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Dubai – United Arab Emirates

Arab language

Good day – يوم جيد – yawm jayid How are you? – كيف حالك؟ – kayf halk? Thank you – شكرا – shukraan Cruise ship – سفينة سياحية – safinat siahia Port – ميناء – mina’

About United Arab Emirates

Inhabitants – 9,3 million Official language – Arabic Capital city – Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates Government – Federation of 7 hereditary monarchies

Travel information United Arab Emirates

Official currency – UAE Dirham Accepts Us dollars – are often not accepted Creditcards – are widely accepted

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Cruise Port Guide Dubai – UAE: docked

Cruise ships dock at the Port of Rashid. Dubai’s cruise port is the largest cruise terminal in the world. It can accommodate 6 ships at any given time. There are several cruise docks behind on another and they are all connected to the cruise terminals: Terminal 1, terminal 2 and terminal 3. These cruise docks have all the facilities a cruise guest could want: Tourist information, postal services, mall representatives, currency exchange, wi-fi, souvenirs shops and taxi stand. Depending on where your dock it is usually a few km to the exit of the port. It is not recommended to walk from the cruise terminal to the city of Dubai. The way to get out of the port area is by excursion, taxi or shuttle.

Taxis in Dubai

The official taxis of Dubai are beige with a coloured roof (usually red, green or blue) and they have a meter. Taxis are allowed to drive in and out of the port. Sometimes it can be tricky to have them take you out of the port for a reasonable price. They usually want to negotiate a price rather than to drive on the meter and this usually results in a price of about 40 US dollars (depending on your bargaining skills) to Deira, which should be about 20 dirham if you drive on the meter. Officially your starting rate should be 5 dirham starting fee (starting fee from port is higher though) and 1,72 dirham per km after. Coming back to the port driving on the meter is usually no problems, but check with the driver before you step into the taxi.

Shuttle service

Your ship should provide a shuttle service into town although this is not the case with every cruise line. Check with your front office on board if they will provide one and what the details are.

Mall shuttle service

In the cruise terminal there are usually these booths like you see on the right hand picture. They are representatives of several shopping malls in Dubai. These malls usually provide a free shuttle bus service to their mall. Keep in mind this service usually starts at 09.30 am. Check the schedule of the shuttle service for that specific day at the booth in the terminal.

Public Transport

When you are travelling by public transportation in Dubai it is essential you get yourself a NOL card. This public transport card is valid on Dubai’s metro and bus. Buy a single ticket of a day pass (22 dirham) at the machine with Dirham cash or credit card (visa or master card). Traveling by metro is a fast, cheap and easy way of doing it. From the ship it is wise to take the taxi or mall shuttle to Burjuman shopping mall / metro station. Pick up the metro here and cover large distances within no time. This system will work well for you because Dubai is quite stretched out, it goes frequent and you won’t be stuck in traffic.

Hop on hop off bus

There are hop on hop off buses in Dubai and there are even several companies. Usually the 2 biggest will come to the terminal building with their buses. These buses are quite expensive and here is some special advice from our side: when you are in the terminal negotiate with the representatives of the hop on hop off buses!

Destination and distance from port:

Deira = 13 km to the east

Burj Khalifa = 13 km to the south

Dubai Mall = 13 km to the south

Dubai Fountain = 13 km to the south

Burj Al Arab = 20 km to the south

Mall of the emirates = 23 km to the south

Atlantis hotel = 35 km the the south

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The Dubai cruise dock is located in Port of Rashid. It is one of the largest cruise terminals in the world. You will find 6 cruise docks here which are all connected to a beautiful cruise terminal. Most cruise terminals in Dubai offer tourist informations, souvenir shops, currency exchange etc. The Port of Rashid is rather large and it could be your cruise ship docked a few km’s from the exit of the port. We highly recommend you not to walk through the port area by yourself. Therefore, the way to get out of the port is either by excursion, taxi or shuttle.   Read our full Dubai cruise port guide for all the information on this port of call.

Dubai cruise dock

Port of Rashid, Dubai

The city has a extensive metro system. There are 2 metro lines running through the city. The metro is easy, cheap and incredibly fast. The NOL card This is the public transport card of Dubai. Buy a ticket on the machine. You can buy single and day tickets. Pay in Dirham cash or credit card.

Dubai’s metro system

Burjuman, Dubai

This is one of the oldest shopping malls in Dubai. This mall has won several prices as “Mall of the year” etc. Find many interesting stores inside. It is also good to realise that this is the perfect location to start your journey in Dubia. If you exit the port by shuttle or taxi it is wise to chose to go tho this mall. There are tuns of tours offered here at the entrance of the mall or you can hop on the metro here.

Burjuman mall

Khalid Bin Al Waleed Rd - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

The Sheikh Zayed Road is without doubt the most impressive road of the emirate. It runs parallel to the coast and has over 50 skyscrapers on it. That is more per block than in Manhattan.

Sheikh Zayed Road

Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai

Dubai is all about shopping and together with the Dubai Mall this is the most spectacular one. Aside from hundreds of stores you will also find tourist attractions inside like Ski Dubai, that’s right: you can go skiing inside this mall. The port and the mall are quite far from each other and therefore the best thing to do is to take the metro to Mall of the Emirates metro station.

Mall of the Emirates

Mall of the Emirates, Dubai

Out of all the buildings in Dubai the Burj Khalifa must be the pearl of them all. It is the tallest man made structure in the world. It almost twice as tall as the Empire State Building. It is a city in the sky with 164 floors and a length of 828 meter / 2715 feet tall. 35.000 people can live and work in this tower. You can visit the top for an incredible view over Dubai. Do know it is wise to book this ahead of time through their website, because it is often sold out upon arrival.

Burj Khalifa

1 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

In front of the Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa is where you will find the Dubai Fountain. This is the world’s largest dancing fountain, built for 226 million dollars. The fountain can shoot as high as 500 ft, that is the equivalent to that of a 50-storey building. Make sure not to miss the show. Double click here to be forwarded to the page with the showtimes on them.

Dubai Fountain

Fashion Parking - Dubai Mall، Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard - United Arab Emirates

Dubai is known for a few things and gold is definitely one of them. You don’t have to be on the hunt for gold to be able to enjoy a sight like this. Just take in the business, hustle and bustle of it all. The stores offer platinum, diamonds and occasionally silver. Buying gold of the street vendors might get you a “genuine fake” but the government keeps tight control over the quality of the merchandise of the shop owner, so rest assured.

the Gold Souk

Deira - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

The chance you leave this souk empty-handed is very small. The Arabian world and cuisine is known for the many scents and spices, perfumes and oils. The Spice Souk consists of 2 streets where thousands of products are being offered.

The Spice Souk

26 34 St - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

This is one of the most iconic buildings of Dubai. It dominates Dubai’s skyline, designed to resemble a traditional dhow. It is the 4th largest hotel in the world completed in 1999. It is 321 meters high and its the world only 7 star hotel. A night at this palace would set you back at least 1200 dollars. If you are interested to visit the hotel you will need to make reservations ahead of time.

Burj Al Arab

Jumeira Road، Umm Suqeim 3 - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

This house is located in Al Ahmadiyya Historical district. It was built in 1890 by Mattar bin Muzaaina. It is recognised as one of the Dubai’s best examples of a traditional Emirati family home. Visit it to get an inside peek.

Dubai Heritage House

Dubai Heritage House, Dubai

At the foot of the Burj Khalifa you will find the Dubai Mall. It is the worlds most visited shopping and leisure destination. It is a mall of epic proportions that welcomes more than 75 million visitors in 2013. There are over 1200 retail stores and 200 food and beverage outlets. Go here for shopping, but also make sure to visit one of the many attractions inside like: The Aquarium and underwater zoo, Ice Rink or Emirates A380 experience.

Financial Centre Road، Downtown Dubai - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Shopping in Dubai is every shopaholics dream and you could go to the super malls or go for the traditional souqs. These are the traditional markets. Most of the souks are located around the Deira area. This is where you can find the Spice Market, Gold souq, Perfume sous, covered souq and fish souq. The textile sou is just on the other side of the creek. Find their locations on the map. Keep in mind souks could close between 1 and 4.

Dubai Souqs

Deira, Dubai

The Dubai Creek runs straight through the Northern part of the city centre. To get across most people take the traditional Abra. For a small fee you can enjoy a beautiful ride over to the other side. Dubai Creek Originally it all started here at the Dubai Creek in the 16th century. Traditionally this is the centre of Dubai’s business. North of the creek is where we find Deira, south Bur Dubai and together these make up 2 perfect neighbourhoods in sheer contract with the rest of Dubai. Explore them by foot and meet a piece of traditional Dubai.

The Abra’s

Dubai creek, Dubai

This attractions is located in the Dubai Mall. This 10-million litre Aquarium tank is the largest suspended aquarium in the world. It houses thousands of aquatic animals, comprising over 140 species. Over 300 sharks and rays live in the this tank, including the largest collection of Sand Tiger sharks in the world. Find the Aquarium on the Ground Level of the Dubai Mall.

Dubai Aquarium

The Dubai Mall, Ground & Level 2, The Dubai Mall - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

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Port Dubai cruise ship schedule shows timetable calendars of all arrival and departure dates by month. The port's schedule lists all ships (in links) with cruises going to or leaving from Dubai, Port Rashid-Dubai Harbour, UAE. To see the full itineraries (ports of call dates and arrival / departure times) and their lowest rates – just follow the corresponding ship-link.

Dubai is a Persian Gulf (Arabian Sea) cruise port, the UAE's largest city (population around 3,4 million) and Emirate of Dubai's capital. Since 2020, the city has two cruise ports with 3 passenger terminals - two Terminals in Port Rashid (Mina Rashid, operational since 1972) and two new (2020-opened) in Dubai Harbour (Palm Island Cruise Terminals).

Dubai is the world's only city with cruise ports and terminals operated by a government (UAE's Department of Tourism). This provides extra attention to every passenger, along with enhanced travel experiences including certified tour guides, a swift entry system (no visa issues), premium transportation.

