Dubai Marina: Elegant Dhow Dinner Cruise with Buffet & Live Show
Overview
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Step aboard a beautifully lit traditional wooden dhow and cruise through Dubai Marina. Admire the glittering skyline, luxury yachts, and modern architecture as you glide across calm waters. Choose the open-air upper deck for panoramic views or relax inside the air-conditioned lower deck.
Enjoy a lavish international buffet featuring Arabic, Asian, and continental dishes, with plenty of vegetarian options. Experience warm Emirati hospitality combined with modern elegance. A live Tanoura dance show adds vibrant culture and entertainment to the night.
This Dubai Marina dhow dinner cruise is perfect for couples, families, and group celebrations. It blends romance, sightseeing, and entertainment in one evening. Highly recommended for first-time visitors and anyone seeking a memorable Dubai experience. Optional hotel pickup and drop-off make the evening smooth and stress-free.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Dress code is smart casual
During the Holy Month of Ramadan NO entertainment as per government guidelines
During Dry Days and official public holidays NO entertainment as per the guidelines of the DTCM
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Unlimited water, soft drinks & tea.
Hotel pickup and drop-off (if transfer option is selected)
Live Tanoura dance show and background music
2-hour Dubai Marina dhow dinner cruise
Friendly professional crew and brief safety orientation
Seating choice: open-air upper deck or air-conditioned lower deck
Lavish international buffet with Emirati, Asian & continental dishes
Gratuities / tips (optional)
Souvenir photos (available for purchase)
Transfers if pickup option is not selected
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Dubai
Begin your unforgettable Dubai Marina dhow dinner cruise with a warm meet and greet by our professional crew. Guests who book the hotel pickup and drop-off option will be collected from their Dubai hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle and brought directly to Dubai Harbour, the starting point of this scenic evening experience. Upon arrival, our team will assist you with a smooth boarding process, share a short safety briefing, and guide you to your reserved seat on the traditional wooden dhow.
Dubai Harbour
Step aboard a beautifully decorated traditional wooden dhow cruise for a 2-hour luxury dining experience along the glittering Dubai Marina Canal. Choose between the open-air upper deck for panoramic skyline views or the air-conditioned lower deck for cool comfort. Enjoy a refreshing welcome drink and relax as the dhow sets sail. Delight in a lavish international buffet dinner featuring Middle Eastern and continental dishes, unlimited water and soft drinks, and indulge in live entertainment with a Tanoura dance show and background music—all while gliding across Dubai’s illuminated waterfront.
Options
CRUISE Dinner with Pick & Drop
Sharing Pick up: Pick-up Time from 7:00 PM I Boarding Time at 8:00 PM I Cruising Time from 8:30 PM.
Tanura Dance Show and Music.
Duration: 3 hours
Buffet Dinner : Arabic, Asian, and continental dishes with vegetarian options
Unlimited water and softdrinks
Dubai Marina Harbour: 2 Hours Cruising through Dubai Marina canal
Traditional wooden Boat: Lower and upper decks are available, featuring open-air seating for scenic views.
Pickup included
Dinner Cruise without Transfer
Boarding Time 8:00 pm: Departure time 8:30 pm. Arrive at least 30 mins before Departure time to avoid NO-SHOW.
Tanura Dance Show and Music
Duration: 2 hours
Buffet Dinner: (Veg and Non-Veg) with Unlimited Water and Soft Drinks
Dubai Marina Canal: Around 2 hours cruising through Marina canal with a view of Ain Dubai
Traditional Dhow Boat: Lower Deck and Upper Deck with open-air seating.
Reviews
26 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Horrible
Nicole C,
Oct 27, 2025
- Viator
1.00The boat ride itself wasn’t bad, the boat was suppose to leave at 8pm but left at 840pm. We came back at 10pm, it was not a full 2hr. I have never seen a group of ppl Who have acted as though they never seen food before. This group of ppl bomb rushed to the food by pushing, and grabbing multiple plates. All the food was taken quickly, food ran out and wasn’t replaced. Which was unacceptable, hot water bottles were placed on the tables. No drinks were offered, had to ask for soda. I wouldn’t recommend this Excursion to anyone.
Nice marina evening views but boat...
Dee,
Jun 14, 2017
- Viator
1.00Nice marina evening views but boat left late and trip too long for a hot uncomfortable weather. Better walk the marina at night instead.
Food substandard. Hotel pickup was appreciated
I'd say its brilliant night out. I...
MOHAMMAD S,
Sep 8, 2016
- Viator
5.00I'd say its brilliant night out. I was contacted by a friendly staff and advised regarding the pickup timing and even even informed about the tour program. I didn't wait any extra minute as the driver came earlier then he went to pick up other guests too.
The cruising was enjoyable. The views of the harbor are fantastic. Buildings illuminated by the lights and water are exhilarating..
The food was great even the entertainment was awesome! Overall were a 4 hours worth and a good value of what I paid for. Recommendable!!!The view at night of the buildings...
Asim R,
Aug 27, 2016
- Viator
5.00The view at night of the buildings and lights was amazing. Dubai Marina at night were incredible and I don't think there would be any other way to view them unless you owned a boat of your own. The cruise starts in the marina and sails along the entire area. A wonderful sightseeing of the new Dubai city with all the amazing building at a glance from a traditional Boat. It's very welcoming and wonderful definitely will recommend this to anyone.
Reasonable price for the cruise made it worthwhile. The pick up was on time so we had time to admire the city while we relax and waited for other guest. The buffet food was good and service and staff were helpful / friendly. Our visit in Dubai was worthwhile.
It was a nice complete dinner. The...
Maria P,
Aug 25, 2016
- Viator
3.00It was a nice complete dinner. The views were great. We were picked up an hour late after kind of like an after thought. On the return we were sent back with another guide who went totally opposite direction than our hotel and dropped us off last. Needless to say we were not happy with the pick up and drop off.
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