Dinner Cruises in Dubai: The 15 Best Evenings Afloat

1.Sunset or Dinner Cruise with Live Music & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6,030 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $51Our pick

Cruise Dubai Marina, Dubai Harbour, Jumeirah Beach Residence, and Ain Dubai aboard a glass-enclosed yacht. You’ll get a buffet dinner, live pasta and noodle stations, unlimited drinks, melodic live music, and access to an open-air deck. Arrive 30 minutes early for check-in, since upper-deck seating is limited.

“Really nice and well organised cruise. The waiters were amazing helpful and also took a pictures. I strongly recommend this attraction. Money well spent.”

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2.Mega Yacht Dinner Cruise with Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,613 reviews · 1 day · from $82

Set sail from Pier 7 at 7:30 pm for an evening of Dubai Marina views, buffet dining, live cooking, tanoura and aerial performances, DJ music, and skyline photos. Standard tickets offer self-service dining and open seating. VIP adds priority check-in, a reserved top-deck table, table-served canapés, and attentive drink service. Bring ID and a light layer.

“Great evening with lots of food and drinks with VIP waiter. The sites of Dubai at night are amazing. The DJ and traditional dancing were 1st class.”

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3.Dubai Marina Dinner Cruise with Live Music & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,780 reviews · from $47

Board Xclusive Yachts at Dubai Marina for a 90-minute evening cruise past JBR, Bluewaters Island, and Dubai’s glowing towers. You’ll have private group seating, an international buffet with a live pasta station, unlimited drinks, Wi-Fi, and live acoustic music. Request the upper deck early, as seating there depends on availability.

“This is the best bang for your bucks. The food, music and service was great. Cruise gives you a wonderful night time view of the Dubai skyline. This is a don't miss adventure.”

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4.Dubai Marina: Dinner Cruise in a Traditional Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,259 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Spend two hours aboard the four-deck Ocean Empress, a traditional-style mega dhow sailing from Dubai Marina. You’ll receive a welcome drink, buffet dinner, and live entertainment while passing Bluewaters, Jumeirah Beach Residence, Ain Dubai, and the Palm Islands. Choose soft drinks or an alcoholic drinks package, and arrive early for better seating.

“the device we received on the boat was excellent. The gentleman was constantly checking if we needed anything or drinks. Great service. great views of the Dubai skyline and the Ain Dubai”

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5.Luxury Canal Dinner Cruise with Optional Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,076 reviews · 2 hours · from $59

Spend an evening on a glass-enclosed dhow along Dubai Water Canal. You will receive Arabic coffee and dates, then enjoy an international buffet with live stations while passing Burj Khalifa, Business Bay, and the waterfall bridge. Optional hotel transfers and unlimited house beverages are available, while entertainment may vary during Ramadan.

“We had amazing time on the boat. Food was delicious”

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6.Dinner Cruise in Dubai Marina onboard Alexandra Dhow

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 544 reviews · from $49

Board the refurbished wooden Alexandra Dhow at Dubai Marina Promenade for a roughly 1-hour-45-minute dinner cruise. You will enjoy an international buffet, soft drinks, tea, and coffee while passing Cayan Tower, JBR, Bluewaters, and Ain Dubai. Upper-deck seating gives the clearest city views, though the boat does not circle Palm Island.

“The cruise and staff were fantastic!!! The food was 1st class and served hot when the food is supposed to be! The cold food was also cold as expected and was perfect. The fees spent was excellent for the value! I would do this again if were staying longer!”

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7.Dubai Luxury Canal Dinner Cruise with Optional Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 382 reviews · from $69

Board an Arabian dhow beside Dubai Festival City Mall for a roughly two-and-a-half-hour evening cruise. You will pass Downtown Dubai, Business Bay, Al Jaddaf, and the Water Canal, with buffet dinner, soft drinks, tea, coffee, and live music. Hotel pickup, alcohol, and upper-deck seating cost extra.

“Overall was ok. The boat was the one advertised and we left on time. The city view looked great. But the cruise only took 1h30’ and left us somewhere in downtown ( was the national day, probably that’s why), even if we paid the full price. And because it was shorter, the buRead more”

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8.Big Bus Panoramic Night Tour & Optional Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 283 reviews · 105 minutes - 4 hours · from $46

Take a 105-minute open-top Big Bus ride past Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, Museum of the Future, Dubai Harbour, Atlantis the Palm, and Souk Madinat Jumeirah. Choose the Dubai by Night option for a one-hour dhow dinner cruise, buffet, and Dubai Mall fountain show. Audio commentary is available in six languages.