Approx 35 km (22 mi) to the southwest of Dubai is Mina Jebel Ali - currently ranked the world's 9th-largest by annual cargo volumes (~14 million TEU-containers), as well as the world's largest artificial harbor (1979-opened). Port Jebel Ali (locode AEJEA) is operated by DP World and currently has 67 berths and land area 135 km2 (52 mi2) which includes the Free Zone (Middle East's largest) and the National Industries Park (sized 21 km2 / 8 mi2, houses manufacturing and processing facilities). Jebel Ali is one of the Maritime Silk Road that links China with Europe via India and the Suez Canal . Due to the harbour's depth and facilities' sizes, Jebel Ali is also the most visited by US Navi vessels foreign port, including by aircraft carriers and other large battleships.

Jebel Ali and Dubai's Port Rashid are interlinked via a highway.

PCFC (Ports, Customs & Free Zone Corporation) is a Dubai Government organisation (2001-established) under which umbrella work several local companies and entities - Dubai Customs, JAFZA (Jebel Ali Free Zone), Dubai Ports Authority, Dubai Development Authority (Licensing & Monitoring), Dubai Maritime City Authority.

DP World (2005-founded) is a holding formed by merging Dubai Ports International and Dubai Ports Authority. DP World (currently ranked the world's largest cargo port operator) specializes in maritime services, supply chain cargo logistics, and management of port terminals and free trade zones.

Dubai cruise port

At Dubai's cruise port Mina Rashid is currently berthed/permanently moored "RMS Queen Elizabeth 2" - the famous Cunard ocean liner (1969-built, IMO 6725418).

• In November 2008 the QM2 boat was retired and sold to Istithmar (subsidiary of Dubai World/investment company) with plans to be converted into a 500-room hotel ship with mooring at Palm Jumeirah.
• The project was postponed and the boat remained docked at Mina Rashid.
• The refurbishment started in March 2017 and was completed in April 2018.
• The QM2 ship was renamed "Float Dubai" (215-room hotel ship) and its grand opening was held on October 14, 2021.

Rashid Port's cruise ship schedule shows vessels with voyages visiting Muscat , Bahrain , Fujairah , Abu Dhabi , ports in India, East Asia and Australia (on relocation voyages). Dubai also amazes tourists with all its almost unlimited city tour possibilities.

Port Mina Rashid's proximity to Dubai Airport and the downtown makes it an ideal choice as cruise ship tourists can get easy access to all the city's attractions. The cruise port has quay wall length 2,3 km (1,43 mi) and berthing capacity to handle 7 mega-cruise liners (max 25,000 passengers) simultaneously in a day.

In 2016, Dubai and other UAE cities introduced a new (multi-entry) visa system allowing cruise passengers to visit various UAE tour destinations with 1 permit. Previously, UAE visas were only for tourists arriving and leaving the country on a cruise ship. The new multiple-entry visas allow tourists to fly to Dubai Airport, embark on cruise vessels (Mina Rashid) and travel to Abu Dhabi and other Persian Gulf ports with a single visa - rather than obtaining 2 or 3 separate visas. The new UAE visas are also cheaper (AUD 59) in comparison to Dubai's 96-hours visa (AUD 44).

In January 2017 was signed an exclusive contract between the city's RTA (Roads and Transport Authority) and DP World (Mina Rashid terminals' owner and operator). By this deal are provided taxi services for passenger transportation between the city and the new terminal Hamdan bin Mohammed at Port Rashid. RTA's services include both taxis and VIP limousines to greet disembarking cruise ship tourists. The taxi corporation has 5000+ cabs. Its 2015 annual report showed 47+ million taxi trips serving ~94 million customers.

In the period 2014-2017, the port handled around 1,9 million cruise tourists via 489 vessels. During Port's first season (2013-14) were handled 93 calls and 320,000 passengers.

During season 2016-2017 (October through July), Port Rashid had scheduled 156 cruise ship visits and handled 625,000 passengers. This was a 15% increase over season 2015-16 (134 ship calls). The number of disembarking passengers was over 625,000 (18% increase over season 2015-16). For comparison, during 2006-2007, the cruise port was visited by around 105,000 passengers. The steady annual growth of 16-18% is supported by an increasing number of visitors from India. Their number grew by 25% (2015-2016) and by 30% (2017-2018). Currently, India is the cruise port's 14th source country (following countries like Germany, Italy, UK, USA).

During season 2017-18, the port had as clients 23 cruise companies , of which 6 used it as homeport (for roundtrips). The number included the newcomers NCL-Norwegian and Thomson-Marella . In 2017-2018, Celestyal Cruises for the first time ever started offering roundtrip 3-night / 4-day Arabian Gulf mini-cruises with the ship Celestyal Nefeli .

To boost berth bookings, for October (2018) and April (2019), DP World reduced cruise port charges by 50%. During season 2018-19, Port Dubai handled ~725,000 cruise ship tourists, and ~825,000 in season 2019-2020.

In 2019, in Dubai Royal Caribbean introduced the world's most expensive cruise shore excursion. Part of RCI's "Cruise Arabia and Africa" program, the new tour is offered on 7-day Arabian Gulf itineraries starting December 2019. The cruise excursion's cost is AED 122,000 (USD 33,000) per person. The cruisetour package is inclusive of a shopping trip (with personal shopper and photo session at Dubai Mall) and a visit to Rose Arbaji Centre (with 3-course meal and 3-hour spa treatments). The exclusive tour was first offered on Jewel of the Seas (homeported in Dubai in 2019-2020).

In late-November 2020, DP World's Port Mina Rashid won again the title "World's Leading Cruise Port" at WTA-World Travel Awards 2020. The port has received this prestigious award for 13 successive years - since 2008.

On May 16, 2021, the AIDA ships AIDAprima and AIDAvita became the first vessels to dock at the new DHCT-Dubai Harbor Cruise Terminal (located between Bluewaters Island and Palm Jumeirah Island).

Following the COVID crisis, during season 2021-2022, Port Dubai received 98 cruise ship calls and 338697 tourists (passengers plus crew), and expected in season 2022-23 0,9+ million tourists.

On September 18, 2017, DP World Ltd announced that the company entered into agreements to purchase Maritime World LLC (sole owner of Dubai Maritime City) for USD 180 million. DP World also acquired Drydocks World LLC for USD 225M or made a total capital injection into Dubai port of USD 405M.

Dubai Maritime City is a world-class facility and industrial business zone in a prime location (adjacent to the Mina Rashid port). Maritime City's main business is its commercial and industrial park (sized 2,3 km2 / 1 mi2) located on an artificial peninsula. The park provides Economic Zones World additional land as an alternative to the congested Jebel Ali Free Zone (located at the city's far western end).

Drydocks World is a leading company specializing in ship repairs and operating the Middle East's largest shiprepair yard. The shipyard also has capabilities for newbuilds and vessel conversions. Drydocks were integrated into P&O Maritime - DP World's fully-owned maritime services subsidiary company.

In May 2018, Carnival Corporation and Meraas (holding company) signed a partnership deal for "Dubai Harbour Cruise Terminal"/DHCT. Starting late 2020, the facility became a homeport and transit destination for Carnival Corporation ships in the region. Carnival offers roundtrips and relocation voyages from Dubai to attract passengers from India and China. Read more in the port's "Terminal" section.

In July 2018, DP World and Zhejiang China Commodities City Group signed an agreement to construct Traders Market (build-up area 3 km2) at Jebel Ali Port Free Zone. The new facility is in Jafza South (adjacent to Dubai Expo 2020) and is divided by trade sectors (including household goods, building materials, foods-beverages, cosmetics-healthcare, energy-power, engineering-technology).

• The partnership deal followed an agreement signed in 2018 between DP World and ZPG (Zhejiang Seaport Investment and Operation Group) for a warehouse in Yiwu (the world's largest wholesale market for small commodities) with cargoes destined for Dubai and the Middle East.
• Both projects will boost the UAE-China trade by offering integrated logistics, warehousing, customs clearance facilities, trade licenses. Jebel Ali Port Free Zone provides access to over 2 billion people regional market and DP World's global network of 80+ cargo terminals, enabling trade in countries with over 50% of the global GDP.

In 2017, China was ranked Dubai's number one trading partner, with total annual trade for FY2017 AED 176,5 billion (USD 48 billion).

Port Rashid (aka Mina Rashid)

Dubai's Mina Rashid port is an artificially made commercial seaport opened in 1972. In 1978, it was expanded to 35 berths (mostly used by container ships). The port is equipped with 9 gantry cranes (cargo capacity 1,500,000 TEUs). Here dock general cargo and RoRo vessels, cruise ships and luxury yachts.

• address: "PO Box 17000. Dubai United Arab Emirates"
• phone number +971 4 301 9300
• UN-LOCODE (United Nations location code) - AEDXB
• developer/ operator - DPWorld
• supported by excellent road, metro rail and air infrastructure
• capability to accommodate 4 cruise ships at a time
• deep water berths (depth 43 ft / 13 m)
• sheltered harbor area
• access unrestricted by tides

The Terminal's area was initially sized 3450 m2 (37130 ft2), increased to 30,000 m2 (323,000 ft2) in 2020-21, when the second terminal (at Dubai Harbour) was completed.

Port Dubai, along with its cruise terminal also has a cargo ship terminal (Dubai Maritime City) and dry dock facilities (Dubai Drydocks) for marine vessel refurbishments and repairs. The cruise port is accessible the whole year round - 24/7, 365 days a year.

In 2019 was inaugurated the Dubai Ferry service linking downtown Al Wajeha Al Maeyah Marine Transport Station (near Dubai Mall / one of the world's largest and most-visited retail shopping destinations) with Dubai Marina Mall (owned by Emaar Malls, subsidiary of Emaar Properties). The ferry crossing time is ~80 min (one-way), with complimentary shuttle service to Dubai Mall and back. Tickets are priced AED 68,25 (USD 18,6) per adult and AED 52,5 (USD 14,3) for kids 5-12 years old.

On December 7, 2019, MSC Cruises signed with DP World a long-term agreement for preferential berthing rights at Mina Rashid Port. The deal was signed on the Dubai-homeported liner MSC Bellissima (2019-built). Currently, MSC is the biggest cruise shipping company operating in the Arabian Gulf.

