Enjoy a magical evening on a Dubai Marina Dhow Cruise Dinner, one of the most popular night experiences in Dubai Marina. This relaxing cruise combines breathtaking skyline views, delicious international cuisine, and cultural entertainment while sailing through the sparkling waters of Dubai’s most luxurious waterfront district.
A traditional wooden dhow boat offers the perfect setting to unwind as you glide past illuminated skyscrapers, luxury yachts, and modern waterfront attractions in Dubai. Whether you are traveling with family, friends, or your partner, the Dubai Marina dinner cruise creates an unforgettable evening filled with scenic beauty and entertainment.
The Dubai Marina Dhow Cruise Dinner is a two-hour sightseeing cruise that takes guests through the stunning marina canal while enjoying a freshly prepared buffet dinner and live entertainment. These traditional Arabian boats were once used for trading but are now transformed into floating restaurants offering a unique dining experience on the water. (Marriott Activities)
During the cruise, you can relax on the open-air upper deck for panoramic views or enjoy the comfortable air-conditioned lower deck while dining and watching the entertainment.
One of the highlights of the Dubai Marina Dhow Cruise is the delicious buffet dinner served onboard. The menu usually features a mix of Arabic and international cuisines, including appetizers, fresh salads, grilled dishes, main courses, and desserts. (Marriott Activities)
To enhance the evening, the cruise features exciting live entertainment. One of the most popular performances is the Tanoura dance, a traditional spinning dance performed in colorful costumes that adds a cultural touch to the cruise experience. (marinadhowcruisedubai.com)
Most dinner cruises operate daily and typically last between 1.5 to 2 hours, making it a convenient activity after a day of exploring Dubai. (Marriott Activities)
A Dubai Marina Dhow Cruise Dinner offers a unique combination of sightseeing, dining, and cultural entertainment. Instead of experiencing Dubai from crowded streets, you can enjoy its skyline from the calm waters of the marina.
If you want to enjoy a relaxing evening with great food and stunning city views, the Dubai Marina Dhow Cruise Dinner is an experience you should not miss.
Guests arrive at the Dubai Marina boarding point and check in before boarding the traditional dhow boat.
Upon boarding, guests are greeted with welcome drinks and can choose seating on the lower deck or upper deck.
The dhow begins sailing through the beautiful Dubai Marina canal, offering incredible views of illuminated skyscrapers, luxury yachts, and waterfront attractions.
Guests enjoy a delicious international buffet dinner with a variety of appetizers, main courses, and desserts.
During the cruise, guests are entertained by a traditional Tanoura dance performance and music.
After approximately two hours, the dhow cruise returns to the marina boarding point, concluding the memorable evening experience.
We understand that travel plans may change. To provide flexibility for our guests, the Dubai Marina Dhow Cruise follows a clear cancellation and refund policy.
Guests can cancel their booking up to 24 hours before the scheduled cruise departure to receive a full refund.
If the cancellation is made less than 24 hours before the cruise departure, the booking amount will be non-refundable.
Any modifications or rescheduling requests should be made at least 24 hours before the cruise time. Changes requested within 24 hours may not be accepted depending on availability.
Guests who fail to arrive at the boarding location at the scheduled reporting time will be considered no-shows, and the booking amount will not be refunded.
In rare situations such as bad weather, technical issues, or government regulations, the cruise operator may cancel the trip. In such cases, guests will be offered:
Approved refunds are typically processed within 5–7 business days through the original payment method.
Most Dubai Marina dhow cruises offer an international buffet dinner with Arabic and global dishes. The menu usually includes salads, appetizers, grilled items, main courses, vegetarian options, and desserts along with soft drinks, tea, and coffee.
The best time is in the evening after sunset, when the skyscrapers and waterfront buildings of Dubai Marina are beautifully illuminated, creating a stunning atmosphere for sightseeing and dining.
Most dhow cruises have two decks — a fully air-conditioned lower deck and an open-air upper deck where guests can enjoy panoramic views of the Dubai Marina skyline.
Smart casual attire is recommended. During cooler months in Dubai, it is also advisable to bring a light jacket for the open-air deck.
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