Bateaux Dubai Dinner Cruise
4.5
Bateaux Dubai Dinner Cruise
By JA Bateaux Dubai
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Many Dubai Creek evening cruises are on Arabian-style dhow boats or sailing vessels. This dinner cruise is different, as it’s on a modern, glass-walled boat that allows for unobstructed views of the floodlit buildings you’ll pass by. The 4-course, waiter-served, gourmet dinner is prepared in the onboard kitchen, and there's live piano accompaniment during your meal. Alcoholic drinks are available for purchase, or you can upgrade to include house wines and beers.
Ages 5-99, max of 100 per group
Duration: 2h 30m
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Highlights
- Enjoy 360-degree views and gourmet dinner on a Dubai Creek cruise
- Cruise on a glass-walled boat for unobstructed panoramas
- Savor a 4-course gourmet dinner freshly prepared on board
- Upgrade to include a house wine and beer package
- Welcome drink
- Selection canapes upon arrival
- Bread Basket with butter
- Selection of house wines and Beers (if option Cruise Inc Alcohol is selected)
- 4-course dinner
- Boarding time is at 7:15pm to 7: 45 pm and cruise is from 8:00pm to 10:30pm
- Contemporary background music will be played the entire cruise.
What's not included- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Travel independently to the Bateaux Dubai, docked at the Dubai Creek jetty, and board the glass-walled vessel via a red carpet for your cruise. Enjoy a welcome drink and canapés, and admire the unobstructed views from the glass-sided cabin and outdoor deck. You’ll pass by Maktoum and Floating Bridges, the floodlit Twin Towers, Deira Tower, Clock Tower, and Dhow Wharfage. Savor a 4-course gourmet dinner prepared in the onboard kitchen (see Itinerary for sample menus). Enjoy a selection of complimentary sodas with alcoholic drinks available for purchase, or upgrade when you book to include a package of house wines and beers. Glide by the Grand Mosque and Old Souk, and enjoy a second opportunity to view the landmarks as your boat returns along the creek. Your cruise experience finishes when you disembark at the original departure point.
- Start:
- JA Bateaux Dubai, Al Seef Street - Umm Hurair 1 - Dubai - United Arab EmiratesBur Dubai side of the Creek Al Seef Street, in front of the Consulate of Kuwait. The vessel is located just behind the Bateaux Dubai retail shop.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 6440BATEAUX- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Minimum age is 5 years
- Important information:
- To enhance your cruise experience, Smart Casual attire is highly recommended. Please refrain from wearing athletic clothing or sports uniforms. Gentlemen are requested to wear long trousers, tailored shorts and closed shoes.
- April 1, 2018 onwards:
- Our regular dinner cruise timings move 30 minutes earlier:
- Board between 7.15pm and 7.45pm.
- The cruise departs promptly at 8pm.
- Most travellers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 6440BATEAUX
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Itinerary
- Al Seef Street - Umm Hurair 1 - Dubai - United Arab EmiratesBur Dubai side of the Creek Al Seef Street, in front of the Consulate of Kuwait. The vessel is located just behind the Bateaux Dubai retail shop.
