Dubai Marina · Evening departures daily

Dubai Marina Dinner Cruise
from AED 120 per person

Q: What is the difference between the Standard and Premium dhow?

The Marina route and the buffet are similar — you are choosing the boat and the atmosphere. The Standard is the traditional wooden dhow at AED 120, sailing 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM, with a buffet including a live BBQ station and a Tanoura show. The Premium is the classic award-winning boat at AED 170, sailing 9:00 PM – 10:45 PM, with a full-course international buffet, a live singer alongside the Tanoura show and the best skyline photo route. The Premium is our most-booked option.

Q: What time does the dinner cruise board?

Standard: arrive by 8:00 PM, the boat sails at 8:30 PM and you are back at the dock around 10:30 PM — 2 hours on the water. Premium: boarding starts at 8:15 PM, departure is 9:00 PM and you are back around 10:45 PM — 1 hour 45 minutes on the water. Please do not arrive later than the times above; the boat leaves on time and there is no refund if you miss it.

Q: Where does the cruise depart from?

Dubai Marina. It is walking distance or a short taxi ride from most Marina and JBR hotels. We send the exact boarding point, a map pin and directions with your confirmation on WhatsApp.

Q: Is hotel pickup included?

Not by default, because the boarding point is already in Dubai Marina. Hotel pickup and drop-off from other areas of Dubai is available at extra cost — tell us your hotel on WhatsApp and we will quote it with your booking.

Q: Is the buffet suitable for vegetarians?

Yes. Both dhows serve a full buffet with generous vegetarian and non-vegetarian selections, including salads, mains and desserts, plus unlimited soft drinks, water, tea and coffee. Tell us about any dietary needs when you book and we will pass them to the boat.

Q: Do children get a discount?

Yes. Child rates, and free entry for the youngest guests, vary slightly between the two boats. Send us the ages of anyone under 12 on WhatsApp and we will confirm the exact rate for your family.

Q: Do I pay anything in advance?

No. We confirm your booking on WhatsApp and you settle on the evening. No card details are taken to reserve your seats.

Q: How do I confirm my booking?

Message us on WhatsApp with the boat you want, your date and the number of guests. We check the live availability, then reply with the exact boarding time, price and directions — usually within minutes.

Q: Do you also run yacht cruises?

Yes, separately. The yacht is a modern catamaran or motor yacht with an open sun deck, sailing four times a day with breakfast or a live BBQ, from AED 200 per person. It is a different experience from the dinner dhow — see our yacht cruises page for departure times and prices.

An evening on a traditional wooden dhow with a full buffet dinner, a live Tanoura show and the whole Marina skyline. Book in one WhatsApp message, pay on the evening.

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Choose your boat

Standard or Premium

Same Marina route, same skyline — you are only choosing the boat and the atmosphere. Standard sails 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM, Premium 9:00 PM – 10:45 PM. All cruises are subject to availability.

Standard wooden dhow dinner cruise in Dubai Marina

Best Value 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM

Standard Marina Dinner Dhow Cruise

AED 120

per person

✔Traditional wooden dhow — best value
✔2 hours cruising the Dubai Marina channel
✔Welcome drink on boarding
✔Buffet dinner with a live BBQ station (veg & non-veg)
✔Unlimited soft drinks, tea & coffee
✔Live Tanoura dance show
✔AC lower deck + open-air upper deck
✔Alcohol-free boat — family friendly

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Premium Marina Dinner Dhow Cruise

AED 170

per person

✔The classic award-winning Marina dhow
✔Scenic 1 hour 45 min cruise
✔Full-course international buffet dinner
✔Live Tanoura show + live singer
✔Your choice of open-air upper deck or AC lower deck
✔Best skyline photo route — Ain Dubai, JBR & Cayan Tower
✔Best for couples, families & celebrations

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Not sure which one? Ask us on WhatsApp — one minute, no pressure.

Standard or Premium?

Same Marina route and skyline. The boat and the atmosphere differ.

Comparison of the Standard and Premium Dubai Marina dinner dhow cruises
	Standard Dhow Cruise AED 120	Premium Dhow Cruise AED 170
Boat	Traditional wooden dhow	The classic award-winning Marina dhow
Timing	Arrive by 8:00 PM · sails 8:30 PM · back 10:30 PM	Boarding 8:15 PM · sails 9:00 PM · back 10:45 PM
Dinner	Buffet with a live BBQ station	Full-course international buffet
Entertainment	Live Tanoura dance show	Live Tanoura show plus live singer
Decks	AC lower deck + open-air upper deck	Your choice of open-air or AC deck
Good to know	Alcohol-free, family friendly	Best skyline photo route

If value is the point, take the Standard. If the boat, the buffet and the photos matter more, take the Premium.

Included on both boats

Every cruise includes

✔An evening cruise through Dubai Marina — 2 hours on the Standard, 1 hour 45 minutes on the Premium
✔Full buffet dinner — vegetarian & non-vegetarian
✔Unlimited soft drinks, water, tea & coffee
✔Live Tanoura show on board
✔Marina skyline views — Ain Dubai, JBR, Bluewaters, Cayan Tower
✔Pay nothing today — settle on the evening

Boarding

Getting to the boat

✔Boarding is in Dubai Marina — walkable from most Marina & JBR hotels
✔Exact boarding point, map pin and directions sent with your confirmation
✔Arrive by 8:00 PM for the Standard, 8:15 PM for the Premium — the boat leaves on time
✔Hotel pickup and drop-off from other areas quoted separately on request

Booking takes one WhatsApp message

Pick your boat.
Your choice is pre-filled in the message.

Add your date and guest count.
Then hit send.

We check availability and confirm.
Boarding time, price and directions, usually within minutes.

Luxury shared yacht cruising past the Dubai Marina skyline

Also on the water

Looking for a yacht instead?

A different experience from the dinner dhow — a 65ft catamaran or 86ft yacht with an open sun deck, four 2-hour sailings a day from morning to night, breakfast or a live BBQ on board. From AED 200 per person.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the Standard and Premium dhow?

What time does the dinner cruise board?

Where does the cruise depart from?

Is hotel pickup included?

Is the buffet suitable for vegetarians?

Do children get a discount?

Do I pay anything in advance?

How do I confirm my booking?

Do you also run yacht cruises?

Cruising tonight or tomorrow?

Your evening on the Marina starts with one message.

Send your boat, date and number of guests. We check availability and confirm, usually within minutes.

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Dubai Marina Dinner Cruise from AED 120 per person