In 2020 was completed the new Dubai Harbour Cruise Port & Marina project (read more in the Terminal section).

Cruise itineraries to and from Dubai

Follows a list of destinations visited by cruise ships leaving out of Dubai:

• World Cruises - around the world voyages starting in Europe or Australia visit Dubai before or after their Suez Canal transition . Generally are offered smaller world cruise segments with departures from Dubai to ports in Europe (westbound, to Southampton ) or on eastbound routes - in Asia (to Singapore , Hong Kong , Shanghai , Tianjin ) and Australia (to Sydney , Brisbane ). The shortest segments are between Dubai and India, Singapore, Greece, Italy, Turkey.
• 7-day Dubai cruise deals (round-trip departures) are the most common itineraries. They include visiting ports in the UAE ( Abu Dhabi , Khor Fakkan ) also in Oman ( Khasab , Muscat ) and Bahrain ( Mina Salman ).
• Transition itineraries (via Suez Canal/RepositionCruises.com) are with either eastbound routes (from Europe-Mediterranean to Asia) or the reverse/westbound routes (from Asia to Europe /via the Mediterranean Sea).

Among the cruise lines operating from Dubai are AIDA , Costa , MSC , Royal Caribbean , TUI , Marella UK , Seabourn . The list of other UAE cruise ports also includes the Sir Bani Yas Island (private resort destination for MSC and Costa ship tourists). Costa and AIDA were the first to start homeporting in Dubai (since 2006).

"Project Orient Limited" (POL) planned to build two ocean cruise liners for a regular passenger shipping service between Europe-UK and Australia (Southampton - Sydney). The scheduled itinerary is 26 days in one direction (Southampton to Sydney, and the reverse Sydney to Southampton). The included call ports are Fremantle (at the 20-day mark), also Dubai, Mumbai India and Singapore . Each of the STX France-built vessels will be 200,000 GT tons and with capacity 1600 pax. The expected cruise pricing starts from ~GBP 2900 per person (one-way fares with double occupancy).

Dubai cruise terminal

SInce 2020, Dubai City has two cruise ports and all 4 cruise terminals. The Port is located approx 15 km / 9 mi (north, 25-min drive distance) from Dubai Airport (DXB) and approx 37 km / 23 mi (south, 30-min drive distance) from Al Maktoum Airport (in Jebel Ali). It is easy to use a taxi transfer between the Port and downtown.

On May 16, 2021, the ships AIDAprima and AIDAvita became the first to dock at Dubai Harbour's new Palm Island Cruise Terminal.

Dubai Harbour is owned and operated by Shamal Holding (investment firm), which also manages Jumeirah Zabeel Saray (beach resort), Skydive Dubai and Deep-dive Dubai, Kite Beach Dubai, XDubai (adventure and extreme sports), Dubai Film (movie production and rental house), and other entertainment attractions.

(NEW) Dubai Harbour Cruise Terminals and Marina

Opened in October 2020, Dubai Harbour's two new passenger terminals (aka Palm Island Cruise Terminals) have combined floor area 27,870 m2 (300,000 ft2/two equally-sized buildings), total Quay Wall length 910 m (2950 ft), total Pier length 910 m (2985 ft, which allows 2 largest ships to be berthed simultaneously), Pier width 28 m (92 ft), Shipping Channel depth 12,5 m (43 ft), Shipping Channel width 300 m (984 ft), Turning Basin diameter 540 m (1770 ft), Bollards (Tee Head type, capacity 200 tons each), four Passenger Boarding Bridges.

Both Terminals are complete with entertainment venues, leisure spaces, premium retail shopping areas. The new cruise ship terminals in Dubai Harbour are approx 30 km (20 mi) from two international airports (Dubai International, and Al Maktoum/aka Dubai World Central) or just 30-min drive distance from the cruise docks.

Dubai Harbour's two terminals are with berthing capacity 3 mid-sized ships (simultaneously) and 13,200 passengers (at a time). The project was via partnership with Shamal Holding LLC (2016-founded, Dubai-based Investment company with 8 subsidiaries).

Dubai Harbour is linked with the city's transport network (directly connected with its road grid and monorail system).

The new facility was officially inaugurated on December 17, 2021, following the arrival of its first cruise ships - Costa Firenze and AIDAbella . The special ceremony was attended by Abdulla Binhabtoor (Shamal Holding's CPO) and Carnival Corporation top-rank executives, including Giora Israel (SVP Global Ports & Destinations Development), Torben Seidenschnur (Costa Group's Director CEO Office & Strategic Development), Michael Thamm (Costa Group's and Carnival Asia's CEO), Felix Eichhorn (AIDA's President), Mario Zanetti (Costa's President).

(NEW) Dubai Harbour Marina

Smaller ships and superyachts may alternatively dock at Dubai Harbour Marina - the largest and most advanced leisure boating facility in the region of Middle East-North Africa. The marina has total capacity 1100 (boat slots/berths) and can accommodate smaller-sized ships and mega-yachts with max LOA length 160 m (525 ft).

The new Marina is divided into three areas - Harbour Marina, Bay Marina, and Palm View Marina.

• At Harbour Marina are the Harbor Master Building, Yacht Club, a promenade/esplanade (lined up with restaurants, cafes, retail shops), Helipad (helicopter-landing platform), Crew Facility. Harbour Marina's capacity is 566 slots/berths (for yachts with max LOA length 40 m / 131 ft), including 487x slots (for 12-22-meter boats) and 79 slots (for 22-40-meter boats).
• Palm View Marina is surrounded by high residence buildings, hotels, beaches. Palm View Marina's capacity is 37 slots/berths (for superyachts with max LOA length 80 m / 263 ft), including 15 slots (for 12-22-m boats), 6 slots (22-40-m boats) and 19 slots (40-80-m boats).
• Bay Marina is Dubai’s first dedicated to large yachts facility, with a separate Helipad. Bay Marina's capacity is 180 slots/berths (for superyachts with max LOA length 160 m / 525 ft), including 72 slots (for 12-22-m boats), 73 slots (22-40-m boats), 33 slots (40-80-m yachts) and 14 slots (80-160-m superyachts).

All marinas are fitted with wastewater and power connections, fueling stations, storage facilities, waste disposal, food and beverage outlets, buggy service.

Inaugurated in 2018 (November 13th), Dubai Harbour Marina is managed by D-Marin Dubai LLC (part of D-Marin / Istanbul Turkey -based global marina service company that currently operates 14 yacht marinas in 5 countries - Turkey, Greece, Croatia, Montenegro, UAE). Dubai Marina, like the cruise terminals, is one of the city's architectural landmarks, with contemporary-designed facilities housing brokerage and maritime insurance companies, crews, ship chandlers, premium retail shops, food and beverage outlets.

(NEW) Mina Rashid Cruise Terminal

Mina Rashid Cruise Terminal has 7 berths, which means it can handle 7 large-sized vessels (total passenger capacity 25,000) simultaneously. The terminal was renovated in 2010 and all cargo vessels were moved to the Jebel Ali Port. Port Rashid remained only a terminal for cruise ships. It can handle simultaneously up to 4 vessels. Cruise Terminal 3 is the largest facility (sized 125,000 m2), with capacity 14,000 passengers.

The building is in old Arabic style. Dubai Cruise Port terminal offers facilities like ATM machines, a post office, duty-free, an information center, souvenir shops, internet access, currency exchange, business center, coffee shop. Each hour, tourists can use City Center and Mercato Mall free shuttles.

Hamdan bin Mohammed Cruise Terminal (Port Rashid)

Dubai's new cruise ship terminal Hamdan bin Mohammed is located at Port Rashid (passenger and cargo port). The complex is considered one of the world's top 5 luxury cruise ports to dock at.

The new terminal was inaugurated in 2015. It is the world’s largest covered cruise facility with a daily passenger capacity of 14,000. For the period 2015-2020, the Hamdan bin Mohammed terminal's business grew 55%. Top daily performances were reported in 2015 (4 liners with ~20,000 passengers+crew), 2017 (5 liners with ~24,000 passengers+crew), 2019 (6 liners with ~35,000 passengers+crew).

Annually, 0,5+ million cruise ship tourists visit Dubai City via Port Rashid's terminals. The complex has as facilities coffee bar lounge, mini-mart, deli (lunch restaurant), premium shops (souvenirs, watches, jewellery, electronics), post office, business center, currency exchange office, ATMs, concierge tour services (to assist day tours in Dubai City). Among the services offered at the terminal are free Internet (and Wi-Fi) and 2 free of charge shopping shuttle buses (1 to Mercato Mall, 1 to City Center Drive) leaving from the terminal's station each hour.

(NEWEST/Carnival) Dubai Harbour Cruise Terminal

DHCT-Dubai Harbour Cruise Terminal is a new port development project which started in January 2017 and was completed in 2021. Among the attractions that the new complex features are a new building (total area 150,000 ft2 / 13,935 m2, max passenger capacity 6000) and Dubai Lighthouse (height 4380 ft / 135 m) housing a luxury hotel and featuring an observation deck.

This is Dubai's newest (second) cruise terminal facility for which construction was contracted Meraas (holding company, subsidiary of Dubai Holding/owned by the country's ruler/Sheikh). This way, the port became the world's first ever to build 2 new terminals simultaneously, with combined annual capacity 1,2 million passengers. As a location, Dubai Harbour connects some of the city's most famous neighborhoods.

Dubai Harbour is on King Salman Str, between JBR Walk (shopping / dining promenade) and Palm Jumeirah (the famous man-made archipelago). The new complex covers a total area of ~1,9 km2 (0,72 mi2). The project included the cruise port terminal, a large shopping mall (0,33 km2 / 0,13 mi2), a yacht marina (capacity 1400 berths), 3x helipads, an events arena, as well as residential and office buildings, hotels and shops.

Dubai Lighthouse's facade is used as a screen for HD video projections and light shows. The residential complex includes both high and low buildings, as well as waterfront houses and villas, numerous retail shops, cafes and restaurants.

Construction works started in May 2018 after Meraas and Carnival Corporation signed an agreement for partnership, including port development and terminal management. The 186-hectares (1,9 km2 / 0,7 mi2) land development project was officially approved in January 2017 by Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum (Ruler of Dubai).

