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Traditional Dhow Cruise Dinner Boat in Dubai Marina

Dubai, UAE
Excellent
Duration

2 Hours

Frequency

Daily

Capacity

30 people

Languages

ENG

Overview

Experience the charm of Dubai Marina with a traditional wooden dhow dinner cruise, perfect for families, couples, and travelers looking to unwind with scenic views and delicious food. This 1.5 to 2-hour cruise takes you through the heart of Dubai Marina, home to iconic landmarks like JBR, Cayan Tower, Bluewaters Island, and Ain Dubai—the world’s tallest observation wheel.

Step aboard a beautiful wooden boat, known as a dhow, and enjoy a buffet dinner featuring a variety of dishes along with complimentary soft drinks. The cruise offers both indoor and outdoor seating on a double-decker boat, that are offered on first come first serve basis, the boat offers onboard traditional Arabian live entertainment shows and breathtaking nighttime views of the glittering skyscrapers. Live entertainment shows are not available during Ramadan and on other religious days.

This Dinner boat is a double decker wooden boat that sails for about 1.5 – 2 hours in Dubai Marina. It’s one of the best things to do while in Dubai, enjoy the traditional dinner boat in Dubai Marina with family, friends and colleagues alike.

We will send you the boat location, please come early to find good place on the boat  You can arrive between 7:45-8:15pm The boat starts around 8:45 pm comes back around 11 pm – Aprox 2 hours of cruising

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Hello, I’m John. We're a team of professional tour guides. I'm a passionate explorer and help others explore the beauty of the city and neighborhood. We offer unique and amazing experiences. We have a team of expert co hosts. We arrange shared and private tours to explore places and try exciting activities. Together our goal is to design the best of the activities & experiences to make sure that u enjoy you holidays to the fullest. Let’s Explore! :)

Highlights

  • 2-Hour Scenic Cruise: Sail through the iconic Dubai Marina on a beautifully restored traditional wooden dhow, offering stunning nighttime views of skyscrapers, JBR, Bluewaters, and Ain Dubai.
  • Buffet Dinner & Drinks: Enjoy a delicious buffet with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, along with free-flowing soft drinks.
  • Indoor & Outdoor Seating: Choose between the air-conditioned lower deck or open-air upper deck (based on availability at boarding).
  • Live Entertainment: Be captivated by traditional performances and live shows onboard (subject to schedule).
  • Relaxing & Family-Friendly: Ideal for couples, families, groups, and corporate outings looking for a peaceful and memorable evening.
  • Perfect for Special Occasions: Celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, proposals, or just a lovely evening with your loved ones on the water.
  • Easy Access & Booking: Boat location shared after booking. Arrive early (between 7:45–8:15 PM) for the best seats. Cruising time is approximately 8:45–11:00 PM.

Included/Excluded

  • Dubai Marina Dinner wooden boat experience
  • Dinner buffet with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.
  • Free soft drinks, water, tea/coffee.
  • Purchases/ Gifts / Additional Services (Please ask before accepting anything if it's free)
  • Transportation if not selected in options.
  • Alcoholic drinks is not allowed
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Things to Note
  • We’ll send you the exact boat location after you book; it’s in an old Dubai neighborhood called Creek Al Seef. Please reach me between 7:45 and 8:00 p.m. Boarding time is 8 p.m. The boat sails around 8:30 pm comes back around 10:30 pm.

  • Local short live show is Not available during Ramadan or UAE religious dry days.
  • Please bring your passports for boarding.
  • Baby seat not available. We can offer normal seats only.
  • Arrive early if you’re coming on your own to get a better seat on the boat. When you arrive, you will have the option of selecting “open air upper deck (non-AC)” or “AC lower deck.” (You can choose a deck once you arrive at the boat, depending on availability.)
  • Please contact us if you have a larger group and we will assist you in making a reservation. It is also possible to book the entire cruise for weddings, birthdays, and other private events.

Tour Location
Dubai, UAE

FAQs

When and where does the experience start and end?

Please reach around 8 pm at the location that we'll share with you after the booking. Boat starts at around 8:30 pm and ends in Dubai Marina after 10:30 pm.

Do you offer alcohol?

Alcohol is not included in the price.

What if we are a group larger than 20 people.

We do have larger boats for larger groups, please contact us at booking@exploreen.com or send us a message and we'll assist you in booking.

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Traditional Dinner Cruise Boat in Dubai Marina Dubai, UAE
Erin Reid
30/11/2022
The meal was excellent and the boat was very relaxing and enjoyable.
Traditional Dinner Cruise Boat in Dubai Marina Dubai, UAE
Willow Eller
29/10/2022
Absolutely fantastic experience, the food was pretty good and the views were even better.
Traditional Dinner Cruise Boat in Dubai Marina Dubai, UAE
Finn Allen
09/10/2022
Wonderful atmosphere, great food, , the views were amazing and the service was great too.
Traditional Dinner Cruise Boat in Dubai Marina Dubai, UAE
Avery Bella
22/07/2022
Brilliant romantic evening with excellent service. The boat was full but didn't feel overcrowded. Perfect atmosphere. Dubai at night was amazing.
Traditional Dinner Cruise Boat in Dubai Marina Dubai, UAE
Dilan Pastor
30/06/2022
Very well organized! Thanks for the time and hospitality, I had a good time with my family.
Traditional Dinner Cruise Boat in Dubai Marina Dubai, UAE
Vale Ria
04/06/2022

Outstanding!

The food and atmosphere made this a fabulous night out. The staff was hospitable.
Traditional Dinner Cruise Boat in Dubai Marina Dubai, UAE
Shanell Leach
31/05/2022
Amazing views, the food was outstanding and a lot of different dishes, and desserts.
Traditional Dinner Cruise Boat in Dubai Marina Dubai, UAE
Aisha Bawani
29/05/2022
Fab trip, amazing food, great environment, beautiful sights & very friendly & helpful staff.
Traditional Dinner Cruise Boat in Dubai Marina Dubai, UAE
Visari
09/05/2022
The staff was so nice, the boat was awesome and cozy, and the food was great.
Traditional Dinner Cruise Boat in Dubai Marina Dubai, UAE
Kason Bayer
29/04/2022
Beautiful view, Each dish was perfectly prepared. The staff was very professional and kind.
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