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The history of boats in Dubai

The history of boats in Dubai and the UAE is a long one, it started very long but people in the gulf and especially in the UAE were pioneers in pearl extraction, fish hunting, and navigation, all the way back to the 15th century as all Emiratis recall the infamous Emirati sailor “ Ahmad Bin Majed “ who was born in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaima, and was proclaimed as a navigational pioneer.

Foundation of UAE’s Marine sports federation

Although the federation was formed officially in 1997, by merging Dubai International Marine Club and Abu Dhabi International Marine Sports Club, the history of motor boat sports in Dubai has started locally since the foundation of “ Mena Siyahi “ Area in Dubai which was formed in 1986 to attract tourists and to hold local traditional boat sports events.

UAE’s Boating Culture

Emiratis like all inhabitants of the gulf lived by the sea and have lived off of it as well as it was the main source of wealth before the discovery of oil, many participants in local Dhow races, especially young Emiratis describe it as a way to remember the lives of their ancestors as the sea represents a major part of Emirati history.

Not to mention since the engine boats were presented in UAE in the 1960s there were no longer traditional boats in Dubai as many of the locals started to use engine boats.

Yachting Life in the UAE

Four of the world’s largest luxurious superyachts are owned by Emiratis, which tells us a lot about how popular luxury sailing is in Dubai, as by 2018 the UAE’s market profits were a staggering 5.5 billion DHs and there more than 10,000 small, medium-sized and luxury boats in Dubai.

Jet Ski Sports and Leisure 

Dubai has many places along its coastline where both families and individuals can enjoy a ride in a Jet Ski in Dubai. 

Dubai has many resorts to have fun in riding a Jet Ski in Dubai such as Al Mamzar beach, Nemo WaterSports, Dubai Marina, JBR, Kite beach, and Atlantis hotel and resort as well as on the Palm island. 

It’s also compulsory to know that there are many types of water sports and Jet Ski activities in Dubai that are available such as:
Flyboard is a hydro-flight device that supplies propulsion to drive the board where the fly board rider stands on, into the air while it’s connected to a watercraft by a long hose.

You may also try Zapcating, they are powerful speed boats designed for 2 people to ride and are only made specifically for those who like extremely fast water sports.

Types of Jet Skis in Dubai

Not to mention, there are 4 common types of Jet Skis in Dubai that are available in most high-end resorts and Spas and they are: 

• Solo Jet Ski or Stand up Jet Ski: As the name implies, a rider must stand up to steer it and control it and they are used solely for stunts and sports.

• Sports Jet Ski: They have one seat and are more comfortable to use and are made for a more fun activity instead of sports, but mind you, they are also pretty fast!
  Two Seater: They are the same as the previous type but have 2 seats instead of 1

• 3-4 seater: they are designed to provide stability and comfort and are much wider to contain 3-4 passengers and they won’t turn as sharp as the other types and they are a lot heavier and they’re very stable.

Top 3 Jet Ski brands to buy

As an additional note, in case you’re planning to buy your own Jet Ski instead of renting one, we’ve collected in the below list the top 3 most common Jet Ski types in Dubai or elsewhere:

• Yamaha.

• Sea-Do.

• Kawasaki.

Each type has its specific designs that are pretty costly as the affordable ones might vary from a cheap low-end 11,000 Dhs Jet Ski up to even a brand new high-end 80,000 Dhs in the UAE, and the cheapest ones in the market are the Sea-Do brand. 

Jet Ski rental prices in Dubai

Jet ski rental prices in Dubai might vary from a company to another and also from one season to another, for example, rates will be different in public holidays than the rest of the year, however, the current rate is at 350 AED approximately for 30 minutes and 600 AED for 1 hour.

OpenSooq: Buy Your Aqua Vessel Now!

You may try using OpenSooq app to get to the best dealers and retailers and second-hand Jet Skis that suit your budget, so you may close your deal as soon as possible to enjoy your Jet Ski ride!