In July 2019 was contracted ASGC Group (UAE-based and Dubai's largest construction company) to build the new Dubai Cruise Terminal (Meraas's real estate complex) located between Bluewaters and Palm Jumeirah (Dubai Harbour). ASGC will conduct all construction works (for both main terminal buildings), the 1-km long quay (docking area), also will implement all associated fit-out and external works and will install buildings' fixtures, fittings and equipment. Upon completion, the new terminal will have total floor area 2,7 hectares and daily passenger capacity of 15000.

Dubai Ferry Terminal

All sea connections between the city and the other UAE port cities are served by Mina Rashid Ferry Terminal. It is adjacent to the cruise ship terminal. Ferries dock in the Coastal Berth area. Dubai's Ferry Terminal (like all cruise terminals) is owned by DP World. Among the modern facilities are luggage belts, separate arrival/departure gates, security (police), UAE Customs office. The Ferry Terminal handles around 20,000 passengers per year.

Adjacent to Port Rashid are Dubai Drydocks and Dubai Maritime City. However, there's a plan all cargoship operations to be moved to Jebel Ali Port (by March 2018) leaving Port Rashid as a dedicated cruiseship terminal. The plan also included part of the port to be reclaimed by Nakheel (Dubai real-estate developer) to create an urban waterfront complex housing over 200,000 residents.

In 2019 was inaugurated the Dubai Ferry service linking downtown's Al Wajeha Al Maeyah Marine Transport Station near Dubai Mall (one of the world's largest and most-visited retail shopping destinations) with Dubai Marina Mall (owned by Emaar Malls, subsidiary of Emaar Properties). The ferry crossing time is ~80 min (one-way), with complimentary shuttle service provided to Dubai Mall and back. Tickets are priced AED 68,25 (USD 18,6) per adult and AED 52,5 (USD 14,3) for kids 5-12 years old.

• Dubai Creek and Creekside Park: this saltwater water way is 24-hour crowded with boats sailing to and from India, Arabia and East Africa. Take a water taxi, visit Creek and its Creekside Park with cafes, mini-golf, gardens and fishing quays.
• Gold Souk: located on the north side of Dubai Creek, find the lowest prices in the world of dimanods, gold, silver, platinum and precious germs.
• Spice Souk: right next to Gold Souk. A spice market. Smell the aromatic atmosphere of flower petals, incense, medicinal herbs, spices and aromatic oils.
• Dubai Museum: located in the Al Fahidi Fort, on the Dubai Creek south coatsline. The place where you will find the history, traditions and Dubai culture and you will reveal the life in the desert.
• Mall of the Emirates: enormous shopping center with over 400 shops, one of the worlds biggest. Find almost all world brands, restaurants, galleries, a ski slope, two mosques and a cinema.
• Bastakia Quarter: located on Dubai Creek north coastline. Ancient area good for a walk.
• Burj Al Arab hotel: the only seven-star hotel, fabulous and spectacular Burj Al Arab soars the sky. If you don’t want to book a room, try the restaurants or take a look at it from the Majlis Al Bahar beach.
• Burj Khalifa: the tallest building in the world, 2,625 ft.
• Al Mamzar Beach: beautiful park with gardens, beaches, play area, picnic tables, showers, cafes and lifeguard. Special day is Wednesday – Al Mamzar Beach is reserved only for women and children.
• Jumeirah Beach Park: only a mile away from the Dubai cruise port terminal, direction South
• The Desert: 4x4 tour in the desert to visit a native village, taste a local meal and all that combined with amazing belly dance.

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TRANSPORTATION FROM DUBAI CRUISE’S TERMINAL:

Though the port looks quite close to the city on a map, you will not be able to walk to see the sights in Dubai.  Plus you will be located in the center of a cargo shipping port,  so you will need transportation to get around.  You will need to take the shuttle or taxi.  Some malls may offer free shuttles and have desks set up inside the terminal with their schedules posted. Shuttles typically run from 9:30am (malls open at 10am) until 5 to 7pm. Malls running shuttles (Apr 2012) are Mercato, Wafi (Egyptian themed with indoor modern souk and free nightly light show), Dubai Outlet and Burjuman (most convenient with a main metro stop beside it). Otherwise, the only way to leave the port is by taxi (see transport section below). Since there is a surcharge for taking a taxi from the port, it will be cheaper to take a shuttle first to the mall closest to your destination. Cruise terminal website with schedule here http://ct.dubaitourism.ae/

Taxis are metered and reasonably priced but can get expensive since Dubai is a huge city. The starting fare is 3dh with a 10dh minimum charge. A slightly higher evening rate applies after 10pm. An expensive 20dh surcharge is applied to fares leaving the airport or cruise terminal. The surcharge also applies to trips that cross into Sharjah. Most taxis will take credit cards and US dollars and should be tipped by rounding your fare to the nearest 5 AED.

The Big Bus Company runs hop-on, hop-off (HOHO) routes with evening service and a stop outside the terminal. They have an information desk inside.

Keep in mind that it is better to get around Dubai using taxis, buses, ferries, boats, trains, or shuttles.  It is not recommended that you rent a car.  In fact, you would not be able to park you car at Dubai’s Cruise Terminal.

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Have spent ages researching but cannot find any info on how to get to the nearest metro from the cruise ship. Would appreciate any info on

1) once off the ship how do you get out of the port Rashid area

2) if there is a shuttle - where does it drop you

3) what and where is the nearest metro and bus stop from where the shuttle drops off

4) how far is it walking

Many thanks - any info will be much appreciated

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Have spent ages researching but cannot find any info on how to get to the nearest metro from the cruise ship. Would appreciate any info on 1) once off the ship how do you get out of the port Rashid area 2) if there is a shuttle - where does it drop you 3) what and where is the nearest metro and bus stop from where the shuttle drops off 4) how far is it walking   Many thanks - any info will be much appreciated

You will not be able to walk from Port Rashid to the metro. It is a working port so in addition to the distance, safety reasons prevail. When ships are in port, taxis will be available, often the BigBus/HoHo bus, and shuttles to a few of the malls. I have not seen shuttles to Dubai Mall or Mall of the Emirates but others can comment of more recent experiences. If there is a shuttle to Burjman Mall you will be able to get on Metro there to visit the downtown area with Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall.

https://www.rta.ae/wpsv5/wps/portal/rta/ae/public-transport

Hi, we were just at that port a few days ago getting off the Azamara Journey. There were shuttles to the Dubai Mall and we saw the Big Bus and Hop On Hop Off Bus (2 different companies). They were selling tickets right in the terminal. Taxi's were super cheap. We took a taxi from the port to a hotel next to the Mall of the Emirates and it cost us $19. All taxi's are metered. Do not pay for a taxi inside the terminal, that is a private company and very expensive. Just go outside the terminal and get into one of the many taxi's. If you take the free shuttle to the Dubai Mall you can then take the metro wherever you need to go. A day pass was about $6. There is also fast free wifi at the port. :) Have fun!!

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Many thanks for this info. Much appreciated. Looks like we will be able to get to a Metro stop by using one of the Mall shuttles. It will be really useful if a shuttle does go to the Dubai Mall. We will probably be using the Big Bus for 2 days but will use public transport for the 3rd day and as we will be coming back on all 3 days after the HoHo finishes would prefer to use the Metro if possible rather than paying for several taxi journeys.

Again - thanks

Hi, we were just at that port a few days ago getting off the Azamara Journey. There were shuttles to the Dubai Mall and we saw the Big Bus and Hop On Hop Off Bus (2 different companies). They were selling tickets right in the terminal. Taxi's were super cheap. We took a taxi from the port to a hotel next to the Mall of the Emirates and it cost us $19. All taxi's are metered. Do not pay for a taxi inside the terminal, that is a private company and very expensive. Just go outside the terminal and get into one of the many taxi's. If you take the free shuttle to the Dubai Mall you can then take the metro wherever you need to go. A day pass was about $6. There is also fast free wifi at the port. :) Have fun!!     Sent from my iPhone using Forums

Are you then able to take the free bus back to the ship? Where is it located? Was this the only mall that had a free bus? We are staying near and wonder if we can just take the bus to the ship to check in. Thanks.

Mercato Mall and Mirdif City Centre have had free shuttles operating from the port to their respective malls. You would have to check their schedules to see if the return times worked for you. Keep in mind that Mercato and Mirdif, though attractive malls are either in more residential neighborhoods and smaller by Dubai standards. Mercado is located near the beach but not near Metro or any other walkable attraction. If you are only in Dubai a short time you may want to prioritize what malls are "must sees" and usually Dubai Mall is on the short list. If you are in a hotel pre-cruise, check to see if your hotel offers shuttle service to a nearby mall for a visit. These shuttles are not conducive to luggage unless it is carry on. It may be worth it to take a taxi when you depart for the ship.

Thanks for the reply. We were planning on taking a taxi, but if it was nearby, we wouldn't mind the free shuttle. Good idea about hotel shuttle, but like you said, probably not worth it. Thanks

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Hi, is it easy to get a taxi at port Rashid? We will arrive with the Azamara Journey. Our flight is leaving at 7.00 from the airport on a friday. Do taxis work early and are easy available at the port?

When ships arrive in port, taxis are readily available. For peace of mind, you may want to pre-book a taxi for your trip to the airport. You can easily do so through their App

https://www.rta.ae/wps/portal/rta/ae/home/smart-apps?urile=wcm:path:/rta_content/rta/home/smart+apps/rta-dubai/rta+dubai

When ships arrive in port, taxis are readily available. For peace of mind, you may want to pre-book a taxi for your trip to the airport. You can easily do so through their App https://www.rta.ae/wps/portal/rta/ae/home/smart-apps?urile=wcm:path:/rta_content/rta/home/smart+apps/rta-dubai/rta+dubai

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Beware of people helping you into taxis. We did not realize until after our luggage was put into the trunk and the lid was closed, that we were in a car with no meter. We paid more than double the metered rate. We were hot and tired, but lesson learned to always be alert.

