Private dinner cruise · Dubai
Private Dhow Dinner Cruise · Marina
An unhurried three-hour evening on the water, your own table aboard a traditional dhow as the lights of the Marina drift slowly past.
When the heat of the day softens, Dubai Marina turns into a canyon of light, its towers mirrored in the dark water between them. This private dhow cruise sets you afloat in the middle of it, aboard a hand-built wooden boat that belongs to your party alone for the evening. There is no shared seating plan and no crowd to work around, only your own table, a quiet host and a dinner served at the pace you feel like. As the dhow eases past JBR, Bluewaters and the marina's moored yachts, the conversation stays yours and the skyline does the rest.
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- A wooden dhow kept to your own party
- Your own reserved table for the evening
- The lit towers of Marina and JBR from the water
- An unhurried dinner served at your pace
- Hotel transfer there and back included
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Evening pickup from your hotel
A driver collects your party in the early evening and brings you down to the marina berth, so the night begins without taxis or parking.
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Boarding the dhow
Step aboard the wooden boat and settle in, with a few minutes to take in the deck and the towers rising on every side before you cast off.
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Your table is set
Dinner is laid at your own reserved table, a spread of international and Arabian dishes you return to as you like, without queues or shared benches.
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Cruising the Marina
The dhow glides slowly past JBR, Bluewaters and the marina's moored yachts, the lit towers sliding by close enough to fill the open deck.
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Back to your hotel
After the loop returns to the berth, your driver is waiting to carry you back, the city still glowing behind you.
- Return transfer from your hotel
- A private reserved table aboard a traditional dhow
- Dinner of international and Arabian dishes
- Soft drinks and bottled water throughout the cruise
- A host looking after your party
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks
- Optional gratuity for the crew
- Personal purchases on board
- Hotel pickup and drop-off are included across Dubai
- Hosts and crew speak Russian, English and Arabic
- Private for two to ten guests, no strangers added
- Departs at 19:30 on any evening of the week
- Smart-casual dress and a light layer for the deck breeze
Is the cruise really private?
Yes. Your party has its own reserved table for the evening and the booking is kept to your group, so you are not seated with other travellers along a shared bench.
What kind of food is served?
Dinner is a generous spread of international and Arabian dishes, with vegetarian options, and we are glad to note any dietary needs when you book.
Is the cruise suitable for children?
It is. The gentle pace, the open deck and the city lights make it an easy, memorable evening for families, and younger children are welcome aboard.
Will we be out on the open deck?
Yes. The dhow has an open upper deck for photos and the breeze, alongside a covered lower deck, so you can move between the two through the evening.
Can the crew host us in Russian, where does the dhow actually depart from, and how is the evening booked?
The host and crew work comfortably in Russian, English and Arabic, so there is no language barrier over dinner. A driver collects your party from your hotel in the early evening ahead of the 19:30 departure and brings you down to the marina berth where the dhow is moored, then returns you after the cruise. Reserve through the WhatsApp button or the enquiry form on this page, no card details are taken online, we reply directly to confirm your table for the evening.
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