- Pass byJA Bateaux DubaiDubai Courts 1AlGarhoud BridgeDeira Clock TowerDhow WharfageDubai ChambersEmirates NBD - Group Head Office BranchEtisalat Tower 1Deira Twin TowersDubai Gold SoukDubai Spice SoukThe Dubai Heritage VillageAl Shindagha MuseumDubai Museum & Al Fahidi Fort
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- Olivier-Dubai0 contributionsNice but under staffThe overall experience was good but there is definitely a lack of management and motivated staff. The chef tried is best and makes lot of effort in the dishes presentation but you can notice that staff is struggling to serve all the guests. The food arrived cold and not at the same time at our table. Noticed the same for other guests. The meat was not cooked as requested... Live music. Scenery is ok, not much to see compare to other place.Written 31 January 2020
- gusMontreal0 contributionsNice evening dinnerWe had a cruise dinner with Bateaux Dubai, we had a 17 days cruise and the food quality and taste was greater with Bateaux Dubai. We had a nice evening with very friendly staff, at the end the chef came to our table and we congratulated him. The manager did a great job of keeping everybody happy. We could do it again.Written 29 December 2019
- Womantraveller270 contributionsWonderful dinner cruiseDid this with my nephew and his wife and it was fantastic. Food was absolutely so delicious and service was great too. So calm cruising down Dubai Creek while having dinner. It's not cheap but well worth it and I highly recommend it.Written 28 December 2019
- 668bradleyc0 contributionsAmazing! Made our engagement very special!This was our second time on Bateaux Dubai, we visited a couple of years ago and had an amazing time. However, this time around I decided to choose this as my place to propose to my partner. The service right from first emailing and speaking with Rinalyn who was very helpful! The waiter and crew on the boat was superb and made our experience even more special. We opted for the all-inclusive alcoholic beverages package which is great value. We will be visiting again no doubt soon when back in Dubai!Written 11 December 2019
- LouiseSignatures0 contributionsStandards still the same after two years.We really enjoyed our time onboard. The atmosphere was very good which considering the restaurant was only half full is no easy task. There was one shall we say “rowdy” gentleman sat near us who seemed to be slightly intoxicated causing a few issues but once the food was served he seemed to calm down and the front of house team dealt with him very professionally. The food and service was excellent. Special mention to Deep who actually served us on our visit two years ago. He is a credit to you. Thank you for our anniversary ducks! When we return to Dubai we will definitely dine with you again. Thank you for a lovely evening. Louise & Jimmy 🏴Written 25 November 2019
- gilmourrachel0 contributionsLovely EveningThe food and service on this trip were both excellent, we really enjoyed it and would do again should we ever return to DubaiWritten 25 November 2019
- shekofehh0 contributionsExpensiveWe booked this cruise through the travel agency and probably paid an overprice. They said that this was very popular on a Friday but the boat wasn’t even half full. Even though the food and service was great and there was live music as promised but the atmosphere was a bit stiffed in our view. Nobody could tell us anything about the different buildings etc. For that price I would have expected more.Written 24 November 2019
- YorkshireNicky400 contributionsA most enjoyable evening.I booked this via email as I was using the Entertainer App and I had a few questions. The booking process was super simple and I found the booking staff to be very obliging and helpful. We did struggle to locate the boat on the actual evening as the taxi driver dropped us at the opposite end of the Creek to where it was moored and maybe a simple map of its location prior to the event would have been helpful to overseas visitors. We purchased the alcohol beverage package without realising this included a smallish selection of wines - that said we enjoyed the wines offered and the supply was plentiful. The food was delightful with an excellent selection for each course. We enjoyed a selection of canapés, plus an amuse bouche , a variety of breads and all before the starter. The main course was delicious and cooked to perfection, and the waiting staff were absolutely superb. All in all a thoroughly enjoyable experience .Written 9 November 2019
- mrsjeffcoat0 contributionsAmazing anniversary eveningMy husband and I booked this trip to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary whilst we were in Dubai and I could not recommend this trip enough. Naresh, our server, was wonderful and very attentive. All of the staff were friendly and helpful! From the minute we stepped on board the atmosphere was beautiful, romantic and elegant. The tables were laid out beautifully and the background music was perfect - a real mixture to suit the mood. The food was incredible and cooked to perfection - we enjoyed the timings between courses which allowed us to enjoy time together and stepping out to admire the views. We also got to thank the chef at the end of the cruise as well which was really nice. Drinks were topped up regularly and nothing was too much trouble. Naresh very sweetly brought out a lovely anniversary treat for us aswell which was a lovely touch. We couldn’t have asked for a better way to celebrate our anniversary and finish our Dubai trip off - a real must for couples and anyone who wants a lovely evening with gorgeous food and fabulous service. Thankyou to all of the staff for a lovely time.Written 17 October 2019
- R666MOR0 contributionsDinner on the creekHad a wonderful meal on the evening cruise. The food was excellent and the staff were very friendly and accommodating. Nothing was too much trouble. The standard of the food was as good as a top London restaurant.Written 15 September 2019
