping and dining options to try, including local favourite Cupagahwa. Buy some souvenirs at I Love Dubai, then enjoy a quick swim in the sea or play sports on the sand. Afterwards, refuel on grilled seafood at Mediterranean find Eat Greek, or mega burgers at US import The Cheesecake Factory.

If you’re in the mood to explore further, the new Bluewaters Island by Meraas – home to the world’s second Caesars Palace Dubai and chic Cove Beach club – is just a quick 15-minute walk from The Beach.

3) You can enjoy al fresco dining

For sunshine-filled meals to remember, you’ll be spoilt for choice at Dubai Marina Walk. One of the highlights here is Bateel Café – famed for its gourmet dates. It’s the perfect culinary pit-stop thanks to its fine European-inspired cuisine and date-infused creations.

Nearby, Pier 7 in Dubai Marina has carved out a name for itself as one of the city’s most exclusive dining hubs. Seven dining concepts occupy each floor of the all-glass cylindrical structure adjacent to Dubai Marina Mall. Top of the list is The Scene by Simon Rimmer, where British comfort food is king. Afterwards, you can keep the party going at Pier 7’s Cargo or Asia Asia.

4) You can fly over the marina at high-speed

Forget simply scoping out the marina from a tall building – no, that’s so 2016. The world’s longest urban zipline opened in 2017, and thrill-seekers have been flocking to it ever since. The team from XLinerun flights from 170m up one of the JBR’s Amwaj Towers, across to the other side of the waterway on top of Marina Mall, every day of the year.

With participants reaching speeds of up to 80 km/hr as they hurtle across the water, it’s not an activity for the faint-hearted.

5) You can also go on a cruise

What better way to explore the wonderful water neighbourhood than on a cruise?

Climb aboard a traditional dhow and explore the waterways of Dubai Marina with Captain Jack. The cruise departs every hour from the Marina Promenade and can be joined at any time of the day. The surprisingly spacious vessel allows for voyagers to sprawl out on bean bags as it meanders along, showing off the area’s incredible architecture and scenery, before making its way to the outskirts of Palm Jumeirah island.

For a VIP experience, book an evening cruise with Xclusive Yachts. Departing at 8pm nightly from Pier 7 in Dubai, visitors will enjoy a gourmet menu aboard a 125-foot yacht. Try and book a seat on the upper deck for the best views.

The content above was adapted from
https://www.visitdubai.com/en/articles/a-guide-to-dubai-marina
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