The 15 Best Dhow Cruise Dinners in Dubai

1.Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour & Optional Dhow Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,288 reviews · 1 - 5 days · from $55Our pick

Use a 24-hour, 48-hour, or 5-day Big Bus pass to explore Dubai’s two main sightseeing routes. You’ll hear commentary in six languages, see landmarks from the open-top deck, and can add a dhow cruise, Lost World Aquarium, Dubai Frame, and desert sunset visit.

“Fantastic way to see the City and stop at any interest points to explore. Only problem was the earphones did not work to listen to commentary.”

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2.City Sightseeing Dubai Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Dhow Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 678 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $68

Use unlimited hop-on hop-off buses for one to three days, with 24 stops across Dubai, multilingual audio, a sunset and night drive, and an Al Seef dhow cruise. Two and three-day tickets also include Lost World Aquarium at Atlantis The Palm.

“Better estimation and advisory on time back to the start of the tour. We almost did not make our cruise. Instead on 130 minutes as advertised, it took us almost 4 hrs to get back (without leaving / getting off the bus)”

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3.Scenic Dhow Cruise with Buffet Dinner and Live Shows

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

Board a traditional dhow at Dubai Old Village for a 105-minute evening cruise on Dubai Creek. You’ll see historic souks, water taxis, and the lit city skyline while enjoying a buffet of local and international dishes, live music, Tanoura dancing, and a puppet show.

“Good value you for money nice to go down the river see the views. food was really nice and the area were the boat sets sail is a nice shopping area so a good day out”

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4.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. Your ticket includes an international buffet, soft drinks, tea, and coffee. Choose your seating carefully for the best skyline views.

“The cruise and staff were fantastic!!! The food was 1st class and served hot when the food is supposed to be! The cold food was also cold as expected and was perfect. The fees spent was excellent for the value! I would do this again if were staying longer!”

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5.2-Hour Evening Dhow Cruise and Dinner

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

Cruise Dubai Creek, Canal, or Marina aboard a traditional dhow, with hotel pickup, a buffet of Arabic and international dishes, city lights, and possible onboard entertainment. The 2 to 3-hour outing is easy to arrange, but seating and cruise route are assigned by the operator.

“Really good way to see Dubai, great food and entertainment. The driver arrived on time and was really friendly too, talking about the city and life during the journey. Would definitely recommend!”

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6.Desert Safari, City Tour & Dhow Cruise in Marina Enjoy In Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 313 reviews · from $110

You’ll explore Bastakiya, ride an abra, photograph Burj Al Arab and Atlantis, then enjoy a desert safari with dune bashing, BBQ and shows. A Marina dhow cruise adds skyline views and dinner. Guides such as Pankaj and Shahid have earned praise, but pickup timing and cruise quality can vary.

“City Tour was badly conducted. One hour was spent in picking up and dropping guest from various hotels. The Tourist guide stopped the vehicle for an average of ten minutes or less in certain attractions. Other places he just passed by menRead more”

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7.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, Marina Mall, and Marina Towers. Choose standard or premium buffet dining, sit on the open upper deck or in air conditioning below, and enjoy a Tanoura performance with hotel pickup available.

“Do not waste your time or $ on this your. The trip up and down the canal was boring. The food was terrible. The chair I was given broke and I fell. That being said; the service personnel were very good and tried their best to make us all feel welcome. The van that picked us up had a driver and a helper. The helper’s body odor was sooooo bad we could hardly breathe.”

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8.Dinner Dhow Cruise with Live Entertainment Al Seef

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 234 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $12Best value

Board a traditional dhow at Al Seef for a 1.5-hour Dubai Creek dinner cruise. You’ll enjoy an open international buffet, unlimited water and soft drinks, Tanoura dancing, music, and a puppet show. English-speaking hosts, skyline views, and a $12 price make this a simple evening outing.

“It was super fun, super worth the money. It includes a delicious buffet where you can serve yourself and a nice interactive show, I recommend you bringing some cash to tip the guys who dances. He did a nice job there”

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9.From Dubai/Sharjah/RAK: Dibba Musandam Trip & Dhow Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 232 reviews · 12 hours · from $65

Cross into Oman from Dubai, Sharjah, or Ras Al Khaimah for a full-day Musandam dhow cruise. You will swim, snorkel, kayak, fish, ride a banana boat, visit a limestone cave, and eat a buffet lunch. Guides such as Mustafa, Syam, Ciril, and Rojish have been praised for careful, friendly service, though staff may vary.

“Excellent day with lovely people . It was brilliantly organised and there were loads of activities for everyone . The pickup location is in a busy area of dubai but I guess it's the traffic that gets it rather than faulting the location . Overall 5*”

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

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

You cruise Dubai Creek or Dubai Marina aboard a traditional wooden dhow, with an evening buffet, tea, coffee, sweets, fruit, and live music or dance. Choose a meeting point or add hotel pickup in Dubai. The boat ride is listed as 1.5 hours, though some itinerary details mention 2 hours.

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11.Dubai Creek Luxury Dhow Dinner Cruise with Optional Transfer

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

Cruise Dubai Creek aboard a traditional-style wooden dhow at 8:30 pm, passing wind towers, minarets, bridges, and glowing waterfront buildings. You’ll receive an international buffet, coffee, tea, and bottled water, with pickup available. Check the entertainment details carefully, as live shows are not consistently provided.

“After 24 years of marriage, we felt the same as at the beginning of our relationship. The personnel have 12 points from 10 from us.”

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12.Dubai Marina Cruise Dinner with Entertainment Show

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 105 reviews · from $45

Cruise Dubai Marina and Dubai Harbor at night aboard a traditional dhow or glass boat. You’ll receive a welcome drink, eat from a continental and Arabic buffet, and watch tanura dancing when local rules allow. Choose a self-arrival option or add shared hotel transfers.

“While the company did provide both transportation and the boat the overall experience was less than desirable. No masks were enforced in the overcrowded shared transport (with 13 passengers for a 12 seater…) and the food was terrible. The boat was not the ‘traditional’ dhRead more”

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13.Dhow Cruise Dubai with Buffet Dinner, Dance & Horse Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · from $40Top rated

Cruise Dubai Creek for about two hours aboard a traditional dhow, with a vegetarian and non-vegetarian buffet, drinks, music, dance, and a horse show. Choose the upper or lower deck, and add pickup and drop-off if useful. Host Fatima is often singled out for her warm service.

“The views were unbelievable! The host went above and beyond to ensure everything was on point! Excellent food, amazing shows, great atmosphere! Would highly recommend”

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14.Dubai Creek Dhow Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 85 reviews · from $24

Board a traditional-style dhow at Al Seef for a one-hour cruise along Dubai Creek. You’ll pass abra boats, Rolex Twin Towers, Maktoum Bridge, Infinity Bridge, and Dubai Heritage Village while Arabic music plays and a chilled soft drink is served. The ride returns to Al Seef.

“This is a scam to get you to pay online for a tour and then Viator does everything possible to prevent you from taking the tour. Here are the details. The email we got after paying our money said the Departure Point was: Al Seef - Dubai Creek BRead more”

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15.Marina Luxury Dhow Dinner Cruise

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

Spend two hours aboard a traditional Arabian dhow in Dubai Marina, with views of Ain Dubai, JBR, Cayan Tower, and the Marina Yacht Club. You get Arabic coffee, dates, rosewater cleansing, an international buffet, soft drinks, and hotel pickup. House wine and beer are available with the selected option.

“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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