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Private Iftar Gatherings on Dubai Yacht Charters

Celebrate the holy month with a private iftar party on yacht charters across the coast. Zubarah offers 77 suitable boats departing from Dubai Harbour and Dubai Marina, with hourly rates from AED 680 to AED 18,900. Enjoy sunset dining with family, friends, or corporate colleagues aboard motor yachts measuring 40-164 ft.

Traditional iftar dishes and glowing lanterns set on a yacht deck

Charter options and rates

Everything is ready before you arrive at the pier.

Essentials

from AED 1 300

2 hours · up to 10 guests

  • Licensed captain included
  • Fuel and insurance covered
  • A set menu served at sea — from AED 250 per guest
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Guests' favourite

Comfort

from AED 2 640

3 hours · up to 20 guests

  • Licensed captain included
  • Fuel and insurance covered
  • Ice, water and soft drinks
  • A set menu served at sea — from AED 250 per guest
  • We dress the yacht for your party — from AED 350
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All in

from AED 6 400

4 hours · up to 45 guests

  • Licensed captain included
  • Fuel and insurance covered
  • Ice, water and soft drinks
  • A set menu served at sea — from AED 250 per guest
  • We dress the yacht for your party — from AED 350
  • Weather cancels: you pick a new date or a refund
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Selected yachts for this occasion

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The booking process

  1. Find your yacht
  2. Agree the slot and route
  3. Leave a deposit
  4. Boarding
  • Dubai Canal
  • Bluewaters
  • Burj Khalifa
  • World Islands
  • Dubai Harbour
  • Ain Dubai

Can Groups Arrange a Private Dining Buffet on the Water?

Breaking the fast at sea gives your group total privacy on the water. When you plan a boat dinner in Dubai Marina, we can arrange a hot dining setup from AED 250 per guest with Arabic, Indian, and international dishes, alongside fresh seasonal fruits, traditional sweets, and dates. If preferred, our team can organize a live deck BBQ, or you may bring self-catered food and drinks aboard at zero extra fee. Our motor yacht charters in Dubai remain strictly private for your gathering rather than ticketed shared cruises, welcoming guests of all ages, including children.

Tailoring Your Charter Duration for Evening Fast Breaking

Timing an evening cruise correctly ensures you break the fast right as the sun dips below the horizon. Most groups schedule a 2 to 4 hour cruise, stepping aboard between 5:00 PM and 5:30 PM to settle in comfortably before the Maghrib prayer call. Reviewing our rent a yacht in Dubai price list helps corporate planners pick an optimal schedule and vessel size. The standard charter fee covers your private motor yacht, professional crew navigation, and fuel. You can also Plan Your New Year Yacht Hire in Dubai using our team's scheduling guidance.

Popular Cruising Routes Showcase Coastal Landmarks at Dusk

Departing before dusk allows everyone on deck to watch the sunset paint the sea before illuminated shorelines awaken. A typical route glides out past JBR and Bluewaters, providing unobstructed perspectives of Ain Dubai, Atlantis The Palm, and Burj Al Arab right around fast-breaking time. Choosing a private boat tour in Dubai ensures smooth cruising across calm waters while your group dines peacefully. To commemorate these skyline backdrops, we can schedule an onboard photographer starting from AED 500 per hour or set up pre-arrival deck decorations starting from AED 350.

What Onboard Amenities Ensure Complete Guest Comfort?

Each vessel features climate-controlled indoor salons alongside spacious open-air flybridges, creating distinct zones for social dining and peaceful Maghrib prayer. You can use integrated media systems to play soothing background melodies, Quran recitations, or business presentations. Wide lounge seating allows families and friends to gather closely for a communal feast. While exploring our fleet of luxury yachts at Dubai Harbour, corporate groups can add audio projectors for speeches or ask our crew to arrange fresh floral table setups from AED 400 and celebration cakes starting from AED 250.

2–4 h
typical length
90
guests max
30 %
deposit to book

Questions before you book

What does hosting an iftar gathering on a yacht involve?

It is a private motor yacht cruise where your family, friends, or colleagues gather to break their fast at sunset. Guests enjoy dedicated crew service, scenic coastal views, and private dining on deck without public crowds.

What are the charter prices for an evening iftar yacht cruise?

Charter rates range from AED 680 to AED 18,900 per hour depending on vessel length, which spans from 40-164 ft. All baseline prices already include VAT. Full-service dining can be arranged starting from AED 250 per guest.

Which types of food can be served during our iftar buffet?

We arrange served meals starting from AED 250 per guest featuring Arabic, Indian, and international cuisine, dates, and sweets. A live BBQ can be coordinated, or you can bring your own dishes and beverages at no added cost.

When should our group arrive and board for an iftar charter?

Charters usually depart between 5:00 PM and 5:30 PM from Dubai Harbour or Dubai Marina. Boarding well before sunset allows your party to cruise into open water and settle in comfortably right before Maghrib prayer.

Are guests allowed to bring their own fast-breaking food and beverages?

Yes. You may bring any outside catering, home-cooked dishes, soft drinks, or alcohol aboard at no extra fee. Our onboard team assists with serving your provisions so your party can dine comfortably.

What city sights and coastal landmarks will we pass during the cruise?

Sailing routes typically pass Bluewaters, JBR, and Ain Dubai before continuing toward Palm Jumeirah. You will enjoy clear sunset views of Atlantis The Palm and Burj Al Arab as city lights illuminate the skyline.

Where can guests perform Maghrib prayer while on board?

Yes. All our motor yachts feature quiet, air-conditioned indoor salons separated from outdoor dining decks, offering calm spaces for prayer immediately following the sunset fast break.

How many guests can attend a private iftar gathering on your vessels?

Our fleet includes 77 suitable boats measuring 40-164 ft, accommodating small family dinners up to our largest capacity of 75 guests for large company gatherings or community feasts.

Is it possible to organize a company iftar gathering on a yacht?

Yes. Corporate teams regularly reserve private charters for up to 75 guests. Add-ons like sound equipment for company remarks, custom pre-arrival decorations from AED 350, and onboard photography from AED 500 per hour can be arranged.

What steps are required to book and set up an iftar yacht event?

Click the WhatsApp chat button on our website to share your date, group size, and preferred departure time. A manager coordinates vessel options and menus, then provides a card payment link for the 30 % deposit to fix the date.