Digital Platforms Have Improved Our Experience in Dubai From the Water

Booking activities in Dubai

Since tourists go to experience everything Dubai has to offer, they’re keen to book different leisure activities, especially watersporting ones, while they’re out in the emirate. They have lots of choices. Wakeboarding, kitesurfing, diving and jet skiing are all possible ways that visitors can get out on the water and experience Dubai differently to on the mainland.

The popularity of the Burj Khalifa

Of course, one of Dubai’s biggest attractions is the towering Burj Khalifa. This skyscraper has more than 160 storeys and reaches for the sky at more than 828 metres (2,716.5 ft) high, which makes it the world’s tallest building. It also boasts the highest observation deck in the world, for which you can book tickets to visit, and the elevator with the longest travel distance in the world, plus several other records.

Not everyone wants to book tickets to marvel at this immense building from inside it, however. The skyscraper looks especially attractive from the water, which is why hiring a boat or yacht has become a popular way to admire it. Seeing Dubai, especially the Burj Khalifa, from the water has become exceptionally appealing and has caused the yachting industry to really take off.

Yachting in Dubai isn’t only about the views, however. Tourists can combine exploration with luxury and create memories that make their time in Dubai extra special. Who wouldn’t want to own a little house on the water for just a short spell? Many would plump for that calmness of the waters if they could.

How technology has changed how we travel

Although the days of visiting a travel agent aren’t completely over, it’s much easier to jump online and start browsing when making travel plans or thinking of making them.

The internet provides people with such a wealth of information that they can research destinations, check out reviews, compare prices and more. Travel companies who operate online know this and the internet has become a real battleground for the customer’s business, as it has in so many other industries.

Being able to book online has made life easier for customers. They can enjoy a range of benefits.

Booking in just a few clicks

Booking at a brick-and-mortar travel agent can be a somewhat long-drawn process. It’s possible to go in and collect a few brochures, but then you have to go back and book with the travel agent in person. That can take time, whereas being able to book online enables you to book a yacht, holiday or anything else you need to do in just a few clicks

Compare prices

Customers can compare the prices more easily and get the best deals. Competition is fierce amongst operators, which is good news for consumers, who can really capture a bargain as try to offer them the better price.

Straightforward

Booking is straightforward. Websites are designed for customers to do what they need to do as easily as possible. The visitors don’t have to content with language barriers and risk the confusion of not getting the holiday or the booking they want.

Convenient

Whereas travel agents are only open for a certain number of hours during the day, the existence of online operators allows people wishing to travel or hire a yacht to make their booking whenever it’s convenient. If they wish to browse and book late at night, they can.

Avoids forcing customers to book over the phone

The use of phone system software creates a real bottleneck for the business, forcing customers to phone one at a time (or more if the business is using multiple lines) and have to endure potentially long waits. This is a great source of frustration for a customer, especially if they can’t make the booking they wish or get the information they need when they finally get through.

How to book a yacht or boat online

As mentioned, booking a boat digitally is a breeze. All you have to do is choose the destination, your dates and the type of boat to see what’s available. Once you enter these details, you can request a quote from the company or make further enquiries.

Of course, you don’t have to get behind a keyboard to go about researching and making your booking. Borrow a Boat and other service providers have mobile apps, so it’s possible to do this just as easily from a tablet or a mobile phone.

If you’ve never hired a boat or yacht before, it’s best to know what you’re using the yacht for, how many people will be on board and whether you’ll need a captain or not before booking. Make some enquiries with the company’s customer service team before you book your boat.

Dubai is a tremendous tourist destination, with some super leisure opportunities. One of these is hiring a boat. If you get the opportunity to experience this emirate from the water, make the most of it.