Luxury Dhow Cruise Dubai Marina: Dinner & Skyline Views
Dinner, live music and the skyline from the water
A luxury dhow cruise along Dubai Marina combines a four-course international buffet dinner with views of Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis Hotel and Burj Al Arab as you sail past the city's glittering skyline. The evening includes live entertainment (Arabic dance shows and lounge music), and a red carpet welcome when you board. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
Step-by-step itinerary
Evening luxury dhow cruise experience
- Pick up from hotel or residence
- Enjoy red carpet welcome and live music
- Sail past Dubai Marina landmarks
- Dine at international buffet with live cooking
- Watch Arabic dance and lounge music
- Drop off at pickup point
What’s included
- Hotel or residence pickup and drop-off in Dubai or Sharjah.
- four-course international buffet dinner with bread and soup corner, salads, main course, live pasta station and dessert.
- bottled water.
- live entertainment including Arabic dance shows and lounge music.
- air-conditioned seating.
- all fees and taxes.
Times
- Every day 18:30
Before you book
Operated by Emirates Trips
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The experience
The dhow departs from Dubai Marina after pickup from your hotel or residence in Dubai or Sharjah. Once aboard, you get a red carpet welcome and settle in as the boat moves into the channel. The route takes you past three of the city's most recognizable landmarks: Palm Jumeirah rising from the water, the Atlantis Hotel's distinctive silhouette, and the sail-shaped Burj Al Arab catching the evening light. The skyline itself (the Marina's high-rises reflected in the water) is the backdrop for the entire cruise.
Dinner is a live-action affair. An onboard chef works a pasta station while you move through an international buffet that includes a bread and soup corner, salads, main courses and dessert. The meal happens as you're moving, so there's no separation between eating and watching the landmarks pass. Live entertainment runs throughout: Arabic dance performances and lounge music create the evening's rhythm, and the whole experience is designed to feel unhurried rather than rushed through a checklist.
The cruise lasts around four hours from pickup to drop-off. Air-conditioned seating means you're comfortable even during Dubai's warm evenings, and bottled water is provided. The boat returns you to the same pickup point when the evening ends.
Is this one for you?Book this if you want dinner and live entertainment on a shared boat. You'll see the skyline from the water rather than land, and the group setting means you're dining alongside other travelers.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 9 years); Infant (under 4): 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 landmarks do you actually see on the dhow cruise?
The cruise passes Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis Hotel, and Burj Al Arab as you sail along Dubai Marina. The city's skyline, the Marina's glittering high-rises, is visible throughout the evening.
Is the dinner included in the price, or do you pay separately?
Dinner is included: a four-course international buffet with a bread and soup corner, salads, main courses, a live pasta station and dessert. Bottled water is also included.
How does the entertainment work during the cruise?
Live entertainment runs throughout the evening, featuring Arabic dance shows and lounge music. An onboard chef also works a live pasta station while you dine.
Does the cruise include pickup from my hotel?
Yes, pickup and drop-off at your hotel or residence in Dubai or Sharjah are included. You'll be returned to the same location when the cruise ends.
What time does the dhow cruise depart?
The experience lasts around four hours total, including pickup and drop-off. Specific departure times are confirmed at the time of booking.
Luxury Dhow Cruise Dubai Marina: Dinner & Skyline Views
4h · EN · at your hotel
from AED 450 per person
≈ US$ 119 in your currency
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