Intimate
from AED 2 679
3 hours · up to 12 guests
- Crewed charter with licensed captain
- Complete insurance and fuel included
- Dinner prepared for your group — from AED 250 per guest
Occasions · Dubai
Oryx & Anchor arranges private dinner on a yacht in Dubai outings starting from AED 680 per hour. Choose from 16 suitable boats departing directly from Dubai Harbour and Dubai Marina. Whether you require tailored multi-course meals or custom entertainment, our crew manages every detail for private groups of up to 15 guests along the coast.

The table is laid and dinner served — you only take your seat.
from AED 2 679
3 hours · up to 12 guests
from AED 4 465
5 hours · up to 15 guests
from AED 3 572
4 hours · up to 15 guests
№ 03Yacht
Dubai Harbour
AED 2 250
an hour · from 3 hours
№ 04Yacht
Dubai Harbour
AED 893
an hour · from 2 hours
№ 05Yacht
Dubai Harbour
AED 3 000
an hour · from 3 hours
№ 06Yacht
Dubai Harbour
AED 2 930
an hour · from 3 hours
Private motor vessels give your group full freedom over the menu when scheduling a dinner on a yacht in Dubai. Guests can select dinner served on board from AED 250 per guest, arranged smoothly through our team before departure. Our culinary staff sets up live cooking stations or prepares an outdoor BBQ on deck, ensuring fresh dishes throughout the voyage. Guests seeking a formal culinary setup can request bespoke multi-course menus or hire a private chef to prepare customized dishes. Complementary soft drinks, chilled fruit juices, tea, coffee, and mineral water are available on deck for your group throughout the journey. For specialized culinary gatherings, our team also coordinates corporate yacht rental in Dubai for business dinners. If your crew catches fresh fish during an excursion, we offer your catch cooked on board for AED 150. Every meal detail is confirmed in advance via WhatsApp, ensuring a smooth dining experience.
Night cruises offer spectacular panoramic perspectives of illuminated skyscrapers, modern canal bridges, and bustling waterfront promenades. As your private motor vessel glides through Dubai Marina, you will pass towering residential towers before heading past the vibrant JBR skyline and Bluewaters Island. Cruising past the impressive wheel of Ain Dubai provides fantastic photo opportunities from the water deck. A standard 2-hour charter allows ample time to enjoy your meal while navigating the calm Marina canals and Bluewaters perimeter. Extending your trip to 3 or 4 hours lets the captain steer further toward the outer crescent of Palm Jumeirah, revealing illuminated resort facades against the night sea. For guests interested in daytime sightseeing or high-speed thrill tours before an evening dinner, we also arrange separate Dubai speedboat tours along the same iconic coastline.
Departures for your private evening trip launch directly from prime waterfront locations across Dubai Marina and Dubai Harbour. Boarding calls generally open 30 to 45 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time, allowing your entire party to assemble, meet the crew, and step onto the motor vessel without rushing. We send clear pin locations and pier access details directly to your WhatsApp chat before your trip so your arrival is straightforward. Nobody checks passports or IDs when guests come aboard our private vessels, making your walk onto the deck completely smooth. Should you require smooth ground transportation to the dock, our manager can arrange private car transfers directly to your designated marina access point upon request. For guests celebrating milestone events on the water, booking a birthday yacht party in Dubai provides a memorable evening start right from the quay.
Customizing your evening with live entertainment creates a vibrant atmosphere during your meal on the water. Private charters allow custom sound and lighting configurations, letting you connect your own devices to high-quality sound systems or hire professional performers. Our manager can arrange resident DJs, live vocalists, or instrumentalists to perform on deck during your private charter. Guests interested in cultural elements can request traditional performances such as Tanoura dancers or Darbuka drummers to entertain their party. If you are hosting a business presentation or family screening during dinner, onboard sound setups and media projectors can be prepared prior to your arrival. Every entertainment request is coordinated in advance through our WhatsApp manager to ensure smooth equipment setup before your group steps aboard.
