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Activity in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Marina Dhow Cruise

About 2 hoursDubai, United Arab Emirates2 optionsIn 1 of our packages
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  • Duration

    About 2 hours

  • Activity level

    Low

  • Options

    2 to choose from

Highlights

  • Evening cruise through the Dubai Marina canal
  • Views of Ain Dubai and the Marina skyline
  • Traditional two-deck wooden dhow
  • Buffet dinner with live entertainment
  • Open upper deck for photographs

What's included

For this activity in general. Each option below lists its own.

Included in the activity

  • Dhow cruise
  • Buffet dinner and live entertainment on the dinner variant
  • Upper and lower deck access

Not included

  • Hotel transfers
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Gratuities

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Marina Boat (cruise only)

Dhow cruise without the dinner package.

Start times: 8:30 PM

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About this experience

A traditional wooden dhow, refitted with two decks, running a slow loop of the Dubai Marina canal in the evening. The route passes the Marina towers, Ain Dubai and the Bluewaters skyline, with the whole waterfront lit up.

The dinner cruise runs around two hours with a buffet and live entertainment - usually tanoura and a magic or dance set. A boat-only ticket is also available for guests who want the cruise without the dinner package.

Know before you go

Good to know

  • Boarding opens at 20:00; the dhow sails 20:30 and returns about 22:30
  • Arrive at the jetty 20 minutes before boarding
  • Hotel transfers are not included in these rates
  • Both decks are open - the upper deck is open-air

What to bring

  • Photo ID
  • Camera for skyline night views

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Lower enclosed air-conditioned deck is wheelchair accessible via boarding gangway.

Health and safety

  • International buffet dining with vegetarian and Jain options clearly labeled.

Opening hours

  • Mon - Sun: 8 PM - 10:30 PM
  • Single evening sailing from Dubai Marina. Boarding 20:00, departs 20:30, returns about 22:30.

Where it is

Dubai Marina Promenade

Boarding point along the Marina Walk promenade. Confirm the exact pier or gate number on the operator voucher, as it varies by berth.

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