Dubai Creek dhow cruise with dinner and dance shows
Watch Dubai's old heritage give way to its modern skyline from the water
A 2-hour dhow cruise on Dubai Creek includes a live buffet dinner with vegetarian and meat options, welcome juice, soft drinks, and entertainment featuring puppet shows, belly dance, Tanoura dance and a horse show. You choose between the upper or lower deck for different vantage points of the creek and city. A live English-speaking guide is on board, and children from age 2 are welcome. Sharing pickup and drop-off are available as an add-on option at checkout. Without it, you arrange your own transport to the pier.
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Dhow cruise with dinner and entertainment
- Board dhow cruise at Dubai Creek
- View traditional markets and heritage buildings
- See modern city skyscrapers and landmarks
- Enjoy live buffet dinner on deck
- Watch captivating dance shows
- Choose upper or lower deck views
- Disembark after 2-hour cruise
What’s included
- 2-hour dhow cruise on Dubai Creek.
- buffet dinner with vegetarian and meat options.
- welcome juice, water and soft drinks.
- live entertainment including puppet shows, belly dance, Tanoura show and horse show.
- choice of upper or lower deck seating.
- live English-speaking guide.
- sharing pickup and drop-off available as an add-on option.
Times
- Every day 20:30
Before you book
Operated by Lead Adventure Tour
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The experience
The cruise opens with the traditional side of Dubai Creek: the well-preserved heritage buildings and old markets that built the city's trade reputation. As the dhow moves along the water, that view shifts into the modern skyline of skyscrapers and landmarks that came after. You're seated on either the upper or lower deck depending on which you pick, with the buffet laid out and soft drinks and water flowing throughout the 2 hours on the water.
Entertainment runs the whole cruise: puppet shows, a belly dance performance (family-friendly), a Tanoura show and a horse show keep the evening moving. The buffet covers both vegetarian and meat options, and you start with a welcome juice as soon as you board. A live guide in English narrates the sights and answers questions as the boat moves.
Pickup and drop-off are available if you choose that option at checkout. Without it, you make your own way to the pier. Infants and small children can bring a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available if you need one. Public transportation runs near the departure point if that suits your arrival better.
Is this one for you?Book the sharing transfer option if you're arriving without a rental car or prefer not to navigate to the pier yourself. Skip it if you have your own transport or want to time the cruise around other plans in the evening. Either way, the fixed 2-hour window and included entertainment mean the whole experience holds together without you arranging anything once you're on the water.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 9 years).
What exactly is on the buffet dinner during the cruise?
The Arabic buffet includes both vegetarian and non-vegetarian meat options, served throughout the 2-hour sail. Water and soft drinks come with the meal. The welcome juice arrives as you board.
Can I choose which deck I sit on, and does it matter?
Yes, you pick either the upper or lower deck at checkout, and each gives a different angle on Dubai Creek and the city skyline as the dhow moves along the water.
Do I need to arrange my own transport to the pier, or is pickup included?
Sharing pickup and drop-off are available as an option you select at checkout. If you don't choose that option, you arrange your own way to the departure point. Public transportation is available nearby.
Dubai Creek dhow cruise with dinner and dance shows
2h–3h · EN
from AED 151 per person
≈ US$ 40 in your currency
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