Sightseeing Cruises

Dubai: Private Abra Ride with Emirati Seafood Tray

Enjoy an unhurried escape on a boat reserved just for your group, with city views and a tray of Emirati seafood dishes to share as you sail.

Board at a central dock in Dubai, with your traditional wooden abra departing onto the canal for a 1-hour glide away from the city's street noise.

Glide past a native bird sanctuary and historic dhow yards, then look up to see the sun setting behind Burj Khalifa as the skyline slowly lights up.

Relax on board with recorded commentary and Arabic music as you savor Jesheed, Robyan Mashwi, and seabream, plus rice, coffee, dates, and water.

1-hour Dubai Canal, bird sanctuary, dhow yards, Burj Khalifa sunset

Private traditional wooden Abra boat

Recorded commentary with Arabic music

Emirati seafood tray with Jesheed, Robyan Mashwi, Naghar, Mashwi, Seabream Mashwi, white rice, Arabic coffee, dates, and water

TOTAL DURATION1 hour - 1 hour 15 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERBoat
Timeline
Map
1 Boarding point
Marine Station near Dubai Festival City Mall
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Sights covered
Private abra cruise on Dubai Creek
Emirati seafood tray
Mohammed Bin Rashid Library
Al Jaddaf dhow building yards
Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary
Business Bay Bridge
Burj Khalifa

You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Spend 1 hour on a private, traditional wooden abra on the Dubai Water Canal, with an Emirati seafood meal served onboard. Recorded commentary and Arabic music play as the skyline shifts and the sun sets behind Burj Khalifa.

Getting started

Board your private abra on the Dubai Water Canal. The boat is yours alone, so your group sets the mood without sharing space with other guests.

What to expect on the cruise

An abra is the traditional wooden boat Dubai has used to cross its waterways for generations. On this cruise, it works as a floating dining table, moving slowly while you eat.

Features

Eat an Emirati seafood tray onboard with Jesheed, Robyan Mashwi, Naghar, Mashwi and Seabream Mashwi, served with white rice.

Sip Arabic coffee and eat dates, with water included.

Listen to recorded commentary on what you pass, with Arabic music playing as you go.

Drift past the bird sanctuary and the historic dhow yards along the canal.

Watch the sun set behind Burj Khalifa from your seat on the water.

Wrapping up

Your 1-hour cruise ends back on the Dubai Water Canal, where you boarded.

What to bring

Voucher: Bring your mobile voucher for this experience and keep a valid photo ID handy if requested.

Clothing: Wear comfortable, casual clothing suitable for an outdoor boat ride.

Footwear: Wear flat, secure shoes, as you will be boarding a small wooden boat.

Sun protection: Carry sunglasses, a hat, and sunscreen for daytime sailings on the open canal.

Layers: Bring a light layer in the evening, as it can get cooler on the water.

Personal needs: Bring any necessary personal medication you may require during the 1-hour ride.

Additional information

Experience type: Enjoy a 1-hour private Abra ride along the Dubai Water Canal.

Onboard setting: Sail on a traditional wooden Abra with recorded commentary and Arabic music.

Sights: You will pass the bird sanctuary, historic dhow yards, and view Burj Khalifa at sunset.

Food service: An Emirati seafood tray with rice, Arabic coffee, dates, and water is included.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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