* New dhow lunch cruises starting May

* Fun for all the family with children's entertainment


DUBAI, UAE. – 4 May, 2004 - Danat Dubai Cruises, being the premier marine operator in the Gulf region, today announced the launch of ‘Arabian Daylights’ Lunch Cruise at the Arabian Travel Market 2004.
 
Mr Salah El Khayat, Executive Director of Danat Dubai Cruises said, “Danat Dubai Cruises is known to deliver the ultimate experience on the Dubai Creek and we are proud to be offering an extra lunch time cruise starting this May.  Relax and enjoy the cool calm waters of the creek while you and your family enjoy traditional Arabian hospitality aboard our air conditioned luxury dhows.”
 
The ‘Arabian Daylights’ Lunch Cruise will be running all through the Dubai summer festival season and is ideal for families as the children will be entertained while adults can have a relaxing, first class meal.
 
The ‘Arabian Daylights’ Lunch Cruise is on the Danat Arabian Discoverer and the Danat Sheikha.
 
Danat Arabian Discoverer - a beautiful traditional Arabic wooden dhow, licensed for up to 200 guests.  She features two decks and is air-conditioned.

Danat Sheikha – newly renovated in May 2004, this smaller dhow provides a truly VIP experience for smaller groups. She features two decks and is licensed for up to 50 guests in air-conditioned luxury.

Timings:                        Boarding           - 12:45 pm
                                    Sailing                - 13:00 pm
                                    Return Time       - 15:00 am
Days:                            Daily from 15th May 2004
Location:                      Departing from the Bur Dubai side of the Creek, near the British Embassy
Cost per person:           Adult AED 125/-
                                    Child AED 80/-                          
Cruise includes:             Buffet lunch, soft drinks and entertainment for the children
More information from: http://www.danatdubaicruises.com
Booking Hotline:            +971 4 351 1117
 
Mr Salah summed it up by saying, “Beat the heat this summer with a cool summer cruise”.
 
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About Danat Dubai Cruises:
Operating in Dubai since 1999, when its Australian-built 34-metre catamaran the MV Danat Dubai sailed into Dubai, the fleet has since expanded to include two Arabic Dhows and an ocean-going, high powered boat. The premier marine operator in the Gulf Region, Danat Dubai Cruises offers Traditional Dhow Cruises, Evening Dinner Cruises, Exploring and Fun Day Cruises, Gulf Cruises, Afternoon Sundowner Cruises, Full and Half Day Tours and Group and Private Charters. 
 
The fleet includes:
MV Danat Dubai - Australian built, 34 meter luxury cruising catamaran Danat Arabian Discoverer - ultimate in traditional Arabian cruising hospitality Danat Sheikha – for a truly VIP experience on a beautiful Dhow Danat Gulf Adventurer - an exhilarating and thrilling rafting experience
 
Notes to editors:
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