Dinner Cruise

From Dubai Marina: 2-Hour Dhow Cruise with Dinner & Live Entertainment

Name: From Dubai Marina: 2-Hour Dhow Cruise with Dinner & Live Entertainment
Start: 2026-08-22T18:00:00
End: 2026-08-22T22:30:00
Location: Dubai

Drift through Dubai Marina on a stunning dhow, feast on a lavish buffet, and enjoy a live Tanoura dance as city lights shimmer around you.

Set sail on a traditional Dubai dhow cruise, perfect for couples, families, and friends seeking a magical night on the waters of Dubai Marina.

Pick between the open-air upper deck or the air-conditioned lower deck, and upgrade your experience with optional hotel transfers for added ease.

Feast on an international buffet with Arabic and global flavors as you glide past Bluewaters Island, Ain Dubai, and the Jumeirah Beach skyline.

Watch a mesmerizing Tanoura dance performance while soaking in the dazzling city lights from the open-air upper deck or the air-conditioned lower deck.

2-hour dhow cruise along Dubai Marina (8:30pm-10:30pm)

International buffet dinner (menu here)

Welcome drinks & dates

Tanoura show

Bottled drinking water & soft drinks

Shared round-trip hotel transfers (based on selected option)

Upper/lower deck seating (based on selected option)

Personal expenses

Tips

TOTAL DURATION2 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERShip
Timeline
Map
1 Boarding point
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Sights covered
Dubai Marina

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Sheila U
Couple
Verified booking
2 days ago
Cruise itself okay, but did not leave marina until 9pm so only cruised 1.5 hours. Entertainment wonderful, never seen anything like it before
Martin R
Group
Verified booking
Feb 2026
Good boat experience, good points, calm ride, reasonable food for the price, good overview of marina dor turists. to be improved points, music was too loud, tables where inteconnected between the groups of participants, light drinks were free but not necessarily easy and quick to get.
Arbaz S
Couple
Verified booking
Feb 2026
Great experience, tanoura dancer was fabulous and food was good. The crew was nice and helpful. Must visit. Over all amazing experience
Aheesh B
Couple
Verified booking
Jun 2026
Yogendresing S
Couple
Verified booking
Jun 2026

Sail into the Arabian night

Step aboard a beautifully crafted wooden dhow and be welcomed with a refreshing drink and sweet dates. As the boat glides through the Dubai Marina waters, soak in the stunning cityscape, from the towering skyline to the illuminated Ain Dubai. Check out Bluewaters Island and Jumeirah Beach Residence, all while the gentle sway of the dhow sets the perfect mood. Then, let the mesmerizing Tanoura dancer take center stage, spinning in a whirl of colorful lights that bring this cultural performance to life.

Dinner time

As the dhow drifts along the marina, treat yourself to a lavish international buffet filled with rich flavors. From creamy hummus to sizzling grilled chicken and aromatic curries. Dine on the open-air upper deck for uninterrupted skyline views or relax in the air-conditioned lower deck for a cozy retreat. With every bite, the city’s dazzling lights reflect on the water, making for a truly magical dining experience. Want a hassle-free evening? Upgrade with hotel transfers and enjoy a seamless journey from start to finish. However you choose to cruise, this is Dubai at its most enchanting.

What to bring

Have your Emirates ID or passport ready for a seamless experience.

Bring a light jacket or shawl as it might get a bit windy (especially on the upper deck).

Accessibility

This experience is not accessible by wheelchair.

Additional information

Your experience may be subject to change due to rough sea conditions and the route may be altered. Guests will be informed in advance.

Guests must arrive at the meeting point by 7:30pm for check-in, as the cruise departs at 8:30pm.

For safety reasons, infants must remain on a parent's lap for the entire journey.

It is recommended that you wear smart casual clothing for this experience.

The maximum capacity of the boat is 140 persons.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please arrive at the boarding point 1 hour and 20 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

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

Boarding point

Please check your final voucher for the boarding point details and specific instructions.