Dhow Cruise Dinner Dubai Marina: Tanura Dance & Buffet
The Tanura dancers perform live while you float past the lit-up towers of Dubai Marina.
A dhow cruise dinner on Dubai Marina pairs an international buffet with traditional Tanura dance performances and two hours of evening cruising past illuminated resorts, JBR, Ain Dubai and Blue Waters. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and you board 30 minutes before the 9pm departure. The lower deck is fully air-conditioned. The upper deck is open to the night air.
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Dhow cruise dinner at Dubai Marina
- Pickup from hotel
- Enjoy dhow cruise dinner
- View Dubai Marina architecture
- Watch entertainment performances
- Return to hotel
What’s included
- International dinner buffet with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.
- complimentary drinks, tea, coffee and water on arrival.
- Tanura dance performance by trained professionals.
- two hours of cruising through Dubai Marina, JBR, Ain Dubai and Blue Waters.
- full air-conditioned lower deck and open-air upper deck access.
- separate washrooms for men and women.
- soothing background music throughout.
- hotel pickup and drop-off.
Times
- Every day 18:30 19:00 19:30
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The experience
What happens when you board a dhow at 9pm on Dubai Marina? You step onto a traditional wooden boat that will float you past the glittering architecture of the resorts, shopping centers and residences that line the water. The cruise runs until 11pm, so you spend two hours watching the city lights reflect off the water while the boat moves slowly through Dubai Marina, JBR, Ain Dubai and Blue Waters. The dining happens in a contemporary setting that keeps the traditional charm of the vessel intact, and the views are the backdrop to every course.
Dinner is a scrumptious international buffet with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, served as you cruise. Complimentary drinks, tea, coffee and water arrive when you board. The Tanura dance, a whirling performance by trained professionals, happens on deck, and soothing background music plays throughout the evening. You can choose between the full air-conditioned lower deck or the open-air upper deck, depending on whether you want the breeze or the climate control. Separate washrooms for men and women are available on board.
Hotel pickup and drop-off are included in the package, though transportation to and from your hotel can take around two hours total depending on traffic and your location. Report at the venue 30 minutes before the 9pm departure. During Ramadan, live music is not performed, but all other services remain the same.
Is this one for you?The 9pm to 11pm timing slots the cruise into an evening after you've spent the day exploring Dubai, and the open upper deck lets you choose between the night air and air-conditioning depending on the weather and how you want to experience the illuminated marina.
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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.
What do I actually eat on the dhow cruise dinner?
The dinner is a scrumptious international buffet with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options served while you cruise. Complimentary drinks, tea, coffee and water are provided on arrival.
Can I sit outside on the boat, or is it all air-conditioned?
You can choose: the lower deck is fully air-conditioned, while the upper deck is open to the air so you can feel the breeze and see the stars while the boat moves through the marina.
What time does the cruise actually leave, and how long does it take?
The cruise departs at 9pm and returns by 11pm, so you spend two hours on the water. You need to arrive 30 minutes early, so plan to be at the venue by 8:30pm.
Is hotel pickup included, or do I need to arrange my own transport?
Hotel pickup and drop-off are included in the package. Transportation to and from your hotel can take around two hours total depending on traffic and your location, and timings may shift by 30 to 60 minutes depending on conditions.
What is the Tanura dance performance?
Tanura is a traditional whirling dance performed by trained professionals on deck during the cruise, part of the evening's entertainment as you float past the illuminated marina.
Dhow Cruise Dinner Dubai Marina: Tanura Dance & Buffet
3h–4h · EN
from AED 175 per person
≈ US$ 49 in your currency
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