The dhow cruise in Dubai is an amazing sight and experience down the creek in the heart of Dubai. It offers the opportunity to sail in a traditional wooden dhow in a relaxing atmosphere while listening to soothing background music available in English, Arabic and Hindi. There is also the chance to sample genuine Arabic and continental buffet, at a cost of 150DHS for adults and 120DHS for children for the entire trip. The dhow cruise provides pick up services between 7 and 7.30 pm as well as drop off services between 11 and 11.30 pm by tour guides who provide the tourists with any information they may need to know about the cruise. Among the wonderful offers of the Dubai cruise is a welcome drink as one gets on board the dhow. There is also a vast array of soft drinks to choose from as one enjoys the sumptuous international buffet dinner.The dhow Dubai cruise lasts for two hours from 8.30 to 10.30pm, while on board guests get to enjoy the open air upper deck or if one wishes to stay inside, the lower deck is air conditioned to ensure they are as comfortable as possible. Among the sensations of the dhow cruise is sailing past the old town of Sheikh Saeed heritage village and viewing the Dubai sky scrapers.The tourists aboard the Dubai dhow cruise in addition get to watch the busy water taxi called Abras that transports people to different destinations including “Shindaga” the original site from where Dubai grew. They also get to see exquisite examples of modern day architecture, for example, The National Bank of the Dubai and the Chamber of Commerce buildings .The cruise also puts on a magic show performance that can be enjoyed by both the adults and the children.The dhow cruise in Dubai ensures the safety of its passengers while taking the dhow by having professionally trained sea men and crew. It has a passenger capacity of 80 passengers that is strictly upheld. The dhow cruise also has all civil defense, environment and stability approvals from the respective government bodies.Moreover the dhows are fully insured and fitted with all the necessary safety measures for instance, life jackets, compasses, navigation equipment, a radio license, fire extinguishers and first aid kits. On the other hand, there are certain cautionary notes that one should make when taking the dhow cruise in Dubai. One is that although taking pictures is essential so as to keep momentous of the cruise is a must there are some photographs that are prohibited.These include taking pictures of government and military installations as well as photographing Arab women without permission. The management of the dhow cruise reserves the right to cancel the cruise owing to bad weather conditions, strikes, war or any other adverse conditions.There are however provisions made for full refunds, partial refunds and even rescheduling of the Dubai dhow cruise. The cruise is operational on a daily basis and promises to give an experience to remember.

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