Dubai Dhow Dinner Cruise: the 15 Best Creek and Marina Sailings

1.Scenic Dhow Cruise with Buffet Dinner and Live Shows

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 612 reviews · 1h 45m · from $16Our pick

Board at Dubai Old Village, opposite the British Embassy, for a 105-minute dhow cruise on Dubai Creek. You will see old souks, water taxis, and the Dubai Creek Tower while eating a buffet dinner. Live music, Tanoura dancing, and a puppet show add a festive finish.

“Nice 2 hours evening cruise with excellent dinner. You'll sail on canal and see the magnificent light from buildings and boats. We had little problems by finding the exact meeting point. But when asking, we found it.”

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2.Dinner Cruise in Dubai Marina onboard Alexandra Dhow

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 544 reviews · from $49

Spend about 1 hour 45 minutes aboard the refurbished wooden Alexandra Dhow, cruising Dubai Marina past Cayan Tower, JBR, Bluewaters, and Ain Dubai. You’ll get an international buffet, soft drinks, tea, and coffee, with optional open-bar upgrades and onboard entertainment on selected dates.

“The boat trip was excellent as was the entertainment. The food was delicious but was not managed so many people started eating early and the seemed to come back and push in to the queue.”

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3.2-Hour Evening Dhow Cruise and Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 428 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $80

You’ll ride a traditional Arabian dhow from Dubai Creek, Dubai Canal, or Dubai Marina, depending on the departure arranged for your date. Hotel pickup and return are included. Expect a two-hour evening cruise, buffet dinner, illuminated waterfront views, and English-speaking service.

“This was an excellent cruise but they should have a variety in the music. Such as reggae, soca or Punjabi”

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4.Dubai Dhow Dinner Cruise Marina with pickup drop option

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 248 reviews · from $37

Cruise Dubai Marina aboard a traditional dhow for about 90 minutes, with views of Marina Yacht Club and Marina Towers. Choose a standard or premium buffet, enjoy soft drinks, tea, coffee, and a Tanoura performance. Hotel pickup and drop-off are available for an added level of convenience.

“If I could give this experience a 0 I would. Where to begin. 45 minutes late for pickup. Food horrible and cold. Big deal we rode around the harbor, no entertainment except the group of 3 kids who kept yelling. When the driver dropped us off he told us we could walk back to tRead more”

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5.Khasab Musandam Full Day dhow cruise with lunch and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 186 reviews · from $50Top rated

Set out from Khasab Harbor at 10:00 a.m. on a traditional wooden dhow for about six hours in Khor Sham. You’ll stop near Telegraph Island and Seebi Island to swim and snorkel, watch for dolphins, and eat an Omani buffet lunch with fruit, drinks, tea, and coffee. Equipment and towels are included.

“Well organised, great landscape. Spotting dolphins was a little hard that day, snorkelling was okay, but not the best we ever had.”

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6.Dubai Marina: Luxury Dhow Dinner Cruise with Hotel Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 170 reviews · from $91

Board a traditional dhow at Dubai Harbour at 8:30 pm for a two-hour dinner cruise past Cayan Tower, Marina Mall, Address Hotel, and Bluewaters Island. Expect an Emirati welcome, international buffet, soft drinks, Arabic music, and optional beer and wine. Shared hotel transfers are included from select hotels.

“We very happy and enjoy our trip and we will recommend our friends who will come to visit Dubai. Thanks”

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7.Dhow Dinner Cruise on Creek or Marina with Live Shows

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 126 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $32

Cruise Dubai Creek or Dubai Marina aboard a traditional wooden dhow, watching the skyline brighten at sunset while you eat a buffet dinner. You’ll get vegetarian choices, tea, coffee, sweets, fruit, and live music or dance. Choose self-arrival or optional Dubai hotel pickup.

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8.Dubai Creek Luxury Dhow Dinner Cruise with Optional Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 123 reviews · from $72

Board a traditional wooden dhow at Al Seef for a relaxed two-hour cruise along Dubai Creek. You’ll see lit wind towers, minarets, bridges, and old Dubai waterfront scenes while eating an international buffet. Pickup is available, but confirm entertainment and transport details before booking.

“Lovely evening on this cruise. Just what we needed after a long busy day. Went for a relaxing ride up and down the active creek. Dinner was extensive and delicious. The service was great. I would recommend this tour to all.”

