Dubai Dhow Cruises
Make your holiday in the shining, sparkling city of Dubai a little bit more glamorous - enjoy a sailing adventure aboard one of our dhow cruises! Glide along the Arabian waters, and admire the city's top landmarks set against the backdrop of a stunning skyline.
- Set sail on a traditional Dubai dhow cruise, perfect for couples, families, and friends seeking a magical night on the waters of Dubai Marina.
- Pick between the open-air upper deck or the air-conditioned lower deck, and upgrade your experience with optional hotel transfers for added ease.
- Feast on an international buffet with Arabic and global flavors as you glide past Bluewaters Island, Ain Dubai, and the Jumeirah Beach skyline.
- Watch a mesmerizing Tanoura dance performance while soaking in the dazzling city lights from the open-air upper deck or the air-conditioned lower deck.
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- Set sail on a traditional Dubai dhow cruise, perfect for couples, families, and friends seeking a magical night on the waters of Dubai Marina.
- Pick between the open-air upper deck or the air-conditioned lower deck, and upgrade your experience with optional hotel transfers for added ease.
- Feast on an international buffet with Arabic and global flavors as you glide past Bluewaters Island, Ain Dubai, and the Jumeirah Beach skyline.
- Watch a mesmerizing Tanoura dance performance while soaking in the dazzling city lights from the open-air upper deck or the air-conditioned lower deck.
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- Board the Alexandra Dhow for a VIP dining experience, gliding past Dubai Marina’s skyscrapers as you enjoy a buffet dinner and a live Tanoura dance show.
- Choose between the open-air upper deck for panoramic skyline views or the air-conditioned lower deck, offering comfort with large windows framing the sights.
- Select a sunset cruise for golden-hour views or a dinner cruise with an optional hotel transfer upgrade for a seamless evening.
- Savor a lavish buffet featuring live-grilled chicken, beef kofta, and seafood alongside Arabic mezze, fresh salads, rich desserts, and traditional coffee.
- Enjoy the show as a Tanoura dancer twirls in a colorful whirl of tradition while you glide past Bluewaters Island, Cayan Tower, and the JBR waterfront.
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- Board the Alexandra Dhow for a VIP dining experience, gliding past Dubai Marina’s skyscrapers as you enjoy a buffet dinner and a live Tanoura dance show.
- Choose between the open-air upper deck for panoramic skyline views or the air-conditioned lower deck, offering comfort with large windows framing the sights.
- Select a sunset cruise for golden-hour views or a dinner cruise with an optional hotel transfer upgrade for a seamless evening.
- Savor a lavish buffet featuring live-grilled chicken, beef kofta, and seafood alongside Arabic mezze, fresh salads, rich desserts, and traditional coffee.
- Enjoy the show as a Tanoura dancer twirls in a colorful whirl of tradition while you glide past Bluewaters Island, Cayan Tower, and the JBR waterfront.
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Take a 1.5-hour cruise on a classic dhow, now a floating restaurant, cruising the calm waters of Dubai Creek, the soul of Old Dubai.
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With a buffet dinner featuring Mediterranean and Indian cuisines, among other delicious options, the world's on your plate.
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Sail past bustling souks brimming with spices, gold, and treasures that the old city, nestled between Deira and Bur Dubai, has to offer.
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Beyond the views and food, this cruise introduces you to true Emirati hospitality, complete with a customary welcome drink and a Tanoura dance show.
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The choice is yours: lower deck or upper deck. Plus, you can upgrade for convenient city transfers.
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Take a 1.5-hour cruise on a classic dhow, now a floating restaurant, cruising the calm waters of Dubai Creek, the soul of Old Dubai.
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With a buffet dinner featuring Mediterranean and Indian cuisines, among other delicious options, the world's on your plate.
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Sail past bustling souks brimming with spices, gold, and treasures that the old city, nestled between Deira and Bur Dubai, has to offer.
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Beyond the views and food, this cruise introduces you to true Emirati hospitality, complete with a customary welcome drink and a Tanoura dance show.
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The choice is yours: lower deck or upper deck. Plus, you can upgrade for convenient city transfers.
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Sail the Dubai Canal on a 2-hour luxury dhow with floor-to-ceiling glass, perfect for couples and families seeking a scenic cruise with gourmet dining.
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Before your journey, begin your evening with front-row views of the IMAGINE Show, a dazzling spectacle of water, lasers, and fire at Dubai Festival City.
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Savor Arabic grilled meats, seafood, and decadent desserts as a live saxophonist plays, passing Burj Khalifa, Ras Al Khor Sanctuary, and Sheikh Zayed Bridge.
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Upgrade for unlimited house beverages like beer and wine. You can also add hotel transfers for a stress-free evening from start to finish.
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Fun fact: IMAGINE at Dubai Festival City holds the record for the world’s largest water screen projection, spanning a massive 893 square meters on a curtain of 30 fountains.
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Sail the Dubai Canal on a 2-hour luxury dhow with floor-to-ceiling glass, perfect for couples and families seeking a scenic cruise with gourmet dining.
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Before your journey, begin your evening with front-row views of the IMAGINE Show, a dazzling spectacle of water, lasers, and fire at Dubai Festival City.
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Savor Arabic grilled meats, seafood, and decadent desserts as a live saxophonist plays, passing Burj Khalifa, Ras Al Khor Sanctuary, and Sheikh Zayed Bridge.
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Upgrade for unlimited house beverages like beer and wine. You can also add hotel transfers for a stress-free evening from start to finish.
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Fun fact: IMAGINE at Dubai Festival City holds the record for the world’s largest water screen projection, spanning a massive 893 square meters on a curtain of 30 fountains.
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Cruise along the Dubai Canal in a traditional abra for an hour. This wooden boat – part raft, and part deck boat, reflects the simplicity of the old times.
