Two hours on a shared yacht is the easiest way to see the parts of Dubai that face the water - and most of the landmarks do. You cast off into Dubai Marina, where the towers close in tight on both sides, then head out past Dubai Harbour and Bluewaters Island with Ain Dubai turning above you. From there the route runs along Jumeirah Beach, around the fronds of Palm Jumeirah, past the royal palaces and the private island, and out to the Burj Al Arab standing on its own artificial island - the most photographed building in the city, seen from the side it was designed to be seen from. A snack and a drink are included. Because the boat is shared rather than chartered, it costs a fraction of a private hire while covering exactly the same water.