Alishba’s New Year’s Eve party in Dubai is scheduled for Thursday, 31 December 2026, from 9:30 PM to 1:30 AM. This Dubai New Year 2027 cruise brings dinner, entertainment and the midnight countdown together on the water, with Costa and Royale packages subject to availability.
Your night onboard
What Your Dubai New Year Cruise Includes
This is a special-event sailing rather than the regular two-hour dinner cruise. Final menus, performers, deck allocation and any optional extras are confirmed with the selected NYE package.
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Four-Hour NYE Cruise
Stay onboard through the midnight countdown, with the scheduled celebration running from 9:30 PM until 1:30 AM.
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Festive Buffet Dinner
Enjoy a special-event buffet with vegetarian and non-vegetarian choices. Ask for the current package menu before booking.
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Welcome Drinks
Begin the evening with welcome refreshments and Arabic kahwa as part of the onboard hospitality.
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DJ & Live Entertainment
Celebrate with a festive music programme and onboard performances planned for the special night.
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Midnight Cake Cutting
Join the shared New Year cake-cutting moment as the celebration moves into 2027.
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Upper & Lower Deck Options
Choose from available deck categories. Seating and exact allocation depend on the confirmed NYE ticket.
Fireworks viewing: the cruise is planned around Dubai Marina’s New Year atmosphere, but fireworks displays, visibility, vessel position and route remain subject to authorities, marine conditions and operational instructions. A specific landmark view should not be treated as guaranteed unless written in your confirmed package.
Event timing
Your Four-Hour NYE Plan
The listed time is the scheduled cruise window, not the arrival time. Guests must follow the earlier reporting time and exact boarding instructions issued with their confirmation.
Before 9:30 PMArrive, complete check-in and board according to your confirmed reporting time.
9:30 PMScheduled departure and the beginning of the New Year dinner-cruise experience.
During CruiseBuffet dining, music, entertainment and Dubai Marina night views.
MidnightWelcome 2027 with the onboard countdown and shared celebration.
1:30 AMScheduled return, subject to marine traffic and authority instructions.
Choose your setting
Dubai New Year Packages 2027: Costa or Royale
Choose between two Dubai Marina cruise settings for your New Year party in Dubai. NYE availability and event prices are separate from regular-night fares, so check the deck, inclusions and final package total for 31 December before payment.
Relaxed celebration
Alishba Costa
A lively, value-focused choice for families, visitors, couples and friends who want a comfortable NYE boat party in Dubai Marina.
Read recent feedback from guests who joined Alishba Cruises in Dubai Marina. Reviews can help you understand the onboard atmosphere, dinner experience, entertainment and service before choosing your New Year cruise party in Dubai.
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“Food and services were excellent.”
Mohammad Zafar Ali
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“The food was really well cooked, and the entertainment and staff top class.”
Rob Barnes
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When is the Alishba New Year’s Eve party for 2027?
The special cruise is scheduled for Thursday, 31 December 2026, welcoming New Year 2027 at midnight.
What time is the NYE cruise?
The special sailing is currently scheduled from 9:30 PM to 1:30 AM. Your required reporting and boarding time will be earlier and must be taken from the booking confirmation.
What is included in the Alishba NYE cruise?
The planned experience includes a four-hour cruise, festive buffet, welcome refreshments, DJ/music and live entertainment, a midnight celebration, cake cutting and available deck seating. Confirm the final inclusions for your selected package.
Are regular Costa and Royale prices valid on New Year’s Eve?
No. New Year’s Eve is a special-event date with separate packages and availability. Review the final 31 December price before completing payment.
Is the New Year boat party suitable for families?
Yes, it is designed as a shared cruise celebration for families, couples, friends, tourists and Dubai residents. Parents should confirm seating and any child-ticket conditions when booking.
Will we see Dubai New Year fireworks?
The event is planned around the Dubai Marina New Year atmosphere. Displays and visibility depend on authorities, weather, marine traffic, route and vessel position, so a particular fireworks or landmark view is not guaranteed unless stated in the confirmed package.
Where does the cruise board?
Boarding is in the Dubai Marina area. Use only the exact pin, reporting time and arrival instructions supplied with your confirmed NYE booking because event-night access can change.
What happens from 1–7 January 2027?
The special four-hour event applies to 31 December. Regular two-hour Alishba cruises are generally scheduled from 8:30 PM to 10:30 PM on ordinary dates, subject to availability and operational confirmation.
Make Dubai Marina Your Midnight Plan
Choose your Alishba cruise, confirm the NYE package and secure your seats for the four-hour celebration into 2027.
