Night Views
City lights, Dubai Creek and skyline views are the strongest part of the experience, especially from the upper deck.
Dhow Cruise Dubai
Al Rigga
Dhow Cruise Dubai is a tour agency offering dinner cruises on traditional wooden dhow boats, with city views and onboard entertainment. Reviews describe both Dubai Creek and Marina-style sailings, making the evening cruise, buffet dinner and live dance performances the main reasons to consider it.
Reputation Score
3.9
★★★★☆
997 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Live Shows
Tanoura, Arabic dance and other short performances give the dinner cruise a clear entertainment element.
Family Friendly
Reviews describe the cruise as enjoyable for couples, families and mixed-age groups, including children.
Open Deck
The open deck provides a breezy outdoor setting, while indoor seating is also available on some cruises.
Buffet Variety
Some guests found the buffet varied, with examples including rice, noodles, salad, shrimps and rice pudding.
Guest Interaction
On one cruise, the entertainment team actively involved guests, with people dancing together on board.
Tips for a Better Visit
Request Seats. Ask for upper-deck seats in advance if skyline views matter; one reviewer specifically recommended booking the top.
Confirm Inclusions. Before paying, confirm the exact boat, VIP benefits, food and drinks in writing, since one WhatsApp booking led to unexpected drink charges.
Bring Layers. Take a jacket for winter evening cruises, especially if you plan to sit on the upper deck.
Prebook Tickets. Book ahead rather than relying on walk-in availability; a reviewer explicitly advised prebooking.
Check Timing. Allow extra time for boarding and confirm the actual sailing duration, as reviews mention both a 40-minute delay and cruises lasting about an hour.
Plan the visit
Practical details
opposite Radisson Blue Hotel Deira Creek
Al Rigga - Deira, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Traditional dhow boat
The traditional wooden boat is central to the experience, combining dinner with views from the water.
Multi-cuisine buffet
A multi-cuisine buffet is served onboard; reviews describe it as good for the paid price, though food quality varies.
Henna
Henna is available as an extra-cost onboard activity on at least one reviewed cruise.
Common Concerns
Booking Mismatch
One recent guest received a different boat from the advertised images and said promised VIP treatment and included drinks were not provided.
Food Quality
Food feedback is inconsistent, ranging from tasty and varied to tasteless, cold or average, with limited vegetarian choices reported.
Short Route
Several reviews describe the cruise as roughly one hour or as going back and forth, which may feel repetitive.
Delays
A cruise advertised to start at 7pm was reported to begin 40 minutes late.
Weather Exposure
The upper deck can become cold in winter and uncomfortable in summer heat, so conditions matter when choosing where to sit.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
75 AED
cruise with dinner and 4 shows
“I paid 75 AED for the cruise with dinner and 4 shows”Google review · December 2018
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The Bottom Line
Dhow Cruise Dubai is a dinner-and-sightseeing boat experience built around Dubai’s night scenery. You can eat a buffet on a traditional dhow, watch live music or dance performances, and take in the illuminated Creek, Old Dubai or Marina skyline depending on the sailing. The open deck is the main draw for photographs and cool evening air.
Entertainment is a meaningful part of some departures: guests mention Tanoura and Arabic dance, and one family group described the performers getting both younger and older passengers dancing. That makes the cruise more engaging than a simple boat ride, particularly for families or first-time visitors. Food is less predictable.
Some reviews praise the variety, including rice, noodles, salad, shrimps and rice pudding, while others report tasteless or cold dishes, desserts running out and limited vegetarian options. Check the advertised route and duration carefully. Reviews range from about 45 minutes to two hours, with some guests finding the back-and-forth route repetitive or reporting a late start.
Ask exactly what your fare includes and which boat you are booking; one recent WhatsApp booking involved a boat mismatch, absent VIP treatment and extra drink charges. Upper-deck seats improve the views, but bring a jacket in cooler months and expect heat in summer.