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AED 99
per person
Luxury Yacht Dinner Cruise
AED 130
per person
A Dubai Marina dinner cruise is a two hour evening sailing along the Marina Canal with a buffet dinner served on board, passing Ain Dubai, Bluewaters Island, Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) and the Marina towers. DXB Dune runs it in two packages, a traditional wooden dhow and a luxury yacht, both boarding at Dubai Marina and sailing 8:30 PM to 10:30 PM, from AED 99 (about USD 27) per person.
The dinner cruise Dubai Marina route runs inside the canal, so the boat stays close to the towers on both banks for the full two hours rather than heading out to open sea. Both boats carry an air-conditioned lower deck and an open upper deck, and guests move between them freely. Dinner is an international buffet with vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, welcome drinks, unlimited soft drinks, water, tea and coffee. A live show and music run through the evening.
Dhow cruise
AED 99 per person
Luxury yacht cruise
AED 130 per person
Hotel pick up and drop-off
AED 40 per person
Children under 3
Free
AED 99 (about USD 27) per person covers the two hour dhow cruise dinner Dubai Marina, boarding at Dubai Marina and sailing the Marina Canal from 8:30 PM to 10:30 PM. The boat is a traditional wooden dhow with an air-conditioned lower deck and an open upper deck. Dinner is an international buffet with vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, served alongside welcome drinks, unlimited soft drinks, water, tea and coffee, with a live show and music through the evening.
Price
AED 99
Location
Dubai Marina
Duration
2 Hours Approx
The dhow suits families, groups of friends and anyone booking a first dinner cruise in Dubai. Seating is shared with other guests, and that is what holds the price where it is. The open upper deck is why most guests pick the dhow between November and March, when evenings on the water are comfortable and the towers light up on both banks of the canal.
A modern luxury yacht replaces the wooden dhow on this package, with fitted indoor seating on the air-conditioned lower deck and an open sun deck above. The route, the 8:30 PM to 10:30 PM sailing and the buffet match the dhow exactly. Seating is AED 130 (about USD 35) per person.
Price
AED 130
Location
Dubai Marina
Duration
2 Hours Approx
The yacht suits couples, anniversaries and guests who would rather sail on a modern boat. Fitted seating and the sun deck are the difference you pay for. Thirty-one dirhams (about USD 8) per person separates the two boats, which is why couples booking a Dubai Marina dinner cruise for an occasion usually take the yacht.
Book the dhow for families and groups. Four people pay AED 396 (about USD 108) against AED 520 (about USD 142) on the yacht — AED 124 (about USD 34) saved for the same route, sailing time and buffet, and children under 3 sail free on both.
Book the yacht for couples and occasions. Two people pay AED 260 (about USD 71) against AED 198 (about USD 54) on the dhow, so the upgrade costs AED 62 (about USD 17) for the pair. That buys fitted seating, a modern boat and a sun deck.
Hotel transfers cost AED 40 (about USD 11) per person on either boat. Guests staying in Dubai Marina, JBR or on Bluewaters Island are close enough to the berth that a taxi usually costs less.
| Feature | Dhow Cruise | Luxury Yacht |
|---|---|---|
| Price | AED 99 per person | AED 130 per person |
| Boat | Traditional wooden dhow | Modern luxury yacht |
| Seating | Shared tables, free seating | Fitted indoor seating |
| Decks | Air-conditioned lower, open upper | Air-conditioned lower, open sun deck |
| Duration | 2 hours | 2 hours |
| Sailing time | 8:30 PM to 10:30 PM | 8:30 PM to 10:30 PM |
| Route | Marina Canal | Marina Canal |
| Dinner | International buffet, 7 stations | International buffet, 7 stations |
| Entertainment | Live show and music | Live show and music |
| Alcohol | Not served | Not served |
| Children under 3 | Free | Free |
| Hotel transfer | AED 40 per person | AED 40 per person |
| Best for | Families and groups | Couples and occasions |
The Marina Canal is 3 km (1.9 miles) long, and the cruise covers it in both directions across the two hours. Nine landmarks sit on the route.
| # | Landmark | What it is | When you see it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marina Canal | 3 km waterway cut through Dubai Marina | Throughout the cruise |
| 2 | Cayan Tower | 306 m tower that twists 90 degrees top to bottom | First 20 minutes |
| 3 | Pier 7 | Cylindrical building with a restaurant on each floor | First 20 minutes |
| 4 | Dubai Marina Mall | Waterfront mall on the canal edge | First 20 minutes |
| 5 | Marina Walk | 7 km promenade lined with cafés and towers | Both banks, throughout |
| 6 | JBR | Jumeirah Beach Residence, 40 towers along The Beach | Mid cruise |
| 7 | Bluewaters Island | Man-made island off JBR | Mid cruise |
| 8 | Ain Dubai | 250 m observation wheel, the tallest in the world | Mid cruise, lit after dark |
| 9 | Palm Jumeirah | Palm-shaped island with Atlantis at its crown | Distant, on the outer stretch |
A Dubai Marina dinner cruise and a Dubai Creek cruise are different routes in different parts of the city. The Marina cruise sails the Marina Canal past Ain Dubai, Bluewaters Island, JBR and the Marina towers, all built after 2003. The Creek cruise sails Dubai Creek between Deira and Bur Dubai, past the souks, Al Seef and the trading wharfs where the city started.
