The United Arab Emirates or UAE is a favorite holiday destination for people around the world. The seven emirates of the UAE, including Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah, and Umm Al Khaimah, are known for their modern and historical attractions, interesting cultures, unique landscapes, and delicious food. But what if you can experience all this and more in a unique way? Yes, we are talking about cruises. Rather than exploring the country and its neighbors by air or road, add more fun and excitement to your holiday by going on a cruise. Here we bring to you some of the thrilling UAE cruises that will take you on a journey to the emirates as well as the Middle East.
Resorts World One: Arabian Gulf
Resorts World Cruises is stepping out of Asia for the first time and launching its cruise in the Middle East in Dubai. The Arabian Gulf Cruise will begin in Dubai and take you to the neighboring country of Oman before returning to Dubai. The cruise will last for three days, with a day’s visit to Khasab, an Omani village on Musandam Peninsula and another day in Muscat, the capital of Oman. Apart from this, there are two-night cruises from Dubai to Qatar as well as from Dubai to Abu Dhabi. The Arabian Gulf Cruises will sail from October 2024 to April 2025.
What to Expect
The Resort World One Cruises are the latest luxury vessels with spaces with Italian design themes. The different cabins available on this cruise are the Palace Suite, Balcony Stateroom, Oceanview Stateroom, and Interior Stateroom. For the ultimate luxury, there is the Palace Villa, which has space for six people and comes with its own private lounges, swimming pools, and dining venues. A major attraction of this cruise is the Parthenon Pool, an outdoor pool deck with a Roman theme. There are several dining halls and specialty restaurants on the cruise. A specialty about Resort World One Cruises is that it offers Indian food, including vegetarian and Jain options, as well as halal food. You can also enjoy shisha smoking here. This pool deck has a slide and hot tubs along with a large LED screen along with a stage for live performances. Rain dance and foam party are also a part of this cruise. Adults and older kids would love visiting the ESC Experience Lab, where they can get first-hand experience of virtual and augmented reality. There is also the Zodiac Theatre, an opulent theater, that hosts grand theater productions.
Cost Smeralda: Dubai Cruises
Costa Smeralda has announced an 8-day Dubai cruise in January 2025. There are three itineraries to choose from, one from January 4 to January 11, the second from January 11 to January 18, and the third from January 18 to January 25. Each of the cruises begins and ends in Dubai and lasts for eight days. The cruise covers the GCC countries of UAE, Oman, and Qatar. You will get to visit and explore the cities of Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, and Muscat. The itinerary of each week looks different, although each itinerary covers all the destinations mentioned here.
What to Expect
The grand 20-deck Costa Esmeralda has 2612 staterooms, including suites, balcony rooms, and interior cabins. The cruise has 13 dining venues, including the main dining rooms like Il Meneghino, La Colombina, and Il Rugantino. There are several specialty restaurants like Archipelago Restaurant, Osteria Frescobaldi, Teppanyaki, Bellavista Restaurant, and more. For relaxation, the vessel has four swimming pools and nine outdoor jacuzzies. There are plenty of entertainment avenues too here, which include a 2-deck theater lounge, a casino (which includes a gaming lounge and bar), and a disco. Broadway-style shows and live music are available onboard. There are fitness facilities, spa facilities, and youth programs available on the cruise.
MSC Euribia: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Qatar
Come winter, MSC Cruises is offering a 7-night Middle Eastern cruise in its flagship MSC Euribia cruise ship. This cruise will sail from November 2024 to March 2025. This cruise will cover multiple ports in the UAE and other Middle Eastern locations. The cruise will sail to three of the GCC countries, including the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Qatar. During the cruise, you will get to visit Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the UAE, Doha in Qatar, and Al Manamah in Bahrain. Some of the cruise itineraries also include a day visit to the UAE’s Sir Bani Yas Island. The port of departure and arrival can be any of these countries, depending on the dates you want to go on the cruise.
What to Expect
MSC Euribia is a luxury cruise ship, most popular for its sleek-looking hull. You can expect top-notch service, entertainment, and comfort during your tour on this ship belonging to MSC Cruises. Different types of cabins are available on this cruise, and each one of them, including the budget-friendly ones, are spacious and come with a lot of amenities. The vessel comes with five swimming pools, including a few that also act as waterparks. One of the most unique features of this cruise is the Galleria, which is an indoor promenade with a beautiful LED Dome. Kid and family clubs, retail stores, spas, and fitness and wellness clubs are all part of this spectacular cruise. West-end style theater shows are also a part of this cruise.
Conclusion
Make the upcoming winters more exciting by choosing to go on a cruising holiday in the UAE and its neighboring countries. If one of the above cruises interests you or if you want to know more about them, you can check out Rayna Tours Seacation.
