How much does Marina Majlis cost per person?

AED 620 per person for 10–29 people; AED 520 per person for 30–59 people; AED 450 per person for 60+ people. All figures exclude 5% VAT. A group below a band's minimum chargeable size is billed at that minimum: 27 people in the 10–29 band, 33 people in the 30–59 band. Where a larger band costs less in total, it is quoted instead: groups of 28–29 are billed as 33 people at the rate for 30–59 people; groups of 52–59 are billed as 60 people at the rate for 60+ people.

How long does Marina Majlis take, and when does it start?

4 hrs door-to-door (3 hrs on water). Ideal start: 18:30 pickup — boards at 19:15, sails into sunset, returns after dark with the skyline lit. Departure window: 17:30–19:30 pickup. Later than 19:30 loses the sunset. The timeline on this page is door-to-door, so the transfer is already inside it.

What is not included in Marina Majlis?

Alcoholic beverages (available on licensed vessels at additional cost — must be requested at booking); Gifts or giveaways; Printed materials beyond standard branding; Accommodation; 5% VAT. These are stated before enquiry rather than raised at invoice time.

What happens to Marina Majlis if the weather turns?

Trigger: Coast guard advisory, wind above 20 knots, or rough-sea warning. Assessed 24 hrs prior and again 4 hrs prior. Fallback: Moored dhow experience at berth (same vessel, same catering, same programme, no sailing) at no price change — or reschedule to any date within 6 months at no charge. You are told: Decision communicated no later than 14:00 on the event day.

How far in advance do we need to book Marina Majlis?

The booking lead time is 14 days (21 days for groups over 50). Ramadan and December dates book out first.

A-01 Water & Marine Oct – May

Marina Majlis

Your company takes over a traditional dhow for the evening. Your branding, your menu, your programme — sailing Dubai Marina at sunset.

A team mid-programme on Marina Majlis — Dubai Marina. — Illustrative

Duration: 4 hrs door-to-door (3 hrs on water)
Ideal start time: 18:30 pickup — boards at 19:15, sails into sunset, returns after dark with the skyline lit
Departure window: 17:30–19:30 pickup. Later than 19:30 loses the sunset
Group size: 10 min — 80 max
Emirate / venue: Dubai Marina (Dubai Harbour berth)
Season: October – May
Booking lead time: 14 days (21 days for groups over 50)

Price per person · excluding VAT

Group size	Price per person
10–29 pax Billed from 27 people	AED 620
30–59 pax Billed from 33 people	AED 520
60+ pax	AED 450

Where a larger band costs less in total, it is quoted instead: groups of 28–29 are billed as 33 people at the rate for 30–59 people; groups of 52–59 are billed as 60 people at the rate for 60+ people.

50% advance on signature. 100% cleared 3 working days before the event.

Numbers lock 7 days prior. Booking lead time: 14 days (21 days for groups over 50).

Last updated 4 November 2026.

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Why this is not the retail version

A shared dhow cruise seat sells publicly for AED 89–150. That is a ticket on a boat with strangers, a fixed menu and no control over anything.

This is the entire vessel, empty except for your team. Your logo on the welcome desk and the menu cards. A menu you chose. An MC running your programme, with a reserved slot for your CEO to speak. A DJ. And a professionally edited highlight reel in your inbox within five working days — which is what your HR team actually needs for the internal newsletter and next year's recruitment deck.

You are not buying a boat ride. You are buying an evening your company owns.

The day, minute by minute

Timeline

18:30 Coach departs client office. Branded welcome, water and cold towels on board
19:10 Arrival at Dubai Harbour. Branded welcome desk, name badges, welcome drink
19:25 Boarding. Photographer captures arrivals and group shots on the upper deck
19:40 Cast off. Sunset sailing along Marina and Bluewaters
20:00 MC opens. Company address slot (10 min reserved for the CEO or HR head)
20:20 Dinner service opens — buffet, upper and lower deck
21:10 Entertainment segment: awards, recognition slot, or team quiz — client's choice
21:45 Open deck time. DJ set. Photo and video roaming coverage
22:30 Docking
22:45 Coach departs for drop-off
23:15 Arrival at drop point

Included

Return coach transfer from client office to Dubai Harbour and back
Exclusive use of the vessel — no other groups on board
3-hour cruise with licensed captain and crew
Buffet dinner, gold tier — 5 live stations, halal, vegetarian and vegan options
Unlimited soft drinks, water, tea and coffee
Branded welcome desk, banners, table signage and custom menu cards
Professional MC for the full programme
DJ and sound system (30+ pax)
Photographer and videographer — edited highlight reel delivered within 5 working days, plus 80+ retouched stills
On-ground event coordinator throughout
Dietary and allergy management, collected at group size lock

Not included

Stated up front so there is nothing to argue about at invoice time.

Alcoholic beverages (available on licensed vessels at additional cost — must be requested at booking)
Gifts or giveaways
Printed materials beyond standard branding
Accommodation
5% VAT

Weather & backup plan

Trigger: Coast guard advisory, wind above 20 knots, or rough-sea warning. Assessed 24 hrs prior and again 4 hrs prior.
Fallback: Moored dhow experience at berth (same vessel, same catering, same programme, no sailing) at no price change — or reschedule to any date within 6 months at no charge.
You are told by: Decision communicated no later than 14:00 on the event day.

Customisation options

Branded t-shirts or polos	AED 45–90/person
Gift bags	AED 60–200/person
Live band in place of DJ	AED 2,900
Extra hour on water	AED 1,700
Drone footage	AED 1,100
Same-day social edit (60-sec reel before guests leave)	AED 900
Alcohol package (licensed vessel)	Quoted per event

Questions about Marina Majlis

How much does Marina Majlis cost per person?: AED 620 per person for 10–29 people; AED 520 per person for 30–59 people; AED 450 per person for 60+ people. All figures exclude 5% VAT. A group below a band's minimum chargeable size is billed at that minimum: 27 people in the 10–29 band, 33 people in the 30–59 band. Where a larger band costs less in total, it is quoted instead: groups of 28–29 are billed as 33 people at the rate for 30–59 people; groups of 52–59 are billed as 60 people at the rate for 60+ people.
How long does Marina Majlis take, and when does it start?: 4 hrs door-to-door (3 hrs on water). Ideal start: 18:30 pickup — boards at 19:15, sails into sunset, returns after dark with the skyline lit. Departure window: 17:30–19:30 pickup. Later than 19:30 loses the sunset. The timeline on this page is door-to-door, so the transfer is already inside it.
What is not included in Marina Majlis?: Alcoholic beverages (available on licensed vessels at additional cost — must be requested at booking); Gifts or giveaways; Printed materials beyond standard branding; Accommodation; 5% VAT. These are stated before enquiry rather than raised at invoice time.
What happens to Marina Majlis if the weather turns?: Trigger: Coast guard advisory, wind above 20 knots, or rough-sea warning. Assessed 24 hrs prior and again 4 hrs prior. Fallback: Moored dhow experience at berth (same vessel, same catering, same programme, no sailing) at no price change — or reschedule to any date within 6 months at no charge. You are told: Decision communicated no later than 14:00 on the event day.
How far in advance do we need to book Marina Majlis?: The booking lead time is 14 days (21 days for groups over 50). Ramadan and December dates book out first.

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