Open-air upper deck of a wooden dhow set for dinner at blue hour in Dubai Marina
Best value

Marina Dhow Cruise with Buffet Dinner

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.

From AED 120 per person

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Duration
1 hr 45 min
Vessel
Arabic wooden dhow
Departs from
Dubai Marina

Overview

About this cruise

A traditional wooden dhow with Arabic-style décor, sailing from Dubai Marina Harbour past the Marina skyline, JBR and Ain Dubai.

Dinner is a generous international buffet, and soft drinks and water are included in the price. Pick your spot: the lower deck is air-conditioned and the upper deck is open to the sea breeze.

A professional Tanoura dancer performs live during the cruise. Guests are welcomed on board with a red carpet, and there are separate restrooms for men and women.

Highlights

  • International buffet dinner
  • Soft drinks & water included
  • Air-conditioned lower deck & open-air upper deck
  • Live Tanoura dance show
  • Red-carpet welcome at boarding

What's included

Included

  • International buffet dinner
  • Soft drinks and water
  • Live Tanoura dance show
  • Red-carpet welcome at the boarding point
  • Air-conditioned lower deck and open-air upper deck

Not included

  • Hotel transfers (available as an extra)

Where to board

Dubai Marina Harbour — the exact boarding point is shared with your booking confirmation

  • DMCC Metro Station is about 1 km from the boarding point.
  • Taxi: ask for Masjid Al Rahim Mosque and Signature Hotel Dubai Marina.
  • Hotel pickup can be added when you book.

Good to know

  • Boarding is from Dubai Marina Harbour; we send the exact point with your confirmation.
  • Separate restrooms for men and women on board.
  • Smart casual dress. A light jacket helps on the upper deck in winter.
  • Children under 5 sail free. Ask us about child rates.

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