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The City by Water

A private day aboard Skyfall in Dubai

A seven-hour private charter aboard Skyfall, a 164ft Benetti yacht for a full day on Dubai's coastline. Cruise from the marina into open water, anchor for swimming and water toys, then sit down to lunch on board with the city in view. With capacity for up to 50 guests, the experience is suited to private celebrations, family gatherings, client hosting and days that need space to unfold properly.

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Experience Overview

A Full Day on Skyfall

From the water, Dubai is seen without the interruptions of the city. The towers, marina, islands and coastline sit together in one view. Skyfall keeps the group close to Dubai, but far enough from the shore for the day to feel private, calm and fully separate from anything happening on land.

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The Yacht

The Yacht

Skyfall is a 164ft Benetti yacht, with capacity for up to 50 guests on a private day charter. The scale gives the group room to dine, swim, gather on deck, move into shaded areas and use the yacht properly across seven hours.

The Water

The Water

The charter includes time underway and time at anchor. Guests can swim from the yacht, use water toys or watersports if arranged in advance, and return to the deck throughout the afternoon.

The Dining

The Dining

Dining can be shaped around the group. The day can begin with drinks and canapés, continue with a full lunch on board and finish with coffee, fruit, dessert or a final drink before returning to the marina.

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What You Need to Know

7 Hours • Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Private lunches, birthdays, proposals, family gatherings, client hosting, pre-wedding moments and quiet celebrations on Dubai's water.

Skyfall, a 164ft Benetti yacht in Dubai. The yacht has capacity for up to 50 guests on a day charter and sleeps 12, giving it the scale and presence for larger private occasions.

Up to 50 guests, subject to final guest mix, dining setup, service requirements, water activities and operator approval.

Private yacht charter aboard Skyfall, professional crew, still and sparkling water, soft drinks, coffee and tea, fresh fruit platter, bar snacks, towels and fuel inside Dubai waters.

Catering, alcohol package, premium drinks service, canapés, private chef or catered menus, DJ, live music, saxophonist, curated playlist, photographer, videographer, floral styling, table styling, bespoke cake, birthday details, proposal setup, private hosting details, discreet branded touches for corporate groups, water toys and watersports subject to availability.

From AED 120,400 plus 5 percent VAT for the seven-hour Skyfall charter. Catering, alcohol and requested upgrades are charged separately.

For highly customised charters, an Advanced Provisioning Allowance may be requested to cover variable expenses such as catering, beverages, premium drinks, special entertainment, event production, marina fees, shoreside arrangements or specific requests. Any unused balance is refunded after the charter, and any additional spend is reviewed transparently.

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In Detail

What Defines the Experience

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164ft Benetti Yacht

164ft Benetti Yacht

Skyfall is a 164ft Benetti yacht with capacity for up to 50 guests. Its scale makes it well suited to full-day private charters, hosted lunches, family gatherings, celebrations and client occasions on Dubai's water.

Seven-Hour Charter

Seven-Hour Charter

The duration allows the experience to feel complete. There is time to cruise the coastline, anchor, swim, use water toys, dine properly and return without compressing the day.

Up to 50 Guests

Up to 50 Guests

Skyfall can host up to 50 guests, subject to the final setup and operator approval. This makes it suitable for larger private groups while still keeping the charter fully private.

Coastal Cruising

Coastal Cruising

The route follows Dubai's coastline at an easy pace. The city, the Palm and the open Gulf form the backdrop without turning the charter into a sightseeing circuit.

Anchor Time

Anchor Time

The yacht anchors in a suitable area within Dubai waters. This is where guests swim, use water toys if arranged, sit on deck and spend the longest uninterrupted part of the charter.

Canapés and Drinks

Canapés and Drinks

The day can begin with chilled drinks, fresh fruit and canapés as the yacht leaves the marina. It sets the tone without making the first hour feel too formal.

Lunch on Board

Lunch on Board

Lunch can be arranged around seafood, salads, grilled dishes, Mediterranean-style sharing plates, fresh fruit and desserts. A more composed service can be created for private hosting or a celebration.

Water Toys and Swimming

Water Toys and Swimming

Water toys and watersports can be added subject to availability, conditions and yacht suitability. They are best planned in advance so the crew can prepare the right setup.

