Cruise line will boast ‘party’ ships precluding children, Virgin Group founder says at The Retail Summit in Dubai
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In pictures: Sheikh Mohammed tours Italian cruise ship MSC Splendida docks in Dubai
Sheikh Mohammed highlighted the UAE as a hospitable, open, and friendly tourist destination, adding that creating a tourist-friendly environment is essential to sustain economic growth and open new horizons of cultural exchange between nations.
Dubai to host world’s ‘most expensive shore excursion’ for cruise passengers
Royal Caribbean will resume Arabian Gulf cruises in 2019
Bahrain aims for record season for cruise tourism
Bahrain is expecting to receive nearly 129,000 cruise tourists during the new season which runs until next April
Ras Al Khaimah entities ink deal to develop cruise tourism sector
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority and RAK Ports sign agreement to boost number of cruise visitors to the emirate
DP World unveils new passenger terminal in Cyprus
The terminal is large enough for the world’s largest cruise vessels to use
First look: QE2 opens its doors in Dubai
The world-famous cruise liner, which is now docked permanently at Mina Rashid, will welcome passengers on board to experience a selection of beautifully restored rooms and suites as part of phase one of the opening. They will also discover five of the planned 13 restaurants and bars and explore her rich history in the adjacent QE2 Heritage Exhibition. The grand launch of the QE2 will take place in October.
First look: Inside Dubai’s newest hotel – QE2
The legendary cruiser will open its doors to the public on Thursday with PCFC Hotels – part of the Dubai government’s Ports, Customs and Free Zones Corporation – revealing her dining, accommodation and entertainment attractions.
Floating hotel to open in Dubai next week
The Queen Elizabeth 2 is permanently docked at Port Rashid
Famed QE2 ship now hiring staff, begins conversion to hotel at Dubai drydock
The ship first arrived in Dubai in November 2008
Dubai’s Rashid Port receives four cruise ships on single day
Total of 21,411 tourists and 3,849 crew were on board the ships as Dubai confirms cruise tourism hub status
Dubai ‘on track’ to lure 1m cruise tourists by 2020
Tourism chief says strategy includes plan to ensure that cruise passengers felt the ‘soul’ of Dubai
Why the cruise industry is booming in the Middle East
It’s less risky a business than you’d think – and the easiest way to connect the region’s most exciting destinations and sights