Royal Upper Deck · VIP
VIP Upper Deck Dinner Cruise in Dubai Marina
Reserved VIP seating on the open top deck with a 5-star menu.
About the VIP Upper Deck Cruise
Royal Upper Deck is the VIP way to enjoy a Marina dinner cruise. Your table is reserved on the open top deck before you arrive, you board first, and you spend 2 hours with nothing between you and the skyline.
Dinner is a 5-star buffet with a dessert bar, and soft drinks are unlimited all evening. The live Tanoura dance and puppet show are part of the night, while the reserved upper deck keeps the crowd quieter and the seating more comfortable.
Couples, anniversaries, birthdays and visiting family usually choose it when they want the classic Marina cruise with better seats, a better menu and no queue at boarding. Weekends sell out first, so it is worth reserving a few days ahead.
Highlights
- workspace_premiumReserved upper-deck table
- restaurant5-star buffet & dessert bar
- verifiedPriority boarding
- local_barUnlimited soft drinks
What's included
- check_circleReserved upper-deck table for the whole 2 hours
- check_circlePriority boarding
- check_circle5-star buffet & dessert bar — halal, vegetarian & non-vegetarian
- check_circleUnlimited soft drinks, water, tea & coffee
- check_circleLive Tanoura dance, puppet show & music
- check_circleClean restrooms on board
How the evening goes
- directions_walk7:30 pm
Meet at Marina Walk
Check in with our host at the pier — your confirmation email is your ticket.
- workspace_premium8:00 pm
Priority boarding
Board ahead of the queue and go straight to your reserved table on the open upper deck.
- sailing8:15 pm
Cast off
The open top deck gives you the full Marina skyline on both sides of the canal.
- dinner_dining8:45 pm
5-star buffet
Dinner opens with the 5-star buffet and dessert bar; soft drinks are unlimited all evening.
- music_note9:15 pm
Live entertainment
Tanoura dance, puppet show and music as the boat passes JBR, Bluewaters and Ain Dubai.
- photo_camera10:00 pm
Back at the pier
A final stretch for photos before docking at Marina Walk.
Seen from the water
Best for
- Couples and anniversaries
- Birthdays and small celebrations
- Visiting parents and VIP guests
- Anyone who wants a reserved table and no queue
Good to know
- Please be at the pier 20 minutes before departure for priority boarding.
- The upper deck is open-air — lovely from October to April; bring a light jacket in winter.
- Children aged 0–3 sail free; children aged 4–11 pay AED 130.
- Birthday cake, balloons or a proposal setup can be arranged — tell us in the booking notes.
- 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.
VIP Upper Deck Cruise: questions & answers
How much is the VIP Upper Deck Cruise?
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AED 185 per adult and AED 130 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 VIP Upper Deck Cruise depart and how long is it?
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It departs at 8:00 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.
What does the VIP upper deck include?
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A reserved table on the open top deck, priority boarding, a 5-star buffet with a dessert bar and unlimited soft drinks, plus the live Tanoura dance and puppet show.
Is the upper deck open-air?
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Yes. The top deck is open, which gives the best views and photos. From October to April evenings are cool and pleasant; in the hottest months you may prefer the air-conditioned Crystal Deck Dinner.
Can you arrange a birthday or anniversary surprise?
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Yes. Tell us in the booking notes and we can arrange a cake, balloons or a proposal setup at your table.
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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.