Music and Hosting

Music and Hosting

A curated playlist can keep the day relaxed. A live musician, saxophonist or DJ can be arranged where the occasion calls for a more defined atmosphere.

Private Details

Private Details

Florals, table styling, a bespoke cake, photography, videography and discreet branded elements can be added. These details are strongest when they are precise, personal and limited.

What to Expect

A Private Day on Dubai's Water

The day begins at the marina. Guests board Skyfall, the crew confirms the route and drinks are served as the yacht moves toward open water. Canapés or light bites can be prepared for the first part of the cruise.

The main part of the experience takes place at anchor. Guests can swim, use water toys if arranged, stay on deck or move between sun and shade. Lunch is served on board, with the menu confirmed in advance around the group's preferences.

The final part of the charter is the return along the coastline. Coffee, tea, fruit, dessert or a final drink can be served while the yacht approaches the marina. For birthdays, proposals, client hosting or pre-wedding moments, selected details can be timed into this part of the day.

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A Private Day on Dubai's Water
Sample Itinerary

The City by Water Hour by Hour

This is a sample rhythm for the seven-hour Skyfall charter. The final route, anchor point, catering, water toys, music and service details are confirmed around the group, the weather and the operating conditions on the day.

Hour 1
Hour 1

Guests arrive at the marina and step onto Skyfall, a 164ft Benetti prepared for a private day charter. The crew welcomes the group, confirms preferences and begins service with chilled drinks, fresh fruit, bar snacks and canapés. As the yacht leaves the harbour, guests can settle across the decks, shaded areas and interior spaces.

Hour 2
Hour 2

Skyfall moves along Dubai's coastline at a controlled pace, with the marina, the Palm and the open Gulf forming the view. The first drinks service continues, with canapés or small plates prepared for the group. This hour works well for photographs, a first toast, quiet music and time to understand the scale of the yacht.

Hour 3
Hour 3

The yacht anchors in a suitable area within Dubai waters. Towels are prepared, the swim platform is opened and guests can enter the water directly from the yacht. Water toys and watersports can be arranged in advance, subject to availability and conditions, giving the group the choice between a more active hour or a slower swim from Skyfall.

Hour 4
Hour 4

Lunch is served while Skyfall remains at anchor. The menu can include seafood, salads, grilled dishes, Mediterranean-style sharing plates, fruit and desserts, with alcohol or premium drinks arranged in advance. Service is paced so guests can return to the water, remain at the table or move between the deck and shaded spaces.

Hour 5
Hour 5

After lunch, the day opens again. Guests can swim, use the water toys, rest in the shade or stay around the table with another drink. A curated playlist can remain in the background, or a live musician, saxophonist or DJ can be arranged for a more defined atmosphere.

Hour 6
Hour 6

This hour can be shaped around the reason for the charter. A birthday cake, proposal setup, florals, table styling, photography, videography or discreet branded details for a client group can be arranged here. It can also be kept simple, with a final swim, coffee service and a slow cruise before the return.

Hour 7
Hour 7

Skyfall begins the return to the marina as the light changes across the city. Towels are cleared, drinks are refreshed and coffee, tea, fruit or dessert can be served on deck. The yacht approaches Dubai with the full group still on board, giving the day a clear and unhurried close.

Hour 1
Hour 1

Guests arrive at the marina and step onto Skyfall, a 164ft Benetti prepared for a private day charter. The crew welcomes the group, confirms preferences and begins service with chilled drinks, fresh fruit, bar snacks and canapés. As the yacht leaves the harbour, guests can settle across the decks, shaded areas and interior spaces.

Hour 2
Hour 2

Skyfall moves along Dubai's coastline at a controlled pace, with the marina, the Palm and the open Gulf forming the view. The first drinks service continues, with canapés or small plates prepared for the group. This hour works well for photographs, a first toast, quiet music and time to understand the scale of the yacht.

Hour 3
Hour 3

The yacht anchors in a suitable area within Dubai waters. Towels are prepared, the swim platform is opened and guests can enter the water directly from the yacht. Water toys and watersports can be arranged in advance, subject to availability and conditions, giving the group the choice between a more active hour or a slower swim from Skyfall.

