Boat cruise in Dubai: which one to choose

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€24lowest price
1 h to 2 htime on the water
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Dubai Marina shared yacht cruise

1 h · from €24 · 9.2/10 (224)

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Updated 5 October 2026

Miniature model of Dubai with a sightseeing boat on the Creek and the Marina

Which one, depending on what you want

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Dubai Marina shared yacht cruise

1 h · 9.2/10 (224)
from €24
With a meal

Dubai Marina dinner cruise with open bar

1 h 30 min · 8.6/10 (666)
from €63
For the evening

Dubai speedboat sightseeing tour

1 h 30 min · 9.5/10 (59)
from €25

Cruises in Dubai side by side

For most visitors the answer is the shared yacht cruise from Dubai Marina: one to three hours on a 26-metre yacht, from €24, with a 9.2 score from 224 reviews. It is the cheapest boat on this page and the longer versions reach Palm Jumeirah and the Burj Al Arab. Pay more only if you want dinner on the water.

Dinner is where the real choice sits, because Dubai has two separate cruising areas roughly 30 km apart. The Marina dinner cruise sails between modern towers with an open bar and a saxophone player. The Creek dinner cruise uses a wooden dhow in the old town and serves no alcohol. A sunset sailing and a speedboat tour fill the gaps.

Boat trips in Dubai compared by type, duration, boat, food, price and rating
Cruise	Duration	Open or covered	Food	Price	Rating
Dubai Marina shared yacht cruiseSightseeingOur pick	1 h	Covered with open deck	No food	from €24	9.2/10 (224)
Dubai Marina dinner cruise with open barDinner cruise	1 h 30 min	Covered boat	Dinner	from €63	8.6/10 (666)
Dubai Creek dhow dinner cruiseDinner cruise	2 h	Not stated	Dinner	from €44	7.4/10 (134)
Dubai Marina sunset cruiseEvening cruise	1 h 30 min	Not stated	Dinner	from €51	9.3/10 (33)
Dubai speedboat sightseeing tourSightseeing	1 h 30 min	Not stated	No food	from €25	9.5/10 (59)

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Sightseeing · Day · Sunset · NightOur pick

Dubai Marina shared yacht cruise

A shared cruise of one, two or three hours on a 26-metre yacht from Dubai Marina, with breakfast or a barbecue on the longer options.

from €24

9.2/10 from 224 reviews on Civitatis

1 h
Covered with open deck
No food
Xclusive Yachts, Al Hubob St, Dubai Marina
Free cancellation up to 24 h before

Who it suitsFirst-time visitors who want the Marina, Bluewaters Island and the open sea for the lowest price on this page. With departures listed from 9 am to 8 pm, it is also the easiest boat to fit around other plans.

Pick something else ifSkip the one-hour option if you are booking for the Burj Al Arab: the listing only names it on the two and three hour cruises. Wheelchair users should look at the Creek dhow dinner, as this yacht is listed as not accessible.

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Boarding, commentary, what is included

Boarding point: Xclusive Yachts, Al Hubob St, Dubai Marina. Go to the Xclusive Yachts stand on Al Hubob Street in Dubai Marina, 30 minutes before departure. The operator describes the spot as Xclusive Marina, behind Al Majara Tower. By taxi, the listing suggests asking for Marina Mansions, then crossing the street, walking down the ramp beside the bridge and turning left. Every passenger needs a valid passport to board. Open pier on the map
Open or covered: The listing gives a 26-metre yacht and talks about relaxing on its deck. Xclusive Yachts says its shared tours have a fully air-conditioned lower deck, so there is somewhere to retreat from the heat. It is a shared boat: one line of the listing calls it private, but the operator sells it as a shared tour.
Commentary: The listing is tagged English only, with English given as the guide language. Nothing is said about an audio guide or other languages, so treat commentary as informal.
Included: Yacht cruise of the chosen length
Breakfast or barbecue on the two and three hour options
Non-alcoholic drinks, depending on the option
Not included: Food and drinks on the one-hour option
Hotel pickup
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the cruise. After that, or if you do not show up, there is no refund.

Sources: Civitatis catalogue and xclusiveyachts.com. Checked on 5 October 2026.

Dinner cruise · Night

Dubai Marina dinner cruise with open bar

A 90-minute evening cruise around Dubai Marina with a buffet dinner, an open bar and a live saxophone player.

from €63

8.6/10 from 666 reviews on Civitatis

1 h 30 min
Covered boat
Dinner
Xclusive Yachts, Al Hubob St, Dubai Marina
Free cancellation up to 24 h before

Who it suitsCouples and groups who want a proper evening on the water with drinks included. With 666 reviews and a score of 8.6, it is the most tested boat on this page.

