Canal Dinner Cruise & La Perle Show Silver Tickets Dubai
- DurationAbout 3 hours (1.5-hour dinner cruise followed by the 1.5-hour show)
- Open onOn La Perle show evenings; the cruise departs at 6:30 pm
- Meeting pointBoarding point on the Dubai Festival City waterfront promenade beside the Marine Station; show your voucher at the boat, or wait in your hotel lobby with the transfer option
- Pickup available
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Overview
An evening that combines two Dubai favourites: a dinner cruise on the Dubai Water Canal and a Silver Pass seat at La Perle, the city's acclaimed aqua show. You board a traditional dhow with a glass-enclosed dining deck at Dubai Festival City, enjoy an international buffet as the boat passes Business Bay, the Burj Khalifa and the illuminated waterfall bridge, and step off at the theatre in Al Habtoor City for the show, where acrobats, divers and stunt riders perform on a stage that turns from water to dry floor in seconds. The default option includes shared hotel pickup and a transfer back after the show; a meet-at-the-pier option is also available. Ideal for couples, friends and families looking for a special night out.
Highlights
- Silver Pass seat for the La Perle aqua show
- Dinner cruise on a glass-enclosed dhow along the Dubai Water Canal
- International buffet dinner served on board
- Pass under the illuminated waterfall bridge on Sheikh Zayed Road
- Night views of Business Bay and the Burj Khalifa
- Shared hotel pickup and return transfer with the default option
- Wheelchair accessible experience
Full Description
Dubai Water Canal dinner cruise route
The cruise begins on the Dubai Festival City waterfront, on the eastern bank of Dubai Creek, and follows the water into the Dubai Water Canal, a 3.2-kilometre channel opened in 2016 that links the creek through Business Bay to the sea. Along the way you glide past the glittering towers of Business Bay, see the Burj Khalifa rising above the skyline and look back at the water and light show of Dubai Festival City.
One of the best moments is passing under the waterfall bridge on Sheikh Zayed Road, where sensors pause the cascading water as boats approach. Recorded commentary tells you about the sights, and the cruise lasts about an hour and a half before the boat brings you close to the theatre.
The dhow and the buffet dinner
Your boat is a modern take on the traditional wooden dhow, the vessel that carried pearls, spices and goods along this coast for centuries. The dining deck is glass-enclosed and air-conditioned, so you enjoy the views in comfort whatever the season; open-deck seating is available as a paid upgrade on board.
The international buffet includes Arabic mezze, salads, grilled meats, rice dishes, vegetarian choices and desserts. Extra drinks can be bought on board. Smart casual dress suits the evening, and smoking is allowed only in the designated area of the dhow.
La Perle aqua show at Al Habtoor City
La Perle is a resident show staged in a purpose-built round theatre at Al Habtoor City, beside the canal. Opened in 2017, it mixes acrobatics, high dives, aerial stunts, motorbike tricks and dance in a story inspired by Dubai's past and future. The stage floods with water and drains to a dry floor in moments, and performers dive into the pool from high above the audience.
The show lasts about 90 minutes. Your Silver Pass is a mid-category seat with a full view of the round stage, and the steep seating means every row feels close to the action. La Perle tickets sell out on busy evenings, so booking the cruise and show together secures both.
How to get to the boarding point at Dubai Festival City
With the default option you do not need to find your way: a shared vehicle collects you from hotels within 20 kilometres of the venue and brings you back after the show. If you book the meet-at-the-pier option, the boarding point is on the Dubai Festival City waterfront promenade, behind the waterfront hotels and beside the Marine Station.
By taxi, ask to be dropped at the waterfront hotels of Dubai Festival City and walk through to the promenade. By car, park at the North Parking of the Festival City mall. By metro, take the Green Line to Creek station and cross by abra from Al Jaddaf Marine Station. Be ready to board well before the 6:30 pm departure.
Itinerary
- Hotel pickup (default option)Shared pickup from hotels within 20 km of the venue; the exact time is confirmed the day before.
- Boarding at Dubai Festival CityBoard the dhow on the waterfront promenade for a 6:30 pm departure.
- Dinner cruise on the canalAbout 1.5 hours past Business Bay and the Burj Khalifa with the international buffet on board.
- Arrival at the theatreThe cruise drops you at the La Perle theatre in Al Habtoor City, where you collect your Silver Pass.
- La Perle showEnjoy the 90-minute aqua show of dives, acrobatics and stunts.
- Return transfer (default option)A shared vehicle takes you back to your hotel after the show.
What's included
- Dhow cruise on Dubai Water Canal with glass-enclosed dining
- International buffet dinner on board
- Recorded commentary on the sights
- Silver Pass seat for the La Perle aqua show
- Drop-off at the La Perle theatre after the cruise
Not included
- Hotel transfers
- Extra drinks (available to buy on board)
- Photo souvenirs
- Open-deck seating upgrade
Is this right for you?
Great for
- Travellers without a car — hotel pickup is included
- Food lovers
- Anyone who wants to see it from the water
- Travellers who want a proven choice — rated 4.7/5 by past travellers
Think twice if
- You get seasick easily
Not suitable for
- Children under 2 years
Meeting point
With the default option, a shared vehicle picks you up from your hotel if it is within 20 km of La Perle at Al Habtoor City, and we confirm the time the day before. Without transfers, go to the boarding point on the Dubai Festival City waterfront promenade beside the Marine Station and be ready to board before the 6:30 pm departure. After the show, the default option takes you back to your hotel.
Important information
- The cruise departs at 6:30 pm; arrive early to board
- Smart casual, respectful clothing is the dress code
- Hotel pickup applies only to hotels within 20 km of the venue
- Not suitable for children under 2 years
- Every guest, including children, books a full ticket
- Photo souvenirs and open-deck seating are extra on board
- Bookings cannot be changed on the day of the experience
- Bring a camera for the canal views
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
Is this a shared or a private experience?
It is shared: you dine on a shared dhow with other guests and watch the show in the public theatre. Transfers with the default option are also shared.
How long does it take?
About three hours: around 1.5 hours on the dinner cruise and 1.5 hours for the show, plus transfer time if you choose pickup.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes with the default option, for hotels within 20 km of the venue, including the return after the show. A cheaper option lets you meet at the pier.
What is included?
The dinner cruise on the Dubai Water Canal, the international buffet, recorded commentary, a Silver Pass seat for La Perle and, with the default option, hotel transfers.
Is the price per person or per group?
The price is per person; children pay the same ticket as adults. The booking panel on this page shows the current price of each option.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes, from 2 years old. Children love the high dives and stunts, though some effects are loud.
Is it suitable for wheelchair users?
Yes, the experience is wheelchair accessible; please tell us when booking so we can arrange boarding and seating.
What is the La Perle Silver Pass?
It is a mid-category seat in the theatre with a full view of the round stage, a good balance between view and value.
What is the dress code?
Smart casual and respectful clothing for both the cruise and the theatre.
Does the show run every day?
La Perle has a weekly schedule of show evenings; the booking calendar on this page only shows dates when the show and cruise both run.
What happens in bad weather?
The dining deck is enclosed and the show is indoors, so the evening goes ahead in almost all conditions. If the cruise is cancelled, we offer another date or a refund.
How do I book and confirm?
Choose your option and date in the booking panel and send your request. Our team confirms on WhatsApp within minutes and sends your voucher and pickup details.
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