Doha Dhow Cruise with Dinner: Sunset or Night on the Bay
Watch the Doha skyline shift from day to night from the water, with dinner and a guide on board.
A 2-hour traditional dhow cruise on Doha Bay combines sailing past the Museum of Islamic Art, Katara Cultural Village and The Pearl-Qatar with a freshly prepared dinner buffet. You choose sunset or night departure and vegetarian or non-vegetarian meals at booking. The wooden dhow has an upper deck for photos, air-conditioned seating below, and a restroom on board. Pickup and drop-off from your hotel are included.
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Doha dhow cruise with dinner
- Meet at Boxpark Doha office
- Explore and take photos at Boxpark
- Board traditional Arabic dhow
- Sail along Doha Bay and Corniche
- View Museum of Islamic Art and Katara Village
- Admire Doha skyline and FIFA logo
- Enjoy dinner with veg or non-veg options
- Relax with entertainment and soft drinks
- Return to shore and end tour
What’s included
- Upper deck access for photos and fresh air.
- life jacket.
- air-conditioned vehicle with pickup and drop-off.
- WiFi on board.
- restroom on board.
- buffet dinner with tea, coffee, soft drinks and bottled water.
- English-speaking guide throughout the cruise.
Times
- Every day 17:30 18:00 18:30 19:00
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Operated by Qatar International Tours
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The experience
You arrive at Boxpark Doha, the meeting point near Qatar International Tours, with time to photograph the venue's distinctive container-style architecture before boarding. The traditional Arabic dhow, a restored wooden vessel, departs from the bay with comfortable seating, background music, and a TV screen. Over the next two hours, you sail along Doha Bay and the Corniche, passing the Museum of Islamic Art, Katara Cultural Village, and The Pearl-Qatar while the city's modern skyline unfolds around you. A unique moment: you'll see the FIFA World Cup 2022 logo change shape as the dhow moves, a photo opportunity few land-based tours offer.
Dinner happens on board as you cruise. The buffet includes local and international dishes, tea, coffee, and soft drinks. You select vegetarian or non-vegetarian options when you book, and dietary requests can be noted at that time. The dhow has an air-conditioned dining room with a middle table for the buffet and an upper deck where you can eat or stand in the open air. A restroom is available throughout the cruise, and bottled water is provided. The guide speaks English and narrates the sights as you pass them.
Pickup and drop-off from your hotel are included, so you don't arrange separate transport. The air-conditioned vehicle collects you before the cruise and returns you after. If you're traveling with infants or small children, they can sit on an adult's lap or use a specialized infant seat. Strollers are welcome at the meeting point. The cruise suits all fitness levels and runs rain or shine.
Is this one for you?Choose sunset departure if you want to photograph the city as it lights up, or night departure if you prefer to see the skyline fully illuminated. Both follow the same 2-hour route and include dinner, so the choice is yours based on which light suits your camera or mood.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 10 years); Infant (under 3): free.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
Can I choose between a sunset and a night dhow cruise in Doha?
Yes. You select either sunset or night departure when you book, and the 2-hour cruise follows the same route along Doha Bay and the Corniche either way.
What does the dinner on the dhow cruise include?
A buffet meal with local and international cuisine, tea, coffee, and soft drinks, plus bottled water. You choose vegetarian or non-vegetarian options at booking and can request dietary accommodations.
What landmarks do you pass on the Doha dhow cruise?
The Museum of Islamic Art, Katara Cultural Village, and The Pearl-Qatar are the main sights. You also see the Doha skyline with its modern skyscrapers and the FIFA World Cup 2022 logo, which changes appearance as the dhow moves.
Is there an upper deck on the dhow for photos and fresh air?
Yes. The dhow has an upper deck specifically for taking photos and enjoying the open air, as well as an air-conditioned room below with seating and the dinner buffet.
Does the Doha dhow cruise include hotel pickup and drop-off?
Yes. Pickup and drop-off from your hotel are included in the tour, along with an air-conditioned vehicle for transport to and from Boxpark Doha.
Doha Dhow Cruise with Dinner: Sunset or Night on the Bay
2h–3h · EN
from US$ 50 per person
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