Pick something else ifSkip it if you mainly want sights. The route stays in the Marina, with Ain Dubai and Palm Jumeirah seen at a distance, and the yacht cruise covers more water from €24. It is listed as not wheelchair accessible.

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Boarding, commentary, what is included

Boarding point: Xclusive Yachts, Al Hubob St, Dubai Marina. Boarding is at the Dubai Marina pier used by Xclusive Yachts, on Al Hubob Street behind Al Majara Tower. Arrive 30 minutes before departure; the listing mentions an air-conditioned lounge with free Wi-Fi for early arrivals. Check-in closes 15 minutes before sailing. By taxi, ask for Marina Mansion, cross at the pedestrian crossing, go down the ramp by the bridge and turn left. Open pier on the map
Open or covered: The listing describes a cruise ship with a panoramic restaurant. The operator's own page says the boat used depends on occupancy and can change, that each party gets its own table, and that the upper deck costs extra. Plan on dining indoors behind glass.
Commentary: No commentary is listed. The entertainment is live music, a saxophone player according to the listing.
Included: 90-minute evening cruise in Dubai Marina
Buffet dinner
Open bar
Live music
Not included: Transport to the pier
Upper deck access (extra, per the operator)
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the cruise. Later cancellations and no-shows are not refunded.

Sources: Civitatis catalogue and xclusiveyachts.com. Checked on 5 October 2026.

Dinner cruise · Night

Dubai Creek dhow dinner cruise

Two hours on a traditional wooden dhow along Dubai Creek at night, with a buffet dinner and soft drinks.

from €44

7.4/10 from 134 reviews on Civitatis

2 h
Not stated
Dinner
Al Seef St / Dubai Spice Souk, Dubai Creek
Free cancellation up to 24 h before
Wheelchair accessible

Who it suitsTravellers staying near the old town, anyone who wants the door-to-door pickup, and wheelchair users: this is the only cruise here tagged as accessible, provided you say so when booking and bring a companion.

Pick something else ifSkip it if reviews guide your choice. It scores 7.4 from 134 reviews, the lowest of the five, and the listing warns that you can be moved to another cruise when a sailing is short of passengers. The Marina dinner cruise scores 8.6.

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Boarding, commentary, what is included

Boarding point: Al Seef St / Dubai Spice Souk, Dubai Creek. There are two ways to join. With the hotel pickup option, wait in your lobby 15 minutes early for a collection at around 7:30 pm; you are dropped back at about 11:30 pm. Without it, you meet at Al Seef Street or at the Dubai Spice Souk, and the local provider contacts you after booking with the exact place and time. From the meeting point staff take you to the dhow.
Open or covered: A traditional wooden dhow, according to the listing, which also mentions views from the deck. It does not say how much of the boat is covered or air-conditioned, and it does not name the operator.
Commentary: No commentary or guide is mentioned. The listing names what you pass: the Heritage Village, the souk and the Bur Dubai district.
Included: Two-hour cruise on Dubai Creek, 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm
Buffet dinner
Unlimited tea, coffee, soft drinks and water
Hotel pickup and drop-off, if you book that option
Not included: Alcoholic drinks
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the cruise. No refund after that or for no-shows.

Sources: Civitatis catalogue. Checked on 5 October 2026.

Evening cruise · Sunset

Dubai Marina sunset cruise

A 90-minute early evening sailing around Dubai Marina with dinner and unlimited drinks, timed for sunset.

from €51

9.3/10 from 33 reviews on Civitatis

1 h 30 min
Not stated
Dinner
Xclusive Yachts, Al Hubob St, Dubai Marina
Free cancellation up to 24 h before

Who it suitsPeople who want the Marina dinner format in daylight and an early finish, for example families with children or anyone with later plans. It also starts lower, from €51.

Pick something else ifSkip it if you prefer a well-tested booking: it is tagged as a new activity with 33 reviews, against 666 for the night sailing. The listing text also contradicts itself on length, giving 1.5 hours in one place and an hour in another.

