Why Arabian Gulf

Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Oman's Musandam fjords from November to March, when the days are warm rather than fierce and the Gulf's marinas are at their best.

When to go

Best November to March. Shoulder months are quieter and often better value.

Charter season by month in Arabian Gulf
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January: PeakFebruary: PeakMarch: PeakApril: ShoulderMay: Off seasonJune: Off seasonJuly: Off seasonAugust: Off seasonSeptember: Off season, this monthOctober: ShoulderNovember: PeakDecember: Peak

Sample itineraries

Starting points, not scripts. Every charter is planned around your dates, the weather and the yacht's captain.

  1. The Palm and Burj Al Arab from the water, then Abu Dhabi's mangroves and Sir Bani Yas wildlife island.

    Dubai Harbour · The World Islands · Yas Island · Sir Bani Yas

  2. Khasab and the Norway of Arabia: sheer fjords, dolphins and dhows at Telegraph Island.

    Khasab · Telegraph Island · Khor Najd · Kumzar

  3. Doha's skyline, Al Zubarah's desert coast and Bahrain's pearl beds.

    Doha · Banana Island · Al Zubarah · Manama

Yachts in Arabian Gulf this season

  • Chakra

    86m / 282ft · 24 guests · 19 cabins

    Devonport, 1998

  • GRAND OCEAN

    85m / 279ft · 24 guests · 14 cabins

    Blohm & Voss, 1990

  • EMIR

    83m / 271ft · 28 guests · 14 cabins

    Golden Yachts, 2004

  • BOADICEA

    77m / 253ft · 18 guests · 9 cabins

    Amels, 1999

  • CORAL OCEAN

    73m / 238ft · 12 guests · 7 cabins

    Lurssen, 1994

  • BLEU DE NIMES

    72m / 237ft · 28 guests · 13 cabins

    Clelands Shipbuilding C Ltd, 1980

  • MARQUISE

    72m / 236ft · 28 guests · 14 cabins

    Austal, 2004

  • ARTISAN

    65m / 213ft · 12 guests · 7 cabins

    Benetti, 2019