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Office Annual Function Dubai

Q: Can we arrange company branding or decorations?

Branding and decor can be discussed during planning. What is possible depends on the vessel, booking format, timing and event setup.

Bring your team together for an office annual function in Dubai Marina with dinner, entertainment and skyline views. Alishba Cruises can help companies plan annual dinners, employee awards, year-end celebrations and staff gatherings in a setting that feels different from a hotel ballroom.

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Company guests attending an office annual function with Alishba Cruises in Dubai

Best ForAnnual dinners, awards & staff celebrations

Booking StyleGroup seats or private charter

DiningInternational buffet options

PricingQuote based on date, guests & setup

Quick answer: An Alishba office annual function can combine your company dinner, staff celebration and Marina experience in one venue. Smaller teams may only need a group booking. For awards, speeches, branding or a more controlled programme, a private charter is usually the better starting point.

Celebrate the Year with Your Team

An annual function should feel like a reward for the people who helped move the company forward. A cruise gives staff time to eat, talk, take photos and enjoy the Marina together without turning the evening into another formal meeting.

Annual Dinner

Company Annual Dinner

Bring the team together for dinner and conversation at the end of the year, after a major project or around an important company milestone.

Recognition

Employee Awards Night

Recognise strong performance, long service or team achievements. If you need a stage, microphone or planned award sequence, discuss the setup before booking.

Year End

Year-End Staff Party

Finish the year with a relaxed team evening that includes dinner, entertainment and Dubai Marina views instead of another office-based gathering.

Team

Staff Celebration

Use the annual function to thank employees, welcome new team members or simply give colleagues time to connect outside the workplace.

Group Booking or Private Annual Function?

The right option depends on your team size and how much control you need over the evening.

Your requirement	Group booking	Private charter
Team dinner on a regular cruise	Good option	Optional
Exclusive venue for employees	No	Yes
Awards and speeches	Limited	Better option
Custom company branding	Needs confirmation	More suitable
Smaller team and tighter budget	Often more practical	May be more than needed
Large annual celebration	Depends on available seats	Usually stronger fit

For exclusive vessel arrangements, see Private Dhow Charter. If your team only needs multiple seats, review the Group Booking Cruise options.

Why Choose a Dhow Cruise for an Annual Dinner?

Team Experience

A Dinner Venue That Keeps People Together

Instead of moving employees between dinner, entertainment and a separate activity, the cruise keeps the evening in one place. That makes planning simpler and gives the team more time together.

Dinner and Marina views in one venue
Open-air and indoor deck environments
Space for team photos and social time
Suitable for relaxed or more organised company evenings

Employees and guests enjoying a company annual dinner on an Alishba dhow cruise

What Can Be Included in an Office Annual Function?

Your final package depends on the booking style and event plan. Confirm the details in your quote before payment.

Buffet Dinner

International buffet options
Vegetarian and non-vegetarian choices
Menu based on the selected cruise or package
Dietary requirements discussed in advance

Seating & Decks

Group seating based on availability
Upper-deck open-air environment
Lower-deck indoor option
Private layouts subject to event plan

Entertainment

Regular cruise entertainment according to the selected product
Music and event flow based on booking format
Special entertainment should be confirmed in advance

Company Programme

Awards and speeches can be discussed
Branding requests subject to the vessel setup
One organiser contact is recommended
Custom arrangements quoted separately when required

Real Alishba Group & Event Setting

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Watch the Experience

See an Alishba Annual Function on the Water

Watch the full video to get a better feel for the cruise atmosphere, group setting and Dubai Marina experience before planning your company celebration.

Alishba Cruises · Office annual functions, staff dinners and company celebrations in Dubai Marina.

Planning Awards or Speeches?

If your annual dinner includes employee awards, management speeches or a planned presentation, tell the Alishba team before you choose the booking type. A private charter gives organisers more control than a normal shared sailing.

Send the programme early

Number of awards or recognition moments
Approximate speech duration
Microphone or sound requirements
Branding or backdrop requests
Preferred timing for dinner and presentations

What to Send for an Annual Function Quote

Share a few key details and the Alishba team can recommend the right format for your staff event.

Company Name

Tell us which company is organising the annual function and who the main contact is.

Date & Guest Count

Send your preferred date and an estimated number of employees or guests.

Event Programme

Let us know whether the evening includes awards, speeches or a simple team dinner.

Special Requirements

Share any menu, branding, entertainment, seating or transport requirements.

Send Annual Function Details

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How Office Annual Function Booking Works

1. Share Your Company Details

Send the company name, preferred date, guest count and type of annual function.

2. Choose Group or Private

For a simple annual dinner, group seating may be enough. For awards, speeches or exclusivity, ask about a private charter.

3. Confirm the Event Plan

Discuss food, seating, awards, music, branding and the order of the evening.

4. Review the Quote

Check the inclusions, timing and any additional event costs before confirmation.

5. Send Guest Instructions

Give employees one confirmed arrival time and one correct boarding location.

6. Enjoy the Annual Function

Arrive according to the final schedule and keep one company organiser as the main contact.

Annual Function Arrival & Boarding

When many employees are attending together, clear arrival instructions are important. Use the exact location and check-in time in your booking confirmation instead of sending staff to a general Dubai Marina location.

For the company organiser

Share one official location pin with the full team.
Ask employees to arrive before the confirmed departure time.
Nominate one organiser as the contact person.
Plan buses, taxis or parking in advance for larger teams.
See the Dubai Marina Boarding Guide for general arrival planning.

Office Annual Function FAQs

Can we organise an office annual function on a dhow cruise in Dubai?

Yes. A dhow cruise can suit company annual dinners, employee awards, year-end staff parties and team celebrations in Dubai Marina.

How much does an office annual function cost?

Pricing depends on the date, guest count, group or private booking format, food and any special event requirements. Send your event details for a quote.

Can we hold an employee awards night on the cruise?

Yes. Awards and speeches can be discussed before booking. A private charter is usually more suitable when you need a planned programme and more control over timing.

Can our company book the whole dhow?

Yes. Ask about a private charter if your company needs exclusive vessel use for the annual function. Capacity and layout should be confirmed for the event date.

Can a smaller team book seats on a regular cruise?

Yes. A group booking may be more practical when the company only needs dinner seats and does not require a private venue.

Is buffet dinner available for annual functions?

Alishba cruise experiences include buffet dining options. The exact menu and inclusions should be confirmed according to your selected package.

Can we arrange company branding or decorations?

Branding and décor can be discussed during planning. What is possible depends on the vessel, booking format, timing and event setup.

Can management give speeches during the event?

Yes, but tell the team before booking. For a structured programme with speeches or presentations, a private setup is generally easier to manage.

Is this suitable for a year-end staff party?

Yes. The cruise can combine a year-end dinner, social time, entertainment and Dubai Marina views in one evening.

Where do guests board for the annual function?

Use the exact boarding point and arrival instructions provided in the confirmed booking. For large teams, share the same official map with every guest.