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About This Tour
The Ocean Empress is a large, beautifully decorated traditional dhow that departs Dubai Marina nightly. The 2-hour cruise passes the glittering towers of Dubai Marina and JBR while guests enjoy a fully stocked international buffet, soft drinks, water, tea, and coffee.
Live entertainment including traditional Tanura dance and music throughout. Rated 4.0 with 7 reviews on DoJoin.
Highlights
Glide past Dubai Marina's iconic towers at night
Traditional live Tanura dance performance
International buffet with multiple cuisines
Open-air upper deck for photos of the skyline
What's Included
- 2-hour dhow cruise in Dubai Marina
- International buffet dinner
- Unlimited soft drinks, water, tea and coffee
- Live Tanura dance and music entertainment
Not Included
- Alcoholic beverages
- Pick-up and drop-off
Important to Know
- Children under 3 free without a seat
- Boarding 30 minutes before departure
- Smart casual dress recommended
- Cruise departs and returns to Marina
Tour Details at a Glance
- Meeting Point:
- Dubai Marina Pier 7 / Ocean Empress boarding area (details confirmed at booking)
- Duration:
- 2 hours
- Hours:
- 7:30 PM, 9:30 PM
- Difficulty:
- Easy
- Book At Least:
- 2 hours in advance
Customer Reviews
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John Doe
Feb 18, 2026
Excellent Tour
Very well organized and professional. Our guide was fantastic and made the experience even better with his knowledge and humor. Minor delay at pickup but everything else was perfect.
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Sarah Johnson
Feb 24, 2026
Great Value for Money
Really enjoyed this tour. The guide was excellent and very informative. Only minor suggestion would be to have more time at certain locations, but overall a fantastic experience.
S
Sarah Johnson
Feb 26, 2026
Perfect Family Activity
Our kids absolutely loved this! It was safe, fun, and educational all at once. The guides were patient with children and made sure everyone had a great time.
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