Zabeel International Buffet
The Zabeel wooden dhow with your chosen dining package, live shows, karaoke and an after-dinner dance party.
- Vessel
- Traditional wooden dhow
- Dining
- International Buffet
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Boarding location
- Al Jaddaf Waterfront, Dubai Water Canal
- Reporting / arrival
- Boarding: Mon–Thu 5:30 PM / 8:00 PM; Fri–Sun 4:30 PM / 6:30 PM.
- Departure & return
- Monday–Thursday: 6:00–8:00 PM or 8:30–10:30 PM. Friday–Sunday: 5:00–7:00 PM or 7:00–9:00 PM
- Route & views
- Al Jaddaf, Dubai Festival City, Business Bay & Burj Khalifa skyline
What’s included
- 2-hour traditional dhow cruise
- International Buffet dining
- Welcome drink & soft drinks
- Tanoura dance & horse show
- Karaoke & after-dinner dance party
- Air-conditioned lower deck & open upper deck
- Onboard photography experience; confirm print charges
Optional extras & exclusions
Optional celebration cake: approximately AED 60; confirm when booking
Menu & dining information
Children & seating
Children under 3 travel free. Ages 3–11 pay half price.
Payment arrangements
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 & booking terms
Message our team at least 3 hours before departure to cancel.
New Year: 100% advance. Groups above 10 guests: 25% advance. New Year group bookings follow the New Year requirement. Applicable advances are non-refundable on guest cancellation or no-show, subject to UAE statutory rights.
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