The 15 Best Dhow Cruises in Dubai

1.Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour & Optional Dhow Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,288 reviews · 1 - 5 days · from $55Our pick

See Dubai’s headline sights by open-top bus, then add a dhow cruise, aquarium, Dubai Frame, or desert sunset experience.

“I had the absolute pleasure of being assisted by Glenda during my Big Bus tour ! She was truly one of a kind. So kind, helpful, and attentive, Glenda made sure I got to see everything I wanted without a single worry. She went above and beyond to guide me through the routes, gave great advice, and made sure I enjoyed the experience to the fullest. Thanks to her, my trip was smooth, stress-free, and full of amazing memories. Thank you so much, Glenda, you're a gem !”

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2.City Sightseeing Dubai Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Dhow Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 678 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $68

See Dubai’s old quarters, iconic towers, Palm Jumeirah, and Marina by open-top bus, with a dhow cruise and evening city tour included.

“Overall it was a good experience and an easy and convenient way to move around and explore. Had fun at lost chambers and the night tour included in the ticket. A couple of issues is that the buses are a bit old, A/C not properly cooling and some of the audio jacks are not working.. Timing wise it was almost always on time except one time that it delayed more than 40 minutes due to heavy traffic.. Also the app is reliable as long as you restart your it on a regular basis.”

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3.Scenic Dhow Cruise with Buffet Dinner and Live Shows

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 612 reviews · 1h 45m · from $16

Review of Dubai’s $16 dhow cruise with buffet dinner, creek views, Tanoura dance, music, puppet show, and practical booking tips.

“The experience was great! The staff was respectful, polite and professional, the food was excellent and the show entertaining. Thank you for all!”

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4.2-Hour Evening Dhow Cruise and Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 428 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $80

Review of Dubai’s evening dhow cruise with hotel transfers, buffet dinner, skyline views, entertainment, value, and practical booking tips.

“It was a beautiful dinner cruise along the Dubai Marina! We thoroughly enjoyed the accommodations to include the staff and the food was delicious. The music was very diverse and engaging/entertaining! I would highly recommend this Dhow Dinner Boat ride if you travel to Dubai! It’s truly a 5 star trip/activity!”

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5.Desert Safari, City Tour & Dhow Cruise in Marina Enjoy In Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 313 reviews · from $110

Compare Dubai’s desert safari, city sights, and Marina dhow cruise in one $110 package, with hotel pickup, meals, shows, and mixed-value stops.

“it was very interesting tour, I just felt there wasnt a real oportunity to interact with people from UAE, as everyone was from other country except from there, and the food was more indian than local.”

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6.Dubai Dhow Dinner Cruise Marina with pickup drop option

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

Review of Dubai’s Marina dhow dinner cruise, with skyline views, buffet dining, Tanoura entertainment, pickup options, value, and practical tips.

“Bad Food ! And if you are picked last from your hotel you have a table with no view on the cruise . if seating is first come first serve basis , the money too needs to be charged in the same fashion. Terrible!!!”

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7.Dinner Dhow Cruise with Live Entertainment Al Seef

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 234 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $12Best value

Cruise Dubai Creek on a traditional dhow with buffet dinner, Al Seef views, Tanoura dancing, music, and a puppet show for $12.

“Amazing value for money. Great entertainment and really family friendly. Food was lovely but I would have preferred it slightly warmer. But that didn’t detract from the overall experience.”

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8.From Dubai/Sharjah/RAK: Dibba Musandam Trip & Dhow Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 232 reviews · 12 hours · from $65

Spend a full day cruising Musandam from Dubai, with limestone caves, swimming, kayaking, lunch, fishing, and border assistance for $65.

“Great price, lots of activities, delicious food and convenient transportation.”

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

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

Review of Dubai’s $32 dhow dinner cruise on Creek or Marina, with buffet dining, sunset views, live shows, transfer options, and practical tips.

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10.Dubai Creek Luxury Dhow Dinner Cruise with Optional Transfer

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

Review of Dubai Creek’s two-hour dhow dinner cruise, with buffet food, night views, optional transfers, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“Lovely evening on this cruise. Just what we needed after a long busy day. Went for a relaxing ride up and down the active creek. Dinner was extensive and delicious. The service was great. I would recommend this tour to all.”

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11.Dubai Marina Dhow Cruise Including Pick Up & DROP OFF SHARING

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 96 reviews · from $60

Dubai Marina dhow cruise review with shared hotel transfers, buffet dinner, live entertainment, marina views, costs, timing, and practical booking advice.

“This was not a recommendable cruise. It was very quiet, and disorganized. No one came to at least address you, whenever you ask for beverages they either never return or overlook the request”

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12.Dhow Cruise Dubai with Buffet Dinner, Dance & Horse Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · from $40Top rated

Cruise Dubai Creek on a traditional dhow with buffet dinner, music, dance and horse shows, plus optional pickup for a lively evening at $40.

“The views were unbelievable! The host went above and beyond to ensure everything was on point! Excellent food, amazing shows, great atmosphere! Would highly recommend”

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13.From Dubai to Norway of Arabia|Telegraph Island| Dhow Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 91 reviews · 12h 30m · from $155

Cruise Musandam’s fjords from Dubai by dhow, with dolphin watching, Telegraph Island snorkeling, lunch, kayaking, and border transfers.

“This trip was well organised with a photo of the transportation and the name of driver Nandi prior to pickup day. A fresh choice of morning sandwiches was supplied on pick up. Nandu stoped for comfort breaks and aided going through border control. The Dhow team constantly made sure you had drinks etc. The tour was more breathtaking than expected. it's a long tour but worth it”

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14.Marina Luxury Dhow Dinner Cruise

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

Cruise Dubai Marina aboard a traditional dhow with skyline views, Arabic coffee, dates, and a buffet dinner with hotel transfers included.

“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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15.Dhow Cruise Marina

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · from $57

Cruise Dubai Marina by dhow with hotel transfers, buffet dinner, welcome drinks, Tanoura entertainment, and skyline views for $57.77.

“Not as written in the details. There is no singer and the food is not good. It is considered normal and not premium. I hope they are honest in the details.”

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