“This is a great tour if you have few hours during night and want to see Dubai nightlights. The guide is very friendly and it started on time. Despite of night tour, it can get hot, so, have some extra water with you. This is not only a sightseeing tour, you will also learn a lot about Dubai/Muslim culture and traditions.”

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9.Marina Premium Dinner Cruise with Unlimited Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 254 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $59

Cruise Dubai Marina for 1.5 hours with a freshly cooked international BBQ buffet, unlimited soft drinks, music, live entertainment, and views of JBR, Ain Dubai, and Palm Jumeirah. Choose hotel pickup if useful. Alcohol costs extra, departure timing can vary, and the upper deck offers the best evening views.

“This was a brilliant way to start the evening of our first day in Dubai. Dubai Marina is a must go whilst you’re here, the tour is great and the food was lovely, some food was a bit bland as it is a buffet type setting, given that it is a buffet you can choose the foods you most enjoy. There are small desserts you can choose from and the drinks are unlimited and you are always given a top up when you’re running low without having to ask. The entertainment was great and starts at the perfect time on the cruise so you can enjoy it with a view.…”

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10.Dubai Dhow Dinner Cruise Marina with pickup drop option

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 248 reviews · from $37

Cruise Dubai Marina aboard a traditional dhow for about 90 minutes, passing the Yacht Club, Marina Towers, and Marina Mall. Choose standard or premium buffet dining, sit on the open upper deck or in air conditioning below, and watch a Tanoura performance. Hotel pickup and return are available for an added convenience.

“If I could give this experience a 0 I would. Where to begin. 45 minutes late for pickup. Food horrible and cold. Big deal we rode around the harbor, no entertainment except the group of 3 kids who kept yelling. When the driver dropped us off he told us we could walk back to tRead more”

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11.Dubai Marina: Luxury Dinner Cruise, Live Show, Open Bar & DJ

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 129 reviews · from $48

Spend two hours aboard a modern catamaran from Dubai Marina, with views of Ain Dubai, Bluewaters Island, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Harbor, and JBR. You get a Copthorne Hotel international buffet, soft drinks, live singing, Tanura dance, Darbuka, and a DJ. Psyche is known as a lively host and singer, with Sai and Raksha among the attentive crew.

“It was amazing, well worth the money! Food selection was great, with a lot of different dishes and salads. The cruise staff/ crew were absolutely amazing from the beginning until the end, special thanks to Sai, Raksha and Psyche for their lovely professional hospitality. I 100% recommend and will come back… thank You all .”

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12.Dhow Dinner Cruise on Creek or Marina with Live Shows

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 126 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $32

You’ll sail Dubai Creek or Dubai Marina on a traditional wooden dhow, with a buffet of local and international dishes, tea, coffee, sweets, fruit, and live music and dance. Choose a meeting point or optional Dubai hotel pickup. The cruise is listed as 1.5 hours, though some itinerary details indicate about two hours.

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13.Dubai Creek Luxury Dhow Dinner Cruise with Optional Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 123 reviews · from $72

Board a traditional wooden dhow at Al Seef for a roughly two-hour evening cruise along Dubai Creek. At 8:30 pm, you’ll see lit wind towers, minarets, bridges, and old Dubai waterfront scenes while enjoying an international buffet, coffee, tea, and bottled water. Hotel pickup may be added, but confirm entertainment and transfer details before booking.

“The boat is not maintained, look very poor. The food is avarage. No live show. We were very disappointed. Not value for money. I won't recommend this activity.”

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14.Luxury Dinner Cruise with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 76 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $44

Cruise Dubai Creek on a traditional dhow for 90 minutes of Old Dubai views, buffet dinner, soft drinks, live music, and a Tanoora dance show. You can start at Jannat Tours Dhow Cruise or Dhow Cruise Al Seef. Mohamed is praised for friendly service, but confirm your boat and departure time carefully, as some bookings have faced check-in confusion.

“It was wonderful recommending to all who want to spend some quality time and relaxing. Thanks for everything.”

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15.Marina Luxury Dhow Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 69 reviews · 2 hours · from $108

Spend two hours aboard a traditional wooden dhow in Dubai Marina, with views of Ain Dubai, JBR, Cayan Tower, and the Marina Yacht Club. You’ll receive Arabic coffee, dates, and rosewater hand cleansing before an international buffet with meat and vegetarian choices. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, with optional wine and beer.

“Food was not 5 star. We had a big group of Russians on board what ended in only Russian music.The only 5 star thing was our driver. Very good, friendly and supportive.”

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