Dubai Deep-Sea & Sport Fishing Charter
Run out into the Arabian Gulf to hook kingfish, queenfish and in-season tuna — keep the catch, crew bags it for home.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates · 4h · up to 8 guests · €145 per boat · EN · RU · AR
No.1 for fishing in Dubai — can't recommend highly enough. We came last year and couldn't wait to return; this year the fishing was even better.
What is this tour like?
Head out into the Arabian Gulf on a private sport-fishing boat with a captain and mate who know the local marks. The crew switches between trolling and bottom fishing for kingfish, queenfish, barracuda and, in season, tuna and sailfish.
All rods, tackle and bait are provided, so beginners and families are welcome. Pick a 4, 6 or 8-hour trip, keep your catch, and the crew can clean and bag it for the trip home.
What are the highlights?
- Private boat with captain and mate
- Target kingfish, queenfish, tuna and barracuda
- Trolling and bottom fishing techniques
- 4, 6 or 8-hour trips, keep your catch
- All rods, tackle and bait provided
How does the day go, hour by hour?tap a photo to enlarge
- 07:00Depart Dubai Marina
Meet the crew and steam out to the fishing grounds.
- 07:40Trolling
Spread the lines for kingfish and queenfish.
- 09:00Bottom fishing
Anchor over reef and wreck marks for a different bite.
- 11:00Return
Cruise back to the Marina with your catch.
What's included in the price?
- Private boat and fuel
- Captain and deckhand
- All rods, tackle and bait
- Water and soft drinks
What's not included?
- Fishing licence (arranged if required)
- Food (optional add-on)
- Gratuities
What should you know before you go?
Who runs this tour?
Where do we meet?
Dubai Marina, Ocean Active pontoon. Exact point shared after booking.
Exact meeting point shared after booking.
FAQ
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How much is it for our group?
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How long is the trip and how early do we leave?
What languages do the captain and mate speak?
How do we actually fish out there?
Quick questions
What do guests say?
“No.1 for fishing in Dubai — can't recommend highly enough. We came last year and couldn't wait to return; this year the fishing was even better.”
“The captain is the best in Dubai. He put us right on the queenfish and we boated some nice ones.”
“Great communication and a fantastic captain and mate — 25 queenfish in a morning. A totally awesome experience; great fun fish to catch.”
“We arranged a day of fishing with Ocean Active and as a group we couldn't be more pleased. They took care of us 100% from the moment we stepped aboard.”
“As a keen and experienced fly fisher, I can honestly say this was hard — really hard. Conditions on the day were tough going.”
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