Cruising From Dubai Marina
The boating market is now established and the outlining areas providing magnificent cruising grounds.
Emaar Hospitality Group’s Dubai Marina is the region’s premier waterfront lifestyle development.
The Dubai Marina waterfront features three modern marinas. Two floating marinas are positioned on either end of the 3.5 km canal precinct with the third and largest being built adjacent to the luxurious Dubai Marina Yacht Club which is due for completion in spring 2008.
The innovative marina development houses luxury residential and leisure facilities covering over 200 acres of land across ten districts. The first phase of development measuring more than 270 000 square meters consists of six high-rise towers featuring nearly 1100 waterfront apartments and luxury villas.
Although the Dubai Marina canal itself offers a scenic short cruise for boaters, the new and exciting developments along the coastline are becoming an internationally recognized destination for a variety of cruising trips.
Half Day Cruise from Dubai Marina
CRUISE AROUND THE PALM ISLANDS
The Palm and The World are the large man-made islands, which are being built on the coast. The project currently under construction and already showing buildings will increase Dubai’s shoreline by 120km and create a large number of residential, leisure, and entertainment areas.
The Palm is built in the shape of a date palm tree and consists of a trunk; a crown with 17 fronds; and a surrounding crescent island - the back of which forms the breakwater. The World, consisting of many islands shaped like countries of our planet is also under construction and situated between the Palm Jumierah and Dubai Creek.
Either of the Palm Island developments can be circumnavigated from Dubai Marina in less than four hours which includes a short stop along the way for lunch and a swim.
FISHING
Large species abound, such as king fish and tuna. Travel out from Dubai Marina early morning to a many fishing spots in the shallow waters of the Gulf. Prime fishing for everyone, including beginners, awaits you. Be back before lunch to relax at Dubai Marina’s many waterfront restaurants.
Full Day Cruise From Dubai Marina
DUBAI CREEK
The creek divides Dubai into two parts - Deira Dubai and Bur Dubai. The creek is 14 Kms long. The Creek has played a major role in the economic development achieved by Dubai. Since the early days, when Dubai was a center for pearl fishing and pearl trade, Dubai’s trade development was attributed to the creek.
The Creek has constantly been an important and a safe harbor for small and medium size ships which sail to the ports of the Arabian Gulf Region, the countries of the Indian Subcontinent and East Africa, loaded with different goods which are re-exported to these various Regions.
Abras (small wooden boats) serve as taxis for those who want to cross from the Deira side to the Bur Dubai side.
An imaginative way of seeing Dubai is to take a take your boat from Dubai Marina around the Palm and the World developments and into the Dubai Creek.
There are many waterside restaurants and boat friendly marinas including the Dubai Creek Yacht Club which welcomes Dubai Marina boat owners. After lunch return via the coastline and view the ever-increasing skyline of Dubai, Jumierah that includes the famous Burg Al Arab and Jumierah International Hotels.
Medium to Long Range Cruising from Dubai MarinaThe UAE and adjoining Oman are blessed by the sheer contrast of the Musandam Peninsula and the Oman Coastline.
The Dubai Marina provides advise on this cruising destination as well as a service to deliver your yacht or cruiser to your favourite place along the coastline. Simply fly or drive with your family and friends to be greeted by our delivery Captain and your yacht, ready and waiting. Dubai Marina will also deliver your vessel home for you if time is short.
ABU DHABI
The city of Abu Dhabi is the capital of the emirate and also the federal capital of the UAE. HH Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, resides in Abu Dhabi city. The Parliament buildings, most of the federal ministries and institutions are located here, as are the foreign embassies, state broadcasting facilities, and most of the oil companies. Major infrastructural facilities include Port Zayed, Abu Dhabi International Airport, extensive cultural, sport and leisure centers along the seashore of Abu Dhabi island. Modern marinas and boating facilities welcome visitors from Dubai Marina.
MUSANDAM AND OMAN
The Musandam Peninsula is the northernmost part of Oman jutting out into the Strait of Hormuz at the entrance to the Persian Gulf. The province, or governorate of Musandam as it is officially known, is separated from the rest of Oman by several of the United Arab Emirates - Ras al Khaimah and Fujairah. Musandam more or less begins where the mountains rise from the plains of Ras al Khaimah.
At its nearest point Musandam is just 55 km from Iran across the strait.
DIVING
As well as publicizing the stupendous scenery, Musandam is a diving destination. It caters for experienced and inexperienced divers alike, as well as snorkellers.
DOLPHINS
Dolphins come close to the coast many times throughout the year. These playful creatures will swim alongside your cruiser and provide a wonderful show for you and your guests.
MUSCAT
Muscat offers the visitor a unique opportunity to witness a modern commercial centre existing in harmony with its traditional culture. With its natural harbour, Muscat means “Anchorage” and lies in a natural volcanic bowl. The tour of the Grand Mosque and Bait Al Zubair Museum is a brief introduction that traces Oman’s history and development.
OMAN’S FORTS
Nizwa, capital of the interior, is the birthplace of Islam in the Sultanate of Oman. Nizwa boasts the famous Round Tower Fort, built in the 17th century, and its Souq renowned for its Friday cattle auction, intricately hand-carved “Khanjars” and ornamental silver jewellery.
