UAE · DHOW CRUISE DINNERS
8 reviewed
A wooden dhow strung end to end with lights, a buffet below deck, two hours of the city sliding past. Creek cruises are the older, cheaper, more atmospheric option; Marina cruises trade that for the towers. Below are both, ranked, with what is on the buffet and what each costs.
Hop-on hop-off buses link Dubai’s big icons, old souks, and beaches, with optional dhow cruise, aquarium, Frame, and desert sunset add-ons.
“Fantastic way to see the City and stop at any interest points to explore. Only problem was the earphones did not work to listen to commentary.”
Hop on City Sightseeing Dubai buses with a Dhow Cruise and Sunset and Night views, plus Lost World Aquarium on 2 or 3 days.
“Better estimation and advisory on time back to the start of the tour. We almost did not make our cruise. Instead on 130 minutes as advertised, it took us almost 4 hrs to get back (without leaving / getting off the bus)”
Cruise Dubai Creek on a traditional dhow with buffet dinner and live Tanoura, dance, and puppet show, plus sunset views for photos.
“The experience was wonderful! Once we arrived, it was easy to find the tour group. The setting was beautiful and the boat was clean with a charming set-up. The staff was friendly and quick to provide service during the full hour and half boat ride. There was a good selection of food and the taste was great! The entertainment was good but I would have like to see more variety. Overall all ....it was good value for money! The experience is one not to miss if you are visiting Dubai on vacation!!!”
Cruise Dubai Marina on the refurbished Alexandra dhow for a buffet dinner, skyline views, and onboard entertainment. From $49.32 per person.
“The cruise and staff were fantastic!!! The food was 1st class and served hot when the food is supposed to be! The cold food was also cold as expected and was perfect. The fees spent was excellent for the value! I would do this again if were staying longer!”
Dubai evening dhow cruise with hotel pickup and international buffet dinner, gliding past illuminated sights in 2 to 3 hours.
“Don’t expect cuisine you are entirely familiar with.”
Two-day Dubai combo with desert safari dinner and shows, Marina dhow cruise, and half-day city tour with photo stops and pickup.
“Excellent services.. staff very cooperative, on time every time.”
Dine on a restored dhow in Dubai Marina with optional pickup, a Tanoura show, and buffet dinner plus sparkling skyline views.
“Do not waste your time or $ on this your. The trip up and down the canal was boring. The food was terrible. The chair I was given broke and I fell. That being said; the service personnel were very good and tried their best to make us all feel welcome. The van that picked us up had a driver and a helper. The helper’s body odor was sooooo bad we could hardly breathe.”
Dubai Creek dhow dinner cruise with buffet, live Tanoura dance, puppet show, and Al Seef views at sunset. $12, about 1.5 hours.
“wonderful... food was good show was brilliant...absolutely loved it”
