Creek Views
Several guests enjoyed the Dubai Creek scenery, including a memorable sunset view during the ride.
Dhow Cruise Tour
Al Rigga
Dhow Cruise Tour is a tour operator in Al Rigga offering dinner cruises along Deira Creek and Dubai Marina. Guests can expect a floating buffet meal with onboard entertainment, though reviews suggest the quality, seating and timing can vary considerably between boats and packages.
Reputation Score
3.3
★★★☆☆
231 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Live Shows
Onboard entertainment can be a highlight, with guests mentioning Tanoura, magic and cultural performances.
Friendly Staff
Some visits received attentive, welcoming service from the crew throughout the ride.
Low Cost
The cruise is described as economical, particularly when expectations for the buffet are modest.
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm Extras. Before boarding, confirm whether drinks, photographs and welcome beverages are included; one guest was charged for juice and pictures unexpectedly.
Check Seating. Ask for your exact deck and table allocation in writing, since guests with reservations have still received lower-deck or tableless seating.
Allow Delays. Build in extra time before and after the advertised schedule: one sunset cruise left 30 minutes late and lasted 70 rather than 90 minutes.
Temper Food Expectations. Treat the buffet as secondary to the cruise and views; several reviews describe limited portions and food running out early.
Choose Cooler Months. For a more comfortable open-air ride, consider the period from October to March, which one reviewer found suitable for the weather.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Deira Creek - Baniyas Rd - opposite to Radisson Blu Hotel
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
Glass Boat
The Glass Boat is mentioned as a dinner-cruise option with attractive interiors and onboard shows.
Sunset Dhow cruise
The sunset dhow cruise is a lower-priced option that guests associate with Creek views and buffet dining.
Dhow Cruise and Desert Safari package
One reviewer booked the combined Dhow Cruise and Desert Safari package as a family outing.
Common Concerns
Food Shortages
Multiple guests said the buffet was limited or ran out early, leaving some people with very little to eat.
Seating Problems
Reservations did not always guarantee a proper table; one couple received chairs in a corner without a table.
Late Boarding
Late departures are a recurring complaint, including one trip where guests waited an hour without an explanation.
Poor Hygiene
Reviews mention cockroaches, dirty boats and unpleasant bathroom conditions on some cruises.
Package Mismatch
Some guests reported that advertised food, drinks, cake or shows were missing when they arrived.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 45
Sunset Dhow cruise
“Review is for Ramee II that we boarded as Sunset Dhow cruise for AED 45 on a Tuesday”Google review · November 2018
45 aed
Dhow cruise adults
“Charges were 45 aed for adults and children are free”Google review · September 2019
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The Bottom Line
Dhow Cruise Tour gives visitors a floating dinner experience around Deira Creek and Dubai Marina, with buffet dining and onboard entertainment. The strongest reasons to consider it are the scenery and occasional cultural shows: guests have enjoyed Dubai Creek sunsets, Tanoura performances, Bollywood music and, on some boats, views reaching Dubai Eye or Atlantis. Glass Boat and sunset cruise options also appear in the reviews.
The experience is highly dependent on the individual boat and package. Some guests describe clean boats, friendly crews and good food, while others report tasteless or stale dishes, a buffet that ran out before the first serving, and food that did not match the advertised menu. Seating is another serious variable; reservations have not always resulted in a proper table, and shared tables or lower-deck seats have been reported.
Timing and package details deserve careful checking before you pay. Reviews mention late departures, shortened cruises, missing welcome drinks and disputed charges for juice or photographs. Hygiene complaints include cockroaches and poor bathroom conditions on particular boats.
Prices reported by customers include AED 45 for a sunset dhow cruise and a 75 AED Dhow Cruise Creek package, but these are historical review examples rather than a current price list. If you book, confirm inclusions, seating, boarding time and the assigned boat directly.