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We are also disembarking on a Friday and since that is their holy day are there likely to be less taxis available ? I understand that the traffic in Dubai can be very busy, so is it any lighter on a Friday morning, we shall need to leave for the airport by 9 a.m. Does anyone know the cost of a taxi from the cruise terminal to the airport? I am trying to decide whether to get my TA to pre book me a transfer or get a taxi on the day.

Taxis should be readily available on Friday morning and traffic should be less. Fare will be around 30 AED ($8.50) You can prebook from the RTA website if you prefer.

http://www.dubaitaxi.ae/en/Pages/TaxiFareCalculator.aspx

We did a wonderful tour out of Dubai that was over 16 hours long. It was the Seven Emirates Tour. I think now they only do six of the Emirates due to time. Check out the Six Emirates Tour, it is great.

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All about the Dubai Cruise Terminal

Located at Port Rashid, Dubai Cruise Terminal is one of the most luxurious ports in the region. As per official figures, over 500,000 people dock at the terminal each year. It can serve six cruise vessels and caters to 25,000 passengers at a time.

It is one of the world’s largest covered cruise facilities. Moreover, the terminal was built using recycled material including interlocking bricks, steel structure and shipping wooden pellets. A green wall shade system is present to reduce heat. The controlled LED and daylight illumination helps in reducing electricity usage. Irrigation and landscaping is also a feature at the Dubai Cruise Terminal.

This blog provides a complete overview of the Dubai cruise ship terminal. Here are some of the specifics about the different terminals in operation. 

Dubai Cruise Terminal 1

• Berth No: 10
• Terminal Size: 2750 square metres
• Baggage handling space: 900 square metres

Dubai Cruise Terminal 2

• Berth No: 31
• Terminal size: 3450 square metres
• Baggage handling space: 2400 square metres

Dubai Cruise Terminal 3

• Berth No: 33-34
• Total terminal and baggage handling space: 27,000 square metres

Facilities at Dubai Cruise Terminal

There is a wide range of facilities at the Dubai Cruise Terminal for passengers. You can find complimentary maps in multiple languages at the help desk. Moreover, in case you forget to exchange currency in the city, a money exchange facility is available at the terminal. ATM service is also present. Companies often use the post office at the terminal to courier documents within and outside of the UAE.

Sometimes, the wait at the terminal can be rather long. You can go to the Duty-Free and other retail outlets to do some shopping. Furthermore, the in-house restaurant, café and mini-mart can also be visited just to fill up on delicious food and kill time. Complimentary WiFi also helps, obviously. A beautiful prayer room is located within the premises of the terminal, 

Those who want to travel to the city can take either taxi from the rank. It is monitored by RTA, the Roads & Transport Authority. Alternatively, the complimentary bus service can also take you to selected malls across Dubai. For those who want to go to the Dubai airport from Dubai Cruise Terminal, paid shuttle buses do the rounds.

The most important bit part of the terminal is the service provided to the incoming and outgoing travellers. The customer services at the Dubai Cruise Terminal are top-notch. The baggage handling areas are well–equipped and covered. The check-in facilities are streamlined for passengers, with six check-in counters with CAT network. This ensures swift passenger turnaround. 

Your stay at the Dubai Cruise Terminal will be a pleasant one. If it’s a short stay, you can just wander within the terminal premises. Or you can check out swiftly and enjoy the wonders that this city has to offer.

List of Cruises using Dubai Cruise Terminal

Following is the list of cruises that have used Dubai Cruise Terminal.

• Aida Cruises
• Costa Cruises
• MSC Cruises
• Royal Caribbean International (RCL)
• TUI Cruises
• Hapag-Lloyd
• Holland-America Line
• P&O Cruise

Dubai Cruise Terminal to Airport

The distance from Dubai Cruise Terminal to the airport is about 14.9 km. Usually, it takes around 25 minutes to make the journey in a taxi. However, if the traffic is heavy, naturally it will take longer. The average cost of a taxi can be in the range of AED 50 to AED 60. All taxis are operated by the RTA, hence prices are non-negotiable. This includes the AED 20 surcharge when you hire a taxi from within the Cruise Terminal or the Dubai Airport.

The Future of Dubai Cruise Terminal

In 2018, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, laid the foundation of a new project with Carnival Corporation. As per the government’s diversification policy, the Cruise Terminal was identified as one of the growth areas. It was decided that by October 2020, all cruise ships arriving at Port Rashid will be redirected to Dubai Cruise Terminal. The improvement in facilities would help maintain Dubai’s image as a place for business as well as leisure.

Owing to these upgrades Carnival Corporation will launch new cruises and attract tourist from newer markets like India and China. It is estimated that by the year 2030, the maritime tourism sector will contribute more than AED 1.5 billion to the Dubai economy.

Work on two new cruise terminal buildings is in progress. These buildings span over an area of 30,000 square metres and will be joined by a one-kilometre long single quay. They will accommodate Carnival Corporation’s newest and advanced cruise ships as well as XL class ships. This means that these terminals will deal with up to 13,000 passengers at a time.

Hotels near Dubai Cruise Terminal

If you intend to stay in Dubai for a few days before boarding the cruise again, there are a number of hotels close to the Dubai Cruise Terminal such as the QE2 Palm Beach Hotel Dubai, Royal Ascot Hotel Apartment, Sea View Hotel, The Canvas Hotel Dubai, Savoy Central Hotel Apartments, Palm Beach Hotel and Hyde Park Hotel.

You will find excellent services at the hotels near Dubai Cruise Terminal. The cost can range from AED 170 to AED 300 per night. It depends on the range of service on offer at a particular hotel.

Besides the international cruise tours that are boarding at the Dubai Cruise ship Terminal, there are other city cruises that you can take. Dinner cruises in Dubai offer the perfect night out on a special occasion. Yacht cruises in Dubai Marina are particularly famous for their splendour and luxury. Dubai international cruises have also grown in popularity as many prefer a cruise vacation over flying to another country and spending time inland.

To sum up, it could be stated that the cruise culture in Dubai has taken root. With the advancements being brought about at the Dubai Cruise Terminal, more and more people would opt for cruise tours in the near future.

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Since 2021 the new Dubai Harbour Cruise terminal is also in use, It is placed between the Palm View Marina, part of Dubai Marina, and Dubai Lighthouse. The project has two terminals, which can, at the same time, manage two turnarounds of the ships with 5000+ passengers.

Three large modern cruise terminals next to each other offer their services. Taxis are plentiful. The drive to Dubai Mall is about 10 minutes. Around 10 Euro. Return rate slightly less. If you take a taxi anywhere in the UAE, ask for the meter to be switched on even if you make a tour by taxi.

Hop on/off buses will be at each terminal, transporting you to a point where the red and blue lines meet. (Wafi Mall) Here you can take an hop on/off bus . This bus will also take you back to the port. It is recommended to buy the 48-hour ticket if you want to see most of the sights.

As the whole terminal area is fenced off, walking is not an option here and there is nothing to see anyway within walking distance.

Some shopping malls also offer free shuttles, they have a desk in the terminal. (Marcato Mall, Al Ghurair City, Dubai Outlet Mall and Burjaman, the latter closest to a Metro station.)

From the cruise terminal to Dubai airport is about a 15-minute drive. About $15 per taxi.

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Known as the City of Merchants, Dubai is the second largest of the seven Emirates that make up the UAE. In the entire Gulf, there is no place quite like Dubai. Its history began in the 1830s when the city broke away from Abu Dhabi and became a center of commerce and trading in its own right. In fact, Dubai's wealth is founded on trade, not oil. When oil was discovered in 1966, it merely contributed to the city's prosperity and sped up modernization.

Modern development began at the turn of the last century with heavy import-export trading, mainly in gold. What opium was to the growth of Hong Kong, gold was to Dubai.

As the leading center for business and tourism in the Middle East, Dubai offers a fascinating kaleidoscope of contrasts in a distinctive blend of modern city and timeless desert, east and west, old and new. As an exotic destination with a cosmopolitan lifestyle, Dubai combines the comfort and conveniences of the Western world with the unique charm of Arabia. Even with a high degree of tolerance for different lifestyles, Dubai remains close to its heritage. Dubai's souqs and huge shopping malls are crammed with goods, at some of the world's best prices.

But there is more to the city than shopping. Visitors find an outstanding museum and superb recreational facilities, ranging from golf and water sports to desert safaris and dhow cruises.

As the sports capital of the Middle East, Dubai boasts four championship golf courses; it is a regular fixture on the European and Asian PGA circuits and hosts the Dubai World Cup - known as the world's richest horse race. An endless array of restaurants and nightspots offers a wide choice of cuisine and entertainment. Dubai is a place of fascinating contrasts, a distinct blend of modern city, timeless deserts, rugged mountains, and miles of sandy beaches. The streets are clean and safe. With so many attractive attributes, it is not surprising that Dubai rates highly with world-class travelers, businessmen and the international jet set.

Dubai Museum This excellent museum features a great collection of interesting artifacts from Dubai's pre-oil days when the city was known as an important pearl diving and trading center. The museum is air-conditioned and exhibits are labeled in both Arabic and English. Since its renovation, the museum has become one of Dubai's main attractions. On Fridays, the museum is closed in the morning.

"Old Dubai" is best viewed at the Creek . Around bus stop 10 (red route) one will still see ships completely loaded by hand. A huge contrast in this city of glamor, but surely a photo opportunity.

Tours Excursions Transportation:

The best way to see Dubai is by Hop on/off bus , see above. If there on a Friday take the Blue Line first and then the Red Line, as most of the downtown is "closed" in the morning.

Travel on foot is not recommended: too hot and the sights are too spread out. Taxis are very cheap!

The big thing to do in Dubai is to go to "At The Top", the viewing platform of the Burj Khalifa , the world’s tallest building. Don’t do this on a shore excursion – it’s too rushed. Instead, on the night you’re in port in Dubai , go it alone. It’s easy. Tickets are time-controlled so book online a long way ahead and time your visit for sunset. Take a cab from the port. Wander round the shops and market, watch the spectacular musical fountains and then head for At The Top to watch the sunset.

