Dubai Dhow Cruise Dinner: Traditional Boat, Live Show
Dinner aboard a wooden dhow, creek views, and live performance in one evening
A 2-hour dinner cruise on a traditional Arabian dhow departs from Al Seef on Dubai Creek, where you dine on a multicuisine buffet while watching Tanora dance and puppet performances. The boat offers both an air-conditioned lower deck and an open-air upper deck. Refreshments and welcome drinks are included throughout the evening.
Options for this experience
2 optionsStep-by-step itinerary
Dhow cruise dinner and sightseeing
- Visit Al Seef waterfront area
- Experience Old Dubai sights
- Enjoy 2-hour dhow cruise dinner
- Watch live cooking demonstration
- Drink juice and refreshments
- See Tanora dance performance
- Watch puppet show
What’s included
- Access to both the air-conditioned lower deck and the open-air upper deck.
- a 90-minute dhow cruise dinner with multicuisine buffet.
- live cooking on board.
- Tanora dance and puppet show performances.
- welcome drinks.
- unlimited soft drinks, juices and water.
- onboard restrooms.
Times
- Every day 17:00 19:00 21:00
Before you book
Operated by Arabian Destination Tourism Dubai
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The experience
You board a traditional wooden dhow at Al Seef, the waterfront heritage district along Dubai Creek, and settle into either the climate-controlled lower deck or the open-air upper deck depending on your preference. The boat itself is the setting. A restored Arabian vessel that carries the region's maritime history while delivering modern comfort. As the dhow pulls away from the dock, the city's illuminated skyline rises across the water, framing the evening ahead.
Dinner unfolds over the 90-minute cruise with a multicuisine buffet that mixes international and local dishes. Live cooking happens on board, and the kitchen keeps pace with the boat's movement. Tanora dance, a traditional form of belly dance, and a puppet show perform throughout the meal, drawing from the vibrant culture the region is known for. Soft drinks, juices and water flow freely. Welcome drinks arrive as you settle in. Restrooms are available aboard, and the two-deck layout means you can move between the quiet, air-conditioned interior and the open air where the breeze and the creek views take over.
The experience runs 2 hours total. You can book the cruise alone or add hotel pickup and dropoff, which handles the transport logistics before and after. Children from age 4 are welcome, and the boat suits all fitness levels. There is no hiking, no strenuous movement, just boarding and dining at your own pace.
Is this one for you?Book with pickup if your hotel is in Dubai. Choose the cruise alone if you're already at Al Seef or prefer to arrange your own transport, and pick the upper deck for open air or lower deck for climate-controlled dining.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Hindi and Urdu.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 10 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.
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 is Al Seef and why does the dhow depart from there?
Al Seef is a vibrant waterfront destination on Dubai Creek that blends tradition with modernity, offering a captivating glimpse into Dubai's rich heritage. The dhow cruise departs from this historic district, so you experience old Dubai's character before and after the evening on the water.
Can I sit outside on the dhow, or is it all indoors?
The dhow has both an air-conditioned lower deck and an open-air upper deck, so you choose where to spend your time. Many guests move between the two during the evening to enjoy the creek breeze and the city lights from the open deck.
What kind of food and drinks are served during the cruise?
A multicuisine buffet featuring international and local dishes is available throughout the cruise, with live cooking happening on board. Soft drinks, juices and water are included and unlimited. Welcome drinks arrive when you board.
Does the dhow cruise include entertainment, or is it just dinner?
Live entertainment is part of the evening: Tanora dance and puppet show performances happen during the cruise, drawing from the region's vibrant cultural traditions and adding to the dining experience.
Is transportation to the dhow included, or do I need to arrange my own way to Al Seef?
You can book the cruise alone and make your own way to Al Seef, or choose the option that includes hotel pickup and dropoff, which handles transport before and after the evening on the water.
Dubai Dhow Cruise Dinner: Traditional Boat, Live Show
2h · EN +2
from AED 95 per person
≈ US$ 27 in your currency
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