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Ain Dubai House Boat Tour with view of Ain Dubai Ferris wheel in the background.
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Rated 4.3 out of 5.0 from 44 ratings.
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Dhow cruise with guests dining and enjoying live entertainment in Dubai Marina at night.
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4.3
Rated 4.3 out of 5.0 from 2781 ratings.
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Dubai Marina yacht dinner cruise with live DJ at night.
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4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5.0 from 1180 ratings.
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Dhow cruise on Dubai Canal with city skyline and illuminated bridge.
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Rated 4.5 out of 5.0 from 964 ratings.
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Dubai Atlantis Scenic Cruise with traditional abra boat on water.
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Rated 4.4 out of 5.0 from 12 ratings.
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Dubai Marina night cruise on Lotus Mega Yacht with live DJ and unlimited drinks.
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Rated 4.5 out of 5.0 from 15 ratings.
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Dubai Marina yacht with tourists enjoying a swim and snorkel session, featuring a BBQ lunch on deck.
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3.9
Rated 3.9 out of 5.0 from 299 ratings.
AED 395
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Dubai Marina: 2/3-Hour Luxury Yacht Cruise and Global Village Entry Tickets
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4.6
Rated 4.6 out of 5.0 from 3811 ratings.
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Dubai yacht with guests enjoying live BBQ and drinks on deck, skyline in background.
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Luxury yacht cruising through Dubai Marina with views of skyscrapers, part of 2-3 hour tour including Miracle Garden tickets.
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4.6
Rated 4.6 out of 5.0 from 10554 ratings.
AED 310
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Dhow cruise on Musandam Dibba waters with tourists enjoying scenic views.
Dubai Dhow Cruises
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4.5
Rated 4.5 out of 5.0 from 356 ratings.
AED 220.42
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Wooden Abra boat cruising Dubai Canal with city skyline in background.
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4.4
Rated 4.4 out of 5.0 from 29 ratings.
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Dhow boat on Dubai Creek at night with city lights, part of Dhow Dinner Cruise experience.
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4.5
Rated 4.5 out of 5.0 from 1910 ratings.
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Girl in a motorboat with a life jacket on, Black Boats Tours
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Dhow cruise on Dubai Creek with city skyline in the background, offering sightseeing and unlimited soft drinks.
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Dubai Marina 2/3-Hour Luxury Yacht Cruise with Breakfast or BBQ Lunch/Dinner and XLine Dubai Marina Zip Line Tickets
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4.6
Rated 4.6 out of 5.0 from 1741 ratings.
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Dubai Marina skyline view from a Sunset Alexandra VIP Dhow Cruise with dinner and entertainment.
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Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque with intricate domes and minarets in Abu Dhabi.
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Dubai Marina luxury dhow cruise with dinner, entertainment, and drinks.
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Rated 4.2 out of 5.0 from 539 ratings.
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Sunseeker superyacht in Dubai Marina with guests enjoying gourmet dining, premium drinks, and live music.
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Couple dining on Alexandra VIP Dhow Cruise in Dubai with city skyline in the background.
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4.3
Rated 4.3 out of 5.0 from 140 ratings.
AED 195
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Alexandra VIP Dhow Cruise at night with illuminated Dubai skyline in the background.
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4.4
Rated 4.4 out of 5.0 from 1149 ratings.
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Travel guides and tips

