Dubai fishing offers a unique experience of fishing in a desert. Yes, all this is possible because of the location of Dubai at the shores of Arabian Peninsula. Dubai is now considered to be one of the biggest sailfish destinations throughout the world. The warm and shallow waters of Arabian Peninsula provide a native place for many other sea lives apart from sailfish. Moreover, a fishing experience in Dubai is a fun experience due to shallow and clear waters. This offers an opportunity to catch sailfishes even in 30 meters of waters. They can be caught just 30-40 miles offshore unlike any other fishing spots.

Apart from sail fish there are other fishes also that attracts attention of all bill fishers. Other fishes found near to marinas are kingfish, queen fish, dolphin, long tail tuna, giant trevally, bonito, Spanish mackerel and cobia. However, some fishermen have been lucky to see some blue sharks too.

The fish game season is considered to be the winter froth that starts in October and runs through May. The warm waters prove to be ideal for fish as well as fishermen. The abundance of sailfish has caused an increasing number of sail boats and interested fishers every year.

With the view of increasing and ever-developing interest in fishing, there are many companies supporting tourist and fishers for fishing. The fishing charter companies of Dubai are fully equipped with fishing boats and experienced crew to handle and operate the fishing demand.

It may be today’s world where all companies are well equipped with modern equipment. Traditionally, fishing in Dubai has always been enjoyed and appreciated by people. But it was never so easy of job as wooden boats (dhows, which are used now as a cruise for romantic dinner), nets, rocks and such were used to get the fish into nets. Rocks were actually used as weights for fishing nets and palm trunks, oars and other wooden pieces were used to get the fish into their net. Moreover, it is amazing to know that it took 6 months to prepare a fishing boat made up of wood, palm leaves and coir.

Despite the pleasure of fishing, it is important to have a look at the rules laid down by the government of Dubai regarding fishing. These regulations were levied for better security of fishers and to avoid fish being scarce. They can be studies as:

• Fishing boats are not allowed to sail without the owner or his representative on the boat. This rule was undertaken in order to save tourist and other people who may board on a boat without permission and may face some trouble. The owners or representatives are usually experienced, thus risks of sinking in water gets lower.

• Foreign ships are not allowed to do fishing in UAE waters. This tends to maintain an appropriate number of fishes in shallow waters of Dubai. In case, foreign vessels are allowed, over fishing may lead to scarcity of fish, hence, affecting the tourism industry as a whole.

• In case of breach of any articles of law number 23 may lead to imprisonment, fine or confiscation of fishing equipments including boat.

• The catching of turtle may let you pay fine for as much as Dh 50,000 to 1,00,000 or/and a 6 month imprisonment. Similarly in case a dugong is prisioned, you may have to pay Dh 1,00,000-2,00,000 and an imprisonment for minimum 3 years.

• Fishing in off-season or through undue methods may put you behind bars for almost 3 months and/or a fine Dh 25,000-50,000. Whether your interest in Dubai is shopping, tickets, cruises or hotels, Steps To Dubai has the information you need. If your business is Dubai is in real estate, then check out the Dubai property page. The bank account page has some very good information as well, including loan information.