Traditional Dhow Cruise
Traditional wooden dhow for families, couples and groups celebrating New Year’s Eve.
What’s included
- Live Burj Khalifa New Year’s Eve fireworks
- Dubai Water Canal & Waterfall views
- Dubai Downtown skyline views
- 4–5 hour New Year’s Eve dinner cruise
- 3★ international buffet dinner
- Live BBQ
- Unlimited soft drinks & water
- Live entertainment
- New Year’s Eve cake cutting
- Midnight non-alcoholic sparkling toast
Menu & dining
3★ international buffet dinner
Optional extras & exclusions
Transfers and special arrangements are included only when stated in this package or your booking confirmation.
Route: Al Jaddaf, Dubai Water Canal & Downtown
Dubai Water Canal, Waterfall, Downtown & Burj Khalifa fireworks; final position subject to operating conditions.
- Al Jaddaf · boarding
- Dubai Water Canal
- Waterfall & Downtown skyline
- Permitted Burj Khalifa fireworks viewing position
- Al Jaddaf · return
The final route and fireworks viewing position are subject to maritime authority instructions, water traffic, weather and operational conditions.
Your evening on board
From arrival to the final farewell.
4–5 hours- 30–45 minutes before boarding
Arrive & check in
Meet the team at Al Jaddaf, Dubai. Allow extra travel time on New Year’s Eve.
- 8:00 PM
Board your cruise
Show your booking confirmation and join your reserved deck. Follow the crew’s seating instructions.
- 8:30 PM
Set sail
Enjoy Dubai Water Canal, Waterfall, Downtown & Burj Khalifa fireworks; final position subject to operating conditions.
- During the cruise
Dinner & entertainment
3★ international buffet dinner. Your package inclusions below describe the onboard celebration.
- Midnight
Welcome 2027
Countdown, New Year celebrations and fireworks viewing, subject to the final sailing position and authority instructions.
- 12:30–1:30 AM
Return & disembark
Return to Al Jaddaf, Dubai. Follow the crew’s final instructions.
Times and viewing positions may change with maritime instructions and operating conditions. Follow the final instructions in your confirmation.
Boarding, check-in & sailing
Boarding point
Al Jaddaf, Dubai
Reporting time
Arrive 30–45 minutes before boarding. Follow the final reporting instructions.
Sailing & return
31 December 2026 · Boarding 8:00 PM · Departure 8:30 PM · Return 12:30–1:30 AM
4–5 hoursLower deck or upper deck on New Year's Eve?
Boarding and seating within the confirmed vessel, package and deck are first come, first served unless a specific seat or table is expressly confirmed in writing. A confirmed private deck or private cruise remains exclusive as described in the quotation. Peak-season and public-holiday traffic may cause delays. Follow your booking-specific reporting time and boarding instructions; please allow extra travel time. Routes and fireworks views are subject to authority and safety requirements.
Important information & policies
Children & seating
Please confirm New Year child rates and seating with our reservations team before reserving.
Advance & payment
New Year bookings require 100% payment in advance; groups above 10 guests require 25% advance. Available payment methods are shown on your private booking page after you accept the displayed package and booking terms (or a written quotation for custom bookings). Bank transfers require verification against the company account; card payments use the configured secure hosted payment provider. A transfer screenshot or a successful browser redirect is not verified payment. The team issues a receipt after verification. Any balance and deadline must be stated in the written confirmation. Do not pay an unverified recipient. Submitting this form is not a payment, seat guarantee or confirmation. A confirmation PDF is issued only after reservations verify payment and availability.
Cancellation & changes
For guest cancellation or no-show, New Year advance payments are non-refundable and group advances for bookings above 10 guests are non-refundable. New Year and group/private reservations commit vessel capacity, catering or an exclusive slot. Any additional cancellation charge, up to the confirmed booking total, must be expressly disclosed and accepted in the written quotation; no amount may be recovered twice. Regular individual bookings follow the selected package cancellation terms. These guest-cancellation rules do not remove refunds or remedies required by UAE law, including operator cancellation or failure to provide the agreed service. Agreed compensation remains subject to competent court or authority review. Changes require written approval.