The Journal

Along Dubai’s coastline, the Arabian Gulf edges into marinas, hotel beaches and the outer reaches of Palm Jumeirah. The city’s relationship with the water, once tied to creekside trade, fishing and pearl-diving heritage, is no longer limited to swimming and sun loungers. This stretch of coast has grown into a setting where the water shapes some of Dubai’s most memorable days out. And today, that includes everything from yacht charters and wakesurfing to flyboarding, diving and marine encounters.