- moodiiialansari0 contributionsrecommend placeits was so amazing and it worth every penny that i spent, the best thing is the serves and the waiters they was so good i never saw that in uae not only dubai so thank you deep and nareshWritten 5 September 2019
- 654hakanb0 contributionsUnforgettable Fine DiningIt was really amazing to enjoy such a fantastic dinner cruise. Delicious Menu, nice and polite staff and smooth drive in addition to Dubai’s superb night made it an unforgettable event for me and my wife. I can say that it was most delighted occasion we had in Dubai. Thank you so much all the staff of JA Bateaux DubaiWritten 17 August 2019
- Warda M0 contributionsBirthdayVery nice services, memorable birthday on cruise with lovely environment thanks to my husband and cruise staff.Written 10 August 2019
- Sherif K0 contributionsWonderfulIt was an excellent experience, foot was very good, we appreciate the cleanleness of the place and the professional staff Ourr waiter Jude was excellent Everything was excellent. Samitha was very nice, came with a small surprise fir our wedding anniversaryWritten 27 July 2019
- dilusha880 contributionsVery recommendedI am so impressed.Would like to thank all and each member of the team for an amazing dinner.Very professional and friendly staff, delicious food romantic atmosphere.Written 3 July 2019
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athousandmiles
United Kingdom5 contributions
Feb 2020
A fantastic night. Glad we booked this and all the glowing 5 star reviews online are rightfully deserved. We've been to many 5 star restaurants in Asia and Dubai. Could not fault our evening on this charming little boat. The food, experience and the service in particular was remarkable. So often in Dubai it is 'yes sir' 'no sir' - these guys have character and it was a refreshing change of pace. The atmosphere was warm and friendly and it was mesmerising watching all the servers bring out 5 course meals to everyone. A big thank you to the team who went out of their way to cater to almost every request. The drinks didn't stop flowing and our young ones enjoyed their menu choice too. Would give 6 stars if we could. Excellent, will be back.
Written 21 February 2020
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David Lambrix
Pattaya, Thailand51 contributions
Booked this trip at the last minute, was pleasantly surprised with the food options and overall quality of the meal. Certainly worth the money. The service seemed overworked, we were forced to clear our own plates after the mains were served and refills of soft drinks took ten minutes or more. Beware of the photo sharks who'll clip you for 210 AED for the pictures they take when you board. You may be better off taking your own photos.
Written 3 January 2020
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MinxiMC
Epsom, UK1,224 contributions
Feb 2020
We enjoyed our bateaux dining experience.watching the sights of Dubai along the way.
The tables were nicely decorated, food good & the drinks plentiful.
We enjoyed going outside on the decks to enjoy the view & loved the fact that it was not crowded as different areas of the restaurant went up at different times.
We enjoyed the music from Hazel & Weng who are happy to sing any song requested & must give a special thank you to our waiter Jude.
A lovely magical experience.
The tables were nicely decorated, food good & the drinks plentiful.
We enjoyed going outside on the decks to enjoy the view & loved the fact that it was not crowded as different areas of the restaurant went up at different times.
We enjoyed the music from Hazel & Weng who are happy to sing any song requested & must give a special thank you to our waiter Jude.
A lovely magical experience.
Written 28 February 2020
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mojomac2
Dubai, United Arab Emirates91 contributions
Our favourite go to night out for special occasions. The quality of the food ,drink and service is outstanding. We do the all inclusive package with drink. From the welcome at the office ( sorry didn’t get the girls name ) to welcome onboard by Ivana then the service from Jude and Jade , everything was first class. Chef Ranjeev and his team did a super job, every course wonderful!
On the evening we dined there was also the added bonus of a first class entertainment duo, Sonobro Berbleu on piano and vocalist Maheya, beautiful. We always have our photo taken as somehow the photographs knock ten years off 😆. It was a quiet evening onboard but hopefully that was just because it was January! As well as the onboard delights you can see the beautiful creek and the views from on deck. We will be leaving Dubai soon but will always have wonderful memories of our Bateaux Dubai evenings .
On the evening we dined there was also the added bonus of a first class entertainment duo, Sonobro Berbleu on piano and vocalist Maheya, beautiful. We always have our photo taken as somehow the photographs knock ten years off 😆. It was a quiet evening onboard but hopefully that was just because it was January! As well as the onboard delights you can see the beautiful creek and the views from on deck. We will be leaving Dubai soon but will always have wonderful memories of our Bateaux Dubai evenings .
Written 31 January 2020
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Ann196019
Manchester, UK3 contributions
Really enjoyed this dinner cruise
Food was amazing,well presented it’s well worth the money,the atmosphere is lovely onboard.
we couldn’t fault anything,really friendly and attentive staff. Loads of time between courses to go outside for photos etc.
We booked the drinks package and they just kept filling up our glasses.
Just book it you won’t regret it 😀
Food was amazing,well presented it’s well worth the money,the atmosphere is lovely onboard.
we couldn’t fault anything,really friendly and attentive staff. Loads of time between courses to go outside for photos etc.
