Catching a ride with the Uber app has been an affordable and convenient alternative to taxis for years now.
But now the company is expanding to offer a more luxurious service -- yacht rides.
UberYACHT launches in Dubai on Saturday and allows users of the Uber app to access glamorous yacht parties.
"At Uber we are constantly innovating our services," Chris Free, Uber's general manager in the United Arab Emirates, told CNN. "We want to be more than just a leading global technology app, we want to provide experiences at the push of a button."
Food, drinks and DJs come at a price of about $82 for users who request a spot on the yacht with the app at least 48 hours before the ship sets sail.
"Following the success of UberCHOPPER in Dubai, we are thrilled to introduce UberYACHT to Dubai's waters with this exclusive party that residents can book just as they would an Uber car or chopper, with the same level of convenience, reliability and accessibility," Free said.
According to Mashable, officials behind UberYACHT will offer the service, which is already sold out, on Saturday only from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. local time. The ship will depart from Pier 7 in Dubai Marina and will sail for four hours.
Uber is offered outside of the U.S. in Croatia, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Australia, New Zealand and around Asia.
According to a report by data provider PrivCo, last summer Uber was named the most valuable startup company in the world, with a net worth of $51 billion.
The ride-sharing service provides an estimated 3 million rides a day.
The company has also offered UberEATS, UberBOAT, UberPuppyBowl, UberHEALTH, UberKITTENS and UberIceCream in different locations at different times.
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