Cruise ships in Dubai. PHOTO: PUBLICITY PHOTO
Dubai continues to work actively with leading cruise operators MSC Cruises, TUI Cruises, Aida Cruises, Costa Cruises and Ponant Cruises, who choose it as their home port. The city also plans to host cruise ships from Cunard, P&O Cruises, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Celebrity Cruises, Norwegian Cruises, Silversea Cruises and Cordelia Cruises.
Outstanding success in the cruise industry
The cruise shipping industry in Dubai has achieved considerable success in recent years, strengthening its global leadership position. In 2023, Dubai’s Port Rashid, also known as Mina Rashida, was recognized as the Middle East’s Best Cruise Port by the World Travel Awards and in 2021 it won the title of Best New Cruise Port at the first annual World Cruise Awards.
Sustainability is a top priority for Dubai. The emirate actively supports the operation of high-tech cruise ships powered by liquefied natural gas, such as MSC World Europa and Costa Toscana.
Cruise ships in Dubai. PHOTO: PUBLICITY PHOTO
“The new cruise season will further strengthen Dubai’s position as a leading cruise destination. The growth of our cruise industry is a testament to the continued support and cooperation of our valued stakeholders and partners. More and more cruise operators are choosing Dubai as their home port. Diverse opportunities, first-class infrastructure, excellent air and sea connections, as well as an advantageous geographical location between East and West – all this attracts cruise ships to our city. We are really looking forward to the new season of cruise travel,” says Issam Kazim, CEO of the Dubai Tourism and Trade Marketing Corporation.
Cruise ships in Dubai. PHOTO: PUBLICITY PHOTO
“The 2022-2023 season is a testament to the growth and development of Dubai’s cruise industry, showing that the city’s port infrastructure is ready for a new era of tourism. In the last cruise year, the Dubai Port Terminal served 300,000 passengers, which is almost 4 times more than in the first cruise season. The number of ship visits increased by 40% compared to the previous year. As the largest cruise port in the region, we are pleased to contribute to the dynamic development of maritime tourism, providing passengers with an unparalleled travel experience,” comments Abdulla Binhabtoor, director of portfolio management at Shamal Holding, owner and curator of Dubai Port.
Cruise ships in Dubai. PHOTO: PUBLICITY PHOTO
“We look forward to welcoming travelers from around the world to our state-of-the-art cruise terminals in 2023-2024. in the season of the year. Our investment in Mina Rashid’s infrastructure underscores our commitment to supporting the sustainable growth of cruise tourism in Dubai and providing passengers with an exceptional experience from the moment they touch our shores. Dubai has become a key port of call and a sought-after stopover for Middle East and Gulf cruise lines, and we expect another strong season with a forecast 28% increase in visitors compared to 2022-2023,” shares DP World’s Chief Operating Officer director Hamza Mustafa (Hamza Mustafa).
2023-11-19 10:04:12
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