A birthday dinner in Dubai usually means choosing a restaurant, booking a table, and hoping the view is good. On a dinner cruise the view comes to you: the Marina towers, JBR and Ain Dubai slide past while you eat, and the cake comes out on the water. It is one of the most popular reasons people book with us.
This guide gives you real numbers, so you know the full cost before you message us.
What does a birthday cruise cost?
There are two parts: the cruise ticket, and any extras you add.
Cruise tickets (per person)
| Cruise | Price |
|---|---|
| Marina Dhow Cruise Dinner | AED 90 |
| Luxury Marina Cruise | AED 100 |
| Marina Glass Cruise Dinner | AED 100 |
| Premium VIP Marina Cruise | AED 150 |
| Diamond Dhow Cruise | AED 200 |
| Private Yacht (whole boat) | AED 500 per hour, 2 hours minimum |
Celebration extras (per booking)
| Extra | Price |
|---|---|
| Birthday cake | AED 150 |
| Decoration | AED 250 |
| Private table | AED 50 |
| Shared transfer | AED 30 per person |
| Private transfer (up to 7 people) | AED 300 |
Children aged 3 and under sail free. From age 4, children pay the normal ticket price.
Four example budgets
- A couple's birthday dinner — AED 450. Two Premium VIP tickets (2 × AED 150) plus a cake (AED 150).
- A family of four plus a toddler — AED 560. Four Marina Dhow tickets (4 × AED 90), a cake (AED 150) and a private table (AED 50). The 2-year-old sails free.
- Ten friends with the works — AED 1,400. Ten Luxury Marina Cruise tickets (10 × AED 100), decoration (AED 250) and a cake (AED 150).
- The whole boat to yourselves — from AED 1,150. A private yacht for 2 hours (AED 1,000) plus a cake (AED 150). Ask us how many guests each yacht size can take.
Transfers are not included in these totals. Add them if your group needs a ride to the boarding point.
Which boat suits which birthday?
- A kids' birthday: the Marina Dhow Cruise Dinner. It is the best value, the live Tanoura show gives children something to watch, and the lower deck is air conditioned.
- A romantic dinner for two: the Premium VIP Marina Cruise. You get a 5-star buffet, a red carpet welcome, and views of Ain Dubai, JBR and the Marina skyline.
- A party with friends: the Diamond Dhow Cruise. It has a live DJ, a live song concert and a live BBQ grill on top of the 5-star buffet.
- A private celebration: a private yacht. The boat is yours, and it can sail at any time of day, including sunset.
How to plan it, step by step
- Pick the date and the boat. Weekend evenings are the busiest, so book those early.
- Choose "Birthday" as the occasion when you fill in the booking form, and add the cake, decoration or private table there.
- Tell us anything special on WhatsApp. For example, a name or message for the cake, or a surprise you want to keep secret. We will tell you honestly what is possible.
- Choose your deck. The open upper deck is best for photos with the skyline. The air-conditioned lower deck is more comfortable on warm nights and for older guests.
- Arrive early. Most cruises board around 8:00 PM. Arriving on time means your group gets seated together before the boat leaves.
Not a birthday? The same works for other occasions
Anniversaries, proposals, honeymoons and family get-togethers all work the same way. You can add a cake, decoration or a private table to any of them. For company events and large groups, ask us about group rates.
Good to know
- Food: every cruise has vegetarian and non-vegetarian food, and soft drinks are included.
- Wheelchair users: wheelchair access is available on the Premium VIP cruise only, for AED 80 extra.
- Dress code: smart casual.
- Cancellation: cancel at least 2 days before for a full refund.
The short version
Cruise tickets start at AED 90 per person. A cake is AED 150, decoration AED 250 and a private table AED 50. Our family-of-four example comes to AED 560, and a private yacht starts at AED 1,000 for two hours. Choose "Birthday" when you book, tell us your special requests on WhatsApp, and arrive on time.
