Dinner Cruise Dubai Marina: Traditional Dhow with Buffet

A traditional dhow gliding past the Cayan Tower and Ain Dubai while you eat.

A dinner cruise on a traditional wooden dhow departing from Dubai Marina Yacht Club, sailing through the entire marina canal and out along Jumeirah Beach Residence. You board an authentic Arabic vessel with a full buffet dinner, soft drinks and coffee included, plus live entertainment: a female singer and a male tanura dancer perform onboard. The boat passes Cayan Tower and offers views of Ain Dubai, the world's largest observation wheel.

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From AED 186 per person, depending on the option and date you choose.See dates & book

Sunset cruise – seating on the lower deck 17:30 Dinner cruise on the air-conditioned lower deck with panoramic windows. Live entertainment is either a live singer or a tanura dancer, subject to government rules and regulations. Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes. Boarding at 5:00 PM, departure at 5:30 PM, and parking at 7:15 PM. Full-course international buffet with unlimited non-alcoholic beverages; alcoholic drinks are available à la carte. Sights in Dubai Marina and the surrounding area: the Marina Canal, Cayan Tower, Dubai Marina harbour, Sky Dive Dubai, JBR Lagoon, Blue Water Island Dubai, and Ain. Sailing aboard a traditional wooden dhow.

Dinner cruise – seating on the lower deck 20:30 Lower deck. Live entertainment is either a live singer or a tanura dancer, subject to government rules and regulations. Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes. Boarding at 8:15 PM, departure at 9:00 PM, and parking at 10:45 PM. Full-course international buffet with unlimited non-alcoholic drinks. Sights in Dubai Marina and the surrounding area: Dubai Marina Canal, Cayan Tower, Dubai Marina Harbour, Sky Dive Dubai, JBR Lagoon, Blue Water Island Dubai, and Ain. Traveling aboard a traditional Arabic wooden dhow.

Sunset cruise – upper deck seating 17:30 Cruise on the open-air upper deck during the sunset hours. Live entertainment is either a live singer or a tanura dancer, subject to government rules and regulations. Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes. Boarding at 5:00 PM, departure at 5:30 PM, and parking at 7:15 PM. Full-course international buffet with unlimited non-alcoholic beverages; alcoholic drinks are available à la carte. Sights along the route in Dubai Marina and nearby: Dubai Marina Canal, Cayan Tower, Dubai Marina harbour, Sky Dive Dubai, JBR Lagoon, Blue Water Island Dubai, and Ain. Travels aboard a traditional Arabic wooden dhow.

Dinner cruise – seating on the upper deck 20:30 Upper deck. Live entertainment is either a live singer or a tanura dancer, subject to government rules and regulations. Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes. Boarding at 8:15 PM, departure at 9:00 PM, and parking at 10:45 PM. Full-course international buffet with unlimited non-alcoholic drinks. Sights in Dubai Marina and the surrounding area: Dubai Marina Canal, Cayan Tower, Dubai Marina Harbour, Sky Dive Dubai, JBR Lagoon, Blue Water Island Dubai, and Ain. Traveling aboard a traditional Arabic wooden dhow.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Dinner cruise through Dubai Marina

• Board traditional Arabic wooden dhow
• Cruise Dubai Marina canal
• Pass by Cayan Tower
• Pass by Dubai Marina Walk and Mall
• Pass by Bluewaters Island
• Pass by Jumeirah Beach Residence
• View Ain Dubai ferris wheel
• Enjoy live female singer performance
• Watch male tanura dancer
• Dine on full course buffet dinner

What’s included

• International buffet dinner.
• soft drinks, water, tea and coffee.
• live female singer and male tanura dancer performances (subject to Dubai holiday schedules).

Times

• Every day except Friday and Sunday 20:30
• Friday and Sunday 17:30 20:30

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Before you book

Group Up to 50

Meeting point and pickup No hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. 6 with pickup ›

Book up to 4h before

Ages Adult (12 and older) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Infant (1 to 4 years): free

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 Infants must sit on laps

Operated by ABSea Tours

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The experience

The dhow leaves from West Bay, Dubai Marina Yacht Club, and takes you through the full length of the marina canal before heading out toward the Jumeirah Beach Residence shoreline. The route is subject to weather, but when conditions allow, you get the perspective of Dubai's waterfront development from the water itself: the high-rises, the Cayan Tower rotating against the sky, and Ain Dubai lit up on Bluewaters island. The boat carries a bar onboard, so you can order drinks beyond what's included.

Dinner is a full-course international buffet served while you're underway. Vegetarian options are available if you request them when you book. A live female singer performs throughout the evening, and a male tanura dancer takes the deck, though live performances depend on Dubai's holiday calendar and are not permitted on some days. The entire experience runs roughly an hour and forty-five minutes from departure to return.

You can book either a sunset cruise or a dinner cruise, and choose between the lower deck or upper deck seating. Children from age one are welcome, though infants must sit on an adult's lap. The boat does not circle the Palm Island, so if that's on your list, this route won't cover it. Public transport stops are nearby if you're arranging your own way to the marina.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years); Infant (1 to 4 years): free.

What's the difference between the sunset cruise and the dinner cruise on this dhow?

The sunset cruise departs earlier to catch the light over the marina as the sun drops. The dinner cruise leaves later and focuses on the evening meal and entertainment. Both follow the same route through Dubai Marina and out to Jumeirah Beach Residence, and both include the buffet, drinks, singer and tanura dancer.

Does the boat go all the way around the Palm Island?

No. The dhow sails through the entire Dubai Marina canal and out to the Jumeirah Beach Residence shoreline, but it does not circumvent the Palm Island.

What happens if the live performances aren't permitted on the day I book?

Live performances (the singer and tanura dancer) are subject to Dubai's holiday calendar and are not allowed on some days. If your departure falls on one of those dates, the performance will not take place, though the cruise, buffet and other elements of the evening continue as scheduled.

What's included in the dinner, and are there options for vegetarians?

The cruise includes an international buffet dinner, soft drinks, water, tea and coffee. Vegetarian options are available. Let the operator know when you book if you need one.