Top Dubai Dhow Cruises

Make an evening in Dubai extra special with a 2-hour Dubai Creek dinner cruise on the world's largest ‘dhow’— a traditional Arabian boat. Step aboard the beautifully illuminated Rustar floating restaurant, and admire Deira’s sparkling landmarks over a sumptuous dinner buffet. Settle on the outer deck or in the elegant cabins, and savor international and Emirati dishes prepared by the 5-star Movenpick hotel as you pass the floodlit Rolex Towers, souks and other landmarks. As you dine, enjoy an array of entertainment, including traditional Emirati dance shows and live music.

Leave bustling Dubai for the idyllic Musandam Peninsula on this full-day cruise trip. Enjoy the mountain and coastal views as you cross into Oman and head for Khasab on Musandam’s northern coast, known as the ‘Norway of Arabia.’ Then, relax and enjoy the scenery on an unforgettable ‘dhow’ sail boat cruise, drifting by a coastline of rocky peaks, fjord-like inlets and green-blue waters. Look for dolphins, drop anchor at barren Telegraph Island, stop to swim and snorkel, and marvel at the setting over an onboard buffet lunch and unlimited sodas.

Our affordable Dubai Creek tour gives guests the incredible opportunity to see the fascinating area of Bur Dubai and Deira firsthand. Picturing the origins of the city while admiring the modern marvel that it has become allows you to appreciate why it has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in Dubai.

There’s no more relaxing way to admire the lights of old Dubai than on a Dubai Creek dinner cruise. With this convenient package, avoid any taxi hassles with comfortable transport to a fairy-lit wooden “dhow” docked at the creekside. Then, take in the sparkling waterside sights such as wind towers, minarets, and bridges as you enjoy an international buffet complemented by music and live entertainments.

Oman’s Musandam Peninsula is within day-trip distance of Dubai but organising a visit and cruise trip while there is challenging, especially with border crossings involved. This full-day tour frees you from any planning or fuss, so you can simply soak up the experience. Sail by Musandam’s fjords on an Arabian ‘dhow,’ snorkel and swim, watch for dolphins, and enjoy lunch on board, all without worrying about transport, paperwork, or timings.

Experience the unspoilt splendor of Oman’s Musandam Peninsula from the water on a full-day trip from Dubai. Travel to mountainous Musandam, a pocket-sized chunk of Oman northeast of Dubai, and settle aboard a wooden ‘dhow’ sailboat at Dibba for a 5.5-hour cruise. Then, simply sit back and drink in the gorgeous scenery and seascapes as you waft by rocky peaks, secluded coves and sandy beaches. Watch for pods of dolphins, stop to bathe or snorkel, and stay refreshed with unlimited complimentary sodas and a scrumptious Arabic buffet lunch on deck.

Set sail along Dubai Creek on a traditional wooden dhow boat and admire Dubai’s glittering illuminations from the water. While on-board, tuck into a delicious buffet dinner of international cuisine and enjoy live entertainment, including Arabic dancing, a Tandora performance, and a puppet show.

Combine a dhow cruise on Dubai Creek with an evening desert safari and barbecue dinner with this package. Experience the best of the desert, culminating in a delectable dinner and cultural show under the stars. The next evening, tuck into dinner and see the city of Dubai illuminated while cruising along Dubai Creek in a traditional wooden. Round-trip hotel transportation included.

A favorite activity of both visitors and residents alike, this dinner cruise takes place aboard an Arabic-style wooden boat known as a dhow. Take in the sights of the city such as the Atlantis hotel and the Palm Jumeirah along the Marina Dubai, which glows at night. Dinner includes main courses, salads, desserts, and fresh fruit, along with unlimited non-alcoholic beverages, juices, soft drinks, water, tea, and coffee.

Cruising along Oman’s Musandam peninsula coast from Dubai is near-impossible independently, especially as it involves crossing the UAE-Oman border. This full-day trip makes it easy: providing a ‘dhow' (Arabian boat) cruise, lunch, and return cross-border transport to the departure port of Dibba from your Dubai hotel, and with a guide providing commentary on route. With everything organized, you’re free to simply admire the fjord-like scenery, and swim, snorkel, and relax.

Skip the crowded dinner cruises of Dubai Creek and board a dhow boat for a dinner cruise through the lesser-visited Deira Creek. Enjoy a relaxing ride along Dubai waterways, feast on a delicious buffet of international and local foods, and watch a live show of whirling dervish-style tanoura dancing while you cruise.

Sail on Dubai Creek as you savor a delicious buffet dinner on this Dubai evening cruise. Be welcomed onto a beautifully illuminated ‘dhow’—a traditional-style Arabian wooden sailboat—and admire the passing sights, festooned in twinkling lights. Feast your eyes on the floodlit Rolex Twin Towers, the wind towers of Dubai Heritage Village, and sparkling mosques, bridges and more. Take photos from the open-air deck and enjoy a 5-star buffet meal with complimentary sodas and waters. An ideal romantic experience for couples, and perfect for families and first-time visitors.

