Abu Dhabi Dhow Cruise Tours - 2024

A dhow in Abu Dhabi is a traditional wooden vessel which showcases the Emirati culture the Arabian traditions. The Abu Dhabi dhow cruises are becoming more and more popular among travelers who want to experience luxury with a touch of tradition.

The Abu Dhabi boat cruise is capable of hosting 50 to 100 travelers in one round making it a big dhow cruise that is perfect if you are travelling as a group.

The dhow is built using the typical boat building style where the hulls to make it are collected from stitches wooden planks. In the current times, the traditional boats have been beautifully decorated on the inside and have been converted to floating restaurants. Some have colorful lightings in the inside to make them more beautiful.

Even though most of these boats appear the same in how they are built, they each offer a unique experience for travelers who board them. They ensure that when you ride in them you receive a first-class service and you leave there a satisfied adventurer.

A dhow cruise is an important part of the Emirati maritime traditions and in the old years these traditional wooden vessels helped in trade and transportation across the Arabian seas. They were mainly used to transport goods, for fishing and for pearl diving.

In the old days the dhows were just for simple fishing and used as diving boats. With time they grew to important transport mode that helped to connect the trade routes between the Arabian Peninsula, Indian subcontinent and Eastern Africa.

In the current years the boats are now a symbol of how the modern tourism has blended well with the traditional ways of the Emiratis. They represent the UAE’s maritime heritage because now everyone who visits the country and in Abu Dhabi wants to go for one.

The Arabian Gulf usually becomes very colorful when the sunset arrives thus creating a magical evening for those who are going for a dhow cruise during this time.

When you arrive at the cruise the staff there treat you like a VIP and you get served with a 5-star buffet that is prepared by expert chefs from the 5-star hotel in Abu Dhabi.

On the Tables

Bakers Basket & Dips Hot mezzah (Vegetable Spring roll, Vegetable Samosa, Cheese Sambosek)

Salads

Salad Bar with a Selection of Fresh Cut Vegetables, Olives, Pickles, Sliced Onion, Carrots, Dressings & Breads, Fattoush, Moutable, Greek Salad, Chicken Caesar Salad, Labneh and mint, Beetroot and orange Salad

Soup

Lentil & Lemon Soup

Main Course

BBQ Beef Brisket, Lamb Pie, Chicken, Mushroom and tarragon sauce, Grilled Fish served with Lemon and Butter, Sauce, Chicken Tikka Masala, Penne Arrabiata, Saffron Rice, Creamed Potatoes, Market Garden Vegetables

Dessert

Umm Ali, Red Velvet Cake, Carrot Cake, Mini Éclair, Fruit Salad, Baklava, Dates

Beverages

Water, Soft Drinks, Tea & Coffee

The dhow cruise tour in Abu Dhabi will start at Yas Marina where you will board the traditional boat and sail through the Abu Dhabi waters. There are many routes that you can use to travel in the traditional wooden boats.

• 01   Al Zeina : This is the first place you will cross through when on the dhow cruise tour. Zeina is a beautiful enclave in Abu Dhabi found between Al Raha Beach and the quite Al Bateen Mangroves. When you pass through here you will see how modern living has perfectly blended with the nature and when you go for the sunset cruise, you will see how the twinkling lights that come up are beautiful with a backdrop of orange and pink.
• 02   Al Muneera when you pass Al Zeina you will arrive in Al Muneera which us situated between an island and the mainland. You will enjoy stunning views of the Arabian Gulf, Yas Island and Ferrari World when sailing through here.
• 03   Al Dana This neighborhood is just past Al Muneera and it has beautiful views of modern architecture and a waterfront.
• 04   Al Raha Creek When you cruise along this calm waterway you get to explore more aquatic life.
• 05   Yas Bay This neighborhood is just after Al Raha Creek and when you are here you will see the Yas Viceroy Hotel, the Ferrari World which makes the views interesting because your backdrop wis the sea.

You tour ends when you pass Yas Bay and you will go back to where the trip started.

	Adult	Child
Dhow Dinner Cruise Abu Dhabi Yas Island Prices	229	189
Abu Dhabi Yas Marina Lunch cruise Prices	159	129
Abu Dhabi Yas Marina sightseeing cruise Prices	129	89

If you want to blend in you can choose to wear Emirati dresses and clothes that math the local culture such as a flowing white Kandura and Ghutra for men and an Abaya and headscarf for women. When wearing like the locals you feel more comfortable, connected to the culture and it also shows your obedience to the local culture.

If you are going for the evening cruise, remember to carry a light jacket or sweater because it may get chilly in the evening.

The easiest and best way to go to Yas Island is to take a taxi to there or ask us for private transport.

Yas Island is located at the heart of Abu Dhabi and it offers tourists many interesting adventures and has unique attractions. Every type of traveler will find something to do in Yas, whether travelling alone, as a couple or even with your family.

We will look at some of the captivating things to do in Yas Island as a traveler there.