Dubai Dhow Cruise at Creek
- Instant confirmation
- Guided tour in English
About this experience
The Creek is where Dubai actually began, and a dhow cruise along it is a different experience from the Marina version. You board a traditional wooden dhow - the same hull shape that carried trade across the Gulf for centuries - and push off into a waterway lined with the old city: the trading wharves where goods are still loaded by hand, the spice and gold souks, the low wind-tower houses of Bastakiya, and behind all of it the modern skyline rising as a reminder of how recently this changed. Dinner is a buffet served on board with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, and live cultural entertainment runs through the evening. The cruise lasts about ninety minutes at a slow, deliberate pace, which is rather the point - this is the unhurried, historical side of Dubai rather than the glass-and-chrome one.
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What’s included
- Food and drinks
- Dinner
Not included
- Personal Expenses
Itinerary
- 1
Check-in at the Creek jetty
Boarding opens in the early evening at Dubai Creek. The dhow has an air-conditioned lower deck laid with tables and an open upper deck where most guests sit for the views.
- 2
Two-hour cruise with buffet dinner and entertainment
The boat sails the historic heart of the city, where Dubai's trade began, passing the wooden cargo dhows still tied up along the Deira wharves. Dinner is an international buffet with vegetarian dishes, unlimited soft drinks and tea, and the entertainment includes a tanoura spinning performance.
Good to know
- Duration
- 1 hour and 30 minutes
- How you meet
- Meet on location
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Cancellation policy
- This booking is non-refundable once confirmed.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Minimum age
- 2+ years
- Guide
- Guided tour in English
- Start times
- 20:00
Know before you go
- Boarding is at Dubai Creek - please arrive 30 minutes before departure.
- The cruise lasts about ninety minutes, including dinner.
- Dinner is a buffet with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Tell us about any dietary requirements when you book.
- Modest dress is appreciated on board.
- The upper deck is open to the air, so bring a light layer in the cooler months.
- Personal expenses are not included.
Cancellation policy
This booking is non-refundable once confirmed.
All sales final
Meeting point
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Al Seef Street
- Address
- Al Seef St, Dubai, AE
- How you meet
- Meet on location
- Coordinates
- 25.26346, 55.30467
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Write a reviewFrequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Can I cancel this booking?
This booking is non-refundable once confirmed.
Is this experience guided, and in what language?
Guided tour in English
Is hotel pickup included?
No — you make your own way to the meeting point.
Where does this experience start?
It starts at Al Seef Street, Al Seef St, Dubai, AE.
Is there a minimum age?
Travellers must be 2 or older.
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From AED 126 per person
