Dubai Water Canal Abra Sightseeing Cruise with Recorded Commentary

Glide along the Dubai canal in a traditional wooden abra, with the city’s bridges and skyline close by. Choose a 30-minute or 60-minute ride, and upgrade to a private charter or an Emirati high tea set if you want more.

Getting started

Meet at Dubai Festival City Mall, which is both the meeting point and the drop-off point for this cruise. The mall has direct access to the waterfront pier, so you walk from the mall to your boat.

What to expect on the canal

An abra is the traditional wooden boat Dubai has used to cross its waterways for generations. You sit low on the water, which puts you near the city rather than above it.

Features

• Pass under Business Bay Bridge and Garhoud Bridge as you travel along the canal route.

• See the skyline near Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club from the water.

• Listen to pre-recorded commentary onboard that explains what you pass along the way.

• Watch daily life on the water while the abra glides along.

• Pick a 30-minute Dubai canal ride or a 60-minute cruise. On the 60-minute option, choose daytime sightseeing or a sunset route.

• Upgrade to a private abra charter with Arabic coffee, tea, dates, and water.

• Add an Emirati high tea set served onboard.

Wrapping up

Your cruise ends back at Dubai Festival City Mall, where it began, so you can head straight into the mall afterwards.