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Dubai Marina on foot: canal, JBR and the evening

QUICK ANSWER

Start along the Dubai Marina canal, then follow the seafront to JBR and The Beach. For the evening, the 1 h 30 dinner cruise leaves from the Marina itself; the Burj Khalifa is in Downtown and needs a separate visit.

Illustration of the buildings beside the Dubai Marina canal
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Before booking

Which option to choose

01

The canal as a starting point

Start by the water, around the Dubai Marina Mall, and continue along the Marina Walk. It is a walk you can cut short to fit your time.

02

Continuing to JBR

From the canal, carry on along the Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) seafront as far as The Beach. For a short visit, pick one stretch of the canal and one stop at JBR instead of covering the whole district.

03

What to do after the walk

For the evening, the dinner cruise below lasts 1 h 30 and, according to the listing, includes dinner and drinks depending on the option. It leaves from Dubai Marina and shows Ain Dubai from the water; check the pier on the listing before you book.

Trip facts

Illustration of the buildings beside the Dubai Marina canalDINNER AT THE MARINA

Dubai Marina Dinner Cruise

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1 h 30

Dinner and drinks depending on the option

Reference price

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BEFORE BOOKING

Travel questions

Do I need to book a cruise to see the Marina?

No. The canal and the JBR area can be walked; the cruise is an evening extra.

Where should I start the walk?

By the water, around the Dubai Marina Mall, then along the Marina Walk.

What does JBR mean?

Jumeirah Beach Residence, the part of the Marina close to the seafront.

Is the Burj Khalifa in Dubai Marina?

No. The Burj Khalifa is in Downtown, so it needs a separate visit.

How long is the dinner cruise shown?

1 h 30, according to the listing, which also gives the pier and departure time.

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