Old Dubai by water — the Creek, the souks’ lights, dinner on a classic dhow.

Dhow Cruise

Rustar VIP Dhow Dinner Creek Cruise Dubai

Old Dubai by water — the Creek, the souk lights, and dinner on the Rustar, a classic wooden dhow.

Duration2 hours (boarding 30 min before)
GroupShared — VIP lounge available
PickupCreek boarding (transfers on request)
PriceFrom AED 199

The Rustar is the Creek’s grand old lady — a traditional wooden dhow with carved rails and lantern light. Dinner is served as she glides past the souks and wind towers of old Dubai, with a Tanoura show and live music on board. VIP lounge seating available.

The experience at a glance

  • Cruise the Creek on a genuine traditional wooden dhow
  • Old Dubai from the water: souks, wind towers, abra crossings
  • Buffet dinner with Emirati and international dishes
  • Tanoura dance show and live music on board
  • VIP lounge seating with dedicated service

Hour by hour

How the experience unfolds

  1. 19:30

    Boarding

    Welcomed aboard at the Creek with dates and coffee.

  2. 20:00

    Cast off

    The old town slides past; dinner service begins.

  3. 20:45

    The show

    Tanoura dance on deck as the souk lights drift by.

  4. 21:30

    The turn for home

    City lights doubled in the black water.

  5. 22:00

    Dock

    Ashore in the heart of old Dubai.

Timings are typical and shift with the season’s light — your exact pickup window is confirmed the day before.

What’s included

  • Two-hour Creek cruise on the Rustar dhow
  • Buffet dinner — Emirati and international
  • Welcome dates and Arabic coffee
  • Tanoura show and live music
  • VIP lounge seating as booked
  • Unlimited water, juices, tea and coffee

Not included

  • Hotel transfers (add on request)
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Private charter (enquire separately)

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Good to know

Asked before every safari.

Smart casual is fine. Bring a light layer — desert evenings cool quickly once the sun is down — and flat shoes you don’t mind getting sand in. Sandals are perfect.

Not at all — tell us your needs when you enquire and the camp will have it ready. Vegetarian, vegan, halal and most allergies are handled every night.

Children love it, and drivers keep the dunes gentle when little ones are aboard — just tell us ages when you enquire. We don’t recommend dune driving during pregnancy, but you can still join for the camp evening with a smooth, direct transfer.

For evening safaris, usually mid-afternoon — the exact window depends on your hotel and the season’s light, and we confirm it with you the day before. Mornings start early, before the heat.

October to April is the desert at its best — warm days, cool evenings. Summer safaris still run and have their own beauty; we simply shift towards mornings and later starts, and the camps are quieter.

Yes — every experience can run as your own vehicle and, where you’d like it, your own corner of camp. Mention it when you enquire and we’ll quote both ways so you can compare.

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No payment is taken online. We confirm details and price on WhatsApp, then hold your date.

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