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Dubai Marina Cruises
Hop on the enchanting Dubai Marina to enjoy the sights and scenes of Dubai as you sail along the tranquil waters. Catch sight of Dubai's twinkling city lights, and witness monumental buildings such as the magnificent Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis, and more!
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Dubai Dinner Cruises
Dine in style as you cruise past Dubai’s glittering landmarks like the Marina, Palm Jumeirah, and Burj Al Arab. With BBQ dinners and luxury yachts, these evening cruises are a feast for all senses.
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Luxe Lovers
Dubai Marina Yacht Cruises
Experience the finest Dubai Marina yacht cruises, tailored for every occasion. Indulge in lunch, dinner, BBQs, or buffets while soaking in stunning waterfront views. Whether you prefer a sunset cruise, a lively party with entertainment, or a day of fun with water slides and loungers, find the perfect yacht experience to match your celebration.
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Couples, First-timers
Dubai Dhow Cruises
Make your holiday in the shining, sparkling city of Dubai a little bit more glamorous - enjoy a sailing adventure aboard one of our dhow cruises! Glide along the Arabian waters, and admire the city's top landmarks set against the backdrop of a stunning skyline.
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Dubai Creek Cruises
Spot some of the top landmarks across the Bur Dubai and Deira on a relaxing Dubai Creek cruise, such as Heritage Village and Sheikh Saeed's House. Enjoy a wonderful sightseeing experience, with delicious meals and live entertainment on a Dubai Creek cruise, or additionally upgrade for round-trip transfers.
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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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I had an amazing experience aboard the Lotus Yacht! 🚢✨
Three hours filled with non-stop entertainment, excitement, and great vibes. The live DJ kept the energy high, and the unlimited delicious food was a treat!
I especially loved the dessert section with ice cream – a sweet touch to an already perfect day.
The ambience was outstanding, luxurious yet relaxing. I truly enjoyed every moment.
A wonderful experience I’ll always remember!
Gusmanov
Uzbekistan
Everything was organized in the best possible way. My wife and I celebrated my birthday on a white luxury yacht, with excellent service, food, drinks, music and show program.
Norbert
Hungary
We had a great party and the staff were very nice and friendly! The DJ played good music and the bartender made me the best gin and tonic in the Emirates! ✌🏽🍾
Kim
Australia
It was a pleasant night when cruising around the harbour especially we got some cool breeze to chill out.
The services were good.
This was the first time we witness Tanoura dance, it was awesome 🙌
We were glad to get the tickets through with Headout for the last night in Dubai due to last moment of booking.
Paula
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
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
Bokor
Hungary
It was a fantastic experience! The staff were amazingly kind and professional! And the dinner was very tasty and delicious. The view from the harbour was amazing!
Nerissa
United Arab Emirates
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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.