The Yellow Boats’ Festive Sea & Tea Tours start with a spectacular 75-minute tour of Dubai. Revelling in these glorious winter temperatures, the trip sets off from Dubai Marina and cruises around Palm Jumeirah, taking in the incredible architecture, luxurious villas and the world’s most iconic hotels, including Atlantis The Palm. The state-of-the-art 10-seater rigid inflatable crafts then hit the open water, circling the seven-star Burj Al Arab, as The Yellow Boats’ skippers offer insider knowledge on their city and stop for beautiful photo opportunities.

TYB Festive Sea & Tea Tour guests can then make their way to the neighbouring Ritz-Carlton Dubai hotel to enjoy Afternoon Tea at the Lobby Lounge, to fill up on sweet and savoury treats, sip hot cocoa and enjoy the joys of the season. A live pianist accompanies the experience, joined by an angelic choir at weekends.

The TYB Festive Sea & Tea Tours runs from December 6th to 31st and cost AED 330 for adults or AED 240 for children. The standard package includes a 75-minute tour of Dubai, departing from Dubai Marina Walk plus Traditional Treat Afternoon Tea at The Lobby Lounge, Ritz-Carlton Dubai, Jumeirah Beach Residence. Pre- booking is essential [see contact and booking details below], and upgraded package options are available.

And when it comes to New Year’s Eve, nothing can be quite as memorable as The Yellow Boats NYE Night Tour. Guests board their magical boat by moonlight at 10.30pm on December 31st, before heading out for an exclusive, extended 120-minute trip. The excitement will of course reach its peak at midnight, when the boat will stop next to the Burj Al Arab, for an unrivalled view of the city’s world-class fireworks overhead. Offering a unique vista, that simply cannot be captured from land, The Yellow Boats NYE Night Tour costs AED 500 per person, with limited availability. Advance bookings are essential [see contact and booking details below].