Crystal Deck Dinner · Air-conditioned
Glass Boat Dinner Cruise in Dubai Marina
A glass-roofed boat — dine under the towers, dry and air-conditioned.
About the Glass Boat Dinner Cruise
Crystal Deck Dinner takes place on a glass-roofed boat, so you see the Marina towers through the ceiling and the panoramic windows while sitting in full air-conditioning. It is the most comfortable way to cruise Dubai Marina in the hot months, and it stays cool, dry and quiet whatever the weather.
The evening starts with a welcome mocktail, followed by a 4-star buffet with a live grill and both vegetarian and non-vegetarian halal dishes. The Tanoura dancer and the puppet show keep the atmosphere lively as the boat sails past JBR, Bluewaters Island and Ain Dubai.
It is a smaller boat than the big dinner dhows, so the evening feels calmer and more personal — a favourite with couples, parents with small children and anyone who prefers a cool cabin to an open deck.
Highlights
- ac_unitPanoramic glass cabin
- restaurant4-star buffet with live grill
- music_noteLive Tanoura & puppet show
- local_barWelcome mocktail
What's included
- check_circleGlass-roofed, air-conditioned boat for the whole 2 hours
- check_circleWelcome mocktail
- check_circle4-star buffet with live grill — halal, vegetarian & non-vegetarian
- check_circleSoft drinks, water, tea & coffee
- check_circleLive Tanoura dance & puppet show
- check_circleClean restrooms on board
How the evening goes
- directions_walk7:30 pm
Meet at Marina Walk
Our host meets you at the pier with your name on the list — your confirmation email is your ticket.
- local_bar8:00 pm
Welcome mocktail
Step into the glass cabin, take your table and enjoy a welcome mocktail as the towers light up above you.
- sailing8:15 pm
Cast off
Cruise the length of the Marina canal in air-conditioned comfort, with the skyline visible through the roof.
- dinner_dining8:45 pm
Buffet & live grill
Dinner opens with a 4-star buffet and a live grill — halal, with vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes.
- music_note9:15 pm
Shows on board
The Tanoura dancer and the puppet show perform as you pass JBR, Bluewaters and Ain Dubai.
- photo_camera10:00 pm
Back at the pier
Dock at Marina Walk where you started, a short walk from the metro and the tram.
Times shown are for the 8:00 pm departure; later departures follow the same flow.
Seen from the water
Best for
- Summer evenings, May to September
- Couples and date nights
- Families with small children
- Anyone who prefers a cool cabin to an open deck
Good to know
- Boarding opens 30 minutes before departure — please be at the pier 20 minutes early.
- The cabin is enclosed and air-conditioned for the whole cruise.
- Children aged 0–3 sail free; children aged 4–11 pay AED 90.
- Weekends (Friday and Saturday) fill up first — reserve a few days ahead.
- Free change or cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.
Meeting point: Dubai Marina Walk
Dubai Marina Walk — the exact pier and boarding gate are sent with your confirmation. The nearest metro stations are DMCC and Sobha Realty, and the Dubai Marina tram stops are a short walk away.
Glass Boat Dinner Cruise: questions & answers
How much is the Glass Boat Dinner Cruise?
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AED 100 per adult and AED 90 per child aged 4–11. Children aged 0–3 sail free. Guests reserve online with no prepayment, receive confirmation by email and pay at the pier (cash or card).
What time does the Glass Boat Dinner Cruise depart and how long is it?
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It departs at 8:00 & 10:30 pm from Dubai Marina Walk and lasts about 2 hours. Boarding opens 30 minutes before departure; please arrive at the pier at least 20 minutes early.
Where does the cruise start?
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Dubai Marina Walk — the exact pier and boarding gate are sent with your confirmation. The nearest metro stations are DMCC and Sobha Realty, and the Dubai Marina tram stops are a short walk away.
Is the Crystal Deck boat fully air-conditioned?
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Yes. The cabin is enclosed with a glass roof and panoramic windows and is air-conditioned for the whole cruise, which is why guests choose it from May to September.
Can I still see the skyline from inside the glass boat?
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Yes — that is the point of the glass roof. You look straight up at the Marina towers and out through the panoramic windows while you eat.
What is the difference between the glass boat and the dhow cruise?
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The dhow is a traditional wooden boat with an open-air upper deck. Crystal Deck is an enclosed glass-roofed boat, fully air-conditioned, with a live grill and a welcome mocktail. Both sail the same Marina route with live Tanoura and puppet shows.
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Pick your cruise, date and guests, and send your booking. We confirm your seats by email — nothing to pay until you board.