Hour 4
Hour 4

Lunch is served while Skyfall remains at anchor. The menu can include seafood, salads, grilled dishes, Mediterranean-style sharing plates, fruit and desserts, with alcohol or premium drinks arranged in advance. Service is paced so guests can return to the water, remain at the table or move between the deck and shaded spaces.

Hour 5
Hour 5

After lunch, the day opens again. Guests can swim, use the water toys, rest in the shade or stay around the table with another drink. A curated playlist can remain in the background, or a live musician, saxophonist or DJ can be arranged for a more defined atmosphere.

Hour 6
Hour 6

This hour can be shaped around the reason for the charter. A birthday cake, proposal setup, florals, table styling, photography, videography or discreet branded details for a client group can be arranged here. It can also be kept simple, with a final swim, coffee service and a slow cruise before the return.

Hour 7
Hour 7

Skyfall begins the return to the marina as the light changes across the city. Towels are cleared, drinks are refreshed and coffee, tea, fruit or dessert can be served on deck. The yacht approaches Dubai with the full group still on board, giving the day a clear and unhurried close.

Hour 1
Hour 1

Guests arrive at the marina and step onto Skyfall, a 164ft Benetti prepared for a private day charter. The crew welcomes the group, confirms preferences and begins service with chilled drinks, fresh fruit, bar snacks and canapés. As the yacht leaves the harbour, guests can settle across the decks, shaded areas and interior spaces.

Hour 2
Hour 2

Skyfall moves along Dubai's coastline at a controlled pace, with the marina, the Palm and the open Gulf forming the view. The first drinks service continues, with canapés or small plates prepared for the group. This hour works well for photographs, a first toast, quiet music and time to understand the scale of the yacht.

Hour 3
Hour 3

The yacht anchors in a suitable area within Dubai waters. Towels are prepared, the swim platform is opened and guests can enter the water directly from the yacht. Water toys and watersports can be arranged in advance, subject to availability and conditions, giving the group the choice between a more active hour or a slower swim from Skyfall.

Hour 4
Hour 4

Lunch is served while Skyfall remains at anchor. The menu can include seafood, salads, grilled dishes, Mediterranean-style sharing plates, fruit and desserts, with alcohol or premium drinks arranged in advance. Service is paced so guests can return to the water, remain at the table or move between the deck and shaded spaces.

Hour 5
Hour 5

After lunch, the day opens again. Guests can swim, use the water toys, rest in the shade or stay around the table with another drink. A curated playlist can remain in the background, or a live musician, saxophonist or DJ can be arranged for a more defined atmosphere.

Hour 6
Hour 6

This hour can be shaped around the reason for the charter. A birthday cake, proposal setup, florals, table styling, photography, videography or discreet branded details for a client group can be arranged here. It can also be kept simple, with a final swim, coffee service and a slow cruise before the return.

Hour 7
Hour 7

Skyfall begins the return to the marina as the light changes across the city. Towels are cleared, drinks are refreshed and coffee, tea, fruit or dessert can be served on deck. The yacht approaches Dubai with the full group still on board, giving the day a clear and unhurried close.

Hour 1
Hour 1

Guests arrive at the marina and step onto Skyfall, a 164ft Benetti prepared for a private day charter. The crew welcomes the group, confirms preferences and begins service with chilled drinks, fresh fruit, bar snacks and canapés. As the yacht leaves the harbour, guests can settle across the decks, shaded areas and interior spaces.

Hour 2
Hour 2

Skyfall moves along Dubai's coastline at a controlled pace, with the marina, the Palm and the open Gulf forming the view. The first drinks service continues, with canapés or small plates prepared for the group. This hour works well for photographs, a first toast, quiet music and time to understand the scale of the yacht.

Hour 3
Hour 3

The yacht anchors in a suitable area within Dubai waters. Towels are prepared, the swim platform is opened and guests can enter the water directly from the yacht. Water toys and watersports can be arranged in advance, subject to availability and conditions, giving the group the choice between a more active hour or a slower swim from Skyfall.

Hour 4
Hour 4

Lunch is served while Skyfall remains at anchor. The menu can include seafood, salads, grilled dishes, Mediterranean-style sharing plates, fruit and desserts, with alcohol or premium drinks arranged in advance. Service is paced so guests can return to the water, remain at the table or move between the deck and shaded spaces.