  • Yes, cruises in Dubai are one of the most popular experiences tried by both locals and tourists. Depending on your budget, schedule, and other personal preferences, you can choose to go for a dinner cruise, lunch cruise, or sightseeing cruise.
  • There are various cruise types to choose from in Dubai.
    • Dubai dhow cruise: Dubai Creek Dhow Cruise is the most popular type of cruise in Dubai. On traditional boats, known as 'dhows' in the region, you can go for sightseeing, dinner, or lunch on a Dubai Marina dhow cruise, Dubai Creek dhow cruise, or Dubai Canal cruise.
    • Yacht tours: If you're looking for a unique, indulgent experience, yacht tours in Dubai are the way to go. From the Dubai Marina, set sail on luxurious yachts for a day of discovering Dubai's skyline under the sun. Enjoy continental meals, live entertainment, and more.
    • Boat tours: Feel the cool sea breeze against your skin on yellow boat tours in Dubai. Hop onboard speed boats and depending on the ticket you've opted for, zoom along the sea and discover popular landmarks in the city for 30/45/60/90 minutes.
  • Your boarding point would vary based on the type of cruise you would opt for. Broadly, you can choose from Dubai Marina cruise, Dubai Creek dhow cruise, and Dubai Canal cruise.
    • If you for a cruise along the Marina, your boarding point will be near the Dubai Marina Yacht Club or Marina Bay.
    • At the Creek, your boarding point may be at one of the many piers such as Al Hamriya.
    • The Dubai Water Canal cruise pier would be the common boarding point for Canal cruises. The confirmed details with the boarding point and tips on how to get there will be a part of your confirmed ticket.
  • Spot some of the city's top landmarks on your cruise in Dubai. Depending on your location, here's what you can see:
    • Dubai Marina: Palm Jumeirah and Atlantis Hotel, Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab, and more.
    • Dubai Creek: You can see historic landmarks like Sheikh Saeed's House, Heritage Village, National Bank of Dubai, Old Boat Fort, and more
    • Canal cruise: You can see the Burj Khalifa, Business Bay Bridge, Festival City and more.
  • Dinner cruises in Dubai are definitely better than lunch cruises in Dubai. On a Dubai dinner cruise, meals include a variety of continental and local dishes spanning vegetarian and non-vegetarian choices. You'll also be entertained in the background with live music, traditional dance performances, or shows. Moreover, a dinner cruise gives you the unique vantage point of soaking in the city's brightly lit skyline and avoids the unpleasantness of sailing under the hot Arabian sun.
  • Yes, dinner and lunch cruises in Dubai serve meals. You will be treated to a widespread buffet that would include continental as well as a traditional dishes, with snacks and refreshments, and a fun few hours of live entertainment. Please keep in mind that sightseeing cruises do not include meals and only dinner/lunch cruises do.
  • Not all cruises in Dubai would include alcohol beverages. Sightseeing cruises, Abra rides, and boat tours would not include drinks, but luxury dinner cruises and yacht tours may serve liqour. Make sure to check the specifications of your ticket before booking.
  • Yes, sunset cruises are available in Dubai and offer a glorious view of the city's skyline bathed in orange and gold. Most sunset cruises are a part of dinner cruises, which includes a complete buffet meal with live entertainment and refreshments.
  • Ideally, the best part of the day to take a sunset cruise is during the evenings to avoid the harsh Dubai heat and enjoy the pleasant weather and cool breeze. Daytime cruises, while allowing you clearly discover popular landmarks, are often uncomfortable due to the blazing sun. If you are looking for a day cruise, the best time would be to go between the months of November to April, when the city experiences its winter and spring seasons.
  • Sightseeing cruises in Dubai generally last between 30-60 minutes, while dinner and lunch cruises carry on for longer, about 2-3 hours. Boat tours are shorter, between 30-45 minutes.
  • Some sightseeing cruises may include an audioguide or an expert local guide, while others may not. You would have to check for the specifics in the ticket you choose.
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Paula woodcock
GB

Paula

5/5
United Kingdom
Fabulous cruise and good easy booking Staff fabulous on board. Got all the paperwork on arrival. Good communication asked a lot of questions regarding Nuts on board staff spoke to us told us to what to avoid. saxophonists very good nice touch thank you
Kiran Shetty
AE

Kiran

5/5
United Arab Emirates
Amazing experience of beautiful dubai sea shore and staff was very helpful. Food was good and live counter pasta was delicious. Nice DJ music with drinks
Nerissa Layag
AE

Nerissa

5/5
United Arab Emirates
First of all, a car was sent to pick us up all the way from Sharjah. That was really much appreciated. When we arrived at the dock we didn't have to wait long before we were called for boarding. A couple of photos were taken and we were asked to get on. Our table waa located on the upper deck and it was pleasant up there. The staff were polite and were very attentive. Dinner was a buffet setting, and the food was very good with meat, fish, and vegetarian choices. There was also a few salads and desserts and softdrinks served. Any other drinks y Can be ordered for a fee. There was live entertainment after dinner as well. The dhow ride itself was pleasant with the cool weather and full moon. It was a lovely experience and one we would like to repeat.
Jonathan George
ZA

Jonathan

5/5
South Africa
Directions were really good. Had no problem finding the boat. The ambience was great. The whole family loved it. The staff were very professional and the live music was very entertaining.
Seyed Saeed Habibi
US

Seyed

5/5
United States
Fantastic Yacht Cruise with Delicious BBQ! The Dubai Marina Yacht Cruise with BBQ lunch was an absolutely fantastic experience! Everything about it was perfect—the yacht was spacious and well-maintained, the views were breathtaking, and the live BBQ was delicious. The staff was friendly and attentive, making the entire journey smooth and enjoyable. A relaxing and memorable way to explore Dubai Marina. Highly recommend this to everyone! 🌟
Stan Mathew Memana
IN

Stan

5/5
India
Fantastic experience. Really smooth booking & check-in. The experience was awesome. Must try for all tourists. Everything was as mentioned in details. Totally worth it.
Javier Guzman

Javier

4/5
We just didn’t realize where the day went. The trip extended for an hour but it didn’t matter. The wife and kids didn’t want to come back at all.
Hector Goodman

Hector

5/5
Snorkeling, Dhow cruise, Dolphins, Scenic beauty. There is just so much to rave about this trip. The cheap prices of the trip are the cherry on the cake.

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