Marina Views
The glass boat has upper- and lower-deck buffet service, so upper-deck guests can eat while enjoying the Marina skyline.
Falcon Oasis Tours
Bur Dubai
Falcon Oasis Tours is a Bur Dubai tour agency arranging Dubai and UAE trips, including multi-day itineraries, desert safaris and Marina dhow cruises. Reviews suggest its strongest appeal is combining sightseeing with organised transport, dinner and entertainment experiences.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
1,206 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Desert Camp
The desert camp includes camel rides, quad biking and henna painting, plus an upper balcony deck and clean washrooms.
Senior-Friendly
A 10-person senior group praised the comfortable vehicle and itinerary, which covered key destinations without feeling hectic.
Live Shows
Cruise entertainment can include tanura dancing, belly dancing, live DJs and music requests; one group also enjoyed a birthday song.
Group Planning
A seven-day Dubai and Abu Dhabi tour came with daily itineraries and pickup details, helping keep the trip organised.
Family Extras
The cruise included a tanura dance and a Panda attraction for children, adding a family-focused element to the evening.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Inclusions. Ask for a written price menu before ordering coffee or juice; one guest heard different prices from different staff.
Arrive Early. For the desert camp, arrive early to get a good seat, as one guide specifically advised doing so.
Confirm Seating. If booking VIP or upper-deck seating, confirm the allocation and access terms in writing before arrival.
Expect Add-ons. Treat photography and some drinks as possible extras, and confirm the charge before accepting them.
Check Timing. Build in some flexibility around departure and buffet service, since a cruise was delayed by 30 minutes.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Firdous Building - Office# 25 - Al Fahidi St
Al Souq Al Kabeer - Al Fahidi, Dubai
| Mon | 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Tue | 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wed | 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Thu | 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Fri | 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Sat | 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Sun | 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Dubai Marina Dhow cruise
The Dubai Marina Dhow cruise is described as a good-value glass-boat option with buffet service on both decks and Marina views.
Desert safari
The desert safari includes dune activities and a buffet dinner with a fire show, according to one traveller.
Marina dhow cruise
A senior group included the Marina dhow cruise in a comfortable, non-hectic Dubai itinerary.
Common Concerns
Food Shortages
Several cruise reviews report food running out quickly, with one buffet finishing in 15 minutes and no refill.
Cold Food
Some guests found the buffet insufficiently hot, including a VIP group whose food was not hot on arrival.
Service Delays
One cruise departed 30 minutes late, while another group waited nearly half an hour for buffet guidance.
Extra Charges
Reviews mention inconsistent prices for drinks and pressure around paid photography, so inclusions and add-ons need checking.
Loud Music
A guest said the music was too loud and remained unchanged after a request to lower the volume.
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The Bottom Line
Falcon Oasis Tours in Bur Dubai arranges Dubai sightseeing, desert safaris, multi-day UAE itineraries and dinner cruises. The reviews make the Marina dhow cruise the clearest draw: guests describe a glass boat with buffet service on both decks, skyline views, welcome soft drinks and entertainment such as tanura dancing. A seven-day Dubai-and-Abu Dhabi itinerary was also praised for sending daily pickup details and keeping the schedule comfortable for two travellers.
The desert safari has a broad activity mix, including camel rides, quad biking, henna painting and a desert-camp dinner. One family especially liked the upper balcony deck and clean washrooms, while another review praised the guide’s advice to arrive early for a good seat. Families may appreciate the Panda attraction for children on the cruise, and celebrations can include touches such as music requests or a birthday song.
The experience is not consistently smooth. Reviews mention a 30-minute departure delay, food running out without refills, cold buffet dishes and loud music that was not lowered when requested. Drinks and photography can cost extra, and one guest reported hearing different prices for coffee and juice.
Confirm seating, inclusions and add-on prices before boarding, and allow time for service delays.