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Dubai Marina (shore)

Sea, from shore  Dubai (Marina breakwater) · 06:30 - 20:12

Dubai Marina (shore) on the coast in Dubai (Marina breakwater). Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
30°C
Air temp
40°C
Wind
5 m/s
Pressure
1004 hPa → stable
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:45–07:45 Day 07:45–18:57 Dusk 18:57–20:57

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

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Likely catch now (9 species)

Cobia
Cobia
Rachycentron canadum
17%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 30 degrees.
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Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
15%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 30 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Sailfish
Sailfish
Istiophorus platypterus
12%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 30 degrees.
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Giant Trevally
Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
12%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 30 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Yellowfin Seabream
Yellowfin Seabream
Acanthopagrus arabicus
10%
Water near its preferred 30 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Queenfish
Queenfish
Scomberoides commersonnianus
10%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 30 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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King Mackerel
King Mackerel
Scomberomorus commerson
8%
Water near its preferred 30 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Orange-Spotted Grouper
Orange-Spotted Grouper
Epinephelus coioides
8%
Water near its preferred 30 degrees.
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Pickhandle Barracuda
Pickhandle Barracuda
Sphyraena jello
8%
Water near its preferred 30 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Dubai Marina (shore) is a coastal fishing spot in Dubai (Marina breakwater). The fishing here is from the shore.

Popular catches here include Cobia, Yellowfin Tuna, Sailfish, Giant Trevally, Yellowfin Seabream and Queenfish.

Cobia fishing is usually best around Apr-May, Oct. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A national or regional fishing permit is generally required here. Check the local rules. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for cobia at the day. Fish hard now.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:

Fishing licence (overview)

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More waters nearby

Dubai (offshore) Dubai (offshore) · 9.3 km away Ras Al Khaimah (offshore) Ras Al Khaimah (offshore) · 107.1 km away Abu Dhabi (offshore) Abu Dhabi (offshore) · 121.2 km away Fujairah (Gulf of Oman offshore) Fujairah (Gulf of Oman) · 131.9 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Dubai Marina (shore)?

Popular catches here include Cobia, Yellowfin Tuna, Sailfish, Giant Trevally, Yellowfin Seabream, Queenfish, King Mackerel and Orange-Spotted Grouper.

Do you need a fishing license at Dubai Marina (shore)?

Usually yes. Most countries require a national or regional fishing permit. Check the local rules via the link on this page.

When is the best time to fish Dubai Marina (shore)?

Cobia fishing is usually best around Apr-May, Oct. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Dubai Marina (shore) right now?

Right now Cobia is the most likely catch, at about 17%.