Dinner on the water, Dubai at night
A dhow dinner cruise is one of the most relaxing evenings in Dubai. You step aboard a traditional wooden boat decorated with lights, settle into your seat and glide through the water as the Marina towers glow around you.
Dinner is served as a buffet with a mix of Arabic and international dishes, with vegetarian options and soft drinks. Live music and a calm sea breeze set the mood while the boat passes the Marina skyline, Bluewaters and the coast.
Choose the standard lower deck or the upper deck with better views. A private dhow is also available for birthdays, proposals and company events.
Highlights of the dhow cruise
What you will see, do and enjoy.
Traditional dhow
A wooden dhow with lights and comfortable seating for an authentic feel.
Buffet dinner
Arabic and international dishes, with vegetarian choices and soft drinks.
Live music
Relaxed entertainment on board while you enjoy the skyline.
Skyline views
Marina towers and the coast look beautiful from the water at night.
Itinerary
Timings are typical and depend on the departure time and the pier you board from.
- Evening
Arrival and boarding
Arrive at the pier, check in and board your dhow with a welcome drink.
- Soon after boarding
Cruise begins
The dhow leaves the pier and sails past the Marina skyline.
- Around 1 hour
Dinner and music
Enjoy a buffet dinner and live entertainment while the city lights shine around you.
- Final minutes
Return to the pier
Sail back, take your last photos and step off the boat.
What’s included
Included
- Cruise of about 2 hours
- Buffet dinner with vegetarian options
- Soft drinks, tea and coffee
- Live music on board
- Hotel pickup in selected packages
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks
- Hotel pickup in basic option (available on request)
- Professional photos
- Special decorations (private dhow)
- Tips for the crew
Best time to cruise
Dhow cruises run all year, with an open deck in the cooler months and a cool indoor deck in summer.
November - March
The best months. The evening breeze is cool and the open deck is very pleasant.
April - October
Warm and humid, so the air-conditioned lower deck is the more comfortable choice.
Weekends and holidays
Book early because popular dates sell out quickly.
Packages and prices
Pick the option that fits your group. Prices are in UAE dirhams (AED).
Standard Dhow Dinner
Lower deck seating with a buffet dinner and live music.
Child (4 to 11): AED 90
Book this optionUpper Deck Dinner
Upper deck seating with better views, dinner and live music.
Child (4 to 11): AED 140
Book this optionStarting prices for standard dates. Peak season, public holidays and special dates can change the final price, which we confirm before you pay.
Good to know before you book
Dress code
Smart casual. Bring a light jacket for the breeze on the open deck.
Dietary needs
Vegetarian options are available. Tell us about allergies when you book.
Children
Children are welcome. Younger children may travel free or at a reduced rate, so ask us.
Weather
Strong wind or rough sea can change the route. We reschedule or refund if the cruise cannot run.