While you are there visit the Dubai Fountain , the world's largest dancing fountain and one with a very enticing display - a definite must see. The show takes place at the Burj Dubai Lake. An easy way to approach it is via the Dubai Mall. Daily 1 pm and 1.30 pm (on Friday 1.30 pm and 2.00 PM) and from 6 pm to 11 pm every half an hour.

It pays to compare your cruise line tours here .

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Shopping and food.

Dubai is a shopper's paradise due to its free port status, low import duties and no taxation. Modern, air-conditioned shopping malls are found throughout the city. The more traditional souqs can be a place for bargains, ambiance, and entertainment. Interesting buys include everything from gold jewelry to designer creations, cameras, electronics and oriental rugs. Shops at the malls are open from 10 am till late at night.

The Mall of the Emirates even offers the largest indoor ski slope in the world. You have to see it to believe it!

Dubai Mall boasts over 1200 stores and eateries, a walk through the huge aquarium, huge waterfalls, an ice skating rink and the magic fountains in front of the Burj Khalifa. See above. For automobile aficionados: just watch the world's most beautiful cars being parked around the entrances of the mall.

The currency is the United Arab Emirates dirham (AED, local abbreviation dhs). The Dirham is pegged to the USD, so rate variations with this currency are unlikely.

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Communication:

Free Wifi facilities in the terminal. When the crew members are using the facilities in great numbers, speeds are very slow to no connection at all. Wait till the crew has to be onboard (a half before guests boarding time) and you will find that the connections are improving. Some Hop on/off buses now also offer free WiFi.

Opening Hours and Holidays:

Shopping hours Daily 0900-1300 and 1600-2100, but many and all mall shops are open all day. Shops sometimes close for prayers Fri 1130-1330.

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Dubai cruise port is considered one of the largest and the most popular cruise ports in the world in terms of passenger traffic. It is not surprising as Dubai represents the jewel of the Middle East attracting tourists with its unique beauty, breathtaking shopping, the tallest skyscrapers, and numerous holiday entertainments that you could only imagine. 

You can not call yourself a real traveler if you have not been at least once to Dubai, the city of thousand and one nights, the city that respects traditions but is still constantly changing. Looking at modern Dubai, it is hard to believe that only 50-60 years ago it represented a modest settlement, a small desert outpost that rapidly grew into the dream city being today synonymous to luxury lifestyle and dolce vita. It is true that those who visited Dubai just 7-10 years ago can not be completely sure that they still know it well as the city is constantly developing and does not currently look like it used to be. Isn’t it a good reason to return to Dubai regularly to be aware of the changes occurring to it? The best way to do it is to include this magic and flamboyant city in your cruise itinerary from time to time.

Where Cruise Ships Dock in Dubai

There are two main cruise terminals in Dubai, Dubai Cruise Terminal and the recently built Dubai Harbor Cruise Terminal.

Dubai Cruise Terminal (Port Rashid)

On their arrival in Dubai, cruise ships can dock at Port Rashid which contains as many as 5 terminals intended both for cruise ships (3 terminals) and cargo vessels. It is located close to the old quarter where such areas as Karama, Bur Dubai, and Rasidiya are. Dubai cruise port has all the facilities required for the tourists so they could feel comfortable (cafes, free Internet, business center, currency exchange office, etc). The port is so large that it can receive over 25 000 passengers simultaneously. You can find more information here  

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Dubai Harbor Cruise Terminal

Dubai Harbor Cruise Terminal was built in 2020. It is located between Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, and Bluewaters Island. This cruise terminal was constructed exclusively for cruise ships belonging to Carnival Corporation Cruise lines ( AIDA , Costa , Seabourn, Princess, Holland America, and others). This modern terminal is distinguished by outstanding comfort offering tourists free Wi-Fi, Duty-Free, Meet & Greet Lobby, VIP area, etc. For more information please consult here  

How to Get from Dubai Airport to Dubai Cruise Ports?

There are two international airports in Dubai, Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). If your flight arrives at the international airport of Abu Dhabi, the neighboring city, you can use regular free airport shuttles departing from the Abu Dhabi international airport to Dubai. For more information, you can consult here   

The best way to get to one of the cruise terminals from both Dubai airports is by taxi. The thing is that you are not allowed to walk through the territory of the cruise ports and even if you get to the entrance of the terminal you will still have to use a taxi service or a bus shuttle to get to your cruise ship. That is why it makes sense to grab a taxi immediately on your arrival at the airport that will save you time and nerves (the cost is about 30 EUR depending on the port and the terminal you need). 

You can also go by metro from one of the Dubai airports to the Downtown (Burj Khalifa) which will cost you approximately 8 AED (2 EUR) and there you can grab a taxi to get to the required port. This combined way will be more money-saving and not that time-wasting.

Another way to get to one of the cruise ports is through airport bus shuttles which depart regularly and stop at the bus stations Ibn Battuta (F55 bus route) and Satwa (F55A bus route). After that, you get to one of the cruise terminals by taxi (the cost will amount to 10-15 EUR). 

If the airport of your arrival is in Abu Dhabi please consult theese detailed instructions .

What to Visit During Your Stay in Dubai?

It is impossible to visit all the famous city sites within your comparatively short stay in Dubai. Here is a short list of its main and the most remarkable city attractions.

Burj Khalifa is the name almost everyone knows. It is the tallest building in the world and can be called a contemporary wonder of the world. The main hallmark of Dubai is almost 830 meters (it is not that easy to imagine a building that is almost a kilometer tall!). To avoid long lines you can buy an “At the Top” ticket and enjoy a marvelous view from the observation deck. Having left the building you can find yourself in an amazing Burj Park with fountains and picturesque gardens. Burj Khalifa is worth visiting in the evening when it becomes dark. You can easily do it during your overnight stay but you should make the reservation for a definite hour in advance. For more details please see here   

Dubai Aquarium is another man-made tourist attraction in Dubai. It is located on the ground floor of the Dubai Mall and has up to 140 underwater species. Its glass three-meter-high tunnel can amaze everyone because being inside it you are surrounded by numerous sea inhabitants and feel like you are on the bottom of the deep blue sea. Children will especially appreciate this exciting experience!

Old Dubai with its authentic atmosphere is worth visiting as well. Undoubtedly, Dubai is a modern rapidly developing city, and yet walking along old streets in the Al Fahidi Quarter can help you better feel the real historical spirit of it full of contrasts where old strict traditions exist alongside outstanding technical progress and higher standard of living.

Deira represents a part of the Old City and is a special colorful place where famous eastern markets are located. They are full of tourists and shoppers all day long. There, you can buy traditional gold jewelry, spices, and beautiful souvenirs. It is really difficult to resist the temptation to buy something, no one will leave this special place without a purchase!

If you are tired of Dubai’s sweltering heat you can cool down by going shopping at the comfortable huge and air-conditioned Mall of Emirates (located in the Al Barsha area) where you can even go skiing at the ski slope located inside. Dubai Mall is another not less popular place for shopping and entertainment. It can be found in the city Downtown, at Sheikh Zayed road, next to Burj Khalifa. Both shopping centers are conveniently located not far from the metro stations and the bus stops.

Dubai Creek represents a natural salt-water inlet separating the old and the modern cities. Traditionally it was always crossed with Abras, small wooden boats. Today people still often use this means of transportation to avoid traffic jams, whereas tourists like them as a kind of entertainment that in addition costs cheaper than cheap (less than one euro). 

Miracle Gardens will add more colors to your already amazing trip. It is the largest flower garden in the world that occupies a territory of more than 70 000 square meters and has more than 150 million flowers some of which form quaint miraculous huge sculptures spreading sweet pleasant smells. It is a real fairytale that for a couple of hours can come true!

Jumeirah Mosque is the most beautiful mosque in Dubai looking as if it was carved from ivory. This masterpiece represents a clear example of Islamic architectural style and is an exact copy of the famous Al-Azhar Mosque located in Cairo but eight times smaller. Visitors are allowed to enter for excursions every day except Friday (the special sacred day for all Muslims). It is located on Jumeirah Road.

Of course, the list of tourist attractions of the city of Dubai is far from being completed as it is impossible to enumerate all of them in one comparatively short review.  

Where to Swim in Dubai Cruise Port and Nearby?

Beaches in Dubai deserve special attention as they are well equipped, patrolled by lifeguards, sheltered, and have clean turquoise tranquil water and fluffy white sand. All of them are man-made and very well groomed; they are distinguished by their outstanding comfort and cleanliness. Visiting one of them while staying in Dubai is a must!

Jumeirah Beach with a fantastic view of Burj-Al-Arab (the most luxurious and worldwide famous seven-star hotel) is conveniently located in the popular Jumeirah district. The beach was created for Jumeirah Beach Residence, anyway, most of its parts are open for everyone. 

La Mer Beach is another popular beach well-equipped and contains all the facilities required for an active pastime (various types of water sports). 

Umm Suqeim Beach is a special and unique beach located on the peninsula where the amazing Burj-Al-Arab can be found. It is open 24 hours a day which means that you can easily swim at night as it is lighted. There is also Kite Beach representing the part of Umm Suqeim Beach where kitesurfers can enjoy their leisure time ‘flying’. Besides, if you spend some minutes you can easily get to the Wild Wadi Waterpark with numerous water slides and other popular water entertainment. 

The good news is that to get to most of the most popular and beautiful Dubai beaches you won’t have to pay any entrance fee. 

Hacks for Tourists Visiting Dubai Cruise Port

• Although a taxi is not that cheap in case you are traveling from one of the airports to the cruise port it is better to use taxi services as it can be a problem to go on foot from the nearest metro station to the port. Although it seems that the gates of the port are near you can walk for some 30 minutes without seeing any pedestrian crossroads. So, your walk under the burning sun to the cruise port can become exhausting and unpleasant besides it is not allowed to walk on the territory of the port on foot and you will still have to take a taxi to get to your cruise ship. We recommend that you should spend your precious time on other more pleasant things which are numerous in Dubai. 
• A taxi colored completely pink or having a pink roof is intended only for women. Their drivers are women as well. 
• Taking a taxi you should insist on switching on a taxi meter (as a rule it will cost you less than if an ‘enterprising’ driver would announce a fixed price). Besides, you should know that when a taxi departs from the airport or cruise port you will always have to pay a surcharge amounting to 20 AED. 
• In case your flight from Dubai is late in the evening or at night whereas you have to leave your cruise ship during the first half of that day we recommend that you do the following. Take a taxi to the airport of your departure, leave your luggage at the luggage storage area located there at the arrival hall and explore the city using public transport. Don’t forget to plan your time with the reserve. 
• In the UAE you are not allowed to pay cash using public transport. If you plan to use the bus or metro you will have to buy the so-called Nol Ticket which can be purchased at any of the public transport stops. 
• If you are going to use the metro you should know that it is open on Fridays from 10 in the morning.

