Dhow Cruise Dubai Marina - Buffet Dinner & Transfer in Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

From $57.00

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

2 to 3 hours
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Combine a meal with waterfront views on this dinner cruise around Dubai Marina, where the 2-mile manmade canal lights up for the night and provides romantic city views. As you relax aboard the traditional-style wooden dhow boat, take in air from the open upper deck or watch the passing sights through lower-deck windows. A tanoura dance show provides entertainment with the buffet dinner.

Dhow dinner cruise around Dubai Marina
Admire the illuminated skyscrapers that line the canal
Enjoy a buffet dinner of international and Emirati dishes
Watch a tanoura dance show while you dine

What's Included

Pick-up and drop off from you hotel ( If pick up option is booked. Please read information ))
1.5 Hours Cruise Through Dubai Marina Lagoon
Experience spectacular views of the flood lit towers and landmarks around the water
Sumptuous buffet dinner of continental and Emirati dishes under the moonlight
Unlimited Water & Soft Drinks
Tanura Dance show and music
Lower Deck and Upper Deck with Open-Air Seating

Gratuities
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Alcoholic drinks

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

Dubai Harbour
Dubai Marina - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Please contact us via WhatsApp prior to the tour. Gate number can change without prior notice.

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

Pick up from Hotels are available depending on the options booked. The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions and hotel locations. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly. Please reconfirm with the local service provider the exact pick up timings. Sharing Pick up and cruise Timings: 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm - Pick-up timings ( depending on hotel location ) 8:00 pm to 8:30 pm - Boarding time Approximately 1.5 hours cruising Note: Pick up from JBR and Marina, The Palm / Palm Island is not offered for sharing. It can be upgraded to PRIVATE with extra charges. Pick-up from IBN Hotels and JA Hotels is not offered for sharing. It can be upgraded to PRIVATE with extra charges. Pick-up from the residence is not offered for sharing, you need to go to the nearest hotel or upgrade to PRIVATE with extra charges.

What To Expect

Saifco Travel & Tourism

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Dubai Marina Yacht Club (Pass By)

Dhow Cruise Dubai Harbour

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Dubai Marina Mall

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Ain Dubai (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Not wheelchair accessible
Dress code is smart casual
During the Holy Month of Ramadan NO entertainment as per government guidelines
Stroller accessible

During Dry Days and official public holidays NO entertainment as per the guidelines of the DTCM
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
During the Holy Month of Ramadan, tour timings varies. Contact your tour operator for pick up timing schedules
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Reviews

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Nice marina evening views but boat...

Dee, Jun 2017

Nice 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 2016

I'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 2016

The 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 2016

It 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.

Really looked forward to this but...

Belinda M, Jul 2016

Really looked forward to this but very disappointed Late pick up to start think they forgot about us On board the staff were very polite and served us with water and then soft drinks. They gave us some cold chicken starter which none of us ate as the chicken looked like it had seen better days. We were all not looking forward to the buffet dinner. To our surprise dinner was good a selection of Indian food which we all liked. The entertainment that was promised never happened. We were returned to the dock 1/2 hr early. All in this trip was not worth the money we paid at all and we certainly would not do this again if in Dubai. For a few Dirhams you can look round the harbour on a boat and have something to eat in one of the many restaurants that are in the Marina.

LO PEOR DE MI VIAJE A DUBAI.

Patricia_C, May 2023

Muy mala la calidad de la comida, poco variada, las bebidas eran de maquina y el postre apenas una torta de chocolate y unas donas en mal estado. Con mi madre amanecimos enfermas del estómago y con nauseas. Intente reclamar mi dinero de vuelta y fue negado. No lo recomiendo.

Response from Host, May 2023

Thank you for your feedback. We will look into it and improve what needs to work on. Thank you