Timeline
17:20
Arrive at Dubai Municipality 30 minutes before sunset. The building is open 24/7. Find a spot facing WSW to catch the last rays of light as the sun sets.
18:10
Walk 9 minutes to the Floating Restaurants. By now it is dark. Most dhows offer a 2-hour dinner cruise on the creek starting around 8 PM. Check the specific schedule for your date.
19:30
After dinner, walk 13 minutes to The Edge Pool & Bar. It is open until 22:00. Enjoy a drink with the remaining night views.
Local tip
The Floating Restaurants operate on a cruise schedule. Arrive early enough to secure a table for the 8 PM departure if that is the slot you want.
Check before you go
- Floating Restaurants: 'around 8PM daily for most of them'. Verify specific departure times for your visit date.
- The Edge Pool & Bar: Open 6:00-22:00. Ensure you arrive before closing.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Dubai (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).