Dhow Cruise Dubai Marina – Compare Dinner Cruises & Best Experiences

A Dubai Marina dhow cruise is one of the city's most memorable waterfront experiences, combining skyline views, dinner, entertainment and sightseeing from the water.

Mala compares carefully selected Dubai Marina cruises so you can compare vessels, timings, menus and pricing in one place — helping you choose the right experience instead of searching across multiple operators.

Trusted by travellers since 2006, Mala helps you discover reliable Marina cruise experiences with transparent information and easy booking support.

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Marina dhow cruises from AED 90+

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Every cruise offers a different experience. Compare Dubai Marina cruises by vessel type, dining options, departure timing and overall value.

Whether you are looking for a comfortable dinner cruise, a premium megayacht experience or a private celebration, Mala helps you find the right option.

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Lotus Royale Megayacht Dinner — Standard

Lotus Royale · 250 ft megayacht

6:45 PM

7:30 – 10:30 PM

International buffet · soft drinks or standard drinks packages

AED 249 – 399

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6:45 PM Boarding — Pier 7, Dubai Marina Promenade (next to Marina Mall)
7:30 PM Departure — Sail sharp — late guests cannot board
7:30 – 10:30 PM Cruise & dinner — Buffet, live cooking, DJ · views of Ain Dubai, JBR, Bluewaters, Palm Jumeirah
10:30 PM Return — Disembark at Pier 7

Inclusions: International buffet & live cooking · Views of Marina skyline · Live shows & DJ · Multiple drink packages

Premium

Lotus Royale Megayacht Dinner — VIP & Royal

Lotus Royale · VIP / Royal decks

6:45 PM

7:30 – 10:30 PM

VIP / Royal packages · premium drinks

AED 399 – 999

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6:45 PM VIP boarding — Priority boarding at Pier 7, Dubai Marina
7:30 PM Departure — Dedicated VIP / Royal deck service
7:30 – 10:30 PM Premium dinner cruise — Enhanced buffet, unlimited premium drinks (package dependent)
10:30 PM Return — Pier 7, Dubai Marina

Inclusions: VIP or Royal deck access · Premium buffet · Unlimited premium drinks (package) · Live entertainment

Value pick

Ocean Empress Dinner Cruise — Standard

Ocean Empress · 155 ft

8:00 PM

8:30 – 10:30 PM

International dinner buffet

AED 129 – 249

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8:00 PM Boarding — Dubai Marina — check ticket for pier
8:30 PM Departure — Evening skyline cruise begins
8:30 – 10:30 PM Dinner & cruise — Buffet dinner while cruising Marina & Palm views
10:30 PM Return — Return to Dubai Marina

Inclusions: Dinner buffet · Marina & Palm views · Live entertainment

Premium

Ocean Empress Dinner Cruise — VIP

Ocean Empress · VIP deck

8:00 PM

8:30 – 10:30 PM

VIP dinner · premium beverages

AED 299 – 399

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8:00 PM VIP boarding — Dubai Marina — VIP deck access
8:30 PM Departure — Priority seating on upper deck
8:30 – 10:30 PM VIP dinner cruise — Premium buffet & drinks with Marina skyline
10:30 PM Return — Dubai Marina

Inclusions: VIP deck · Premium buffet · Enhanced beverage package

Budget friendly

Al Mansour Dinner Cruise

Al Mansour · 140 ft dhow

9:00 PM

9:30 – 11:00 PM

BBQ & international buffet

AED 89 – 299

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9:00 PM Boarding — Dubai Marina Walk
9:30 PM Departure — Traditional dhow sets sail
9:30 – 11:00 PM Dinner cruise — BBQ buffet, Tanoura show, Marina night views
11:00 PM Return — Back to Marina pier

Inclusions: BBQ buffet · Live Tanoura dance · Marina skyline views

Classic dhow

Alexandra Dhow Cruise

Alexandra · traditional wooden dhow

7:00 PM

7:30 – 9:30 PM

International buffet dinner

From AED 160

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7:00 PM Boarding — Dubai Marina Walk — Alexandra dhow
7:30 PM Departure — Set sail along Dubai Marina canal
7:30 – 9:30 PM Dinner & entertainment — Buffet dinner, background music, JBR & Ain Dubai views
9:30 PM Return — Marina Walk pier

Inclusions: Buffet dinner · Soft drinks · Marina sightseeing · Live entertainment

Daytime

Lotus Royale Superyacht — Morning Sightseeing

Lotus Royale megayacht

8:45 AM

9:00 – 11:30 AM

Light refreshments (package dependent)

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8:45 AM Boarding — Dubai Marina — morning check-in
9:00 AM Departure — Daylight cruise begins
9:00 – 11:30 AM Sightseeing — JBR, Bluewaters, Ain Dubai & Palm views in daylight
11:30 AM Return — Disembark Dubai Marina

Inclusions: Daytime skyline views · Open deck access · Photo opportunities

Daytime

Lotus Royale Superyacht — Afternoon Sightseeing

Lotus Royale megayacht

12:15 PM

12:30 – 3:00 PM

Light refreshments (package dependent)

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12:15 PM Boarding — Dubai Marina
12:30 PM Departure — Afternoon sail
12:30 – 3:00 PM Sightseeing — Marina, JBR & coastal landmarks
3:00 PM Return — Dubai Marina

Inclusions: Afternoon cruise · Panoramic deck views · Family friendly

Golden hour

Lotus Royale Superyacht — Sunset Sightseeing

Lotus Royale megayacht

3:45 PM

4:00 – 6:30 PM

Drinks & snacks (package dependent)

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3:45 PM Boarding — Dubai Marina
4:00 PM Departure — Golden hour departure
4:00 – 6:30 PM Sunset cruise — Watch sunset over the Gulf with Marina & Ain Dubai backdrop
6:30 PM Return — Dubai Marina

Inclusions: Sunset views · Open bar options · Photography spots

Exclusive

Private Dhow Charter — Dubai Marina

Private dhow · your group only

Flexible

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Custom catering on request

From AED 2,500

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Flexible Boarding — Your choice of Marina pier & time
Custom Duration — 2–4 hours typical · birthdays, corporate, proposals
Custom Route — Marina · Palm · or custom route
Flexible Return — Arranged with Mala operations team

Inclusions: Exclusive use of dhow · Custom menu options · Dedicated crew · Decor & event setup available

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