Dubai Marina · Evening dinner cruises
Sail past Cayan Tower, the JBR skyline and Ain Dubai on a traditional wooden dhow while dinner is served and a live show plays on deck. Three evening cruises to choose from, starting at AED 120 per person.
Our cruises
Every cruise sails through Dubai Marina and along the JBR coastline, and every ticket includes dinner and live entertainment — from AED 120 per person.
Signature cruise 9 photosTraditional wooden dhow
Our flagship evening on the Alexandra, a wooden dhow that has been a floating restaurant on Dubai Marina for over ten years. Dinner, a live show and the brightest skyline in the city — all in one sailing.
9:00 – 10:45 pm · boarding from 8:15 pm
Catamaran lounge 11 photosDouble-decker catamaran
A roomy 100-foot catamaran with two decks, built for slow evenings. The chef on board cooks international dishes and a live grill while the Dubai coastline lights up around you.
9:00 – 10:45 pm · boarding from 8:30 pm
Best value 8 photosArabic wooden dhow
The best-value way to dine on the water. A classic Arabic dhow with traditional décor, an international buffet, free soft drinks and a live Tanoura performance.
Prices are in UAE dirhams (AED) per person. Message us on WhatsApp with your date and number of guests to book.
Water sports · by day
Swap the dinner table for a jet ski, a flyboard or a speed boat, and see Burj Al Arab, Atlantis The Palm and the Marina skyline up close — from AED 150.
Dubai & Abu Dhabi 7 photosJet ski for 1–2 riders
Ride your own jet ski out of Dubai Harbour with a guide alongside, past the Marina skyline, Ain Dubai and Atlantis The Palm. Burj Al Arab rides and jet skiing in Abu Dhabi too.
Daily, 9:00 am until sunset
First-timers welcome 8 photosFlyboard powered by a jet ski
Rise out of the sea on jets of water with Burj Al Arab in front of you. A certified instructor controls the power from the jet ski, so most first-timers are flying within minutes.
Daily, 9:00 am until sunset
Sightseeing at speed 8 photosSpeed boat, shared tour
See Dubai's coastline at full throttle on a 90-minute speed boat tour of Dubai Marina, JBR, Ain Dubai, Atlantis The Palm and Burj Al Arab, with photo stops along the way.
Daily departures, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Life jackets and a safety briefing come with every ride. Message us on WhatsApp with your date and group size to book.
Desert safari & city tours
Spend an evening in the red dunes, or see the sights of Dubai and Abu Dhabi on a shared tour with hotel pickup — from AED 100 per person.
Evening safari 6 photosShared 4x4 (Land Cruiser or similar)
Evening in the red dunes: 4x4 dune bashing, a camel ride, sandboarding and a BBQ dinner with live shows at a desert camp. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.
Daily · hotel pickup around 3:00 pm
Half day · shared 7 photosShared air-conditioned car or van
See old and new Dubai in half a day: Jumeirah Mosque, Burj Al Arab, Al Fahidi, an abra on Dubai Creek, the souks and Dubai Frame. Hotel pickup included.
Daily · hotel pickup 8:30 – 9:00 am
Full day from Dubai 8 photosShared air-conditioned car or van
A full day in the UAE capital from Dubai: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Qasr Al Watan, the Corniche, Emirates Palace and Etihad Towers. Hotel pickup included.
Daily · hotel pickup 8:00 – 8:30 am
Pickup and drop-off at your Dubai hotel are included. Message us on WhatsApp with your date and group size to book.
Why Alexandra
Dinner, a show and Dubai's most photographed skyline, without having to plan any of it. Just turn up at the berth and step aboard.
The Alexandra has been sailing Dubai Marina as a floating restaurant for more than ten years.
A buffet with a live BBQ grill on the dhow, and chef-cooked international dishes on the Sea Lounge.
Tanoura dancers, a light show, or a singer and DJ — depending on your cruise and the season.
Board beside Masjid Al Rahim in Dubai Marina, about 1 km from DMCC Metro, with hotel transfer options.
The evening
The times below are for the Alexandra Dhow Cruise. Each cruise shows its own sailing and boarding times on its card above.
9:00 – 10:45 pm
The buffet and the electric live BBQ grill stay open for the whole cruise, so there is no rush.
8:15 – 9:00 pm
Check in at Berth A11 and settle at your table. Masjid Al Rahim Mosque and Signature Hotel Dubai Marina are the closest landmarks.
