Dubai Marina dhow dinner cruise (Alexandra Dhow)

  • 1.8 hours
  • Shared tour
  • Free cancellation
  • Accessibility not confirmed

A 1 hour 45 minute evening cruise on a wooden dhow from Dubai Marina Yacht Club, with an international buffet, soft drinks and a Tanoura dance show. Adults pay AED 150 and children ride free. It sails three nights a week.

Highlights

  • Evening cruise past the Dubai Marina towers, JBR and Bluewaters Island
  • Buffet with a live grill: chicken, beef kofta, fish and vegetarian dishes
  • Tanoura dance show on board
  • Children of any age travel free with a paying adult
  • Licensed bar with beer, wine and spirits at extra cost

What is included

Included

  • Included: About 1 hour 45 minutes of cruising around Dubai Marina
  • Included: International and Arabic buffet dinner with a live grill station
  • Included: Soft drinks, water, tea and coffee
  • Included: Welcome dates and Arabic coffee
  • Included: Live Tanoura dance show

Not included

  • Not included: Alcoholic drinks (sold at the bar on board)
  • Not included: Hotel transfers (available as a paid add-on)

Itinerary

  1. Boarding at Dubai Marina Yacht Club, West Bay, Berth A11
  2. Departure
  3. Return to the berth

Times are approximate and local to Dubai (GST, UTC+4).

Meeting point

Berth A11, West Bay, Dubai Marina Yacht Club, Dubai Marina

Good to know

  • The cruise only runs on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evenings.
  • Boarding opens at 8:15 pm and the dhow leaves at 9 pm, so arrive in good time.
  • The operator recommends smart casual clothing.
  • Transfers are not included: shared transfers cost AED 40 per adult and AED 35 per child; a private car for up to 6 guests costs AED 350.
  • Drinks from the bar are charged separately; a 35 ml measure of Johnnie Walker Red Label is listed at AED 35.
  • Optional extra: Shared return transfer (add-on), AED 40 per person.
  • Optional extra: Private return transfer (add-on), AED 350 per group.

Accessibility

Accessibility not confirmed.

Cancellation policy

Cancel more than 24 hours before the cruise for a full refund. Cancellations made within 24 hours of departure are not refunded.

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Questions and answers

How much is the Alexandra Dhow dinner cruise?

The operator lists AED 150 per adult. Children cruise free but must be with an adult.

Which nights does it sail?

Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Boarding starts at 8:15 pm, the dhow leaves at 9 pm and returns at 10:45 pm.

Where do I board?

At Berth A11 in the West Bay of Dubai Marina Yacht Club.

Is alcohol available?

Yes. There is a licensed bar on board, but all alcoholic drinks are paid for separately. Soft drinks, water, tea and coffee are included.

Can I cancel?

Yes, with a full refund if you cancel more than 24 hours before the cruise. Within 24 hours there is no refund.

Where this information comes from

Official website: dhowcruise.net (Alexandra Dhow Cruise (ABSEA Yachts & Boats Rental LLC))

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