Dubai Cruises

Dubai is a city and an emirate in the United Arab Emirates. The city is located in the eastern part of the Arabian Peninsula, right on the coast of the Persian Gulf.

The cosmopolitan metropolis is the most populous city in the country, with the population of 3.49 million. Although, Dubai’s neighbour emirate, Abu Dhabi is bigger in area, its population is less than half so much – Dubai is simply a magnet for people with its:

• Entertainment
• Nightlife
• Family activities
• Hotels

The Best Time to Cruise to Dubai

Dubai can get extremely hot, so if you are looking to enjoy outdoor activities like visiting the desert on a safari, book your cruise for the months of November to February.

However, if more of a relaxed beach and shopping holiday is your thing, visit in:

• – March
• – April
• – September
• – October

There will be fewer tourists around, so you will avoid the crowds.

Things to Do in Dubai

Dubai has heaps to offer. The city is a fascinating mixture of traditional Emirati culture and ambitious futuristic projects.

Go with one or two of our favourite options if you only have one day to explore:

• – Visit Madinat Jumeirah a modern interpretation of a traditional Arab village. It is complete with a souq, stunning gardens, villas, terraces with views of Burj Al Arab, waterways and much more. Try to get here in the evening when fairy lights are turned on and the atmosphere becomes romantic.
• – If you find just laying on the beach a little boring, head to the Kite Beach, there are so many activities on offer: kitesurfing, kayaking, beach volleyball and more. The beach is perfectly clean and features lots of food trucks, cafes and even an arts and crafts market on Fridays and Saturdays.
• – Explore IMG Worlds of Adventure, the biggest indoor theme park in the world, it is divided into four zones, each more fascinating than the other. There is the Cartoon Network zone for the youngest guests, Marvel, Lost Valley Dinosaur Adventure and IMG Boulevard.
• – Don’t miss out on shopping while in the shopping capital of the world. Visit either Mall of the Emirates or its newer rival, the Dubai Mall. Both provide a spectacular shopping experience with hundreds of shops and entertainment options.

Top Cruise Lines

Dubai is like no other city in the world and, thus, attracts over 15 million visitors a year. The city’s allure is also irresistible to a great number of cruise lines. Almost all of them offer itineraries that include Dubai and other UAE cities:

• MSC cruises to Dubai – famous for their Grand Voyages that will take you to many great places, including Dubai. The cruise line is known for their fun, family-oriented atmosphere.
• Cunard cruises to Dubai – an old-fashioned adventure with superior dining and private butlers. The Queen Victoria will set sail from Sydney.
• Princess cruises to Dubai – fantastic world voyages as well as just ordinary cruise holidays to Dubai departing Brisbane and Sydney.
• Oceania cruises to Dubai – beautiful luxury cruises.