Marina or Creek?
- Dubai Marina: modern and glittering, with the towers of the Marina and JBR lit up around you. Typically 8pm to 9:30pm, boarding near the Marina walk. Prices online start from about AED 140.
- Dubai Creek: old Dubai, wind towers, the souks and the abras. About 90 minutes, boarding at the Creek piers in Deira or at Al Seef. Usually the cheaper of the two, from about AED 65 to 75 online.
What's included
Most dinner cruises include a buffet, soft drinks and a Tanoura dance show. Alcohol is only served on licensed boats, and hotel transfers usually cost extra.
Compare cruises: Dubai Marina dhow dinner cruise, Marina dhow cruise with buffet and live show, Creek dhow cruise from Al Seef, or the Deira Creek dinner cruise.
Where to stay
For the Marina cruise, stay in a Dubai Marina penthouse and walk to the boat. For the Creek, Downtown and Business Bay are 15 to 20 minutes away by taxi.
Penthouses for this trip
83rd Floor Luxurious Penthouse Full Sea View 6 BHK
Marina Gate 2 Penthouse Iconic Views
Elite Duplex Penthouse Steps from Metro & Marina
Veer Apartments - 87th Floor Penthouse Full Sea View 5 BHK
Superbe Penthouse, Jacuzzi, Hammam Dubai Marina
USMANS 5 Bedroom Duplex Apartment, Trident Bayside, Dubai Marina
Questions
How long is a dhow cruise in Dubai?
Most dinner cruises last about 90 minutes, typically from 8pm to 9:30pm.
Which is better, the Marina or the Creek dhow cruise?
The Marina cruise is for the modern skyline and costs more; the Creek cruise shows old Dubai and the souks and is usually about half the price.
What is included in a dhow dinner cruise?
Usually a buffet dinner, soft drinks and a Tanoura dance show. Alcohol only on licensed boats; transfers often extra.
Facts and dates checked 7 November 2026. Event dates can change, so confirm with the organiser before you book.