The motor vessels in our fleet feature bi-level deck designs crafted for total relaxation and evening entertaining. Guests can move freely between open-air upper sundecks equipped with comfortable lounge seating and fully air-conditioned indoor saloons. Inside, private motor yachts offer spacious dining saloons, ensuite washrooms, and integrated Bluetooth sound systems to play your preferred playlist. Select larger vessels between 40 and 98 ft include flybridges for elevated views across the water. If you plan a romantic evening or special dinner, our team can set up candles and flowers on deck starting from AED 400, or arrange to have the yacht decorated before you arrive from AED 350. To document your evening against the glittering skyline, a professional photographer on board can be added from AED 500 per hour. Every vessel provides private, well-maintained facilities to ensure complete comfort throughout your charter.
Guests looking to enjoy beverages with their meal can take advantage of our flexible onboard drink policies. You may bring your own food and drinks, alcohol included, onto the vessel with absolutely no corkage fee. Alternatively, full bar services and pre-arranged drink packages can be coordinated through our manager prior to departure. Fresh ice, glassware, and non-alcoholic mixers are provided to keep your beverages perfectly chilled throughout the voyage. For family outings or non-alcoholic gatherings, our crew serves an assortment of soft drinks, chilled juices, teas, and coffee. Should bad weather prevent safe sailing on your reserved date, our flexible policy ensures your booking is moved to a suitable alternative date or your payment is fully returned.
Reserving a private motor vessel along the city coast is billed on transparent hourly rates ranging from AED 680 to AED 4,500 per hour depending on vessel size and specifications, with all shown rates already inclusive of VAT. Catering and extra services are added separately to your base charter fee based on your selection, ensuring you only pay for what your group desires. A celebration cake can be brought on board from AED 250, while full dinner served on board starts from AED 250 per guest. Every vessel in our fleet provides the entire boat exclusively for your gathering, giving your company total privacy without sharing deck space with strangers. The booking becomes firm once the 30 % deposit is paid, while the remaining balance is settled before boarding your yacht in Dubai.
Reserving a private charter guarantees exclusive access to the whole boat for your group, unlike ticketed public tours that operate on rigid schedules with shared tables. Shared commercial cruises host mixed crowds on fixed routes, whereas our private charters let you pick your own departure time, tailor the cruising route, and enjoy dedicated attention from your private crew. We match your group size to an appropriate motor vessel, selecting from 16 of our 88 fleet vessels ranging from 40 to 98 ft, catering up to 15 guests. When hosting family gatherings or romantic dinners, choosing a private luxury yacht charter offers complete intimacy on the water. Dress codes on private charters remain entirely at your discretion, ranging from smart casual dining wear to relaxed evening attire. While traditional wooden dhows offer basic public buffet tours, modern motor yachts deliver custom dining setups, private sound systems, and tailored itineraries.
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Private charters cost between AED 680 and AED 4,500 per hour depending on boat size. Onboard dinner service starts from AED 250 per guest. All displayed rates include VAT. A 30 % deposit secures your booking date.
Charters include private yacht hire for up to 15 guests, crew service, fuel, and soft drinks. Optional extras like catered dinners from AED 250 per person, floral decor from AED 400, or live entertainment can be added.
Catered meals start from AED 250 per guest, offering tailored multi-course menus, live cooking, or onboard BBQ options. You can also bring your own food and drinks with zero corkage fees, or have your catch cooked for AED 150.
Yes. Guests may bring their own alcohol on board without corkage fees. Bar setups and beverage packages can also be arranged in advance through your booking manager in the WhatsApp chat.
Smart casual or relaxed evening attire is recommended. Since private charters are reserved exclusively for your group, there are no rigid dress codes, though flat footwear or barefoot deck walking is preferred for safety.
Private charters depart directly from designated slips at Dubai Harbour and Dubai Marina. Exact pier locations, parking directions, and manager contact details are sent to your WhatsApp chat prior to departure.
Yes. Every charter is private, giving couples exclusive use of the motor yacht. You can add romantic decorations starting at AED 350 or candles and flowers from AED 400 to complete the evening.
Charters are booked by the hour. A 2-hour trip provides enough time for dining along Dubai Marina and Bluewaters, while 3 to 4 hours allows cruising toward Palm Jumeirah.
Routes showcase illuminated views of Dubai Marina towers, the JBR skyline, Ain Dubai on Bluewaters Island, and the outer crescent architecture of Palm Jumeirah during longer charters.
Bad weather is never the guest's loss. If unsafe sea conditions occur, your booking is rescheduled to another available date or your payment is fully returned.