Firefighters tackled a blaze on a vessel off the coast of Jumeirah on Saturday afternoon.
The incident near Jumeirah Beach around 4pm was thought to involve a jet ski.
Fire crews and police marine vessels were at the scene and the fire appeared to be quickly controlled.
Authorities had not issued a statement as of Saturday evening.
Plumes of smoke billowed over the area, which is close to the famous Burj Al Arab and Jumeirah Beach Hotel, before emergency services arrived.
