Roshan Mehta
New member
The right cruise for your friend might be completely wrong for you. That's the part most booking pages skip. A boat full of families watching a Tanoura show and a yacht with a DJ and a dance floor are both "New Year cruises," but they're two very different nights.
Here are five things that make the choice a lot easier.
1. Think about who's coming
Start here. Traveling with kids or older parents? A traditional dhow with a buffet and cultural shows usually suits everyone and keeps the evening relaxed. Couples often prefer a smaller yacht where it's calmer and you can actually hear each other. A group of friends wanting to dance at midnight should look for cruises that mention a DJ or party package.
2. Check the seating
Most dhows and bigger boats have two levels, an air-conditioned lower deck and an open upper deck. The top is where you want to be for the fireworks. It's also colder and more exposed. Ask whether seats are reserved or first come, first served. On a busy night like this, that small detail changes a lot.
3. Work out how you'll get there
This one gets overlooked. On New Year's Eve, roads near the Marina and Downtown get jammed and some close completely. Find out the exact boarding point, what time you need to be there, and whether there's parking nearby. If the cruise offers a transfer, it's usually worth the extra money. Missing the boat in traffic is a rough start to any year.
4. Look at the entertainment
Some cruises keep it simple with background music. Others have a live singer, a Tanoura dancer, or a DJ that gets louder as midnight gets closer. It's personal. But if you're hoping for a quiet dinner and end up next to a speaker, you'll notice.
5. Compare the real price
An affordable new year dinner cruise isn't always cheap once you check everything. Check whether VAT is included, whether soft drinks are unlimited, and what children pay. Drinks packages, if the boat is licensed, usually cost extra. Compare the final figure, not the headline one.
Pick a new year dinner cruise that fits your people, your budget and your idea of a good night, and the night mostly takes care of itself. Browse this year's options on citytourindubai.com and book before the good ones sell out.
Here are five things that make the choice a lot easier.
1. Think about who's coming
Start here. Traveling with kids or older parents? A traditional dhow with a buffet and cultural shows usually suits everyone and keeps the evening relaxed. Couples often prefer a smaller yacht where it's calmer and you can actually hear each other. A group of friends wanting to dance at midnight should look for cruises that mention a DJ or party package.
2. Check the seating
Most dhows and bigger boats have two levels, an air-conditioned lower deck and an open upper deck. The top is where you want to be for the fireworks. It's also colder and more exposed. Ask whether seats are reserved or first come, first served. On a busy night like this, that small detail changes a lot.
3. Work out how you'll get there
This one gets overlooked. On New Year's Eve, roads near the Marina and Downtown get jammed and some close completely. Find out the exact boarding point, what time you need to be there, and whether there's parking nearby. If the cruise offers a transfer, it's usually worth the extra money. Missing the boat in traffic is a rough start to any year.
4. Look at the entertainment
Some cruises keep it simple with background music. Others have a live singer, a Tanoura dancer, or a DJ that gets louder as midnight gets closer. It's personal. But if you're hoping for a quiet dinner and end up next to a speaker, you'll notice.
5. Compare the real price
An affordable new year dinner cruise isn't always cheap once you check everything. Check whether VAT is included, whether soft drinks are unlimited, and what children pay. Drinks packages, if the boat is licensed, usually cost extra. Compare the final figure, not the headline one.
Pick a new year dinner cruise that fits your people, your budget and your idea of a good night, and the night mostly takes care of itself. Browse this year's options on citytourindubai.com and book before the good ones sell out.