9:00 pm
The dhow slips away from its berth and turns into the marina channel.
9:00 – 9:30 pm
A slow sail between the marina towers, with the wheel of Ain Dubai rising ahead.
9:30 – 10:00 pm
The dhow runs parallel to the JBR beachfront for the best view of its skyline.
10:00 – 10:30 pm
The Tanoura dancer takes over the deck with a spinning, light-filled performance.
10:45 pm
The dhow returns to where you boarded.
The route
Your cruise follows the marina channel out to the coast, showing you Dubai's most famous waterfront lit up at night, from the water.
A man-made canal about 3 km long, lined with some of the tallest residential towers in the world.
The marina's twisting landmark — its 75 floors rotate a full 90 degrees from base to top.
Dubai's liveliest beachfront, a wall of lit towers above The Walk promenade.
The island home of Ain Dubai, the largest observation wheel in the world.
The newest marina on the coast, home to superyachts and the city's cruise terminal.
Getting there
All cruises board in Dubai Marina. We send the exact boarding location with your booking confirmation.
Head for Masjid Al Rahim Mosque and Signature Hotel Dubai Marina — they are the nearest landmarks to the berth.
DMCC Metro Station is about 1 km from the boarding point. It is an easy walk, or a very short taxi ride.
Booked a ticket option with transfer? Wait in your hotel lobby or room during the pickup window we send you.
Good to know
Anything else on your mind? Send us a message and we will reply on WhatsApp.
Ask on WhatsAppIt is an evening dinner cruise in Dubai Marina on the Alexandra, a traditional wooden dhow that has worked as a floating restaurant for more than ten years. You sail through the marina and along the JBR coastline while a buffet dinner is served and a live show runs on board.
Prices start from AED 120 per person: Alexandra Dhow Cruise AED 180, Alexandra Sea Lounge AED 150, Marina Dhow Cruise AED 120. Dinner and the live show are included in every ticket.
Yes. Alongside the dinner cruises we book daytime water sports in Dubai: Jet Ski Tour AED 220 per jet ski · 30 min, Flyboard Burj Al Arab AED 300 per person · 30 min, Speed Boat Tour AED 150 per person. Life jackets and a safety briefing are included with every ride.
Yes. We also book desert safaris and shared city tours: Desert Safari Dubai AED 100 per person, Dubai City Tour AED 120 per person, Abu Dhabi City Tour AED 150 per person. Each one includes pickup and drop-off at your Dubai hotel.
Boarding opens at 8:15 pm (8:30 pm for the Alexandra Sea Lounge). The boat departs at 9:00 pm and is back at the berth around 10:45 pm, so you spend about 1 hour 45 minutes on the water.
In Dubai Marina. The nearest landmarks are Masjid Al Rahim Mosque and Signature Hotel Dubai Marina. For the Sea Lounge, search “Alexandra Sea Lounge” on Google Maps — it berths just behind the mosque. We send the exact boarding point with your booking confirmation.
Yes. DMCC Metro Station is about 1 km from the boarding point — a short walk or a quick taxi ride.
Yes, on ticket options that include a transfer. If your booking includes pickup, wait in your hotel lobby (or your room) during the pickup window we send you.
Dinner, soft drinks and water are included on every cruise. On the Alexandra dhow and the Alexandra Sea Lounge, alcoholic drinks can be ordered from the licensed bar at an extra charge.
Every cruise has a live show. The Marina Dhow Cruise features a Tanoura dancer. On the Sea Lounge you get a Tanoura dance and light show in August and September, and a female vocalist with a DJ from October onwards. The Alexandra dhow runs its live entertainment programme from about 10:00 pm.
Choose the Alexandra Dhow Cruise for a traditional wooden dhow with a live BBQ grill and a licensed bar. Choose the Alexandra Sea Lounge for a roomy double-decker catamaran with an open-air upper deck and an air-conditioned lower deck. Choose the Marina Dhow Cruise for the best value, with a classic Arabic dhow and a live Tanoura show.
Yes. Children under 5 sail free on every cruise. Ask us about child rates for older children.
Smart casual is best. Please avoid beachwear and flip-flops on the Alexandra Sea Lounge. The upper deck can be breezy in winter, so bring a light jacket.
Send us a WhatsApp message with the cruise you like, your date and the number of guests. We confirm availability and send your booking details and boarding location.
Book your evening
Tell us your date and how many guests — we will confirm your cruise and send the boarding details on WhatsApp. From AED 120 per person.