Donut Ride Burj Al Arab

The donut ride is an inflatable towed behind a boat: you grip the handles, the boat accelerates and banks, and the wake throws you around. It's Dubai's simplest and most straightforward water fun — no skill or balance needed, just hold on.

✨ What to expect

Riding happens off Umm Suqeim beach with the Burj Al Arab sail in view. A 30-minute session is 212 AED against a market 356 — 40% off, one of the biggest discounts among water activities.

Several people fit on the donut at once, so it works for groups and families with teenagers: the boat adjusts speed to its passengers, gentler for children, with sharper turns and spray for adults. Life vests are provided and a briefing is mandatory before launch.

Suitable from age 6–8 with an adult, for confident swimmers. Departure time is confirmed by our manager; mornings are calmer, evenings warmer with better light.

One donut takes up to four riders for the same price. By Burj Al Arab and Jumeirah Beach. Age 6+, no experience needed. Bring passport or Emirates ID and swimwear, arrive 15 minutes early

100% refund if cancelled at least 48 hours before; later — no refund.

Usually two or three at once; the price covers the 30-minute session — tell us your group size and the manager matches the donut.

No, if you tell the driver: for children the boat runs gently without sharp turns. Vests are mandatory and swimming ability required.

The donut is passive fun for a group with nothing to learn. Flyboarding is an individual flight above the water with an instructor.