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Highlights
- Sail the Dubai Canal on a 2-hour luxury dhow with floor-to-ceiling glass, perfect for couples and families seeking a scenic cruise with gourmet dining.
- Your cruise is *timed* to coincide with the **IMAGINE Show,** a record-breaking water, laser, and fire spectacle at Dubai Festival City Mall. Please note: the show is organized separately by mall management and its performance is subject to their discretion.
- Savor Arabic grilled meats, seafood, and decadent desserts as a live saxophonist plays, passing Burj Khalifa, Ras Al Khor Sanctuary, and Sheikh Zayed Bridge.
- Upgrade to unlimited house beverages (beer and wine), add hotel transfers for a stress-free evening, or make it extra special with an upper-deck upgrade.
- Fun fact: IMAGINE at Dubai Festival City holds the record for the world’s largest water screen projection, spanning a massive 893 square meters on a curtain of 30 fountains.
Your Experience
A warm welcome and a dazzling departure
Step aboard a luxurious glass-enclosed dhow at Dubai Festival City, where a traditional Arabic welcome awaits. Fragrant kahwah, sweet dates, and chilled refreshments. Settle into your seat as the city’s skyline glows around you. As your cruise begins, you may also witness the spectacular IMAGINE Show unfolding on the water. With fountains dancing, lasers beaming, and fire lighting up the night, it’s an extraordinary bonus to your journey down the Dubai Canal. (Since the show is run by Dubai Festival City Mall, it cannot be guaranteed every evening.)
A night of flavors and melodies
Listen to the taped commentary as you pass Dubai’s modern marvels, from the Burj Khalifa (you really can't miss this, can you?) to the sail-shaped Mohammed Bin Rashid Library, the wildlife haven of Ras Al Khor, and the stunning Sheikh Zayed Bridge Waterfall cascading over the canal. Enjoy a spread of Arabic grills, fresh seafood, and global flavors, with unlimited soft drinks, or upgrade for free-flowing house beverages. As the city drifts by, a live saxophonist sets the mood, making this a truly unforgettable memory.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- 2-hour luxury dhow cruise along Dubai Canal
- International buffet dinner (menu here)
- **Chance to view the IMAGINE Show** (operated by Dubai Festival City Mall; not guaranteed)
- Arabic coffee & dates
- Live music on board
- Taped commentary
- Unlimited house beverages, including wines, beers & spirits (based on selected option)
- Shared round-trip hotel transfers (based on selected option)
- Upper deck upgrade available for AED 50 per person (pay onsite)
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic beverages (at an additional cost)
This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.
Ticket Delivery
You will receive an email confirmation with your Dubai Water Canal Cruise with Dinner vouchers shortly. Please display your vouchers on your mobile phone with valid photo ID at the boarding point at the Dubai Water Canal Cruise pier or at the time of pick up.
Cancellation Policy
These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.
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