Marina Dhow Cruise Dinner Dubai: Your Complete Guide to Dubai's Most Popular Dinner Cruise
Marina Dhow Cruise Dinner Dubai: Your Complete Guide to Dubai's Most Popular Dinner Cruise
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Two Hours of Cruising, Buffet Dining and Tanoura Entertainment in the Heart of Dubai Marina
The city of Dubai is famous around the world for its record-breaking skyline, yet some of the finest views of this coastline are never seen from a viewing deck. A traditional Marina Cruise Dinner offers you precisely this viewpoint — a gentle 120-minute journey around the glittering Dubai Marina canal, complete with a full buffet dinner and live cultural entertainment.
What makes it even better is how affordable it is. Rates start at AED 60 per person, which turns it into arguably the best-value evening in the entire emirate.
What Is a Marina Dhow Cruise?
Traditionally, a dhow is a wooden sailing vessel that served for hundreds of years along this coastline for trading and pearl diving. These days, the traditional craft has been beautifully restored and refitted as floating dinner venues that feature cool, air-conditioned interiors and open-air upper decks.
Compared with a traditional Creek sailing, the Marina sailing guides you past the ultra-modern side of Dubai: illuminated high-rises on either side, the sweep of Dubai Eye, the lively JBR Walk, along with reflections shimmering across the canal.
Choosing the Right Package
Not every cruise is the same — the right one depends on how special the night needs to be.
Marina Dhow Cruise Dinner – only AED 60
This is easily the most popular option. You get a two-hour voyage, a 4-star international buffet dinner, chicken BBQ grilled onboard, veg and non-veg options, free-flowing soft drinks and mineral water, onboard music, and a a live Tanoura performance. You can sit either on the AC lower deck or the open-air upper deck.
Luxury Marina Cruise Dubai – AED 70 per person
A modest upgrade buys you a more premium feel. You keep every standard inclusion, but with upgraded seating on both decks, a longer entertainment programme plus a spectacular Tanoura dance show.
Marina Glass and Fiber Cruise – from AED 80
For guests who want unobstructed sightlines, this modern vessel is the obvious choice. The sailing runs from 8 PM to 10:45 PM, with a complete buffet and barbecue, unlimited soft drinks, dedicated washrooms for ladies and gentlemen and background music and entertainment.
VIP Marina Cruise Dubai – AED 150 per person
Our top-tier package. You are welcomed with a red carpet welcome at the boarding point, a five-star international buffet dinner, a beautifully decorated Arabic-style wooden dhow, a professional Tanoura artist, an air-conditioned lower deck and open-air upper deck, plus landmark views of Ain Dubai, JBR and the full Marina skyline. Departure is from Dubai Marina Harbour.
The Dining Experience
The buffet is genuinely generous. You will find a mix of continental, Arabic and Asian dishes, hot main courses, salads and mezze, barbecue and rice dishes, and sweet dishes to finish. Chicken barbecue is grilled fresh onboard, with vegetarian options are always available with real variety. Soft drinks and mineral water are unlimited throughout the sailing.
The Live Shows
The evening would not be the same without the Tanoura. The spinning folk dance comes from Egyptian Sufi tradition, and features a skilled professional dancer in a brightly illuminated costume that transforms the deck. Alongside this, there is music and entertainment throughout for the duration of the cruise.
Landmarks You'll See Along the Way
As the dhow glides through the canal, you'll pass the dense cluster of Marina towers, the striking twisted tower, the beachfront energy of JBR and The Beach, the glowing Ain Dubai wheel, Marina Walk, plus glimpses of Palm Jumeirah in the distance. Photographers should head to unbeatable, particularly just after sunset.
Celebrations, Birthdays and Corporate Events
An evening onboard suits birthday celebrations, anniversary dinners, family get-togethers, proposals and company events and team outings. We can arrange birthday celebrations on the boat, while corporate clients benefit from exclusive discounts and tailored packages when booking for teams.
Planning Your Evening
Guests typically board at 7:45 PM, with the cruise sailing from 8:30 PM to 10:30 PM daily. Arrive a little early to get a good spot on the upper deck. Dress smart casual, and bring something light for the breeze as the upper deck can get breezy. Families with children are very welcome, and notably child pricing is the same generous rate.
Combine Your Cruise With Other Tours
Consider adding a desert safari starting at AED 90, which includes dune bashing, a short camel ride, sandboarding, barbecue dinner at camp plus Tanoura and belly dance shows. Other popular additions include a Dubai City Tour from AED 100, Abu Dhabi City Tours from AED 220, the Burj Khalifa Observation Deck from AED 180, a Hatta Mountains Tour from AED 180, jet ski and water sports from AED 200, deep sea fishing trips from AED 250 and private yacht charter from AED 500 per hour.
FAQs
What do I get for AED 60?
Two hours of cruising, an international buffet dinner, fresh chicken barbecue, unlimited soft drinks, a live Tanoura show, live music plus panoramic Marina views.
What is the price?
AED 60 per adult and AED 60 per child, covering meals, entertainment and the full cruise.
What are the timings?
Guests board at 7:45 PM, and the cruise runs 8:30 PM to 10:30 PM every day.
Book Your Marina Cruise Today
Weekend sailings sell out early, particularly dubai marina cruise dinner between October and April, so advance booking is advised. We are contactable around the clock to help you choose the right package.
Phone +971 56 1277925 or WhatsApp at +971 50 9912456 to reserve your seats. Browse www.marinacruisedinner.com for full details and the latest offers.
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