Full Canal Boat Tour Guide 2024: Navigate Dubai's Waterways

Author- Ridhi
Publish Date- 18-01-2024

The Dubai Canal is a man-made waterway that opened on November 9, 2016, after being unveiled on October 2, 2013. One commercial centre, four hotels, 450 restaurants, luxury apartments, walkways, and cycle routes make up the canal sidewalk. It's a three-kilometre (1.8-mile) project that runs from Business Bay to the Persian Gulf via Safa Park and Jumeirah. The width varies between 80 metres and 120 metres (393 feet). It is 6 metres (20 feet) deep and is crossed by bridges that are 8 metres (26 feet) high. It creates new public spaces and facilities totaling 80,000 square metres (86 square feet), including private boat marinas and a commerce centre near the canal's entrance.

Three pedestrian and bicycle bridges span the canal, including the Bridge of Tolerance, which was christened on November 15, 2017 by His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

Ride a water taxi across Dubai Creek to the Gold and Spice Souks, then take a sightseeing drive around Dubai's landmarks, including the Burj Al Arab and Al Fahidi areas. Then, on an Arabian 'dhow' boat down the Dubai Water Canal, enjoy a buffet dinner, live entertainment, and the city lights.

Things to Do at the Dubai Full Canal Boat Tour in 2024:

Simply board the dhow (Arabic boat) and sail while relaxing with an international buffet dinner, taking in sites like the Burj Khalifa and the canal's lit waterfall bridge. There will be live entertainment and a limited number of beverages will be available.

A seat on a Dubai Water Canal dhow dinner cruise must be reserved in advance.
In one boat trip, see the floodlit sights of Deira and Downtown Dubai.
View the Burj Khalifa and other landmarks while sailing beneath a waterfall bridge.

Dinner, performance, select drinks, and hotel transfers comprise a full evening out.

How to Reach Dubai Canal Boat Tour:

1. Drive a car to reach the destination

By car, the best route to get to the canal is to drive along Shaikh Zayed Road towards the Dubai World Trade Centre. There is an exit next to the St. Regis Hotel before ever reaching the newly raised section of the roadway. Take this exit to drive beneath Shaikh Zayed Road, where you can park your car beneath the bridge. There are parking fees.

2. Taking the Metro

The Metro is the quickest and most cost-effective way to get to the Canal. Take the Metro to UAE Exchange MS and get out at Business Bay, no matter where you are in the city. Cross the bridge and walk to the Shaikh Zayed Road Bridge on the opposite side of the road. A lift will be located next to the promenade and will take you directly into the centre of the canal.

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Things to Know About Dubai Canal Before Visiting There:

There are charging stations everywhere.
The Canal's streetlights are solar-powered.
Paid parking is available beneath Shaikh Zayed Road.
The waterfalls begin about 8:00 p.m. and last till 10:00 p.m.

How To Apply for a Dubai Visa:

You can apply from the website https://www.dubaievisaonline.com/
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Then the page will direct you to the payment portal, where you can pay the fee for the Dubai visa.
Then the application will go for approval.
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Click on “Dubai visa status,” and you can check the status.

Types and Validity of Dubai Visas:

30 days; Tourist visa (single entry); validity: 59 days
30 days; Tourist visa (multiple entry); validity: 59 days
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3 years investor visa (multiple entry)- visa validity 3 years
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96-hour transit visa (single entry) with a visa validity 30 days

NOTE: Processing time of a visa is 3–4 days (in tourist visa), 4-5 days (in transit visas), and 10–12 days (in long-term and investor visa)

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Documents Required for a Dubai Visa:

A valid passport whose validity should be left for at least 6 months from the date of travel from the country.
A passport-sized coloured photo.
Accommodation or staying address where the person is going to stay.
Return ticket from Dubai.
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