Deep Sea Fishing
from Dubai
Rods and bait on board, and usually the licence.
A deep sea fishing trip in Dubai costs about AED 1,400–1,900 per boat for four hours and AED 2,700–3,500 for a full day. Four to eight hours offshore with rods and bait on board, and usually the fishing licence. Sold by the boat rather than by the person, so the cost per head falls quickly with a group.
What Does a Deep Sea Fishing Trip in Dubai Include?
Trip lengths
Four hours stays inshore; six to eight hours reaches the deeper water where the larger fish are. The longer trip is not simply more of the same.
What's included
Usually rods, tackle, bait, ice and the fishing licence — confirm the licence is in the quote. Most operators will clean and bag your catch at the end.
Group size
Six to eight anglers on a typical boat. Charters are priced per boat, so the per-person cost drops sharply above four.
Season
October to May is the main run for kingfish, queenfish and barracuda. Summer trips go earlier in the morning to beat the heat.
How Much Does a Deep Sea Fishing Trip in Dubai Cost?
Market benchmarks, not quotes. Every listing shows the operator’s own price.
4 hours
AED 1,400–1,900 per boat
Inshore, up to about 8 anglers
6 hours
AED 2,000–2,600 per boat
Deeper water
8 hours
AED 2,700–3,500 per boat
Full day offshore
Deep Sea Fishing from Dubai: Choosing a Trip
How long to go out for, what you are likely to catch through the year, the rules the captain enforces and what to bring on board.
1Four, six or eight hours?
- Four hours stays inshore — the right trip for beginners and children.
- Six hours reaches deeper water, where the larger fish are.
- Eight hours is a full day offshore for keen anglers; it is a different trip, not simply more of the same.
- Charters are priced per boat, so the cost per person drops quickly with four or more anglers.
2What can you catch?
- Kingfish, queenfish and barracuda are the main catches between October and May.
- What bites changes with the season and the water — the captain picks the grounds on the day.
- Some species are protected in UAE waters or have size limits and go back in; the crew knows which.
3Licence and rules
- On a licensed charter the operator's fishing licence covers the guests — confirm it is included in the quote.
- Most crews clean and bag your catch at the end of the trip.
- Summer trips leave at dawn to avoid the midday heat.
4What to bring
- Sun protection and a hat — there is little shade on a fishing deck.
- Closed, non-slip shoes.
- Motion-sickness tablets if you need them, taken before you leave the harbour.
- A cool box if you plan to take the catch home.
Deep Sea Fishing from Dubai: FAQ
View all FAQs →Do I need a fishing licence?
Not usually. On a licensed charter the operator's licence covers everyone on board — confirm it is included in the quote rather than assuming it.
Can I keep what I catch?
Yes on most charters, and the crew will usually clean and bag it. Some species are protected in UAE waters and have to go back — the captain will tell you which.
What is the best time of year?
October through May. The water is cooler, the sea is calmer and the kingfish run. July and August trips leave at dawn to avoid the heat.
Can beginners go deep sea fishing?
Yes. The crew rigs the lines and shows you what to do; a four-hour inshore trip is the easiest start and the calmest water.
Are children allowed on fishing trips?
Usually, on the shorter inshore trips. Check the operator's minimum age and ask for children's life jackets.
What if we don't catch anything?
You pay for the boat and the time, not the catch. A good crew moves between grounds to find fish, which is one reason a six-hour trip often does better than four.