• A luxury yacht sails past the equally opulent Dubai Marina. AFP
    A luxury yacht sails past the equally opulent Dubai Marina. AFP
  • Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, spending an afternoon cruising Dubai's waterways has become an increasingly popular pastime. AFP
    Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, spending an afternoon cruising Dubai's waterways has become an increasingly popular pastime. AFP
  • Since lockdown restrictions eased in the city, charter companies have seen an increased interest in yachting. AFP
    Since lockdown restrictions eased in the city, charter companies have seen an increased interest in yachting. AFP
  • Young families and groups of friends are especially interested in heading out on the water for the day. AFP
    Young families and groups of friends are especially interested in heading out on the water for the day. AFP
  • Dubai offers a wide range of vessels to choose from to cater for all tastes and practicalities. AFP
    Dubai offers a wide range of vessels to choose from to cater for all tastes and practicalities. AFP
  • And there are lots of different routes to choose from too, allowing people to enjoy the city from a totally new perspective. AFP
    And there are lots of different routes to choose from too, allowing people to enjoy the city from a totally new perspective. AFP
  • Dubai Marina is a popular option, allowing people to get picture-perfect shots of some of the city's most iconic buildings, including the Burj Al Arab and Atlantis. AFP
    Dubai Marina is a popular option, allowing people to get picture-perfect shots of some of the city's most iconic buildings, including the Burj Al Arab and Atlantis. AFP

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All aboard the yachts of Dubai - in pictures

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June 17, 2021

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