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9.Marina Luxury Dhow Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 69 reviews · 2 hours · from $108

Spend two hours aboard a wooden Arabian dhow in Dubai Marina, with an international buffet, Arabic coffee, dates, soft drinks, and views of Ain Dubai, JBR, Cayan Tower, and Marina Yacht Club. Choose the house beverage option if you want wine or beer included.

“At the time I booked our ride it was private not a share ride . Also the driver was not polite at all he needed to work on client service more friendly. I took our tour and transportation with the company but all the rest of my trip was great .”

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10.Best 5-Star Dhow Dinner Cruise Dubai Marina Jack Sparrow

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 64 reviews · from $32

Board the Jack Sparrow Floating Restaurant at Dubai Harbour for a roughly 90-minute dhow cruise past Marina Yacht Club, Pier 7, Bluewaters, JBR, Ain Dubai, and Skydive Dubai. You’ll get dinner, water, soft drinks, music, and live entertainment, but bring a camera and budget for paid juices.

“The staff was really great and super nice. The tour of the marina is great and the buildings are really impressive. The meal is good and the show is great. We get priority boarding when we have reduced mobility. Heads up, the fruit juices aren't free!”

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11.Dhow Cruise with Dinner at Dubai Marina

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 56 reviews · from $34

Cruise Dubai Marina for about two hours on a traditional-style dhow with an international and Arabian buffet, soft drinks, music, and onboard performances. The boat remains around the marina, giving you strong night views of Cayan Tower, Marina Torch, Ain Dubai, and nearby resorts.

“Great night. Night scenary was excellent and entertainment was great. Only downside was having to spend 1.5 hrs in a transit vehicle picking up passengers and another half hour to board cruise boat”

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12.From Khasab: Fjords of Musandam Dhow Cruise & Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 55 reviews · 6 hours · from $48

Spend six hours cruising Musandam’s fjords from Khasab aboard a carpeted Omani dhow. You’ll visit Telegraph and Seebi islands, watch for dolphins, swim in clear water, and eat a buffet lunch with tea, coffee, fruit, and soft drinks. Pickup is included from Khasab port or airport.

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13.Khasab: Dhow Cruise with Lunch, Dolphin Watching& Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 54 reviews · 6 hours · from $53

Cruise Musandam’s fjords on a shared dhow with guides such as Sohel or Anoor, watching dolphins from the bow, then stopping at Telegraph and Seebi islands to swim and snorkel. Your $53 includes lunch, drinks, fruit, tea, coffee, gear, and Khasab or cruise-terminal transfers.

“Super tolle Tour von einem tollen Team. Immer wieder kleinere Stops zwischendurch, immer wieder Snacks und Getränke bekommen welche inklusive waren. Das Mittagessen hat ebenfalls geschmeckt. Sehr zu empfehlen!”

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14.Dubai Super Saver: Desert Camp Experience by 4×4 and Dhow Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 37 reviews · from $135

Split across two consecutive evenings, this $135 Dubai Super Saver pairs a 4x4 desert safari with a two-hour dhow dinner cruise. You’ll tackle the dunes, visit a Bedouin-style camp, enjoy barbecue and entertainment, then sail past old Dubai landmarks on a buffet dinner boat.

“We used the tour on 2 days - first Dinner Cruise and next day 4x4 tour. The Dinner Cruice was slightly below expectations. The ship was nice, however we did not get the chance to choose our seating and we had to share tables wRead more”

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15.Al Seef Largest Dhow Dinner Cruise with Live Show

★★★★★★★★★★3.1 · 36 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $24

Meet at Gate 2A by the British Embassy in Al Seef Bur Dubai for a 1.5-hour dhow cruise. Enjoy a barbecue buffet with vegetarian dishes, soft drinks, Tanoura dancing, a puppet show, music, and lit views of Bur Dubai and Deira. Arrive 25 minutes early.

“Modification en dernière minute du bateau et de l'horaire. Modèle plus petit .Et dépose du taxi au mauvais endroit ( pas assez précis) . Heureusement qu'un commerçant s'est renseigné pour nous et nous a conduit au bateau à environ 15 mn. Nous avions déjà fait plusieurs fois la croisière à la Marina, plus intéressante.”

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