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Dubai Cruise Ship Terminal at Port Rashid

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Dubai Cruise Ship Terminal (Mina Rashid or Port Rasheed)

Dubai Cruise Ship Terminal (DCST, DCT) at Port Rashid (Mina Rashid) information and guide. Mina is Arabic for Port or Harbour. The terminal is operated by DP World and the DTCM (Dubai Tourism Department). As of Dec 2014 (opening date of the third terminal) there are 3 terminals.

• If you don't have transport arranged, recommended access to cruise terminal is by taxi (flagfall AED 25). About AED 40-60 (US$10-15) to or from places like Dubai Airport, Jumeirah Mosque, Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa. About AED 60-80 (US$15-20) to Burj Al Arab, Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Mall of the Emirates (Ski Dubai). About AED 80-100 (US$20-25) to Dubai Marina, JBR. Plenty of taxis available at cruise terminals. Use cream colored metered cabs, insist on meter use or get out and use another cab (illegal for taxi drivers not to use meter).
• [Walk? Public access to Port Rashid gate?] Nearest metro station is Al Ghubaiba Bus Station and metro station. Long walk though, especially in summer, especially because just exiting Port Rashid gate is a long walk (and not permitted to walk through port area anyway?). Or Al Ras MS on the other side of the creek, an even longer walk, and you have to find the pedestrian tunnel under the creek or catch an abra across.

Dubai cruise ship terminal history timeline and expansion

• 11 Dec 2014 - Hamdan bin Mohammed Cruise Terminal (Dubai Cruise Terminal 3) officially opened.
• 29 Jan 2012 - Capacity to eventually be expanded such that the terminal can handle up to 7 cruise ships at one time (press release).
• 26 Oct 2011 - A second terminal is planned with opening date expected before end of 2012 according to an announcement by DP World. Capacity will increase from two to five cruise liners.
• 23 Feb 2010 - new cruise terminal officially opened.
• Mar 2001 - first dedicated Dubai Cruise Terminal launched with a 2,200 sq m facility. Cruise ships had stopped in Dubai prior to that (since 1993?).
• Oct 1999 - temporary Dubai Cruise Terminal opened and managed by DTCM.

New Dubai cruise ship terminal opened

• Official opening date of the Port Rashid cruise terminal in Dubai was Tuesday 23 February 2010.
• In September 2009, the DTCM said the new terminal would open in January 2010.
• The terminal was opened by Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai.
• As part of the ceremony, the naming of the Costa Deliziosa Italian passenger liner took place, another first for Dubai, and any Arab city.
• The Port Rashid terminal is operated by the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM).
• Port capacity is for 4 cruise ships at a time.
• The new terminal might have been prompted by reports of criticism from Costa Cruises in Europe who started using the Dubai terminal as a base in 2006, but the terminal became a construction site in 2008-2009 resulting in passengers using makeshift facilities in Port Rashid.
• Dubai Cruise Terminal is the best in the Middle East for 2010, and was the best in the world apparently. DCT received the " Middle East's Leading Cruise Port award " for 2010, and the " World's Leading Cruise Port award " for 2008 and 2009 from the World Travel Awards (WTA). The WTA are based in London, UK, and the gongs are awarded based on votes from travel and tourist industry personnel such as travel agents, rather than real customers. Information according to a 27 May 2010 press release from DP World which appeared to say that the area of the terminal had shrunk (see facts and figures below).

List of cruise ship companies using Dubai Cruise Terminal

• Aida Cruises
• Costa Cruises
• MSC Cruises
• Royal Caribbean International (RCL)
• TUI Cruises

[Incomplete] Occasional or one-off visits

• Hapag-Lloyd
• Holland-America Line
• P&O Cruises

[Old, delete or edit] Boats using the Dubai Cruise Terminal (DCT)

• Brilliance of the Seas (operated by Royal Caribbean, capacity 2,500 oarsmen passengers) - 8-day cruises in the Gulf, visiting Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Dubai, Fujairah, Muscat. Based at DCT for 2010-2011 (not confirmed)?
• During the 2010-2011 winter season, the Costa Deliziosa (capacity 2,800 passengers) and Costa Luminosa will offer week long cruises in the Arabian Gulf from Dubai, with stopovers in Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Fujairah, and Muscat.

Dubai Cruise Terminal facilities and services

• [Which bank/s?] ATM machine. Emirates NBD.
• [Not according to Al Ghurair shuttle bus schedule] Al Ghurair Centre
• [Yes, kiosk at terminal] Burjuman Center (closest to terminal)
• [Yes, see DOM kiosk at terminal] Dubai Outlet Mall (45-60 min from terminal)
• [Yes, see Mercato stand in terminal for timetable] Mercato Mall (close to terminal)
• [No information] Wafi Mall (30 min from terminal).
• [No information] Dubai Mall (not free).
• Dubai Airport (not free).
• Business center and conference room.
• Cafes and restaurants.
• [Free?] Car park.
• Dubai Duty Free and retail shops.
• [Closed?] Emirates Post Office . Not in EPG list Nov 2016 but still in DTCM facilities list.
• Garden with Arabian palm trees.
• Heritage and culture exhibits showcasing the UAE
• Information center and concierge service.
• Internet and computer center.
• Left luggage office?
• Money exchange facility.
• Prayer rooms.
• Supermarket (small mini-mart).
• Tourist helpdesk with information and maps of Dubai.
• Tour operator desks.
• VIP lounge (Majilis).
• Wifi (free ... apparently).

Dubai cruise ship statistics and numbers for the Port Rashid terminal

• Tourist and visitor numbers, and cruise ship numbers in italics are estimated figures.

[Update needed] Dubai Cruise Terminal information

• Original Dubai Cruise Ship Terminal opened in 2001.
• Capacity was 2 boats simultaneously (4 from February 2010).
• Terminal area was 3,300 sq meters. Increased to 3,800 sq m from February 2010? Back to 3,300 sq m in 27 May 2010 press release from DP World.
• Quay length 335 meters (increased?)
• Port Rashid GPS co-ordinates are Latitude: 25° 16' 2" N, Longitude: 55° 16' 15" E

Dubai Cruise Terminal contact information (updated Nov 2016)

• Dubai Cruise Tourism, Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM), Mina Rashid
• PO Box 594, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Tel: +971-4-3019300, fax: +971-4-3450168, email: [email protected], web: www.visitdubai.com.
• PO Box 17000, Dubai, UAE. Tel: +971-4-8811110, fax: +97148811344 email: [email protected].
• Which is not entirely incorrect since DP World owns the Mina Rashid Terminal, but Jebel Ali is a long swim from Port Rashid.

Dubai Cruise Terminal contact details old information (some changes, see above)

• DTCM general information tel +971-4-2821111, toll-free complaints line UAE 800-7090, email [email protected].
• Dubai Cruise Terminal Director is Mr Jamal Humaid Al Falasi, tel +971-4-3457001, fax +971-4-3450168.
• Port Rashid Port Authority +971-4-8815555
• DP World head office tel +971-4-8811110

Queen Elizabeth II Ocean Liner (QE2)

• The QE2 ocean liner is (as of February 2010) moored at Port Rashid after being bought by Istithmar World in 2007 for $100 million.
• Istithmar was planning to convert the vessel into a luxury hotel but plans have been put on hold while it, and its parent company Dubai World, sort out their finances.

Last update Monday 14-Nov-2016 . Page development 4L 5C.

Related pages.

• Dubai International Airport - another entry and exit point for Dubai.
• Dubai tourist guide - some introductory information.
• Dubai visa - the paperwork tourists neeed.
• Yachts in Dubai - if you're looking for a smaller tub.

Related websites (new window)

• Official standalone Dubai Cruise Terminal website not provided or found, but DTCM has some information, and the DTCM tourism site is given as the offical website in contact information.
• www.visitdubai.com/en/travel-planning/cruise-dubai/dubai-cruise-terminal-facilities - updated DCT page on DTCM site. Has pages for cruise ship timetable (not up to date), list of cruise companies and tour operators, and brief information about visiting Dubai.
• www.dpworld.ae/en/content/94/251 - DP World information page.
• web.dpworld.com/our-business/marine-terminals/middle-east-europe-africa/dubai-mina-rashid/ - another DP World information page.
• www.dubaicruiseterminal.com domain is not the official Dubai Cruise Terminal website but has some unoffical information, mostly the same as the DTCM website (not checked for accuracy).
• [Error, not available Nov 2016] www.dubaitourism.ae/CruiseTerminal/CruiseTerminal/tabid/314/language/en-US/Default.aspx - DTCM Dubai Cruise Terminal information, and Cruise Terminal arrivals and departures schedule .
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Use the Free Dubai Shuttle Bus: For Everyone Who Wants to See the City

For tourists, it is very convenient to use a Dubai shuttle bus where you can get around the city for free. We will explain here exactly where they go and where to.

Information about the Dubai Shuttle Bus

Dubai Shuttle Bus

If you want to get around in the metropolis of Dubai, you need a means of transport. You have a lot of possibilities there and the city has a very good infrastructure that others would certainly dream of. So you have no problems there look at everything carefully. Still very popular is the taxi where you can go anywhere in the city cheaply. But we also recommend always using the free Dubai Shuttle Bus. This is particularly useful for newcomers to Dubai. You just get on the bus and then you are driven to a large shopping mall, beach, or attraction. Furthermore, of course, you have the advantage that this is free of charge.