Feel the soft breezes, see the sights and enjoy a sumptuous buffet dinner on a 2-hour evening cruise on Dubai Creek. After hotel pickup, be shown aboard a fairylit ‘dhow’ — a traditional Arabic sailboat — and enjoy the romantic, time-honored experience of cruising gently along the moonlit creek. Gaze out over the illuminated passing towers and landmarks from the open deck, and make the most of the photo opportunities. Then, savor a delectable buffet of Arabic and international specialities as you enjoy live music and a traditionally colorful dance show.

Dine while aboard a traditional wooden dhow boat on this dinner cruise around Dubai's Deira Creek. See panoramic views of the city and watch authentic live entertainment such as youwla (traditional Emirati dance) and tanoura dance demonstrations, as you feast on a buffet of international dishes. Alcoholic drinks are available for purchase.

Set sail along Dubai Creek on a traditional wooden dhow on this romantic evening cruise. Admire views of Dubai’s glittering city skyline as you cruise along the canal ways, tuck into a delicious buffet dinner onboard, and be entertained by live music, tanoura dance, and a thrilling magic show

Combine four of Dubai's most popular tourist experiences in a single package. Tour the city of Dubai, take a desert safari tour, eat dinner aboard a Dhow on Dubai Creek, and take a day tour to Abu Dhabi. Choose to take the tours in any order you like; each tour picks up at your Dubai hotel.  Please note: During Ramadan, Dry Days, and official public holidays, no alcohol or entertainment are permitted.

Admire Dubai’s futuristic skyline by night on a memorable 2-hour dinner cruise on Dubai Marina, with included round-trip hotel transfers. Step aboard a handsome wooden ‘dhow’— a traditional-style Arabian sailboat—and soak up the sights as you glide along the waters of the world’s largest man-made marina. Gaze at the glittering skyscrapers, high-rise apartments, Dubai Mall and other floodlit sights from the open-air, upper deck, and enjoy a sumptuous buffet dinner as you sail. An exciting whirling dervish ‘tanoura’ dance show adds the perfect finishing touch.

Enjoy the glittering lights of Deira and a delicious buffet feast on this 2-hour evening Dubai dinner cruise. Board a beautifully illuminated ‘dhow’ — a traditional Arabian sail boat — and drift along winding Dubai Creek as you gaze at twinkling landmarks such as the Al Maktoum Bridge, the National Bank of Dubai and downtown Dubai’s skyscrapers in the distance. Then, with the creek waters gently lapping at your Dubai dhow cruise boat, savor a scrumptious buffet of tasty Emirati and international dishes, with complimentary sodas and additional drinks (own expense).

Cruise along the Dubai Marina, under the illuminated skyline of the city on this dinner cruise. Enjoy the views and sights of popular Dubai landmarks like the Cayan Tower, Marina Mall, and a man-made island as you dine on a buffet dinner with background music playing. Round trip transportation from your accommodation is included.

Secure your ticket in advance, and travel down the Dubai Creek on a traditional Dhow for a dinner cruise with live entertainment. Enjoy a family-friendly evening on board, dining at the buffet dinner complete with unlimited soft drinks, and watching a variety of shows. This excursion includes hotel pickup and drop-off.

Explore the mountainous landscape of Oman’s Musandam Peninsula and enjoy a day filled with water activities on this boat tour. After boarding a traditional Arabian dhow at Dibba Port, you’ll cruise around the Indian Ocean, relaxing on the boat or jumping in the blue waters to swim or snorkel. The tour also includes a buffet lunch of Arabic and Asian foods on board.

A dinner cruise along Dubai Creek is one of Dubai’s must-dos, and a relaxing break from the city’s high-octane attractions. This evening cruise does it in style, on a prettily lit wooden Arabian dhow boat with a whirling dervish 'tanoura' show as you dine. Admire the lights of Deira and Bur Dubai as you sail, and enjoy an international buffet dinner with unlimited non-alcoholic drinks. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Sail along Dubai Creek and watch the city’s skyline twinkle under the night sky during this evening cruise. Board a traditional dhow boat and enjoy a delectable dinner of Arabic and international cuisine paired with unlimited non-alcoholic beverages. Watch a whirling dervish Tanoura show while you dine and see the iconic landmarks pass you by such as the Gold Souk and Burj Khalifa.

Enjoy dinner on the water with an evening cruise around Dubai Marina. Hop aboard a traditional-style, elegantly decorated and modern-equipped Dhow boat, where you’ll enjoy a tanoura dance show in addition to the buffet dinner. Float across the world’s largest manmade marina, admiring the illuminated city from the open-air upper deck or large lower-deck windows.