13 Canoes & Kayaks Tours in the UAE to Build a Day Around

1.Desert Safari or Hatta Tour with Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 213 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $29Our pick

Choose a 6 to 7 hour Dubai outing: ride dunes at Lahbab with camel riding, sandboarding, BBQ dinner, and live shows, or kayak at Hatta Dam and visit mountain heritage sites. Hotel pickup is included from Dubai, Sharjah, or Ajman. Guides such as Yasir, Rehan, and Ali have earned praise for clear English and helpful local insight.

“The Activity was incredible we enjoyed every single moment and a special thanks for our guide Umair who was very professional and helpful”

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2.Clear Kayaking Experience with Burj Khalifa View

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 137 reviews · 1 hour · from $41

Spend one hour paddling a transparent kayak in Dubai’s lagoon between Jumeirah Bay Island and the skyline. Guides such as Prasad, Chamara, and Pradeep teach beginners, help with photos, and keep the outing relaxed. Choose a sunset slot for softer light, but expect a compact kayaking area and a double kayak when two people book together.

“It was realy nice, and the guide “Donatus” was very kind and helpful. He saved my life from an agressive fish 😅😜”

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3.Atlantis Dolphin Kayak Trip & Aquaventure Waterpark

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 92 reviews · from $135

Meet a marine mammal specialist at Dolphin Bay Lagoon, learn about dolphin behavior, and kayak near these curious animals. Your $135 ticket also includes same-day Aquaventure Waterpark entry, lockers, changing rooms, showers, equipment, and juice. Bring swimwear and ID. Children must be at least 8.

“the instructor was very helpful, he gave us a full inside into the dolphins habits etc. it's well worth the money”

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4.Palm Jumeirah Paddle Boarding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 89 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $30

Spend 1.5 hours learning stand-up paddling with SeaYou Watersports at Palm Jumeirah. Your English, Tagalog, or Singhalese-speaking guide leads you toward Atlantis, the Royal Atlantis, marina, villas, Burj Al Arab, and Burj Khalifa. The tour includes bottled water, photos, changing rooms, and showers, but not hotel transfers or beach access.

“Great experienced friendly guide. Even gave me hardshell when i told him i can paddle:D. so it was five times more fun than with usual rental board. Nice place with pretty spots on a route.”

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5.Hatta Sightseeing Tour with kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 53 reviews · 9 hours · from $61

Leave Dubai for a nine-hour Hatta outing with hotel pickup, a 45-minute kayak session, Hatta Heritage Village, Hill Park, local lunch, Wadi Hub, and Al Khattem Dam. Guides including Wael, Saleem, and Khalid are praised for clear communication and safe driving. Choose a single or double kayak, or a water bike if you are new to kayaking.

“Saleem was really nice. we enjoyed the trip very much!”

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6.1-hour Kayaking or Stand Up Paddle at Dukes The Palm

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 47 reviews · 1 hour · from $35

Spend one hour on Dubai’s water near Dukes The Palm, choosing a single kayak, double kayak, or stand-up paddle option. You get a life jacket, valet service, and access to a shower room, but bring your own towel, swimwear, change of clothes, and biodegradable sunscreen. This is self-directed water time, not a guided lesson.

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7.Night Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 46 reviews · 1 hour

Join Crystal Clear Watersports for a one-hour night kayak trip from Jumeirah Fishing Harbor. You will paddle a brightly lit one-seater or two-seater kayak, see the Burj Khalifa and Jumeirah Bay skyline from the water, and ask guides such as Faruq, Jamer, or Paru to take photos.

“Super atrakcja! Duża swoboda i przemiły instruktor – bardzo pomocny, życzliwy i naprawdę zaangażowany, żeby można było w pełni swobodnie spędzić czas i odpocząć. Szeroki teren do pływania kajakiem, piękne widoki – idealny sposób na spędzenie wieczoru. Polecam z całego serca!”

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8.Clear Kayaking Adventures!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews Top rated

Meet at Fishing Harbor 1 near Jumeirah Public Beach for a one-hour clear-kayak rental. Guides including Pradeep, Chamidu, and Faurok provide safety help, paddling tips, life jackets, and photo assistance. You will paddle in a see-through kayak for two, with waterproof speakers included.

“Absolutely amazing experience! At first I thought that the area we could kayak in was a bit small, but it was definitely big enough when you’re out there. Pradeep and Chamidu were fantastic, taking loads of photos for us and were so friendly. Would definitely recommend”

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9.Discover Hatta Hidden Gem Private Tour with Kayaking & Honey

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews

Travel from Dubai to Hatta in a private, air-conditioned car with an English-speaking guide. Visit Masfut Museum, Al Boma Fort, Leem Lake, Hatta Hill Park, Hatta Dam, and a working honey garden. Kayaking lasts about an hour, while the honey visit includes hives, equipment, and tastings of five local honeys.

“Excellent. No queues. Very informative. Nice walk round leen lake, good coffee shop. Kayaking at hatta was fabulous. This lasted about an hour. Lots of fish to see. Hatta Bee honey garden was amazing. Got to see the bees and the hives. All equipment was provided. It was 100 dirhams for two people. Got to taste 5 local honeys. Lasted about 45mins. Would highly recommend. Comfortable drive. It was an early start but the roads were very quiet and we were picked up from our hotel. Driver very nice and helpful. Water was provided. Thank you!”

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10.Palm Jumeirah Guided Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 18 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $54

Meet your English, Singhalese, or Tagalog-speaking guide at Sofitel Dubai The Palm and kayak along Palm Jumeirah’s east crescent. Expect views of Atlantis, Burj Al Arab, Burj Khalifa, Dubai Marina, and a short beach stop. Kayaks, life jackets, water, photos, changing facilities, and showers are included.

“Enjoyable paddling around the palm and the 4pm slot allows you to see the sunset. It was a shame we could only go a short distance as we were restricted in where we could go”

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11.Stand-Up Paddle Boarding with Burj Khalifa View

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 18 reviews · 1 hour · from $37

Meet Crystal Clear Watersports at Jumeirah Fishing Harbor 1 for a short safety briefing, then paddle for one hour with the Burj Khalifa and Dubai skyline in view. This is a self-guided outing for up to two participants, with an English-speaking instructor, beach entry, and life vests included.

“The most amazing experience, they all were really helpful and the guide was the best we could ask for Thank you for the amazing experience”

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12.Sunset/Night Dubai Creek Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 15 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $53

Meet your English-speaking guide at Dubai Creek Marina, receive safety gear and paddle toward old Dubai as the sun drops behind the city. You will see Burj Khalifa, Dubai Frame, and Sheikh Zayed Road towers from the water. The tour costs $53, includes equipment, and suits adults seeking a short, active city view.

“This was not a good experience. The original booking did not happen. I was told that it was too windy. I am not even sure if that was the actual reason. Maybe there simply were not enough reservation. I was then asked to meet at Rixos the Palm instead. Later I was informed that I have to be there early, because it is not allowed to be on the water after sunset. Finally, there was no single kayak available so I had to go on a double on my own. And there was no guide whatsoever. All over all this was absolutely not the experience I was looking for. I…”

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13.Aquaventure World: Dolphin Paddle and Waterpark Day Pass

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 30 min · from $189

Spend 20 minutes paddling around Dolphin Bay with resident dolphins while a Marine Mammal Specialist explains their behavior. Your 30-minute session includes check-in, changing, safety guidance, equipment, towels, lockers, and a same-day Aquaventure Waterpark pass. The small group is limited to six people, and no named instructor is provided in advance.

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