Dhow Cruise with Dinner at Al Jaddaf Dubai: 2-hour creek views

Al Jaddaf's creek views and live entertainment from a traditional dhow deck

A 2-hour dhow cruise on Dubai Creek at Al Jaddaf combines dinner, live traditional entertainment, and views of the city skyline and Burj Khalifa from the water. You board 30 minutes before departure, settle on the open deck or covered seating, and watch tanoura dancers and puppet performers while eating an international buffet. Two departure times let you choose sunset or night views of the waterfront.

Step-by-step itinerary

Dhow cruise with dinner and entertainment

• Board dhow cruise at Al Jaddaf
• Enjoy 2-hour cruise on Dubai Creek
• View Dubai skyline and landmarks
• Watch traditional tanoura dance show
• Watch puppet show entertainment
• Dine on international buffet dinner
• Stroll and relax on cruise deck
• Disembark at end of cruise

What’s included

• Orange juice.
• English-speaking guide.
• international buffet dinner with vegetarian and meat options.
• 2-hour dhow cruise.
• live tanoura dance and puppet show entertainment.
• access to both open deck and covered seating areas.
• night or sunset creek views.

Times

• Monday to Thursday 18:00 20:30
• Friday to Sunday 17:00 19:00 21:00

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Before you book

Group Up to 70

Live guide English Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup No hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. 9 with pickup ›

Book up to 2h before

Ages Adult (11 and older) · Child (3 to 10 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Stroller-friendly Public transport nearby Not recommended with heart problems Infants must sit on laps

Operated by Good Sky Tourism

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

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The experience

Al Jaddaf sits on Dubai Creek in the heart of the city, putting the Burj Khalifa, Festival City's bridges and architecture, and the Versace hotel within sight from the water. The dhow itself is built for comfort: open deck space for moving around and taking in the view, plus covered seating if you want shade or shelter. The 2-hour window is long enough to see the creek change as light shifts, whether you pick the sunset departure or the night sailing.

Dinner is an international buffet served while you're underway, with vegetarian and meat options available. An English-speaking guide is on board throughout. The live entertainment (traditional tanoura dancers in spinning skirts and a puppet show) happens on the deck, so you watch from your seat or stand at the rail. Orange juice is included. The cruise is designed so you can move between the deck and seating as you prefer, without feeling rushed through any part of it.

Boarding opens 30 minutes before your chosen departure time, and the last passengers board 10 minutes before the dhow leaves. Al Jaddaf is centrally located and accessible by public transport, making it straightforward to reach from most parts of Dubai. Children from age 3 are welcome. Infants can sit on an adult's lap or travel in a pram before boarding.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 10 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

What can I see from the dhow on Dubai Creek?

The Burj Khalifa, the city skyline, Dubai Festival City's architecture and bridges across the water canal, luxury hotels like the Versace, and floating villas along the Al Jaddaf waterfront. The views change depending on whether you choose the sunset or night departure.

What kind of food is served during the cruise?

An international buffet dinner with both vegetarian and meat options. Orange juice is included. Gluten-free meals are not available, and alcoholic beverages are not included.

What entertainment happens on the dhow?

Live tanoura dance, a traditional spinning-skirt performance, and a puppet show, both performed on deck while you dine and cruise.

When do I need to arrive for boarding?

Boarding begins 30 minutes before your selected departure time. The last entry is 10 minutes before the dhow departs, so plan to arrive early enough to board comfortably.