Dubai Marina Dhow Dinner Cruise: 5-Star Buffet & Night Views

Dinner on the water while the Marina lights up around you

A 2-hour luxury dhow dinner cruise on Dubai Marina with a 5-star international buffet, hotel pickup and drop-off, and views of the Cayan Tower, Dubai Marina Mall, and Ain Dubai. You board at Dubai Harbour Marina with a traditional Emirati welcome, then dine as the boat passes the illuminated skyline, with a photographer on board to capture the moment.

Options for this experience

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From AED 325 per person, depending on the option and date you choose.See dates & book

Dinner cruise with soft drinks 20:00 Five-star buffet dinner featuring Arabian and international cuisine, with unlimited soft drinks and bottled water included. Return hotel transfer: hotel pick-up and drop-off to any hotel in Dubai. Pickup is included.

Dinner cruise with house drinks 20:00 Five-star buffet dinner featuring Arabian and international cuisine, with unlimited house beverages, including beer and wine, included. Return hotel transfer: hotel pick-up and drop-off for any hotel in Dubai. Pickup is included.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Dubai Marina Luxury Dhow Dinner Cruise

• Meet at Dubai Harbour Marina
• Receive traditional Emirati welcome
• Enjoy chilled drink from bar
• Pass by Cayan Tower
• Savor international buffet
• Pass by Dubai Marina Mall
• Sample local and international desserts
• Cruise by Address Hotel
• Pass Bluewaters Island and Ain Dubai

What’s included

• A 5-star international buffet with Arabian cuisine and desserts.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in a shared vehicle.
• unlimited soft drinks and bottled water.
• a 2-hour cruise on a traditional dhow.
• and a resident photographer to capture photos near the Address Hotel and Ain Dubai. If you select the house beverages option, unlimited beer and wine are included instead of soft drinks.

Times

• Every day 20:00

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Before you book

Group Up to 200 1 private ›

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included. You can choose from 25 pickup points.

Book up to 5h before

Ages Adult (12 to 90 years) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Infant (under 5): free

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Stroller-friendly Infant seats available Public transport nearby

Operated by Tour Dubai Tourism LLC

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The experience

The cruise starts at Dubai Harbour Marina with a traditional Emirati welcome: Arabic coffee, dates, and rose water hand-cleansing while frankincense burns around you. From there, the dhow moves through the waterways as you move between the buffet and the open-air deck. The boat passes the Cayan Tower (twisted on its foundation in a way that makes it impossible to miss), and the illuminated Dubai Marina Mall, where you can order from the fully stocked bar and watch the skyline shift as the sun sets.

The 5-star buffet includes Arabian and international cuisine, with a separate selection of local and international desserts. Soft drinks and bottled water come with every ticket. If you choose the house beverages option, beer and wine are unlimited. A resident photographer travels with the boat and can capture photos at the Address Hotel and near Bluewaters Island, where Ain Dubai, the world's largest observation wheel, rises above the water. Arabic background music plays throughout, and the whole experience unfolds under the open sky.

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included in a shared air-conditioned vehicle, so you don't arrange transport separately. The boat accommodates families: children under 13 travel free from mid-June through September, and specialized infant seats are available if you need them. Vegetarian options exist if you request them at booking, and the operator asks about any dietary requirements when you confirm.

Top questions

Can children come?

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

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 do I actually eat on the Dubai Marina dhow cruise?

The 5-star buffet features Arabian and international cuisine prepared by world-class chefs, with a separate dessert selection of local and international sweets. Soft drinks and bottled water are unlimited. House beverages (beer and wine) are unlimited if you select that option at checkout.

Does the cruise pass by Ain Dubai?

Yes. The dhow cruises past Bluewaters Island, where Ain Dubai sits: the world's largest observation wheel. The boat gets close enough that you can take selfies, and the resident photographer on board can capture the moment for you.

Is hotel pickup really included, or do I meet at the marina?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included in a shared air-conditioned vehicle. You're collected from your hotel and returned there after the cruise, so you don't need to arrange separate transport to Dubai Harbour Marina.

What happens at the start of the cruise?

When you board at Dubai Harbour Marina, you receive a traditional Emirati welcome with Arabic coffee, dates, and rose water hand-cleansing while a frankincense burner fills the air with scent. This sets the tone before the boat departs.