The 12 Best Deep Sea Fishing Trips in the UAE

1.Go Fishing Dubai 5 hours Trolling & Regular Fishing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 152 reviews Our pick

Set out from Dubai Marina at 6:30am aboard a private 35-foot Triton for five hours of trolling and regular fishing. Jameel and his crew, including guides such as Oscar and Captain Anjoh, provide rods, safety gear, drinks, and snacks. Expect a mix of barracuda, cobia, queenfish, grouper, sea bream, and smaller catches.

“We booked the trip to celebrate my birthday and boy oh boy what a fun day we had. We caught close to 5 KGS of fish, had the best beef burgers and bbq on the beach in a picnic set up. The crew is fantastic and they go out of their way to Read more”

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2.Private Deep Sea Fishing Trip with BBQ of Catch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 94 reviews · 4 - 6 hours

Set out from Dubai Harbour with a private crew led by anglers such as Captain Sathish. Fish near shore before heading offshore for barracuda, grouper, queenfish, kingfish, and more. The crew supplies gear, bait, water, ice, and a BBQ of your catch. Expect 4 to 6 hours on a shaded boat with a toilet, air-conditioning, and room to relax.

“It was very exciting and it’s a 1 in a lifetime thing. The crew were very kind and polite. They gave our family a very good and unforgettable moment. We fished a 13 kg kingfish and 16 barracuda. The bbq with the fish was the cherry on top. We totally recommend this unique experience!”

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3.Private Regular Fishing Trip in Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews

Meet the Go Fishing Tours crew in Dubai Marina for a relaxed four-hour fishing trip suited to beginners and children from age three. Rods, tackle, tuition, water, soft drinks, juices, cupcakes, and croissants are included. You may fish for grouper, bream, barracuda, catfish, emperor, trevally, and seasonal small sharks, with optional views of Atlantis and Burj Al Arab.

“We love the fishing trips organised by Go Fishing. We have already done it a couple of times and looking forward to many more. They really take care of the kids and make sure all of us have a blast. We caught lots of different fish in the 2 trips. SRead more”

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4.Dubai Deep Sea Fishing 4 hours + BBQ of Catch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews

Join Sadiq and the Aye Aye Maritime crew for a four-hour private fishing trip off Dubai. You will use bait fishing, trolling, jigging, bottom fishing, and handline methods from a shaded 36-foot boat. Gear, bait, ice, onboard facilities, and a barbecue for your catch are included.

“Fantastic time , well looked after, lovely food we eat the fish we caught, we tried different types of fishing which was great fun & will be rebooking another trip hopefully later on this year”

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5.Nanje Fishing Trips Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 41 reviews

Join Nanje Yachts from Dubai Marina for about four hours on a private fishing yacht. Your captain and crew handle navigation and equipment while you cruise past Atlantis, Burj Al Arab, Palm Jumeirah, and JBR. Boats include towels, refreshments, a barbecue, sound system, cabins, washroom, and sun decks.

“They charged us for the trip but they never turned up for our morning fishing session! We waited at the pier 45mins from 4.45am. Refund is agreed (pending) but cannot make up for the children’s disappointment.”

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6.4-Hour Private Deep Sea Fishing Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews

You’ll fish Dubai’s open waters aboard a private 29-foot or 32-foot Arabian Craft boat with a certified captain. The trip combines bait fishing near the bottom with jigging, and includes rods, lures, bait, safety gear, water, and soda. You can fish at sunrise or in the afternoon, but your catch is never guaranteed.

“Great fishing experience, we have changed place several times to find right spot, first time I have tried with jig and caught 7 fishes. You should definitely try”

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7.4 Hours Dubai Deep Sea Fishing

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 18 reviews · from $213

From Dubai Marina, a skipper guides a shared group of up to 10 anglers toward fishing grounds near The World Islands or Jebel Ali Port. You get rods, bait, water, and soft drinks for about four hours, with skyline views on the way. It suits beginners and experienced fishers, but catches and service can vary.

“My family and I had a wonderful trip with splash, It was a shared trip , overall we were a group of 9 . We did catch some fish and when it was quiet the boys moved the boat to another location to try there . Water and cold drinks were offered several times and were much appreciated in the Dubai sunshine. We were well looked after and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Thank you boys and the splash team”

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8.Fishing Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews

Join a private boat trip for up to six people on the Gulf of Oman, with fishing gear supplied and crew support from guides such as Khalid, Abu, Hussein, and Ranjith. The four-hour outing starts early, around 5:00 am, and may suit families, friends, and experienced anglers. Pickup is offered, but confirm the exact marina and route before booking.

“Its amazing. Capt RANJITH SAUDIA AMUTHAN they our trip amazing, thank you so much!!!!”

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9.4-Hour Deep Sea Fishing, Trolling, Casting

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 12 reviews · 4 hours

You’ll fish from a private 31-foot boat with a captain and crew, using trolling, casting, and bottom-fishing methods. Trips leave from Dubai Marina, include gear, bait, drinks, and a fish finder, and pass Atlantis, Burj Al Arab, and JBR Beach. Choose morning light or an evening return beneath Dubai’s lights.

“It's summer, too hot and humid, and the fish are gone.”

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10.5 Hours Deep Sea Fishing

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 12 reviews · 5 hours · from $107Best value

Meet the Splash Tours UAE crew at Dubai Marina for five hours on a 36-foot fishing boat. You will use provided rods and bait near The World Islands or Jebel Ali Port, with views of Ain Dubai, a cabin, toilet, swimming ladder, GPS, fish finder, and free cold refreshments. English guidance is provided.

“Met us at the Marina on time and couldn't be more helpful through the day - highly recommend”

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11.Dubai’s BEST Fishing Charter – No Fish, No Pay!

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 10 reviews · 4 hours

Spend four hours fishing Dubai’s coast with Captain John, Sandy, Balan, or the wider Seawake team. You’ll use supplied rods, bait, ice, and water while trying trolling and deep fishing for hamour, kingfish, barracuda, trevally, cobia, snapper, and more. Choose a private or shared trip, and keep or release your catch where permitted.

“A wonderful day in the sea, everything perfectly organised, great catch and possible to eat your catch at the Harbour for a super cheap price. I recommend.”

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12.4-Hour Private Deep Sea/Trolling Fishing Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 4 hours

Join a private crew of up to six aboard a 28-foot Beneteau from Dubai Marina. Your English-speaking captain guides you toward fishing grounds near the Arabian Gulf and Anantara World Islands, with equipment, bait, water, juice, towels, and an ice box included. Captain Sarath has been praised for friendly, safe family service.

“super nice captaîn! friendly and professional! great fun for all the family”

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