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Dhow Cruise Dubai Marina

A dhow cruise in Dubai Marina is one of the city's most popular evening experiences. Board at Dubai Marina Walk or Pier 7 and sail past JBR, Bluewaters Island, and Ain Dubai. Whether you want a sunset dhow cruise with drinks or a full dinner dhow cruise Dubai Marina with buffet and live entertainment, Mala compares every major departure in one place — board times, meals, and prices — so you book the right cruise without visiting ten operator sites.

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Marina dhow cruises from AED 89

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Compare Dubai Marina dhow cruises

Every vessel, its own board time and meal — side by side. Mala aggregates megayacht, dhow, and private charters so you are not stuck on one operator site.

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Best seller

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)

Check availability

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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
Custom catering on request

From AED 2,500

Enquire
  • 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

Best seller

Lotus Royale Megayacht Dinner — Standard

Lotus Royale · 250 ft megayacht

Board
6:45 PM
Cruise
7:30 – 10:30 PM
Meal
International buffet · soft drinks or standard drinks packages
From
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

Board
6:45 PM
Cruise
7:30 – 10:30 PM
Meal
VIP / Royal packages · premium drinks
From
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

Board
8:00 PM
Cruise
8:30 – 10:30 PM
Meal
International dinner buffet
From
AED 129 – 249
Book
  • 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

Board
8:00 PM
Cruise
8:30 – 10:30 PM
Meal
VIP dinner · premium beverages
From
AED 299 – 399
Book
  • 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

Board
9:00 PM
Cruise
9:30 – 11:00 PM
Meal
BBQ & international buffet
From
AED 89 – 299
Book
  • 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

Board
7:00 PM
Cruise
7:30 – 9:30 PM
Meal
International buffet dinner
From
From AED 160
Book
  • 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

Board
8:45 AM
Cruise
9:00 – 11:30 AM
Meal
Light refreshments (package dependent)
From
Check availability
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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

Board
12:15 PM
Cruise
12:30 – 3:00 PM
Meal
Light refreshments (package dependent)
From
Check availability
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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

Board
3:45 PM
Cruise
4:00 – 6:30 PM
Meal
Drinks & snacks (package dependent)
From
Check availability
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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

Board
Flexible
Cruise
Meal
Custom catering on request
From
From AED 2,500
Enquire
  • 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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Our picks for Dubai Marina

Curated by schedule and value — or use the full table above for every option.

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Best classic dhow

Alexandra Dhow Cruise

Alexandra · traditional wooden dhow · International buffet dinner

Board 7:00 PM · Return 9:30 PM

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From AED 160 per person
Best premium megayacht

Lotus Royale Megayacht Dinner — Standard

Lotus Royale · 250 ft megayacht · International buffet · soft drinks or standard drinks packages

Board 6:45 PM · Return 10:30 PM

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AED 249 – 399 per person
Best value dinner

Ocean Empress Dinner Cruise — Standard

Ocean Empress · 155 ft · International dinner buffet

Board 8:00 PM · Return 10:30 PM

Book
AED 129 – 249 per person
Getting there — car rental for Marina dinner

Airport pickup, Marina / Palm delivery, or a luxury sedan for dinner night — same Mala WhatsApp desk as your cruise.

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Dhow cruise Dubai Marina price guide

Standard

AED 89 – 160

  • Shared dhow dinner
  • Buffet + Tanoura show
  • Al Mansour, Alexandra

Premium

AED 160 – 399

  • Ocean Empress, Lotus Royale
  • Larger vessels & VIP decks
  • Extended cruise windows

Private

From AED 2,500

  • Exclusive dhow charter
  • Custom catering & route
  • Events & proposals

Why choose a dhow cruise at Dubai Marina?

Glass towers, yacht traffic, and golden-hour reflections — the modern Dubai skyline from the water.

  • Views JBR, Bluewaters, Ain Dubai & Palm
  • Access DMCC Metro · Marina Mall · Pier 7
  • Sailings Sunset, dinner & daytime options
  • Best for Couples, first-timers & photos

What to expect on a Marina dhow cruise

Most dinner cruises follow the same flow — board times differ by boat.

  • Boarding Marina Walk or Pier 7
  • Duration 90 min sunset · 2–3 hr dinner
  • Food International buffet or refreshments
  • Show Tanoura dance & live music
  • Dress Smart casual · A/C lower deck

Arrive 20–30 min early · Lotus 6:45 PM · Ocean Empress 8:00 PM · Al Mansour 9:00 PM

Dubai Marina vs Dubai Creek — which dhow cruise?

Both are authentic dhow experiences; the choice is atmosphere and budget.

Dhow cruise Dubai Marina skyline

Dubai Marina

Modern skyline, yacht marina, and golden-hour photos along JBR and Bluewaters.

Best for: couples, first-time visitors, Instagram-worthy evenings.

Dhow cruise Dubai Creek heritage route

Dubai Creek

Heritage Old Dubai, abras, souks, and a more traditional atmosphere — often easier on the wallet.

Best for: culture lovers, families, budget-conscious travellers.

Not sure? WhatsApp Mala — we will recommend the right route.

Dhow cruise Dubai Marina price guide

Prices vary by vessel, deck, and season (Ramadan Iftar, New Year's Eve premium). Use the comparison table above for live "from" prices.

  • Standard (AED 89–160): Shared dhow dinner · buffet · Tanoura show
  • Premium (AED 160–399): Larger vessels · Ocean Empress · Lotus Royale standard deck
  • Luxury / private (AED 399–2,500+): VIP decks · megayacht packages · exclusive charter
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Frequently asked questions

Dhow cruise Dubai Marina — prices, times, boarding, and booking.

Shared dinner cruises start from AED 89 (Al Mansour) and go up to AED 399+ for Lotus Royale megayacht packages. Sunset and sightseeing fares vary — see the comparison table for each vessel.
It depends on the boat: Lotus Royale boards 6:45 PM (sails 7:30 PM), Ocean Empress 8:30 PM, Al Mansour 9:30 PM, Alexandra 7:30 PM. Each row in our comparison table shows exact board and cruise windows.
Most cruises board at Pier 7, Dubai Marina Promenade, or Marina Walk near Dubai Marina Mall. Your confirmation email specifies the exact pier — arrive 20–30 minutes before departure.
Dinner cruises typically include international buffet, soft drinks, skyline sightseeing, and live entertainment. VIP packages add premium drinks and deck access. Sightseeing-only sailings may include light refreshments only.
Marina for modern skyline and photography; Creek for heritage Old Dubai and often lower prices. Mala lists both — message us if you want a personal recommendation.
Yes. Private charters start from around AED 2,500 for exclusive use of a dhow — ideal for birthdays, proposals, and corporate events. Enquire via WhatsApp for custom timing and catering.
Yes. Most shared dinner cruises welcome families; infants often travel free (operator policy varies). Lower decks are air-conditioned. Private charters offer the most flexibility for young children.
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