Dhow cruise prices and what is included

Typical 2026 prices per adult, VAT included; children aged four to ten pay 30 to 50 percent less and under-fours are usually free.

• Creek dhow dinner cruise, two hours with buffet and show: about AED 100 to 180
• The same with shared hotel pickup and drop-off from Dubai: about AED 150 to 230
• Marina dhow dinner cruise: about AED 150 to 250; with pickup about AED 200 to 300
• Glass-boat or catamaran dinner cruise in the Marina: about AED 250 to 350
• Dubai Canal or Downtown cruise with dinner: about AED 250 to 400
• Private dhow for a group, 40 to 60 guests, two hours with dinner: from about AED 6,000

Always included: the cruise, a welcome drink, the buffet, water, tea and coffee, and live entertainment. Sometimes extra: soft drinks beyond the first, alcohol where licensed, a window table, and private transfers.

Booking a day or two ahead is enough outside December, New Year and Eid, when the good boats sell out a week out. We confirm exact prices for your date before you pay anything.