The Lotus Mega Yacht Food Only ticket is the way in to Dubai Marina's biggest dinner cruise. The Lotus Royale is a 220-foot yacht with three decks, and your ticket covers a three-hour sailing, a five-star international buffet and a full programme of entertainment.
You board at 18:45 at the Marina Promenade beside Pier 7 and the yacht departs at 19:30. The buffet includes BBQ stations, live cooking counters and a RoboChef, plus canapes, salads and desserts with Asian, continental and Arabic dishes and vegetarian options. Unlimited soft drinks and chilled juices are included, and a DJ, dancers and traditional performers keep the decks lively.
With this ticket you have access to all three decks and lounges, so you can move between the air-conditioned areas and the open sun deck as you like. The yacht sails past JBR, Bluewaters Island, the Palm Jumeirah and Atlantis, weather permitting.
Food Only does not include alcohol, so it is a good match for families, non-drinkers and anyone who just wants the big-yacht experience for the lowest price. If you want drinks with dinner, step up to Food & Bar, and for a reserved table with premium drinks choose VIP.
Planning tips: the Lotus Royale is a large yacht with three decks, so the experience feels more like a floating event than a small boat dinner, with plenty of room to move between lounges, indoor air-conditioned areas and the open decks. Arrive at Pier 7 on the Marina Promenade by 18:45 with your mobile ticket and ID, wear smart casual clothes with soft-soled shoes, and allow time for Dubai Marina traffic. UAE residents should bring their Emirates ID for boarding checks.
Check in beside Pier 7 in Dubai Marina (VIP guests use the VIP lounge).
The Lotus Royale leaves the pier on time.
The five-star buffet and live stations open.
Live DJ, dancers and traditional shows run across the decks.
The yacht docks back at Dubai Marina.
Timings: Boarding 18:45, departure 19:30, cruise ends about 22:30 daily
Timings are indicative and are confirmed in your booking message.
The Lotus Royale cruises out of Dubai Marina past JBR and Bluewaters Island toward the Palm Jumeirah and Atlantis, with the Dubai skyline lit up on the way back. In bad weather the yacht may not sail all the way to Atlantis. Exact course can change with conditions.
The tower-lined harbour where you board.
The beachfront towers along the Marina approach.
Island on the seaward side of JBR.
The palm island seen from the water.
The resort at the Palm's crescent, weather permitting.
Marina Promenade beside Pier 7, Dubai Marina (VIP guests check in at the VIP lounge near the valet drop-off)
Per the cruise page, cancelling 15 or more days before travel carries a 50% fee, 7 to 15 days before a 75% fee, and 0 to 7 days before a 100% fee. You can cancel for a full refund before the booking is confirmed (vouchers are emailed within about two business hours). New Year's Eve cruises are not cancellable.
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No. It includes soft drinks and chilled juices; alcohol is on Food & Bar and VIP.
Boarding is 18:45 and the yacht departs at 19:30 sharp.
In front of the yacht beside Pier 7, Dubai Marina.
Yes, vegetarian options are on the buffet and live stations.
Yes. Under 3 are free, 3 to 10 pay a child rate, 11 and over pay adult.
Resident rates may apply with a valid Emirates ID; check at booking.
~3 hrsEverything in Food Only, plus 2 alcoholic drinks.
VIP~3 hrsThe Lotus Royale VIP cruise with a reserved table, VIP lounge check-in, premium spirits and bubbly and the full buffet.
3 hoursAdult ticket: food plus unlimited Royal drinks, a reserved table on the Moving Stage, sit-down multi-course dining with Royal F&B and butler service.
3 hoursAdult or child: food and soft drinks, a reserved table on the Moving Stage, sit-down multi-course dining and butler service.
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