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New Year's Eve Cruises, Dubai Marina

Seasonal. This experience runs seasonally. Enquire for the current season's dates before planning your visit.
SeasonalDubaiDining & EventsAbout 3 hours (dhow); about 5 hours (Ocean Empress and Lotus Megayacht)

New Year's Eve Cruises, Dubai Marina is a dining or event experience listed under Dubai activities at RAAHHI TOURS. This seasonal product brings together three ways to see in the New Year from the water in Dubai Marina, all on 31 December. The base option is the Al Mansour Megadhow sailing of about three hours with a buffet served at the table, live entertainment, a New Year cake, fruit and a champagne toast at midnight, and a choice of an air-conditioned lower deck or an open upper deck. The two larger vessels sail for longer. Ocean Empress boards behind Silverene Tower and serves canapés and a buffet with cooking stations, alongside an unlimited bar and DJs, with VIP tables available. The Lotus Megayacht leaves from Pier 7, at the back of Dubai Marina Mall, with a similar buffet, open bar and DJ format. Fireworks views depend on the displays going ahead and on the weather. Times, cancellation terms and inclusions differ by vessel, so check the chosen option. Listed duration or timing: About 3 hours (dhow); about 5 hours (Ocean Empress and Lotus Megayacht).

Availability
Seasonal
Destination
Dubai
Location
Dubai Marina, Dubai
Category
Dining & Events
Duration / timing
About 3 hours (dhow); about 5 hours (Ocean Empress and Lotus Megayacht)
Timing
Al Mansour Megadhow: boarding 21:45, sailing 22:30, back about 02:00. Ocean Empress: boarding from 8:00 pm, sailing 9:00 pm to about 2:00 am on 31 December 2026. Lotus Megayacht: boarding from 9:00 pm, sailing 9:30 pm, back about 3:00 am on 31 December 2026 (official). · 31 December only · One sailing per vessel
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

Three vessel choices on Dubai Marina for 31 December
Dhow option with table-served buffet, New Year cake and a midnight champagne toast
Ocean Empress option: five hours with buffet, cooking stations, unlimited bar and DJs
Lotus Megayacht option from Pier 7 with buffet, open bar, DJ and live performances
Possible fireworks views towards JBR, Burj Al Arab and Atlantis The Palm, subject to weather

Inclusions & exclusions

✓ Al Mansour Megadhow: three-hour cruise past the Yacht Club and Marina Towers, international buffet, New Year cake, fruit and a glass of champagne, live entertainment, access to both decks
✓ Ocean Empress: five-hour cruise, buffet with canapés and live cooking stations, open bar with premium drinks, live DJ and entertainment
✓ Lotus Megayacht: buffet dinner with canapés and live cooking stations, open bar with premium drinks, DJ and live performances
✗ Dhow: hotel pickup and drop-off; alcoholic drinks beyond the champagne toast
✗ Personal expenses (all options)
✗ Ocean Empress: optional add-ons not listed in the inclusions

What to expect

Detailed itinerary available on enquiry.

Options

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

Restrictions & eligibility

Dhow: children need an adult with them throughout

Ocean Empress and Lotus Megayacht: valid ID or passport required for boarding

Meeting point & pickup

Meeting point: Al Mansour Megadhow: K Berth, behind Crowne Plaza Marina. Ocean Empress: rear of Silverene Tower, by the Dubai Marina ferry station. Lotus Megayacht: Pier 7 (boarding from below the pier), at the back of Dubai Marina Mall.

Pickup: Optional (select when booking). Dhow: no pickup. Ocean Empress: a return hotel transfer is available as a booking add-on. Lotus Megayacht: transfers not stated.

Cancellation policy

Dhow and Lotus Megayacht: non-refundable. Ocean Empress: free of charge if cancelled 24 hours or more ahead of departure.

Important information

Dhow: no outside food or drink; unused services are not refunded

Fireworks views depend on the displays going ahead and on the weather

Lotus Megayacht inclusions can vary by the package booked

Ocean Empress VIP tickets come with a reserved table and bottles served at the table

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

New Year's Eve Cruises, Dubai Marina: common questions

Which vessels can I choose for New Year's Eve?

The Al Mansour Megadhow, the Ocean Empress or the Lotus Megayacht, all sailing in Dubai Marina on 31 December.

Is hotel transfer available?

Not for the dhow. For Ocean Empress a return transfer can be added when booking. Ask about the Lotus Megayacht.

Will I definitely see fireworks?

Views depend on the displays taking place and on the weather, so they cannot be promised.

Can I cancel?

The dhow and Lotus options are non-refundable. Ocean Empress can be cancelled free up to 24 hours before.

How long is New Year's Eve Cruises, Dubai Marina?

RAAHHI TOURS lists the duration or timing as: About 3 hours (dhow); about 5 hours (Ocean Empress and Lotus Megayacht). Exact times are confirmed when you enquire.

Where does New Year's Eve Cruises, Dubai Marina take place?

RAAHHI TOURS lists New Year's Eve Cruises, Dubai Marina under Dubai activities; the listing places it at Dubai Marina, Dubai.

How much does New Year's Eve Cruises, Dubai Marina 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 New Year's Eve Cruises, Dubai Marina?

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 New Year's Eve Cruises, Dubai Marina 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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