How much is a dhow dinner cruise in Dubai?
A Dubai Creek dhow dinner cruise costs AED 55 to AED 140 per person. The cruise runs about two hours with a buffet dinner, live entertainment and views of the old Creek waterfront. Prices below are for the 2026-27 winter season and include all taxes.
| Option | Price per person | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Adult, with hotel transfers | AED 140 | Cruise, buffet dinner, entertainment, return transfers |
| Adult, own transport | AED 90 | Cruise, buffet dinner, entertainment |
| Child, with hotel transfers | AED 110 | Same as adult, child portion |
| Child, own transport | AED 55 | Same as adult, child portion |
Should you book with or without transfers?
Booking without transfers is the cheapest option if you are staying near Deira or can make your own way to the Creek boarding point. Transfers add AED 50 per adult and cover pick-up and drop-off at your hotel, which is worth it if you are staying in Marina, JBR or Downtown.
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About Dhow Cruise Dinner in Dubai
Each and every tourist should experience the dhow dinner cruise in Dubai which offers International Buffet Dinner.
You will have a great time in Dubai cruising along Dubai’s Creek onboard traditional wooden dhow and thus having a memorable evening. The wooden dhow is decorated with colourful lights and great seating arrangements. Thus by having dinner under Dubai’s illuminated skyline will offer you sights of traditional and modern architecture. Old trading dhows, yachts and modern architecture such as Chamber of Commerce & Industry building and the Heritage Village are some of the impressive sights to enjoy. The Arabic and International music will soothe your ears and the buffet dinner will help you to select dishes from a wide continental and oriental varieties. You will also get an excellent variety of beverages which is a part of this dhow dinner cruise.
What Is Included
This dhow dinner cruise includes pickup and drop offs, supply of unlimited mineral water, soft drinks and juices and Arabic, Indian and English background music.
Cruise Timing and Details
This dhow dinner cruise lasts for 2 hours mostly from 8.30pm-10.30pm.
The tourists are served Arabic coffee and dates once they arrive for dining.
The amazing lights of the Dubai Creek along with the belly dancing make this dhow dinner cruise much more entertaining.
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What to expect on board
Our Creek dhows seat 100 or more guests across two decks, with an air-conditioned lower deck and an open upper deck. Departures run every evening, and private charters are available on request for groups, birthdays and corporate events.
Both the Creek and Marina routes follow the standard cruising route set under DTCM guidelines, so sailing time and route are consistent across licensed operators. What differs between operators is the boat, the buffet and the service — not the route.
Creek cruise or Marina cruise — which should you pick?
Dubai runs two dhow cruise routes and they are quite different experiences.
What the Creek route is like
Creek is the traditional one. You sail the old trading waterway past Deira souks, wooden trading boats and heritage buildings. Calmer water, more atmosphere, better value. This is the cruise on this page.
What the Marina route is like
Marina sails past modern skyscrapers, Ain Dubai and the Bluewaters skyline. More dramatic at night, and priced higher.
If you want old Dubai and the better price, choose Creek. If you want the skyline photos, choose Marina dhow cruise.
When is the best time for a dhow cruise?
Dubai Creek itself is the historic heart of the city — the trading waterway that Dubai grew around, and still lined with working abra crossings and souks. Dubai Tourism’s guide to the Creek covers the wider area if you want to explore before or after your cruise.
November to March is ideal. Evening temperatures sit around 20 to 24 degrees Celsius, so the open upper deck is comfortable throughout the cruise. This is peak season and boats fill up, particularly over Dubai Shopping Festival in December and January, so book a day or two ahead.
Summer cruising
June to September evenings stay above 30 degrees with high humidity. The cruise still runs and the air-conditioned lower deck is fine, but the upper deck is uncomfortable.
What is not included
Alcoholic drinks are not served on the standard Creek cruise. Soft drinks, water and tea are included with dinner. Gratuities are at your discretion.
The without-transfers option does not include transport to the boarding point in Deira. Parking near the Creek is limited on weekends.