Dubai Marina: Elegant Dhow Dinner Cruise with Buffet & Live Show
Description
Step aboard a beautifully lit traditional wooden dhow and cruise through Dubai Marina. Admire the glittering skyline, luxury yachts, and modern architecture as you glide across calm waters. Choose the open-air upper deck for panoramic views or relax inside the air-conditioned lower deck. Enjoy a lavish international buffet featuring Arabic, Asian, and continental dishes, with plenty of vegetarian options. Experience warm Emirati hospitality combined with modern elegance. A live Tanoura dance show adds vibrant culture and entertainment to the night. This Dubai Marina dhow dinner cruise is perfect for couples, families, and group celebrations. It blends romance, sightseeing, and entertainment in one evening. Highly recommended for first-time visitors and anyone seeking a memorable Dubai experience. Optional hotel pickup and drop-off make the evening smooth and stress-free.
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Itinerary
Begin your unforgettable Dubai Marina dhow dinner cruise with a warm meet and greet by our professional crew. Guests who book the hotel pickup and drop-off option will be collected from their Dubai hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle and brought directly to Dubai Harbour, the starting point of this scenic evening experience. Upon arrival, our team will assist you with a smooth boarding process, share a short safety briefing, and guide you to your reserved seat on the traditional wooden dhow.
Step aboard a beautifully decorated traditional wooden dhow cruise for a 2-hour luxury dining experience along the glittering Dubai Marina Canal. Choose between the open-air upper deck for panoramic skyline views or the air-conditioned lower deck for cool comfort. Enjoy a refreshing welcome drink and relax as the dhow sets sail. Delight in a lavish international buffet dinner featuring Middle Eastern and continental dishes, unlimited water and soft drinks, and indulge in live entertainment with a Tanoura dance show and background music—all while gliding across Dubai’s illuminated waterfront.
As the cruise enters the heart of Dubai Marina, take in breathtaking views of iconic landmarks like Cayan Tower (Twisted Tower), Pier 7, Marina Walk, and the vibrant Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR). Capture Instagram-worthy photos of the shimmering skyscrapers and luxury yachts, making this one of the most romantic and relaxing dinner cruises in Dubai.
Sail toward Ain Dubai, the world’s tallest observation wheel, located on Bluewaters Island. The illuminated Dubai Eye provides a stunning backdrop for memorable photos as you enjoy your dinner and soak up the glittering skyline of JBR Beach and the Arabian Gulf.
Cruise past the ultra-modern Bluewaters Island, famous for its upscale dining, luxury resorts, and vibrant nightlife. From the dhow’s deck, admire the island’s striking architecture and dazzling lights, a perfect reflection of modern Dubai’s waterfront lifestyle.
As the evening concludes, the dhow gently sails back to Dubai Harbour, completing your unforgettable dinner cruise in Dubai Marina. Guests who selected the round-trip hotel transfer option will be escorted back to their hotel in comfort, while others can disembark and explore the lively Dubai Marina Promenade at leisure.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Dhow Cruise Dinner in Dubai Marina – With Optional Hotel Transfers We offer convenient shared hotel transfers from central Dubai locations. Please note: Shared Pick-up Timing: Between 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM (Varies by hotel location and traffic conditions) Cruise Boarding Time: 8:00 PM – 8:15 PM Cruising Time: 8:30 PM - 10:30 PM Cruise Duration: Approximately 2 hours along Dubai Marina Canal Drop-off: Begins after cruise ends (around 10:30 PM) Important: Transfer durations are approximate and may vary depending on hotel location, time of day, and traffic conditions. Areas Not Covered by Shared Transfers For the following locations, shared transfers are not available, but you can upgrade to private transportation for an additional cost: DIP, Nad Al Sheeba, Production City IBN Battuta Hotels & JA Resorts The Greens, Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), Damac Hills, Oasis & Arabian Ranches
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Dress code is smart casual
- During the Holy Month of Ramadan NO entertainment as per government guidelines
- During Dry Days and official public holidays NO entertainment as per the guidelines of the DTCM
Reviews(27)
I wish I could give this experience zero stars. We were seated with random strangers, making it awkward and uncomfortable, and our own family couldn’t even sit together due to the poorly planned seating. The music was bad and kept randomly cutting out, which made everything feel unprofessional. The food was horrible, and despite being told there would be an announcement for the buffet, there wasn’t one. Instead, it turned into a chaotic mess of people rushing and fighting to get food because of the complete lack of organization. The service was terrible from start to finish. Do yourself a favor and book literally any other experience. You’ll get the same views without the awful food, disorganization, and terrible service. This was a complete waste of money.
