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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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AED 89from
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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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Lotus Royale Megayacht Dinner — Standard — Lotus Royale · 250 ft megayacht
Best seller

Lotus Royale Megayacht Dinner — Standard

Lotus Royale · 250 ft megayacht

6:45 PM
7:30 – 10:30 PM
International buffet & live cooking · Food & Soft Drinks AED 299 · unlimited drinks AED 399 · child (3–10) AED 249

AED 299

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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

Lotus Royale Megayacht Dinner — VIP & Royal — Lotus Royale · VIP / Royal decks
Premium

Lotus Royale Megayacht Dinner — VIP & Royal

Lotus Royale · VIP / Royal decks

6:45 PM
7:30 – 10:30 PM
VIP reserved table AED 399 · premium drinks AED 499 · Royal moving-stage dining AED 799

AED 399

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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

Ocean Empress Dinner Cruise — Standard — Ocean Empress · 155 ft
Value pick

Ocean Empress Dinner Cruise — Standard

Ocean Empress · 155 ft

8:00 PM
8:30 – 10:30 PM
Food & Soft Drinks from AED 149 · drinks package from AED 249

AED 149

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  • 8:00 PM Boarding — Dubai Marina Promenade near Silverene Tower
  • 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: International buffet · Soft drinks (base package) · Live DJ & performers · Marina & Palm views

Ocean Empress Dinner Cruise — VIP — Ocean Empress · VIP deck
Premium

Ocean Empress Dinner Cruise — VIP

Ocean Empress · VIP deck

8:00 PM
8:30 – 10:30 PM
VIP reserved table from AED 299 · premium drinks options higher

AED 299

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  • 8:00 PM VIP boarding — Priority check-in · Dubai Marina near Silverene Tower
  • 8:30 PM Departure — Reserved VIP seating
  • 8:30 – 10:30 PM VIP dinner cruise — Premium buffet & drinks with Marina skyline
  • 10:30 PM Return — Dubai Marina

Inclusions: Reserved VIP table · Priority check-in · Premium buffet · Enhanced beverage package

Al Mansour Dinner Cruise — Al Mansour · 140 ft dhow
Budget friendly

Al Mansour Dinner Cruise

Al Mansour · 140 ft dhow

9:00 PM
9:30 – 11:00 PM
BBQ & international buffet

AED 89

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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

Alexandra Dhow Cruise — Alexandra · traditional wooden dhow
Classic dhow

Alexandra Dhow Cruise

Alexandra · traditional wooden dhow

7:00 PM
7:30 – 9:30 PM
International buffet dinner

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

House Boat Dinner Cruise — House boat · glass-sided vessel
Value pick

House Boat Dinner Cruise

House boat · glass-sided vessel

Evening
After boarding
International buffet dinner · soft drinks on package

AED 130

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  • Evening Boarding — Dubai Marina — pier confirmed on your ticket
  • After boarding Departure — Marina canal dinner cruise begins
  • Cruise window Dinner & views — Buffet service with Marina night views
  • Return Disembark — Back to the Marina pier

Inclusions: Buffet dinner · Marina evening views · Shared seating on a house-boat vessel

Sunset Cruise Dubai Marina — Orchid — Orchid · superyacht
Golden hour

Sunset Cruise Dubai Marina — Orchid

Orchid · superyacht

5:00 PM
5:30 – 7:00 PM
International & Asian buffet · soft drinks · child (3–10) AED 149

AED 399

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  • 5:00 PM Boarding — JBR Marina Promenade, behind Jewels Tower 2 & Sparkle Tower
  • 5:30 PM Departure — Golden-hour sailing begins
  • 5:30 – 7:00 PM Sunset cruise — Buffet dinner, live DJ, contemporary dance, Marina & Palm views
  • 7:00 PM Return — Back to the JBR berth

Inclusions: International & Asian buffet · Soft drinks · Live DJ & contemporary dance · Golden-hour skyline views

Private Dhow Charter — Dubai Marina — Private dhow · your group only
Exclusive

Private Dhow Charter — Dubai Marina

Private dhow · your group only

Flexible
—
Custom catering on request

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

Lotus Royale Megayacht Dinner — Standard — Lotus Royale · 250 ft megayacht
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 & live cooking · Food & Soft Drinks AED 299 · unlimited drinks AED 399 · child (3–10) AED 249
From
AED 299
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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

Lotus Royale Megayacht Dinner — VIP & Royal — Lotus Royale · VIP / Royal decks
Premium

Lotus Royale Megayacht Dinner — VIP & Royal

Lotus Royale · VIP / Royal decks

Board
6:45 PM
Cruise
7:30 – 10:30 PM
Meal
VIP reserved table AED 399 · premium drinks AED 499 · Royal moving-stage dining AED 799
From
AED 399
Book
  • 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

