Fishing Trips in Dubai

Do you have your own fishing boats?

No, not among the 16 yachts in our own fleet. Those boats are private charter yachts, set up for cruising, sunset trips and private groups rather than working a fishing ground. None is built for the kind of extended offshore run a serious fishing trip needs.

That doesn't mean fishing is off the table, it means we handle it differently from the rest of the site. For a fishing trip we go to our partners in Dubai and match a boat to the trip you're describing, rather than pulling one from our own fleet the way we would for a sunset cruise or a birthday charter.

If light fishing alongside a private charter is closer to what you want, one of our own yachts can work. On five of them, the Pershing 5X Zephyr, Ferretti 670 Aquilla, Ferretti 780 Solace, Galeon 780 Bella and Riva 82 Diva, the operator lists fishing equipment in the water-toys package included with the rental. We confirm what that means in practice, which rods and whether bait comes with it, before you book. For a dedicated fishing trip, say so in the message and we'll source the right boat instead.

Deep sea or coastal fishing, which one do we need?

That depends on what you're after more than anything else. Coastal fishing stays closer to shore and suits a shorter, more casual trip, including groups with people who've never fished before. Deep sea fishing goes further out for bigger species, and it's the choice for anyone specifically chasing a serious catch rather than a relaxed few hours on the water.

We haven't measured exact routes or run times for either option, so we won't quote a distance or a fixed duration upfront. What we do instead is ask the partner operator directly once we know which type you want, and confirm the details with you before anything is booked.

What do we need from you to arrange a trip?

Four things, mainly: deep sea or coastal, how many people are coming, roughly how long you want on the water, and whether you need tackle provided or you're bringing your own. The minimum booking on our own yachts (4, 8 or 10 hours, depending on the boat) applies if you fish from one of them. On a partner boat the operator sets the minimum, and we confirm it along with the rest of the details.

We confirm tackle, catch policy and exact timing with the partner operator once we know these details, so what we send back is specific to the boat we've matched you with, not a generic answer. If something doesn't fit your group, we go back to the partner list and try again.

What should we bring on a fishing trip?

Sun protection matters more on the water than most people expect, even for a short coastal trip: a hat, sunscreen and something to cover the back of your neck are worth packing regardless of the season. Soft-soled shoes are a safer choice on deck than sandals that can slip once things get wet.

Beyond that, it depends on what the partner boat provides, which we confirm before you book rather than assume. If you have a preference for your own rods or a particular type of bait, mention it when you message us, and we'll check whether the boat we're sourcing can accommodate it or whether you'll want to bring your own.