Sunset Dinner Cruise Doha: Traditional Dhow in Doha Bay
The Sheraton Grand was Doha's first building, and you'll see it from the water.
A sunset dinner cruise on a traditional wooden dhow in Doha Bay lasts 90 to 120 minutes and includes a professional English-speaking guide, bottled water, and a full circle view of the Corniche. You pass the Doha skyline, The Pearl-Qatar, the Sheraton Grand hotel, and Lusail's crescent-shaped landmark. Dinner and tea or coffee come with the dinner option.
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Sunset dhow cruise in Doha Bay
- Meet guide at Qatar International Tours booth
- Board traditional wooden dhow boat
- Cruise along Doha Corniche
- View Doha skyline and take pictures
- See Sheraton Grand hotel from boat
- View The Pearl Island from boat
- See Lusail buildings and iconic crescent
What’s included
- Professional guide in English.
- bottled water.
- BBQ buffet dinner on the dinner option.
- coffee and tea on the dinner option.
Times
- Monday and Tuesday 18:00 19:00
- Wednesday to Sunday 17:30 18:00 18:30 19:00
Before you book
Operated by Qatar International Tours
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The experience
The dhow departs from Box Park, where your guide meets you and escorts you to the boat. From the water, you get a clear view of the entire Doha skyline, a perfect vantage for photographs, and then the boat traces the full arc of the Corniche. The Sheraton Grand, Doha's first building, stands visible from the deck, and as the sun sets, the city's illumination begins to show.
The route passes The Pearl-Qatar and the Lusail district, where the crescent-shaped building that has become iconic to Qatar comes into view. The boat itself is a traditional wooden dhow, the kind that has worked these waters for centuries, so the experience sits between sightseeing and something closer to how the city was once seen from the sea. Dinner and hot drinks are served if you've chosen the dinner option. Otherwise, you get bottled water and the same route.
A minimum of three people per booking is required. The cruise suits travelers with moderate fitness. Those with spinal injuries should check with the operator before booking. Specialized infant seats are available if you're traveling with a baby.
Is this one for you?Choose the Dinner Cruise with Pick & Drop if your hotel is in Doha and you'd rather not arrange transport to Box Park. Choose the Meeting Point option if you prefer to make your own way or want a lower price. Either way, you're on the same boat and see the same sights. The difference is logistics, not the experience itself.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 10 years); Infant (under 3): free.
What exactly is a traditional dhow, and why does it matter for this cruise?
A traditional wooden dhow is a sailing vessel built and used in the Arabian Gulf for centuries. On this cruise, it gives you the experience of seeing Doha from the water the way merchants and fishermen once did, rather than from a modern tour boat: the same sights, but from a vessel that belongs to the place.
Does the dinner cruise include food, or is that an extra cost?
Dinner and tea or coffee are included if you book the Dinner Cruise option at checkout. If you choose the Meeting Point option instead, you get bottled water but no meal. Both options follow the same route and include the guide.
Can I book this cruise if I'm staying outside Doha, or do I need to arrange my own way to Box Park?
The Dinner Cruise with Pick & Drop option includes hotel pickup and return, so you don't need to get yourself to Box Park. If you choose the Meeting Point option, you meet the guide at the Box Park booth instead.
What time does the cruise leave, and when does it return?
The cruise lasts 90 to 120 minutes and departs at sunset, so the exact time shifts with the season. Check your booking confirmation for the specific departure time on your date.
Is there anything I should know before booking if I have a back injury?
The cruise is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries. Contact the operator before booking to discuss your situation. They may be able to advise whether this experience is suitable for you.
Sunset Dinner Cruise Doha: Traditional Dhow in Doha Bay
1h 30m–2h · EN
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