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Dubai Creek Dhow Cruise Dinner with Buffet & Live Entertainment

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

3 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Experience the romance of Dubai Creek with an evening dinner cruise by dhow. While the Arabic wooden boats were once used as fishing boats, the dhow today offer a glitzier affair, allowing you to experience a slice of traditional Dubai with live music, tanoura dance, and fine food. Take a seat, indulge in the buffet food, and see the sights of the creek in the moonlight. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Evening Dubai Creek dhow cruise with dinner
Take a seat and start with Arabic coffee and dates
Cruise along the creek and see the sights go by
Savor a buffet dinner with live music, magic, and dance
Make use of a hotel pickup and drop-off service

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off ( If booked with pick and drop options )
Buffet dinner with unlimited water and soft drinks
Traditional wooden dhow cruise along Dubai Creek
Live entertainment such as Tanoura dance
Panoramic night views of Old Dubai landmarks

Gratuities
Souvenir photos
Pick up outside Deira and Bur Dubai area

AED35.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Pick-Up & Drop-Off: Pick-up and drop-off are available only from hotels in Deira and Bur Dubai. Hotels outside these areas are not covered under the shared transfer service. Private transfer upgrades are available at an additional charge.

Meeting point

Canopy by Hilton Dubai Al Seef
Al Seef St - Umm Hurair First - Umm Hurair 1 - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Opposite Doors Restaurant - You will see the Traditional Dhow Boat GATE A Boarding Time: 08:00 pm Departure Time: 8:30 pm Note: Confirm from local tour operator your exact meeting point and name of the boat

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Deira

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Canopy by Hilton Dubai Al Seef

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Dubai Creek

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Al Seef Street

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
Infant Policy: Infants (0–2 years) are free of charge provided they do not occupy a seat.
Child Policy: Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

During the Holy Month of Ramadan, there will be no live entertainment (e.g., Tanoura shows, music) in compliance with UAE Government regulations.
On Dry Days and official public holidays, entertainment will be suspended as per DTCM guidelines.
Complimentary sharing pick-up is only available from hotels located in Deira and Bur Dubai.
This experience is a dinner cruise and not a guided tour. There will be no live guide or commentary explaining the landmarks. However, our friendly crew is available onboard to assist you with any questions or needs.
Complimentary sharing pick-up is only available from hotels located in Deira and Bur Dubai.
If you're staying in Sheikh Zayed Road, Downtown, Business Bay, JLT, Al Barsha, Jumeirah, Dubai Marina, or Palm Jumeirah, hotel pick-up is not included.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 150 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

3.7

based on 36 reviews

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Kevin_J, Mar 2022

I ordered a Dhow Cruise in the Dubai Creek. The tour operator messaged me saying that only the Marina Dhow would allow pickup from our hotel. For this inconvenience we would get a "VIP Upgrade" for no additional cost. We'll start with the driver. He literally drove past our hotel 4 times when picking up guests. He had no idea how to map an efficient route. Our group arrived last to the boat. Fortunately, he figured things out for the trip back. Our "VIP" tour was downstairs. There was a loud stereo for those of us in the hold. We were served orange Kool Aid! I haven't had Kool Aid in probably 45 years. I'm an adult! To be fair, Coke was offered later. The buffet dinner was just ok. We had to ask permission to go upstairs where the entertainment was. We were able to stand in the corner and see it. Honestly, there was nothing "VIP" about this. The whole cruise seemed second rate for those of us in the hold.

Response from Host, Apr 2022

Thank for your feedback

Ok Cruise

Kun_W, Jul 2021

The live entertainment - Dancer was good and entertaining. The weather was too hot to be eating outside. Chairs and tables are available inside on the first deck. However, we were forced to dine out side on the Second deck.

Response from Host, Jul 2021

Thank you for providing your feedback and letting us know about this issue. It was noted that the lower deck was offered to you but you have taken seats in the upper deck. The available table had been filled up when you decide to change back to the Airconditioned deck. We apologize that our service did not satisfy your expectations and are truly sorry to hear that standard was not met in your interaction with our business. It was an uncommon instance and we’ll do better in the future. Nevertheless, we can offer a 20% discount from any of our tours on your (or your referal) next visit and hope to have the opportunity to serve you again soon.

Absolutely horrible

Discover08831378676, Apr 2019

Typical tourist ripoff Driver was 45 minutes late.The boat is a neon abomination of a dhow, cheap food and Pepsi that tasted like it was opened a week ago... The show was a complete embarrassment, maybe only the small kids enjoyed it. The service staff (probably underpaid and extremely unmotivated) took our drinks before we were done without even asking . Would absolutely nit recommend, better flush your money down the toilet

Nicht zu empfehlen, Nie wieder

Patrycja_Z, Oct 2024

Schlechtes Essen,Fleisch sehr trocken,alles acharf,für Kind nur Reis möglich.schlimmes Geruch überall

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Vielen Dank für Ihr Feedback. Wir sind bestrebt, jeden Tag frische arabische und kontinentale Küche zu servieren, um unseren Gästen ein köstliches kulinarisches Erlebnis zu bieten. Wir verstehen, dass Geschmackspräferenzen variieren können und freuen uns über Ihre Kommentare zum Essen. Bezüglich des Geruchs, den Sie erwähnt haben, beachten Sie bitte, dass der Geruch, den Sie wahrgenommen haben, möglicherweise auf das natürliche Wasser entlang des Baches zurückzuführen ist, das manchmal einen deutlichen Geruch haben kann. Für ein noch angenehmeres Erlebnis mit schöner Aussicht können Sie sich für ein Upgrade auf unsere Marina-Kreuzfahrt entscheiden, die eine andere Atmosphäre bietet. Wir sind bestrebt, unser Angebot zu verbessern, und Ihr Beitrag hilft uns, das Erlebnis für alle unsere Gäste zu verbessern. Wir hoffen, dass Sie einen erneuten Besuch bei uns für ein besseres Erlebnis in Betracht ziehen. ____________________ Thank you for your feedback. We strive to serve fresh Arabic and continental cuisine every day, ensuring our guests have a delightful dining experience. We understand that taste preferences can vary, and we appreciate your comments regarding the food. Regarding the smell you mentioned, please note that the aroma you experienced might be due to the natural water along the creek, which can sometimes have a distinct scent. For a more enjoyable experience with beautiful views, you can opt to upgrade to our Marina cruise, which offers a different atmosphere. We’re committed to improving our offerings, and your input helps us enhance the experience for all our guests. We hope you’ll consider visiting us again for a better experience.

Die Unfähigkeit der...

HeinzPeter_P, Mar 2022

Die Unfähigkeit der Mitarbeiter dieses Event zu organisieren Das Essen war zu wenig für die Anzahl der Personen, Getränke nur Wasser

Response from Host, Apr 2022

Thanks for your feed back

Esperienza meravigliosa

luigi_d, Feb 2022

Abbiamo scelto questa crociera il giorno del nostro arrivo beh non la dimenticherò più il panorama mozzafiato lo spettacolo superlativo tutto indimenticabile!

Response from Host, Feb 2022

Hi Luigi, Grazie per il feedback. Sono felice di sapere che hai fatto una crociera fantastica! Thank you for the feedback. I'm happy to hear you had an amazing cruise!