Ocean Empress Dinner Cruise — Standard — Ocean Empress · 155 ft
Value pick

Ocean Empress Dinner Cruise — Standard

Ocean Empress · 155 ft

Board
8:00 PM
Cruise
8:30 – 10:30 PM
Meal
Food & Soft Drinks from AED 149 · drinks package from AED 249
From
AED 149
Book
  • 8:00 PM Boarding — Dubai Marina Promenade near Silverene Tower
  • 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: International buffet · Soft drinks (base package) · Live DJ & performers · Marina & Palm views

Ocean Empress Dinner Cruise — VIP — Ocean Empress · VIP deck
Premium

Ocean Empress Dinner Cruise — VIP

Ocean Empress · VIP deck

Board
8:00 PM
Cruise
8:30 – 10:30 PM
Meal
VIP reserved table from AED 299 · premium drinks options higher
From
AED 299
Book
  • 8:00 PM VIP boarding — Priority check-in · Dubai Marina near Silverene Tower
  • 8:30 PM Departure — Reserved VIP seating
  • 8:30 – 10:30 PM VIP dinner cruise — Premium buffet & drinks with Marina skyline
  • 10:30 PM Return — Dubai Marina

Inclusions: Reserved VIP table · Priority check-in · Premium buffet · Enhanced beverage package

Al Mansour Dinner Cruise — Al Mansour · 140 ft dhow
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
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

Alexandra Dhow Cruise — Alexandra · traditional wooden dhow
Classic dhow

Alexandra Dhow Cruise

Alexandra · traditional wooden dhow

Board
7:00 PM
Cruise
7:30 – 9:30 PM
Meal
International buffet dinner
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

House Boat Dinner Cruise — House boat · glass-sided vessel
Value pick

House Boat Dinner Cruise

House boat · glass-sided vessel

Board
Evening
Cruise
After boarding
Meal
International buffet dinner · soft drinks on package
From
AED 130
Book
  • Evening Boarding — Dubai Marina — pier confirmed on your ticket
  • After boarding Departure — Marina canal dinner cruise begins
  • Cruise window Dinner & views — Buffet service with Marina night views
  • Return Disembark — Back to the Marina pier

Inclusions: Buffet dinner · Marina evening views · Shared seating on a house-boat vessel

Sunset Cruise Dubai Marina — Orchid — Orchid · superyacht
Golden hour

Sunset Cruise Dubai Marina — Orchid

Orchid · superyacht

Board
5:00 PM
Cruise
5:30 – 7:00 PM
Meal
International & Asian buffet · soft drinks · child (3–10) AED 149
From
AED 399
Book
  • 5:00 PM Boarding — JBR Marina Promenade, behind Jewels Tower 2 & Sparkle Tower
  • 5:30 PM Departure — Golden-hour sailing begins
  • 5:30 – 7:00 PM Sunset cruise — Buffet dinner, live DJ, contemporary dance, Marina & Palm views
  • 7:00 PM Return — Back to the JBR berth

Inclusions: International & Asian buffet · Soft drinks · Live DJ & contemporary dance · Golden-hour skyline views

Private Dhow Charter — Dubai Marina — Private dhow · your group only
Exclusive

Private Dhow Charter — Dubai Marina

Private dhow · your group only

Board
Flexible
Cruise
—
Meal
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

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Al Mansour Dinner Cruise — Al Mansour · 140 ft dhow
Best budget pick

Al Mansour Dinner Cruise

Al Mansour · 140 ft dhow · BBQ & international buffet

Board 9:00 PM · Return 11:00 PM

Book
AED 89 per person
Alexandra Dhow Cruise — Alexandra · traditional wooden dhow
Best classic dhow

Alexandra Dhow Cruise

Alexandra · traditional wooden dhow · International buffet dinner

Board 7:00 PM · Return 9:30 PM

Book
AED 160 per person
Lotus Royale Megayacht Dinner — Standard — Lotus Royale · 250 ft megayacht
Best premium megayacht

Lotus Royale Megayacht Dinner — Standard

Lotus Royale · 250 ft megayacht · International buffet & live cooking · Food & Soft Drinks AED 299 · unlimited drinks AED 399 · child (3–10) AED 249

Board 6:45 PM · Return 10:30 PM

Book
AED 299 per person
Ocean Empress Dinner Cruise — Standard — Ocean Empress · 155 ft
Best value dinner

Ocean Empress Dinner Cruise — Standard

Ocean Empress · 155 ft · Food & Soft Drinks from AED 149 · drinks package from AED 249

Board 8:00 PM · Return 10:30 PM

Book
AED 149 per person

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.

  • Value (from AED 89): Al Mansour traditional dhow dinner · House Boat from AED 130
  • Popular (from AED 149): Ocean Empress Food & Soft Drinks · current rate
  • Premium (from AED 299): Lotus Royale megayacht dinner · VIP AED 399 · Royal AED 799
  • Private (from AED 2,500): Exclusive Marina dhow charter for your group
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Frequently asked questions

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

Shared dinner cruises start from AED 89 on Al Mansour, AED 130 on the House Boat and AED 149 on Ocean Empress. The Lotus Royale megayacht runs AED 299 for Standard, AED 399 for VIP and AED 799 for Royal moving-stage dining. 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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