Price follows the route. Marina cruises run AED 99 to AED 499 per person across Dubai operators; Creek cruises run AED 39 to AED 100, because the boats are older and the route is the heritage one rather than the skyline one. DXB Dune runs the Marina route.
Take the Marina cruise for the modern skyline and the night photographs. Take a Creek cruise if old Dubai is what you came for.
| Stage | Time | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel pick up | 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM | Optional, AED 40 per person, exact time confirmed the day before |
| Boarding | 8:00 PM | Welcome drinks, dates and Arabic coffee, choose your deck |
| Departure | 8:30 PM | Boat leaves the berth and enters the Marina Canal |
| Dinner service | 8:45 PM onward | Buffet opens, live show and music through the sailing |
| Return | 10:30 PM | Boat docks, transfers depart shortly after |
The cruise sails daily. Book 24 to 48 hours ahead between December and February, when the evening weather brings the highest demand of the year.
Hotel pick up and drop-off costs AED 40 (about USD 11) per person and covers both directions. The driver collects you from your hotel or residence anywhere in Dubai and returns you after the cruise.
Pick up runs 60 to 90 minutes before sailing, so an 8:30 PM departure means a 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM collection from most of the city, earlier from Deira, Dubai Silicon Oasis and Al Warqa. The reservations team confirms your exact time the day before.
Skip the transfer if you are staying in Dubai Marina, JBR or on Bluewaters Island. The berth is 5 to 15 minutes away by taxi, which costs less than AED 40 for two people. Guests driving themselves will find paid parking at Dubai Marina Mall and along Marina Walk.
Both boats book out whole for private events: birthdays, corporate evenings, anniversaries and proposals. A private charter takes over the vessel for the sailing, with a buffet built around your guest count, your own seating plan and the deck to yourselves.
Charter pricing depends on the boat, the date and the number of guests, so it is quoted rather than listed. Send your date and headcount on WhatsApp and the events team comes back with a figure.
Smart casual works on both boats. Leave beachwear and flip-flops at the hotel. Bring a light jacket for the upper deck between December and February, when the evening drops to around 18°C (64°F) on the water.
No, alcohol is not served on either cruise. Unlimited soft drinks, mineral water, tea and coffee are included in both packages, and outside drinks are not permitted on board.
Children under 3 years sail free on both packages. The buffet carries plain rice, pasta, grilled chicken and fruit alongside the spiced dishes, and both boats have high railings on the open deck. Prams fold and stow at the boarding gate.
The cruise sails at 8:30 PM, which leaves the whole day free. Pair it with the and you cover Burj Khalifa, the Dubai Frame and Jumeirah Mosque by afternoon, then sail the Marina after dark. Pair it with the and the dunes are done by lunchtime.
The does not combine with the cruise on the same day. That safari returns around 9:30 PM, half an hour after the boat leaves the berth.
A Dubai Marina dinner cruise costs AED 99 (about USD 27) per person on the dhow and AED 130 (about USD 35) per person on the luxury yacht. Hotel pick up and drop-off adds AED 40 (about USD 11) per person. Children under 3 sail free on both.
The cruise sails at 8:30 PM and returns at 10:30 PM. Boarding opens at 8:00 PM, and guests who arrive early get first choice of seating on the upper deck.
Boarding is at Dubai Marina. The reservations team sends the exact berth, a location pin and parking directions with your booking confirmation.
Two hours on the water. Add 30 minutes for boarding before departure, and 60 to 90 minutes each way if you book hotel transfers.
No. Both packages include unlimited soft drinks, mineral water, tea and coffee, and no bar operates on either boat.
No, transfers cost AED 40 (about USD 11) per person and cover both directions from anywhere in Dubai. The dhow at AED 99 and the yacht at AED 130 are cruise-only prices.
The buffet runs 7 stations: welcome drinks, salads, soup and bread, main course, live barbeque, desserts and beverages, with a vegetarian dish in every course. Arabic, Indian and Continental dishes are all represented.
Smart casual. No beachwear or flip-flops. Add a light jacket for the upper deck in December, January and February.
The dhow for families and groups, the yacht for couples and occasions. Route, sailing time, buffet and entertainment are identical on both, so the choice is the boat: a traditional wooden dhow at AED 99 per person, or a modern yacht with fitted seating at AED 130.
The Marina cruise for the modern skyline, the Creek cruise for old Dubai. Marina sails past Ain Dubai, Bluewaters Island, JBR and the Marina towers. Creek sails past the souks and the old trading wharfs in Deira and Bur Dubai. DXB Dune runs the Marina route.
Yes, both decks are open to every guest at no extra charge. The lower deck is air-conditioned, the upper deck is open air, and you move between them freely through the cruise.
No, this cruise sails after sunset. Departure is 8:30 PM year round, and Dubai's sun sets between 5:35 PM in December and 7:15 PM in June. The Marina towers are lit for the whole sailing.
Yes, both boats charter privately. Charter pricing depends on the boat, the date and your guest count, so send those three details on WhatsApp for a quote.
Book online through the booking page, or send your date, package and guest count on WhatsApp. Reservations run 24 hours a day and confirmation comes back with the berth location and your transfer time.
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