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A dhow cruise dinner is the calm, romantic side of Dubai after a day of malls and desert dunes. You board a traditional wooden dhow, settle onto the open-air deck, and drift for around two hours while the city lights double in the water. Dinner is a laid-back buffet, there's usually a tanoura dancer or live music, and the skyline slides past on both sides. Indian travellers love that it suits every group, honeymooners, parents, and kids alike. There are two very different routes: the glossy modern Marina and the old-world Dubai Creek. Tell us your dates and we'll fold the right one into your Dubai holiday.

Top things to see & do

Marina Dhow Cruise dinner — Dubai
Marina Dhow Cruise dinnerSail through Dubai Marina's canyon of glittering towers aboard a traditional wooden dhow with a buffet dinner and cool sea breeze.
Creek Dhow Cruise dinner — Dubai
Creek Dhow Cruise dinnerThe heritage alternative drifts along historic Dubai Creek past old trading wharfs, the Gold Souk quarter and lantern-lit banks.
Dubai Marina & JBR Walk — Dubai
Dubai Marina & JBR WalkBefore boarding, stroll the buzzing Marina promenade and JBR beachfront lined with cafes, yachts and street entertainers.
Live on-board entertainment — Dubai
Live on-board entertainmentMost dinner cruises feature tanoura spinning or live music on deck, adding an Arabian flourish to the sail.
Dubai Creek & abra ride — Dubai
Dubai Creek & abra rideBy day, cross the creek on a one-dirham abra water taxi to link the Bur Dubai and Deira souks.
The Dubai Fountain — Dubai
The Dubai FountainPair your cruise night with the Downtown fountain show for two of the city's finest after-dark experiences.
Dubai Marina lit up at night with glowing skyscrapers reflected on the water, seen from a dhow cruise

Suggested itinerary

Day 1
Arrival & Marina dhow cruise

After check-in, unwind with an evening Marina dhow cruise dinner, sailing beneath the illuminated skyscrapers as live performers entertain on deck.

Day 2
Modern Dubai & Burj Khalifa

Tour Palm Jumeirah and the Burj Al Arab viewpoint, then visit Burj Khalifa 'At The Top' and The Dubai Mall for the Fountain show.

Day 3
Desert safari

Enjoy a leisurely morning before an afternoon desert safari with dune-bashing, camel rides and a starlit BBQ dinner.

Day 4
Old Dubai & departure

Take a Creek abra ride, explore the Gold and Spice Souks, then transfer to the airport for your flight home.

Indicative Dubai package prices (per person on twin-sharing; land package):

Trip DurationIndicative Price (per person)
3 Days / 2 Nightsfrom ₹19,999
4 Days / 3 Nightsfrom ₹23,500
5 Days / 4 Nightsfrom ₹29,500
6 Days / 5 Nightsfrom ₹43,000
7 Days / 6 Nightsfrom ₹57,000

Indicative starting prices from our current Dubai packages — your final quote depends on hotel, season, flights and visa. Share your dates for an exact, itemised quote.

Marina vs Creek: which dhow cruise suits you

The two routes give completely different moods. The Dubai Marina cruise glides past illuminated towers, luxury yachts and the twinkling Ain Dubai wheel, sleek, modern and great for photos. The Dubai Creek cruise is slower and nostalgic, passing old souks and heritage buildings that show the city's trading roots. Honeymoon couples usually pick Marina for the glamour, while families enjoy the gentle Creek. Both run roughly two hours in the evening. We can slot either into your wider Dubai tour packages so the cruise, transfers and sightseeing all line up neatly.

What's on board: buffet, veg food and entertainment

Dinner is an open buffet, typically a mix of Continental, Arabic and Indian dishes, plus salads, grills and dessert. This is a big relief for Indian groups: vegetarian and Jain meals can usually be arranged if you tell us in advance, and most cruises are alcohol-free family setups. Entertainment often includes a tanoura spinning dancer and soft live music while you eat on the open deck. Air-conditioned lower seating is available if the evening feels warm. Pair it with an evening desert safari earlier in your trip for the full Dubai contrast, dunes by day, skyline by night.

Fitting the dhow cruise into your Dubai holiday

A dhow dinner works best as a relaxed evening between busier days at Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall and Palm Jumeirah. It's an easy add-on for honeymooners and families alike, and pick-up from many Dubai hotels can be arranged. Costs depend on the route, seating tier and season, so rather than quote a fixed figure, share your dates and group size for a transparent, itemised price. Evenings are pleasant most of the year; check our best time to travel guide to plan around Dubai's cooler months for the most comfortable open-deck experience.

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