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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
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.
Inclusions & exclusions
What's included
- Dhow cruise
- Buffet dinner and live entertainment on the dinner variant
- Upper and lower deck access
Not included
- Hotel transfers
- Alcoholic drinks
- Gratuities
Good to know
Things to know
- This is the cruise the operator uses on the 4 night and 5 night packages, on the arrival evening
- Boarding is at Dubai Marina, a short walk from Marina Walk and JBR Beach
- The dinner sailing runs in the evening and lasts around two hours
- The route passes Ain Dubai and the Marina skyline
Know before you go
- 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
Health & safety
- International buffet dining with vegetarian and Jain options clearly labeled.
Voucher
Mobile voucher - Show digital voucher to boat coordinator at Dubai Marina Mall pier.
Options
Marina Boat (cruise only)
Dhow cruise without the dinner package.
Cancellation: Non-refundable
Voucher: Mobile or printed voucher
- Evening sailing8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Dinner Cruise with Live Shows (SIC)
Two-hour dhow cruise with buffet dinner and entertainment.
Cancellation: Non-refundable
Voucher: Mobile or printed voucher
- Evening sailing8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Meeting point
Dubai Marina Promenade
Dubai Marina Walk, Dubai Marina, Dubai, UAE
Boarding point along the Marina Walk promenade. Confirm the exact pier or gate number on the operator voucher, as it varies by berth.
Get directionsAccessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
Lower enclosed air-conditioned deck is wheelchair accessible via boarding gangway.
Operating hours
- Mon - Sun8 PM - 10:30 PM
Single evening sailing from Dubai Marina. Boarding 20:00, departs 20:30, returns about 22:30.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation until a set number of hours before
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Free cancellation up to 24 hours prior.
Activity details
- Intensity: Low
- Min age 0
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