Dubai Marina Dhow Cruise: Dinner & Live Entertainment

Dinner and live performances on the water, framed by Dubai's modern skyline.

A two-hour dhow cruise on Dubai Marina combines traditional Arabian hospitality with modern luxury: you board a wooden sailing boat, dine on an international and Arabian buffet, and watch live entertainment against views of the Marina Torch, Cayan Tower, Palm Jumeirah and Ain Dubai. The experience includes soft drinks and juice. Transport from Dubai city is available as an add-on option.

Options for this experience

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From AED 125 per person, depending on the option and date you choose.See dates & book

Dinner on a dhow cruise 20:30 Guide in English Dhow cruise without transfer. Dhow Cruise Marina with dinner: report at 7:45 PM, cruise departs at 8:30 PM.

Cruise with dinner and transport 20:30 Guide in English Dinner cruise with transfer: two-way shared transport is included, and pickup runs from 6:50 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Pickup is included.

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What’s included

• Two hours of cruising Marina Yacht Club and Marina Skyline.
• international buffet dinner with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes.
• water, orange juice and soft drinks.
• live traditional Arabian music and entertainment.
• English-speaking guide on board.

Times

• Every day 20:30

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Before you book

Live guide English Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Book up to 4h before

Ages Adult (11 and older) · Child (4 to 10 years) · Infant (under 4): free

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

Good to know

Low physical effort Infant seats available Public transport nearby Not recommended with heart problems

Operated by Good Sky Tourism

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The experience

The dhow departs from Marina Yacht Club with boarding starting 45 minutes before your selected time. Once aboard, you have two hours to move between the dining area and the open deck as the boat cruises the Marina Skyline. The buffet spreads across salads (Fattoush, Greek, Tabbouleh), grilled meats (kebab, chicken saffron, fish, shrimp), rice and curry dishes (biryani, chicken curry, chana masala), and desserts. Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options are available throughout. If you have dietary requirements or allergies, you can note them at booking. Water, orange juice and soft drinks are included. Fresh juice and ice cream are not.

The evening centers on live entertainment: traditional Arabian music and performances happen on deck, with the boat's illumination reflecting off the water. You'll pass the Marina Torch and the twisted Cayan Tower as landmarks, and the Ain Dubai observation wheel is visible from the water. The Palm Jumeirah and Atlantis The Palm Hotel are also part of the skyline you see during the cruise.

If you book the transport option, shared pickup runs from Dubai city within a 20–25 km radius. Some locations in that range may not have service, and transport outside Dubai is not included. The return journey is also shared. Without transport, you arrange your own way to Marina Yacht Club. A live English-speaking guide is on board.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 10 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What food is served on the Dubai Marina dhow cruise?

The buffet includes Fattoush and Greek salads, grilled kebab and chicken saffron, fish and shrimp, biryani and chicken curry, and desserts. Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes are available. Soft drinks, water and orange juice are included, but fresh juice and ice cream are not.

Can I book transport to the dhow from my hotel?

Transport is available as an add-on option and covers shared pickup from Dubai city within 20–25 km. Some locations in that range may not have service. If you book without transport, you arrange your own way to Marina Yacht Club.

What landmarks will I see during the two-hour cruise?

The dhow passes the Marina Torch, Cayan Tower, Palm Jumeirah and Atlantis The Palm Hotel, and the Ain Dubai observation wheel is visible from the water as you cruise the Marina Skyline.

What entertainment happens on the dhow?

Live traditional Arabian music and performances take place on deck throughout the evening, accompanied by the boat's illumination reflecting off the water.

When do I need to arrive for boarding?

Boarding starts 45 minutes before your selected departure time. The last entry is 10 minutes before departure.