Dubai Water Canal

If you like your ride to be traditional and aesthetically pleasing, then take the Abra ride. This ride is being used by the locals since time immemorial and has now become a symbol of heritage representing Middle Eastern cultures.  You can also take the same experience and soak in the ethnic way of travel in Dubai. Have the time of your life with the Abra ride across the Water Canal. 

You can easily take the best view of the city as the Abra covers areas from where you can spot some of Dubai's most iconic buildings including the Ras Al Khor Sanctuary, Business Bay, Burj Khalifa, Business Bay Bridge, Sheikh Zayed Road waterfall bridge and hotels such as JW Marriott Hotel, Westin and St. Regis Hotel. 

Timings: Two departures daily at 6:30 PM and 9:00 PM.

Starting Point: The pier near Dubai Festival City which is also where you’ll be dropped off after the cruise.  

Duration: You can enjoy yourself by taking either a 30/60/90 minutes cruise as per your choice.

Package Inclusions

• Abra Cruise tickets
• Mineral water and other refreshments

The yacht cruise is one hell of an experience and nothing less than a dream! Marasi Business Bay is Dubai's first yachting destination along the Dubai Water Canal. The views are nothing short of marvelous from the Yacht. 

With the plush interiors of the Yacht and spacious decks, there is no holding back on a luxurious experience. It will leave your jaws dropped with the whole experience and view of it. The upper decks are huge in size, and the lower deck has three cabins, along with washrooms. Stand on the deck of your Yacht and witness Dubai at its best from the sparkling waters.

Highlights 

The cruise commences from the Marasi Canal and passes by some charming views like the Business Bay District, Burj Khalifa, Cheese Building, Burj Al Arab and many more. 

Another reason why you must take the yacht is the Marasi Canal. Palm-lined marinas, water houses, over a hundred shops a 60,000 square meter park and several boutique cafes all standing in perfection. If this doesn't attract you, then nothing will. 

Food and Beverages

It offers a selection of Croissants, Muffins and soft beverages for breakfast and lamb kofta, burgers, salad, desert juices and beverages for the afternoon and evening tour. 

Departure Timings 

Morning-  11:00 AM

Afternoon-  2:00 PM

Evening-  5:30 PM

Starting Point: Marasi Marina, Business Bay, Dubai

Duration: The afternoon trips extend to about 3 hours whilst the morning and afternoon are scheduled for 2 hours each. 

Package Inclusions

• Grand red carpet entry
• Barbecue and soft beverages in the afternoon and evening tours.
• Pastries and juice during the morning tour

• It is a Smart Canal! It has elevators on both sides of the Canal and charges points so that you can take a quick power booster for your devices.
• There are 5 pedestrian Bridges with 3 connecting two sides of the canal. The bridge also has a slope for those peddling around on their cycles. 
• There are seating areas around the canal to rest and enjoy the serene view.

• Car- Take the Sheikh Zayed Road leading towards Dubai World Trade Center. Then head to the exit that is next to the St. Regis Hotel. This will lead you under the Sheikh Zayed Road Bridge, where you can park your car.

• Metro- The easiest way to travel to the Canal is the Metro. It is so convenient as you just need to follow the red line going towards UAE exchange and drop off at Business Bay Station. The walk across the bridge to the other side and head to the Sheikh Zayed Road Bridge where you can take a life which will direct you exactly to the Canal.

• Bus- If you are taking a bus, get from Bur Dubai to Dubai Water Canal to line 15 bus via Wasl Road, Box Park. It is the cheapest mode of transportation to get to the Water Canal.