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Dubai Canal Dinner Cruise from Festival City

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Dubai Canal Dinner Cruise from Festival City is a cruise or boat trip listed under Dubai activities at RAAHHI TOURS. Listed as the Luxury Dubai Canal Cruise, this evening trip leaves Dubai Festival City Mall at 7:00 pm on a glass-enclosed boat and lasts about two hours. Boarding opens from 6:15 pm; guests walk a red carpet and are offered dates, Arabic coffee and cold drinks, followed by starters at your table. Once under way, the boat travels the Dubai Water Canal under lit bridges, including the Sheikh Zayed Road waterfall bridge, with the JW Marriott Marquis and Burj Khalifa in view. The IMAGINE show at Festival City can be seen from the water. Dinner is an international buffet with a live station, plus tea, coffee and soft drinks. A saxophonist plays live, with recorded music between sets. Transfers from Dubai addresses can be added. Free parking is available at the mall. Listed duration or timing: about 2 hours.

Availability
Available
Destination
Dubai
Location
Dubai Water Canal and Dubai Creek area; departs next to the IMAGINE show, Dubai Festival City Mall
Category
Cruises
Duration / timing
about 2 hours
Timing
Departure and boarding times are confirmed for the selected date and operator; schedules can change.
Price
Confirmed on enquiry
Confirmed when you enquire
Price and availability
How to enquire
Select Request to Book or Enquire on this page
Last verified
29 September 2026

Highlights

Two-hour evening cruise on a glass-enclosed boat
Passes under lit bridges on the Dubai Water Canal
Views of Burj Khalifa and JW Marriott Marquis
International buffet with a live station
Live saxophone music on board

Inclusions & exclusions

✓ 2-hour cruise departing at 7:00 pm
✓ Welcome drinks, Arabic coffee and dates
✓ Starters and soft drinks
✓ International buffet dinner with live entertainment
✓ Tea, coffee and bottled water
✓ House beverages for guests 21 and over (House Beverages option only)
✗ Alcoholic drinks (can be bought on board)
✗ Souvenir photos (can be bought on board)
✗ Personal expenses

What to expect

Boarding

From 6:15 pm; welcome coffee, dates and refreshments, then starters.

Departure

Boat leaves Dubai Festival City Mall at 7:00 pm.

Canal cruise and dinner

Along the Dubai Water Canal with buffet dinner and live saxophone.

Return

Back at Dubai Festival City Mall after about two hours.

Options

  • House Beverages option

Which options are available, and what each includes, is confirmed when you enquire.

Restrictions & eligibility

Children need an adult with them at all times.

House beverages served only to guests aged 21 and over.

Meeting point & pickup

Meeting point: Next to the IMAGINE show, Dubai Festival City Mall

Pickup: Optional (select when booking). Dubai hotels or residences. Roundtrip transfer only if added at booking; no airport pickup.

Cancellation policy

Cancellation terms depend on the operating supplier and are confirmed on enquiry; some listings apply a stricter no-cancellation window closer to departure.

Important information

Report 30 minutes before the 7:00 pm departure.

Outside food and drinks may not be allowed.

Free parking at Dubai Festival City Mall.

Food menu available on request.

Supplier/product booking, confirmation, voucher or ticket, cancellation and refund wording on this page is information on file. Your enquiry on this website does not itself create or confirm a booking; our team confirms the terms that apply before you commit.

Sources

  • Visit Dubai / Dubai Pass Supports: Stage 7A verified correction / current product context Official tourism authority · checked 29 September 2026 · external website, opens in a new tab

Dubai Canal Dinner Cruise from Festival City: common questions

Where do I board?

At Dubai Festival City Mall, next to the IMAGINE show.

What time does it leave?

At 7:00 pm, with boarding from 6:15 pm.

Is alcohol included?

Only with the House Beverages option for guests 21+; otherwise it can be bought on board.

Can I park at the mall?

Yes, parking at Dubai Festival City Mall is free.

How long is Dubai Canal Dinner Cruise from Festival City?

RAAHHI TOURS lists the duration or timing as: about 2 hours. Exact times are confirmed when you enquire.

Where does Dubai Canal Dinner Cruise from Festival City take place?

RAAHHI TOURS lists Dubai Canal Dinner Cruise from Festival City under Dubai activities; the listing places it at Dubai Water Canal and Dubai Creek area; departs next to the IMAGINE show, Dubai Festival City Mall.

How much does Dubai Canal Dinner Cruise from Festival City cost?

Prices are not published on this website yet. Our team confirms the current price for your date and group size when you enquire.

How do I enquire about Dubai Canal Dinner Cruise from Festival City?

Choose a preferred date (optional) and the number of guests, then select Request to Book or Enquire and add your name and phone number. The website prepares a summary of your Dubai Canal Dinner Cruise from Festival City enquiry to share with our team by phone, WhatsApp or email — it is not sent automatically.

What else is there to do in Dubai?

Browse all Dubai activities, or see Dubai holiday packages for multi-day trips.

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