About Dhow Cruise Marina
Dhow Cruise Marina Overview
Travel through the waters of Dubai in Dhow cruise Marina in this 2-hour-long journey in the Dubai Marina Lagoon through Dubai Canal taking your breath away. The night lighting up the whole city of Dubai along with the calmness of the water, gives you the best experience of Dubai’s illuminated and stylish views of the smartest architectures on board in Dubai Marina . Travel through the waters to get thrilled by the looks of the magnificent structures of Dubai such as the Dubai Marina Mall, Bluewater Island, Canyon Towers, JBR, Caesar’s Palace Hotel, Ain Dubai, and Burj Khalifa.
Apart from looking at the masterpieces of Dubai at night, Dhow Cruise Dubai Marina will set up your mood and entertain you as the exciting thing about this cruise is that you become a spectator for the folkloric Egyptian Dance of Tanoura. Tanoura means ‘skirt’ in English and so the name stays true to its meaning as this act is performed by the Sufi Men dancing the Sufi Music. The dancers wear colorfully lit clothes while dancing in the dark, thus making the act seem more enjoyable to the audience on board.
• Transfer
Reach your hotel lobby 10 minutes before the pickup time and please be patient in case of pick-ups06:30-07:00- Pick Ups from hotels located far from Dhow Cruise Dubai Marina happens much before the starting of the cruise such as the hotels in Deira, Al Qusais, and Al Nahda. 07:00-07:30- Pick up from Hotels located in Bur Dubai, Jumeirah Lake Towers, Mirdiff, and Sheik Zayed road. 07:30-08:00- Nearest hotels get tourist pick-ups only sometime before the cruise such as hotels situated in Dubai Marina, Al Barsha, Ibn Battuta, Tecom, and Media City.
• Instant Confirmation of the ticket moments after the booking that will save your time and money by avoiding hassle to buy tickets.
• An Admission Ticket to the cruise will get you to experience Dinner at the cruise, enjoying the views and the live-show of traditional Egyptian sufi dance.
• Main highlights of the dinner includes Lentil Soup, Russian Salad, Arrabiata Salad, Raita, Arabian Pickle, Zeera Rice, Veg Biryani, Hakka Noodles, Butter chicken, Fruit Trifle, Kofta Kebab and Shish Taouk.
Dhow Cruise Marina Package Options
Marina Dhow Cruise Dinner: Enjoy the blissful experience of the Arabic culture while sailing on the traditional Dhow Cruise and get welcome drinks, water, tea and coffee.
Dhow Cruise Dinner Marina-Upper Deck: Get welcomed by the infamous Arabic coffee and tea and enjoy dinner on the open air upper deck.
Marina Dhow Cruise with Shared Transfers: Get picked up from your hotel to reach the traditional Dhow cruise and enjoy Buffet Dinner including the options of both veg and non veg.
Dhow Cruise Dinner Marina-upper deck with shared transfers: Get picked up from your hotel to get the entry into Dinner cruise at Marina for enjoying your dinner watching the illuminated city of Dubai.
Marina Dhow Cruise Dinner with private transfers: Get the admission ticket to the dinner cruise with 90 minutes of cruising and sit in the air-conditioned lower-deck to taste continental and indian food while enjoying the love Tanoura show with soft music
Dhow Cruise Dinner Marina-upper deck with private transfers: Enjoy Dubai’s night life by sailing across the waters of Dubai Canal with a pick up from the hotel. Catch the mesmerizing views of mega structures such as Dubai Marina Mall and Canyon Towers, Bluewater development, JBR, Caesar’s Palace hotel, Burj Khalifa, and the world’s largest and tallest giant wheel Ain Dubai.
Why to Go For Dhow Cruise Dubai Marina?
Know Before You Go For Dhow Cruise Dubai Marina
Location: Dhow Cruise Marina is located behind Al Rahim Mosque- Marina Promenade in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Timings: If you are planning for Dhow Cruise Dubai Marina, the official timings of the Dhow Dinner Cruise are between 9:00 PM and 11:00 PM every day as one ride takes about 2-2.5 hours to complete. The recommended time to reach the venue is 8:00 PM to avoid any kind of delay or hassle.
Transfer: The hotel transfer occurs on the cruise trip. Pick-up from the hotel is arranged and this is included in the ticket. The pick-up may be from hotels near and far by to the venue. For pickups far from the cruise, they are done 2-to-3 hours before the starting of the journey while the nearby transfers can happen about 30 minutes to 45 minutes before the start. The timings of the transfer are subject to change as per the distance from the location and the traffic of the surrounding area. After enjoying the Marina Cruise Dubai, the tourist is transferred back to the hotel with safety
What to wear: There is no strict dress code at Dhow cruise Marina but it is advised to dress up with modesty that covers shoulders and legs. Women and children are advised to wear below knee-length dresses and clothes that cover their shoulders and legs. Shorts, skirts and sleeveless tops are avoided. The best dress would be a semi-formal dress code or a casual type of dressing.
Best time to visit: The best time to go for the Dhow cruise Dubai Marina is around 8:00 PM as the cruise ride officially starts around 9:00 PM, it is advised to reach an hour before avoiding any kind of hassle. The cruise takes off for the journey at night time to give you the best views of the heavenly brightened ultra-modern city of Dubai.
•Book tickets in advance to avoid the hassle of standing in the queue or trying hard to get the tickets for the cruise in the scorching heat of Dubai.
•It is advised to reach the venue 30 minutes before the start of the ride to avoid any kind of inconvenience.
•Dress up nicely for visiting Dhow cruise Dubai, wear clothes that cover your shoulders and legs.
•Don't forget to stay Hydrated during your stay on the cruise although you are provided with unlimited free water.
•You should definitely not miss to try Kofta Kebab, Sheesh Tawouk, Arrabiata Salad, Butter Chicken, and Veg Biryani at the Dubai Marina Dinner Cruise.
FAQ's of Dhow Cruise Dubai Marina
What should I wear on Dhow Cruise Dubai?
To participate in this unique dhow cruise Dubai night, it is advised to dress up in semi-formals or smart casuals. Tourists can choose modest clothing such as males can choose to wear shirts, trousers, and flat shoes while females can wear below-knee length dresses. However, clothes that do not cover your legs and shoulders such as sleeveless tops, shorts, and skirts are not allowed..
What is a Dhow Cruise dinner in Dubai?
The Dubai Marina Dinner Cruise is one of the best dining experiences to have in Dubai. You can choose from the two main options of the dining arrangement with one being in the air-conditioned lower deck giving you a traditional Arabic feel or the open-deck space with the world-class delicious dinner served while you can enjoy seeing the illuminated sights of the Dubai skyline.
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What are the timings of Dhow Dinner Cruise Dubai Marina?
The timings of Dhow Dinner Cruise Dubai Marina are between 09:00 PM and 11:00 PM.
What is the capacity of Dhow Cruise?
The total capacity of Dhow cruise is 200 people in one go.
Is the transfer option available from hotels to Dubai Marina and back?
Yes, shared transfers to Dubai Marina and back are only provided from the centrally located hotels such as the hotels in Deira, Al Qusais, Al Nahda, Bur Dubai, Jumeirah Lake Towers, Mirdiff, and Sheik Zayed road, Dubai Marina, Al Barsha, Ibn Battuta, Tecom, and Media City along with the residences in these places.
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