Dear Vinay, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are genuinely sorry to learn that your experience on the Dubai Marina Elegant Dhow Dinner Cruise with Buffet & Live Show did not meet your expectations. We understand how important comfortable seating, good service, and an enjoyable dining experience are for our guests. Your comments regarding the seating arrangements, buffet organization, and onboard experience have been noted and shared with the operating team for review. While many guests enjoy this experience, we recognize that your visit fell short of the standards we aim to provide, and for that, we sincerely apologize. Thank you for your feedback, as it helps us improve our services. Kind regards, Saifco Travel & Tourism Team
The boat ride itself wasn’t bad, the boat was suppose to leave at 8pm but left at 840pm. We came back at 10pm, it was not a full 2hr. I have never seen a group of ppl Who have acted as though they never seen food before. This group of ppl bomb rushed to the food by pushing, and grabbing multiple plates. All the food was taken quickly, food ran out and wasn’t replaced. Which was unacceptable, hot water bottles were placed on the tables. No drinks were offered, had to ask for soda. I wouldn’t recommend this Excursion to anyone.
Dear Nicole, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are truly sorry to hear about your disappointing experience during the Dubai Marina Dinner Cruise. This is certainly not the level of service we aim to provide. We sincerely apologize for the delay in departure, the issues you encountered with food service, and the overall inconvenience during your tour. Your comments are very important to us, and we will be addressing these concerns with our team to ensure improvements are made. We’re very sorry to hear about your experience. We always encourage our guests to contact us directly with any concerns during or after the tour, as this allows us the opportunity to address the issue and offer appropriate compensation. While we understand reviews are important, reaching out to us directly would have given us the chance to make things right for you. We truly value your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to resolve this. Kind regards,
Had an amazing evening on the dhow cruise! The food was delicious and fresh. Loved the live show and music — so much fun! The Dubai Marina skyline looked stunning with all the lights. The breeze, the views, and the vibe made it a perfect night. Truly a must-do
Dear Arif K, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing evening on the Marina Dhow Cruise. The stunning skyline, fresh buffet, and live entertainment truly create a magical experience — and we’re so happy you enjoyed every moment of it. We hope to welcome you back aboard soon for another unforgettable night! Warm regards, The Saifco Travel & Tourism Team
On September 12, 2024, I traveled to Dubai with my family and friends to attend the Enrique Iglesias concert. Enrique's performance was the most beautiful, the best and the most exciting part of our trip. Enrique performed like a 20-year-old young man, energetic and excellent as always. Due to the extreme heat in Dubai, we were only able to visit the arcades, markets, and the Atlantis water park, but we really enjoyed our trip, as well as the kindness, hospitality, and lawfulness of the people of Dubai.
Dear Guests, Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful experience in Dubai. We're delighted to hear you had a memorable time with us. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back in the future for another unforgettable adventure. Warm regards,
When we booked the cruise with our wonderful concierge Adele at the NH Collection we didn’t quite know what to expect as we had said we wanted something with entertainment but nothing boom boom and we got exactly that ! The food was amazing it was Indian which happens to be my favourite food it was buffet style which you could have as much as you wanted it was delicious , the entertainment was exhilarating that I even got up to dance, we made quite a lot of new friends from all over the world
Hi Amanda, Thank you so much for the amazing review! We look forward to seeing you again in the future. We will be more than delighted to host your next tours again. Regards
The experience was incredible. The atmosphere was wonderful, and the cuisine was delicious. The charismatic Wael performed a nice live Tanura dance performance with active involvement from the guests. It was a fantastic excursion to see Dubai at night. On-board amusement is excellent. I would strongly suggest it.
rude staff, unhygienic, insects in food on the boat,didn’t let us to get food & told us to sit down.
Welcoming nice, nice visit on the other hand the famous extraordinary buffet is a disaster, everything is bad from the entrance to the desert really low-end, I do not recommend at all we just pay the boat tour which ultimately remains very expensive
Nous voudrions remercier d'avoir trouvé le temps de poster un avis. Chaque commentaire est précieux pour nous. Comme vous le savez peut-être (ou non), cette visite n'est pas privée. On s'attend à ce qu'il y ait d'autres invités autour. De plus, la croisière se déroule au même moment tous les soirs, comme mentionné. La vue sur la crique est une attraction supplémentaire à voir pendant que le bateau est en mouvement, vous pourriez donc avoir l'impression d'avoir peu de temps pour cela. Bien que nous continuions à prendre en compte tous les commentaires et suggestions pour nous améliorer, nous continuerons à fournir ce que nous promettons de fournir. Pour votre information, nous proposons différents types de dîners-croisières réguliers (creek), premium (marina) et VIP (menus dîner 5 étoiles). Nous ne compromettons pas notre service. Nous vous assurons que nous fournissons les services dans l'intérêt et la satisfaction de nos clients et nous nous concentrons sur la résolution des problèmes des clients dès que possible. Merci pour votre temps. Salutations
We were picked in a bus and arrived in 45 minutes . We were a group of 20 people . The boat was beautiful white , neat and clean just like a big white bull . We were given the first floor and the night view was beautiful to watch , we were served some delicious food and a good beautiful dance show to watch.
It’s a good dinner. The food is delicious. Music and entertainment is nice and the backdrop is splendid. Marina is amazing at night and this makes cruising awesome. Value for money for what they offer.