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This cruise along the 3.2km waterway takes you past the city's creative core Design District, the high-rise of Business Bay, and even the Burj Khalifa.
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The abra is cozy, seating only about 20 people, making the onboard commentary all the more interesting.
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For a dash of local flavor, opt for the Emirati high tea package. There's also a sunset option to see the city at its best!
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Cruise along the Dubai Canal in a traditional abra for an hour. This wooden boat – part raft, and part deck boat, reflects the simplicity of the old times.
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This cruise along the 3.2km waterway takes you past the city's creative core Design District, the high-rise of Business Bay, and even the Burj Khalifa.
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The abra is cozy, seating only about 20 people, making the onboard commentary all the more interesting.
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For a dash of local flavor, opt for the Emirati high tea package. There's also a sunset option to see the city at its best!
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Enjoy a full-day guided tour of Abu Dhabi, visiting the Sheikh Zayed Mosque with its mosaic tiles and grand chandeliers, including hotel transfers.
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Capture a photo outside Qasr Al Watan, the presidential palace, then explore Emirati life and local produce at the Heritage and Dates Markets.
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Relish a buffet dinner on a traditional Dhow cruise while enjoying Tanura and light show against the sparkling Dubai Marina's breathtaking views.
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Experience the thrill of a desert safari with dune bashing and camel riding, don Arabic costumes, and enjoy henna painting, followed by a BBQ dinner.
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Fun fact: The iconic Sheikh Zayed Mosque, which you'll visit during the city tour, houses the world's largest hand-woven carpet.
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Enjoy a full-day guided tour of Abu Dhabi, visiting the Sheikh Zayed Mosque with its mosaic tiles and grand chandeliers, including hotel transfers.
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Capture a photo outside Qasr Al Watan, the presidential palace, then explore Emirati life and local produce at the Heritage and Dates Markets.
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Relish a buffet dinner on a traditional Dhow cruise while enjoying Tanura and light show against the sparkling Dubai Marina's breathtaking views.
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Experience the thrill of a desert safari with dune bashing and camel riding, don Arabic costumes, and enjoy henna painting, followed by a BBQ dinner.
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Fun fact: The iconic Sheikh Zayed Mosque, which you'll visit during the city tour, houses the world's largest hand-woven carpet.
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- Dubai is a land of wonders; record-breaking skyscrapers, pristine beaches, massive malls, and luxury cars define the city of dreams now. However, its root lies in the traditional Bedouin culture of the Arabian Peninsula, in particular the tribe that lived along the Dubai Creek. Many cultural manifestations from the time can still be found today, playing an important part in the day to day life of Dubai. And none are more important than the Dhow - traditional wooden boats that were masterfully designed and built by the local fishing communities and used for navigating the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean. A popular attraction in Dubai today, Dubai Dhow Cruise tickets come in all variations to suit your preference.Cruising the waters of Dubai Creek and the modern Dubai Marina, Dhow cruises are renowned for their one-of-a-kind sightseeing and dining experiences. Sailing by prominent landmarks as you engage your tastebuds and enjoy a wonderful dinner is an experience that you will truly remember.In this guide, we will look at all Dubai Dhow Cruise tickets that are available. There are six different unique Dubai Dhow Cruise tickets to choose from - Creek Dhow Cruises, Marina Dhow Cruises, Dubai Canal Cruises, Yacht Cruises, Dubai Sightseeing Cruises, and Dinner Cruises.
- What is a Dhow?
Apart from being one of the most sought-after experiences in Dubai, Dhow boats have a rich heritage associated with it. An integral part of Dubai’s lifeline through history, Dhow, wooden boats that were built by the fishing communities by stitching together planks of wood with coconut and palm leaves was used for diving and trading purposes. In their modern reinvention, Dhow cruises have become a hotspot among tourists visiting Dubai as it promises an experience soaked in the traditional practices and modern luxury that the land of superlatives has come to be known for.
- Travelling through Dubai is a truly life-changing experience as you enjoy the prowess of the supercity in the middle of a sprawling desert. Exploring Dubai and what it has to offer is a pretty straightforward experience - from bus tours to helicopter guided tours, the city has something for everyone. Cruises are popular amongst tourists. The two highly sought after Dhow cruises - Creek and Marina, have their own set of absolutely spell-binding vistas of the Arab city.Dubai Creek:
Dubai Creek has been central to the region’s development as it was once the primary source of livelihood for the local communities. The bustling old city areas of Deira and Bur Dubai that spread out on either side of the creek are peppered with ancient monuments and market areas like the Heritage Village, Gold and Spice Souks, Sheikh Saeed’s House, the Grand Mosque, and Old Boat Fort.Dubai Marina:
Dubai Marina is an artificial canal city along the Persian Gulf shore, which also doubles up as the world's largest man-made marina. With skyscrapers like the Burj Al Arab and Dubai Mall on its banks, the canal district has the world’s tallest building and the largest mall that are part of the world’s ‘tallest block’. The Marina area also comprises wonderfully architected skyscrapers, including the Dubai Marina Yacht club, Dubai Marina Mall, and a large number of five-star hotels.
- Dhow cruises sail throughout the day, and offer either sightseeing or luxury dining opportunities. Depending upon what you would like to experience, you can opt for day-time cruises which are geared for sightseeing or go for cruises later in the evening that are popular for dinner and onboard entertainment.To be on a cruise during sunset or after the city is blanketed under a moonlit night sky can be a magical experience. Dubai Dhow Cruises gliding along the beautiful setting of Dubai Creek or the Marina offer a different experience at different times of the day. If you are looking to see the intricacy of the architectural marvels, an early morning or an afternoon cruise may be a good idea for you. But avoid being on an open deck during the sunny hours of the day.
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