Dubai Marina Dhow Cruise: Tips for the Best Experience
Upper deck or lower? Creek or Marina? The differences are bigger than the brochure suggests.
Shanghai Travels
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Dubai has two dhow cruise routes and they are completely different experiences. The Creek route passes through the old city with its souks and abra crossings. The Marina route threads between glass towers and Ain Dubai. Most visitors do not realise they are choosing until the boat has left.
Creek vs. Marina
- Creek: traditional, quieter, better for photography of the old city
- Marina: modern skyline, Ain Dubai, busier atmosphere
- Upper deck fills first — arrive fifteen minutes early
