Dubai has so much to offer cruise tourists visiting for a day or two, and while the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Fountains and Dubai Mall will remain a major draw for years to […]
8 new Dubai tourist attractions opening before the 2020 cruise season
Abu Dhabi breaks ground on Marsa Mina waterfront project adjacent cruise terminal
Abu Dhabi Ports has followed in the footsteps of DP World with a ground breaking on development of Marsa Mina, the major waterfront project adjacent the Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal.
Cruise packing: What to wear on your cruise to Dubai
Dubai is far and away the most liberal city in the Middle East, (almost) anything goes here, but there are important things to keep in mind when it comes to the unofficial dress code.
Dubai Police launch Sail Safe app for cruise tourists visiting the city
Dubai Police have launched a new app exclusively for cruise tourists boarding cruise ships in the UAE or making port calls in Dubai on cruises to the country.
Record-breaking ten cruise lines to homeport in Dubai for 2020/21 cruise season
As many as ten cruise lines will make Dubai a homeport for the 2020/21 winter cruise season in the Arabian Gulf, according to Hamad Bin Mejren, senior vice president, Dubai Tourism.
Karnika makes historic Indian arrival ahead of Jalesh’s debut UAE season
The cruise ship Karnika, newly delivered to Jalesh Cruises following a major refurbishment in Singapore, has docked in Goa, becoming the first Indian-owned mainstream cruise ship ever to do so.
Jalesh Cruises takes delivery of UAE-bound Karnika, the former Pacific Jewel
Pacific Jewel of P&O Australia has been handed over to Jalesh Cruises in Singapore ahead of her dry-docking and refurbishment for a new life as the cruise ship Karnika.
Dubai and Arabian Gulf star in major cruise TV ad campaign for first time
P&O Cruises on Tuesday released its new 2019 TV advert for the UK market, putting Dubai and the Arabian Gulf front-and-centre for the first time on primetime programming.
‘Extreme’ cold weather expected to hit Dubai on busiest cruise weekend of 2018
Five cruise ships packed with 25,000 cruise tourists from across the globe will be alongside at the Dubai Cruise Terminal this coming Thursday, Friday and Saturday, the same day that the UAE’s […]
Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal streamlines passengers’ journey from port to plane
Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal has partnered with Abu Dhabi Airports and Etihad Airport Services to further streamline the process involved in getting passengers to or from the port and plane.
UAE mobile operator Etisalat to offer Visitor Package at Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal
Etisalat will be offering a Visitor Package to cruise tourists and crew disembarking at Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal this coming cruise season, the UAE mobile operator has announced.
P&O Cruises confirms Oceana for a second Dubai cruise season in 2019/2020
P&O Cruises ship Oceana will cruise roundtrip from Dubai during the 2019/2020 winter cruise season. It will be her second full cruise season in the Arabian Gulf following her 2018/2019 debut.
South Africa must follow UAE’s example to grow cruise tourism say experts
The UAE has firmly established itself as a major destination for cruise lines and can handle even the largest class of cruise ship, with turnaround port calls carried out seamlessly thanks to […]
Elite team of Royal Marines will protect Queen Mary 2 on 2019 cruise to Dubai
When Queen Mary 2 returns to Dubai in 2019 she will likely have on-board a team of Royal Marines to protect her against pirate attacks in the Red Sea.
Pakistan plans cruise ferry service between Karachi and Dubai
It may soon be possible to cruise between Dubai and Karachi aboard Pakistan’s first cruise-ferry service, if transport officials in the country are able to put their plans into action.
Cruise port focus: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Abu Dhabi has fast established itself as the cultural as well as political capital of the UAE, it is home to the largest mosque in the world, the Louvre Abu Dhabi, the […]
Cruise port focus: Fujairah, UAE
Fujairah is a picturesque port city on the east coast of the UAE. It is the only emirate in the UAE with an Indian Ocean coastline, and as such tends to get […]
Cruise port focus: Khor Fakkan, UAE
Khor Fakkan lies on the east coast of the UAE, with its coastline on the Gulf of Oman. It is considered to be part of Sharjah, the third-largest emirate in the UAE, […]
Dubai considering fourth cruise terminal at Port Rashid for luxury liners
Dubai is determined to remain the cruise capital of the Middle East, undertaking a major redevelopment and expansion of its facilities at Port Rashid and the recently announced Dubai Harbour, and now […]
VAT introduction in UAE expected to have no impact on Middle East cruise market
Cruise market in UAE exempt from value added tax (VAT) and therefore Dubai cruise demand wont be affected, says leading Middle East cruise representative.
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