We booked the drinks package and they just kept filling up our glasses.
Just book it you won’t regret it 😀
Written 16 February 2020
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0385janas
Maidenhead, UK41 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
There is absolutely nothing I could fault. Absolutely loved the experience. We got stuck in traffic but they waited for us! Boat was beautifully decorated. Pianist and live singer were amazing. Every course was beautifully presented and very tasty (I am a big foodie). Staff was attentive, friendly, knowledgeable. Will definitely go again any time I am back in Dubai and will recommend it to all my friends.
Written 11 January 2020
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hanif k
Dewsbury, UK5 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
I made my own way to the place when it says with the package hotel pick up and drop off. So it wasn't a great start as I was mis sold about this. The employees were extremely rude and not helpful. It seemed like they were there just for show and did not want to help. We felt there was no respect for us there. Furthermore the camera lady who was suppose to take pictures im sorry to say can not take pictures and demanded 200dr. The pictures were not clear and poor quality pictures. Now moving on to what we were expecting to have 5 star the finest of the finest cuisine and it was anything but that. The food was served quickly and seemed rushed like they just wanted us gone. A CD was played over an over again with the same songs.Very dissatisfied with the package and feel lied too and would like some reimbursement.
Written 6 March 2020
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Sara N
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates27 contributions
Amazing experience for my husbands birthday. Lovely table with birthday decor. Amazing food, portion size a little small for my husband but was of great quality. Would recommend to all looking for a unique experience.
Written 22 February 2020
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lch10
Carlisle, UK81 contributions
Oct 2019
I cannot recommend this dining and cruising experience too highly- I would encourage everyone to do it.
Everything from the time we stepped on to the boat was superb. The welcome and service at the table was perfect. Never too "present" but always available. The food is absolutely out of this world- every course and mouthful was a joy and it was lovely to meet the chef at the end of the cruise to be able to compliment him on his fabulous hard work.
There was plenty of time to walk out on deck and take photo's if you wished, but perhaps a little more guidance as to what we were sailing past would be of use.
Possibly the highlight of our entire trip!
Everything from the time we stepped on to the boat was superb. The welcome and service at the table was perfect. Never too "present" but always available. The food is absolutely out of this world- every course and mouthful was a joy and it was lovely to meet the chef at the end of the cruise to be able to compliment him on his fabulous hard work.
There was plenty of time to walk out on deck and take photo's if you wished, but perhaps a little more guidance as to what we were sailing past would be of use.
Possibly the highlight of our entire trip!
Written 21 December 2019
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gradycookc
Sydney, Australia58 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
We enjoyed are river cruise. The food was excellent, the wine plentiful and scenery very quite pleasant.
Written 21 February 2020
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Is it possible to book for a couple, but one alcohol included and the other non alcohol?
Written 3 November 2019
Amani B
Hammamet, Tunisia
Quel est le point de départ du bâteau et est ce que je peux réserver sur place
Written 6 September 2019
Hi, We are going to Dubai in a couple of weeks but I am wondering about what to wear. Would I be able to wear dresses that have a halter-neck or a dress that reveals my shoulders? I would only be wearing these sort of things for a restaurant or a river cruise.
Written 5 September 2019
Hi yes you can wear halter neck dresses/ sleeveless dresses
Written 19 September 2019
Who are we best to book this with our tour operator we booked our holiday with, the hotel we are staying at or online?
Do you know roughly what a taxi would cost from the Ibn mall to the Dubai creek jetty which is where the Bateaux leaves from?
And lastly if you book the whole package including alcohol is it just wines or can you get spirits too? Thank you 😊
Written 29 August 2019
We have done the cruise a couple of times,we found last time they just offered wine or beer.
Written 26 September 2019
Are drinks available individually? If so, how much for a glass of decent wine?
Written 21 August 2019
You can upgrade to a drinks package which is much cheaper
Written 2 October 2019
Are drinks available on an individual basis? If so, how much??
Written 21 August 2019
Yes there is a bar available. We bought the alcohol package which only included house wine and we stuck to that.
Written 30 August 2019
Yes, all the meat and chicken in Dubai are Halal.
Written 28 August 2019
Hi do they cater for vegetarians? thank you
Written 16 July 2019
Very easy,there are taxi drivers waiting by the exits.
Written 11 July 2019
What types of beer and wine are served?
Written 20 June 2019
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