Hour 5
Hour 5

After lunch, the day opens again. Guests can swim, use the water toys, rest in the shade or stay around the table with another drink. A curated playlist can remain in the background, or a live musician, saxophonist or DJ can be arranged for a more defined atmosphere.

Hour 6
Hour 6

This hour can be shaped around the reason for the charter. A birthday cake, proposal setup, florals, table styling, photography, videography or discreet branded details for a client group can be arranged here. It can also be kept simple, with a final swim, coffee service and a slow cruise before the return.

Hour 7
Hour 7

Skyfall begins the return to the marina as the light changes across the city. Towels are cleared, drinks are refreshed and coffee, tea, fruit or dessert can be served on deck. The yacht approaches Dubai with the full group still on board, giving the day a clear and unhurried close.

Hour 1
Hour 1

Guests arrive at the marina and step onto Skyfall, a 164ft Benetti prepared for a private day charter. The crew welcomes the group, confirms preferences and begins service with chilled drinks, fresh fruit, bar snacks and canapés. As the yacht leaves the harbour, guests can settle across the decks, shaded areas and interior spaces.

Hour 2
Hour 2

Skyfall moves along Dubai's coastline at a controlled pace, with the marina, the Palm and the open Gulf forming the view. The first drinks service continues, with canapés or small plates prepared for the group. This hour works well for photographs, a first toast, quiet music and time to understand the scale of the yacht.

Hour 3
Hour 3

The yacht anchors in a suitable area within Dubai waters. Towels are prepared, the swim platform is opened and guests can enter the water directly from the yacht. Water toys and watersports can be arranged in advance, subject to availability and conditions, giving the group the choice between a more active hour or a slower swim from Skyfall.

Hour 4
Hour 4

Lunch is served while Skyfall remains at anchor. The menu can include seafood, salads, grilled dishes, Mediterranean-style sharing plates, fruit and desserts, with alcohol or premium drinks arranged in advance. Service is paced so guests can return to the water, remain at the table or move between the deck and shaded spaces.

Hour 5
Hour 5

After lunch, the day opens again. Guests can swim, use the water toys, rest in the shade or stay around the table with another drink. A curated playlist can remain in the background, or a live musician, saxophonist or DJ can be arranged for a more defined atmosphere.

Hour 6
Hour 6

This hour can be shaped around the reason for the charter. A birthday cake, proposal setup, florals, table styling, photography, videography or discreet branded details for a client group can be arranged here. It can also be kept simple, with a final swim, coffee service and a slow cruise before the return.

Hour 7
Hour 7

Skyfall begins the return to the marina as the light changes across the city. Towels are cleared, drinks are refreshed and coffee, tea, fruit or dessert can be served on deck. The yacht approaches Dubai with the full group still on board, giving the day a clear and unhurried close.

The Story

Built for a Larger Day

Skyfall is a Benetti, and that matters. Benetti has been building yachts in Italy since 1873, beginning with working vessels and sailing ships before becoming one of the names most closely associated with modern superyachts. Its history is not about ornament alone. It is about scale, shipbuilding discipline and yachts designed to carry people well at sea.

That background gives Skyfall a different character from a smaller day boat. At 164ft, it is not simply transport along the coast. It is a private setting with volume, decks, service areas and the ability to host a group without making everyone stay in one place. This is why the yacht works for a seven-hour charter rather than a short cruise.

In Dubai, that scale has a particular value. The city is built for big occasions, but many of them happen in fixed rooms, restaurants and hotels. Skyfall moves the occasion onto the water, where the group has privacy, service, dining, swimming and open space in one setting. The yacht is the reason the day can feel complete without needing to add too much around it.

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Before You Go

What to Know About Dubai

Dubai sits at the edge of the Arabian Gulf, where the desert meets the sea and one of the most ambitious cities on earth has been built in less than a single human lifetime. It rewards those who look beyond the obvious and has more layers than most visitors ever find.

Arabic is the official language. English is widely spoken.

Gulf Standard Time — UTC +4. No daylight saving.

UAE Dirham (AED). Widely accepted alongside major international cards.

October to April, when the city is at its finest — warm days and clear skies.

Dubai International is one of the world's best-connected airports, with private terminal facilities available.

Smart, considered dress throughout. Modest clothing for souks, mosques and heritage areas.

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