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Boarding, commentary, what is included

Boarding point: Xclusive Yachts, Al Hubob St, Dubai Marina. Same place as the other Xclusive Yachts departures: the company's stand on Al Hubob Street, Dubai Marina. Arrive 30 minutes before boarding, because check-in closes 15 minutes before departure. Taxi passengers can be dropped at Marina Mansions, then cross the road, walk down the ramp by the bridge and turn left. Open pier on the map
Open or covered: The listing mentions a panoramic deck and nothing else about the vessel. Xclusive Yachts lists its sunset sailing at 5 pm on the same page as its 8:30 pm dinner cruise, and says the boat depends on occupancy and can change.
Commentary: No guide or audio guide is mentioned. One of the listing's photos is captioned as live music on board.
Included: 90-minute sunset cruise around Dubai Marina
Dinner
Unlimited drinks
Not included: Transport to the pier (none listed)
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure. After that there is no refund.

Sources: Civitatis catalogue and xclusiveyachts.com. Checked on 5 October 2026.

Sightseeing · Day · Sunset

Dubai speedboat sightseeing tour

A guided speedboat ride of 60 or 90 minutes from Dubai Marina, the longer one running out to Palm Jumeirah and the Burj Al Arab.

from €25

9.5/10 from 59 reviews on Civitatis

1 h 30 min
Not stated
No food
Love Boats UAE, East Marina Gate V, Dubai Marina Walk
Free cancellation up to 24 h before

Who it suitsAnyone who wants commentary and a quick look at the coast for about the price of the one-hour yacht. The 90-minute route is the cheapest way on this page to get near the Burj Al Arab, from €25.

Pick something else ifSkip it with children under 3, who are not admitted, and if you use a wheelchair. If you would like to sit back with a drink, the yacht cruise has a longer, slower format with food on its two and three hour options.

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Boarding, commentary, what is included

Boarding point: Love Boats UAE, East Marina Gate V, Dubai Marina Walk. Report to the Love Boats UAE dock at East Marina Gate V on Dubai Marina Walk, in front of Ritzi Italian Restaurant. The operator describes the same spot as opposite Spinneys supermarket. You do not pick a time when booking: turn up and board the next boat for your option. The 90-minute tour is listed at 9 am, 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm and 5 pm, the 60-minute tour at 6:30 pm. Open pier on the map
Open or covered: A speedboat, and the listing says no more than that. Love Boats states it runs boats with 7, 12 and 22 seats; neither source describes shade or cover, so bring sun protection for daytime departures.
Commentary: An English-speaking guide on board is included. No other language is offered on this listing.
Included: Speedboat tour of 60 or 90 minutes
English-speaking guide on board
Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour. Later cancellations and no-shows are not refunded.

Sources: Civitatis catalogue and loveboatsuae.com. Checked on 5 October 2026.

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Dubai dhow cruise: Creek or Marina?

Choose the Marina for the better-reviewed evening: the Marina dinner cruise scores 8.6 from 666 reviews and includes an open bar, from €63.

Is a Dubai dinner cruise worth it?

As an evening out, yes, if you pick the Marina dinner cruise: from €63 covers a buffet, an open bar and live music for 90 minutes.

Dubai Marina yacht or dhow cruise?

Take the yacht if you want to see things: it leaves the Marina for open water and, on the two and three hour options, reaches Palm Jumeirah and the Burj Al Arab, from €24.

Where to board a boat cruise in Dubai

Four of the five cruises leave from Dubai Marina, from two different piers: the Xclusive Yachts stand on Al Hubob Street for the yacht, dinner and sunset cruises, and East Marina Gate V on Dubai Marina Walk for the speedboat.

Questions about boat trips in Dubai

Which boat cruise in Dubai is best for a first visit?

The shared yacht cruise from Dubai Marina. It costs from €24, scores 9.2 from 224 reviews and has departures through the day. Choose the two or three hour option if you want to reach Palm Jumeirah and the Burj Al Arab.

Dubai Creek or Dubai Marina for a dinner cruise?

The Marina for reviews and an open bar, the Creek for a wooden dhow, old Dubai and a lower price. The Marina dinner cruise scores 8.6 from 666 reviews; the Creek dhow scores 7.4 from 134.

Is alcohol included on Dubai cruises?

The Marina dinner cruise lists an open bar and the sunset cruise lists unlimited drinks, without detailing what is poured. The Creek dhow and the yacht cruise include non-alcoholic drinks only, and the speedboat includes none.

Are Dubai boat cruises wheelchair accessible?

Only the Creek dhow dinner is tagged as accessible. You must state it when booking and come with a companion. The four Marina boats are listed as not wheelchair accessible.