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New Year Al Mansour Dhow Cruise
Gourmet Buffet • Open Bar • Fireworks Views
Celebrate the New Year with a special New Year Dhow Cruise Dubai Marina. Enjoy a memorable New Year's Eve with a delicious dinner, live entertainment, cool drinks and stunning fireworks — all against the backdrop of Dubai's dazzling skyline. It's a great way to escape the crowds at clubs and packed music venues and enjoy a relaxed party on a traditional dhow.
Spend around three hours cruising through Dubai Marina, taking in the lit-up waterfront, Palm Jumeirah, Marina Towers, Ain Dubai and JBR. As midnight nears, watch the fireworks light up the Dubai night sky and enjoy live music, shows and a festive spirit with friends and family.
The dhow is central to the heritage of the Arabian seas. These traditional ships once carried goods and are now transformed into beautiful floating restaurants. That heritage, paired with modern dining and entertainment, makes for a New Year cruise where you can enjoy Dubai from the water. Choose the lower deck or upper deck for the experience you want — the upper deck gives the best view of the glittering cityscape. Guests enjoy soft drinks and non-alcoholic champagne at midnight while watching the fireworks.
Guests travelling without private transfers make their own way to Dubai Marina Harbour. The pickup schedule is tentative and may vary with traffic and guest location, and pick-up may not be available in areas affected by road closures after 4:00 PM. The dhow leaves on time — late-arriving guests are treated as a no-show.
| Age Group | Policy |
|---|---|
| Children (under 10 years) | A child ticket must be purchased |
| Guests (10 years and above) | A standard adult ticket must be purchased |
Boarding is at Dubai Marina Harbour. The exact meeting point and contact details are usually shared 1–2 days before the activity. You can reach the harbour by Metro (Red Line to JLT, then walk to Dubai Harbour), bus routes 8, 84 or F55A, or an optional private transfer.
The cruise lasts about 3 hours. Direct reporting is 8:00–8:30 PM, boarding is around 9:00 PM, sailing begins around 10:00 PM, and the cruise ends at approximately 1:00 AM on 1 January 2027. With a transfer, pickup is 8:00–8:30 PM and return transfers run 2:00–3:00 AM.
Lower Deck is AED 599 per person and Upper Deck is AED 899 per person, both with the soft-drinks package. Upper and lower deck reservations are made separately, and rates may change with date, timing and availability.
Yes. A full dinner of Arabian, Asian and international cuisine is served, with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Soft drinks and fruit juices are served around midnight, and non-alcoholic champagne is provided for the midnight toast.
Yes. As midnight nears you can watch fireworks over Dubai Marina, JBR, Bluewaters (Ain Dubai) and Palm Jumeirah, weather permitting. The open Upper Deck offers the best views.
No. Transfers are an optional add-on. Guests without transfers make their own way to Dubai Marina Harbour and should arrive at least one hour before departure. Pick-up may be unavailable in areas with road closures after 4:00 PM.
Yes. Children under 10 need a child ticket; guests aged 10 and above need a standard ticket. Parents and guardians are responsible for their children on board.
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