What you wear on a Dubai boat trip depends on the event. Casual daytime charters call for smart-casual summer clothes; private yacht parties and formal dinner cruises call for something closer to a high-end outdoor dinner.

A breakdown by occasion:

• Casual daytime charter or tourist cruise: Lightweight co-ord, wrap dress, or linen shirt and shorts. Swimwear under a cover-up if the boat has a swim platform. Flat shoes or espadrilles — heels are impractical and most yacht etiquette discourages them.
• Private yacht party or formal dinner cruise: Chic midi dress, tailored jumpsuit, or a sleek two-piece in a luxe fabric. Polished and practical enough to move around a boat.
• What to avoid: Very high heels, overly voluminous silhouettes in the wind, ultra-formal gowns unless the event is specifically a gala-style dinner.

Dubai's marina and private charter scene is genuinely glamorous during the social season and photography from a sunset cruise tends to be widely shared, so dressing well is worth the effort. If you are flying in for a yacht weekend or corporate charter, Endless delivers designer pieces across Dubai in as little as two hours from AED 130. You can order the right outfit to your hotel after you land.

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