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Use the Dubai Shuttle Bus from the Hotel

Dubai Shuttle Bus Service

As a rule, if you have booked a five-star luxury hotel in Dubai, you can take a free shuttle bus there as a hotel guest. That means you can go to a beach or one of the numerous Dubai shopping malls several times a day at set times. This saves money and you can see some of the city while driving. If you want to use this service then you should inquire in advance whether this is offered by the hotel where you would like to stay. Usually, every five-star hotel offers this.

The disadvantage here is perhaps that the buses only run at certain times. You can always get a map at the reception where you can see the times. Then you should always stand at the hotel entrance about 15 minutes before departure. Usually, there are already many other hotel guests who want to go with them. So you should always be there early so that you can still get the best seats on the bus. If there are many guests who want to travel with them, a second bus is usually used. But that always depends on the hotel.

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Where Can You Even Go With the Buses?

Al Seef Dubai Shuttle Bus

The hotel buses usually go to a large shopping mall such as the Dubai Mall or the Mall of the Emirates. You then have the option of taking a look at the shopping center, or you can take a taxi from there. Numerous public beaches are also served, such as La Mer Beach. However, you have to be at the place where the bus goes back to the hotel at the specified times.

It may well be that the driver waits maybe five minutes. But the times are respected there and if you are not there on time then you have to use the taxi to get back to the hotel. In principle, the Dubai Shuttle Bus is always free for hotel guests and can also be used by them. But the driver always expects a tip and you can give it a few dirhams. Maybe you want to take the bus again for the next few days and then the driver will already know you.

Atlantis The Palm Shuttle Bus

You definitely want to see the Atlantis The Palm Hotel on the artificial island of The Palm Jumeirah. If you have a rental car then you have to park the car in the large parking lot next to the hotel. So that you don’t have to go too far, the hotel offers a free Dubai shuttle bus. You will then be driven directly in front of the entrance. However, this is not the main entrance to the hotel. The day visitors are driven to the entrance where you can visit the Lost Chambers Aquarium, for example. It is important to know that only guests of the hotel are allowed to use the main entrance.

Use The Outlet Village Dubai Bus

You certainly want to visit one of the numerous outlets in Dubai. The most beautiful is The Outlet Village and there is also a free Dubai shuttle bus that you can use. Incidentally, this is called the Complimentary Tourism Shuttle Bus and there are several routes. Route 1 goes to numerous hotels on The Palm Jumeirah such as the Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah or the Jumeirah Zabeel Saray. If you stay in these hotels you can ride for free. But there are also tours from the Dubai Marina or Bluewaters Island. You should look at the map where you can see the exact travel times.

Legoland Dubai

If you have children with you on your Dubai vacation, they will definitely want to visit a Dubai water park or the numerous amusement parks in Dubai. There you can use the free Dubai shuttle bus from Legoland Dubai. You have to know that the amusement parks are far from the city center at Dubai Parks and Resorts. So you can then use the buses and be driven there, which is very practical. However, the buses only run there at certain times.

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Use Dubai Cruise Terminal Shuttle Bus

Many tourists now arrive by cruise ship and take a Dubai cruise. A free Dubai shuttle bus is also offered for cruise guests directly in the Dubai Cruise Terminal. As a rule, the large shopping malls are also approached there. All you have to do is get on and drive there. If this is your first time in Dubai this is very useful. But since there are always many who want to come along, you should be there early.

Al Seef and The Pointe Dubai Shuttle Service

The popular promenade Al Seef and The Pointe Dubai can be easily reached with a Dubai shuttle bus. You only have to look at the buses that can be recognized by the label. It is always important that they stop at certain places and also drive at set times. If you use the buses correctly then you hardly need to use any other public transport in the city. As we said, you can save a lot of money there. If you get stuck then you can still use the taxi. There are certainly other buses that you can use, all of which cannot be listed here. Furthermore, it can also always be the case that this is no longer driving.

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One woman has died and 10 others were injured after a shuttle bus crashed into the transportation area outside a Honolulu cruise terminal Friday, according to police.

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"Sadly, one guest has died from her injuries. She was traveling with her husband, who was also injured and is expected to recover. Members of the Carnival Care Team are assisting the guests. Our thoughts are with the guests affected and their loved ones," Carnival Cruise Line said in a statement to ABC News.

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Five pedestrians were transported to the hospital -- one of whom was later pronounced dead and four others are in good condition. Six other pedestrians refused treatment on the scene, police said.

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Driver was friendlyand polite and gave a courtesy call early enough before the scheduled pick-up time.

Transport company service

The transport was very good clean vehicle and drove very safely to get us to our destination on time for our flight.

Great service used then 3 times in the UAE never let me down. Always use them for transfers around the world. Fantastic

Prompt and polite

Very good. Only improvement is to update booking data when arriving by ship. You need to show when ship arrives and preferred pick up time as you might be picking up a later flight. Thanks.

The driver is great. But he wait in the terminal 3 and we are in terminal 2. He show up almost 5:30 a.m. Our appointment is 5:00 a.m.

Defining the pick up point at the terminal would be helpful. We waited outside the terminal where we came out with our bags. This was where we expected someone to be just outside arrivals for our cruise pier. There was no sign of a driver and no board with our name on it. My partner went ofer to the taxi stand in case they were there. It took 3 phone calls to finally link up with our driver. It was not the smooth pick up it could have been and cost me for 3 international calls on my phone which added to the cost of the booking overall. There was a query email from booking HQ saying our order was incomplete-it was as if we had not given details of our flight arrival yet I had clearly indicated we were arriving by sea. This was sorted and clarified eventually by email.

Confusion over pick up point at terminal. It should have been stated where we would be met

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Do other malls have chargeable shuttles?

They might all do, I don't know and in any event I wouldn't want to wait around for one.

I'd rather get a taxi to the nearest one and then use the metro to get to others and then a taxi back.

Do you know which malls you intend to go to ? There are 13 or 14 of them.

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Kostenloser Dubai Shuttle Bus nutzen

Mit einem dubai shuttle bus kann man sich in der stadt fortbewegen.

Für Touristen ist es sehr praktisch einen Dubai Shuttle Bus zu nutzen wo man sich kostenlos in der Stadt fortbewegen kann. Wo diese genau fahren und wo hin werden wir hier einmal erklären.

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Wenn man sich in der Millionenmetropole Dubai fortbewegen möchte dann benötigt man ein Verkehrsmittel . Man hat dort sehr viele Möglichkeiten und die Stadt verfügt über eine sehr gute Infrastruktur wo andere sicherlich davon träumen würden . Somit hat man dort keine Probleme um sich alles genau anzuschauen. Immer noch sehr beliebt ist das Taxi wo man preisgünstig überall hinfahren kann in der Stadt. Aber wir empfehlen auch den kostenlosen Dubai Shuttle Bus immer zu nutzen. Dieser ist besonders für Dubai Neulinge sehr praktisch. Man setzt sich einfach in den Bus und dann wird man zu einer großen Shopping Mall, Strand oder Attraktion gefahren . Weiterhin hat man dort natürlich den Vorteil das dieser kostenlos ist.

Dubai Shuttle Bus vom Hotel benutzen

In der Regel wenn man ein fünf Sterne Luxushotel in Dubai gebucht hat dann kann man dort als Hotelgast einen kostenlosen Shuttlebus in Anspruch nehmen. Das heißt man kann mehrmals pro Tag zu festgelegten Zeiten an einen Strand oder in eine der zahlreichen Dubai Shopping Malls fahren. Dadurch kann man Geld einsparen und während der Fahrt sieht man schon einiges von der Stadt. Wenn man diesen Service nutzen möchte dann sollte man sich vorher erkundigen ob dies vom Hotel angeboten wird wo man übernachten möchte . Normaleweise bietet das jedes fünf Sterne Hotel an.

Der Nachteil ist hier vielleicht das die Busse immer nur zu bestimmten Zeiten fahren . Man kann immer an der Rezeption einen Plan holen wo man die Uhrzeiten erkennen kann . Dann sollte man immer ungefähr 15 Minuten vor der Abfahrt beim Hoteleingang stehen . Meistens stehen dort schon viele andere Hotelgäste die dann auch mitfahren möchten. Also sollte man dort immer frühzeitig sein damit man noch die besten Plätze im Bus bekommt. Wenn gerade viele Gäste mitfahren möchte dann wird auch meistens ein zweiter Bus eingesetzt. Das kommt aber immer auf das Hotel an.

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Wo kann man mit den Bussen überhaupt hinfahren

Die Hotelbusse fahren meistens eine große Shopping Mall an wie zum Beispiel die Dubai Mall oder auch die Mall of the Emirates . Man hat dann die Möglichkeit das Einkaufszentrum anzuschauen, oder auch man fährt von dort aus mit dem Taxi weiter. Weiterhin werden auch zahlreiche öffentliche Strände angefahren wie zum Beispiel der La Mer Beach . Allerdings muß man dann auch wieder zu den festgelegten Zeiten am Platz sein wo der Bus wieder zurück zum Hotel fährt.

Es kann durchaus sein das der Fahrer vielleicht fünf Minuten wartet . Aber die Zeiten werden dort eingehalten und wenn man nicht rechtzeitig dort ist dann muß man das Taxi nutzen um ins Hotel zurückzukommen . Gründsätzlich ist der Dubai Shuttle Bus immer kostenlos für die Hotelgäste und kann auch von diesen genutzt werden. Aber der Fahrer erwartet dann auch immer ein Trinkgeld und man kann diesem ruhig ein paar Dirham geben. Vielleicht möchte man die nächsten Tage nochmals mit dem Bus fahren und dann kennt der Fahrer einen schon.

Atlantis The Palm Shuttle Bus

Bestimmt möchte man auch einmal das Atlantis The Palm Hotel anschauen auf der künstlichen Insel The Palm Jumeirah . Wenn man einen Mietwagen hat dann muß man das Auto auf dem großen Parkplatz neben dem Hotel parken . Damit man nicht zu weit gehen muß bietet das Hotel einen kostenlosen Dubai Shuttle Bus an. Man wird dann direkt vor den Eingang gefahren. Allerdings ist dies nicht der Haupteingang vom Hotel. Die Tagesbesucher werden zum Eingang gefahren wo man zum Beispiel das Lost Chambers Aquarium besichtigen kann. Wichtig zu wissen ist das nur Gäste vom Hotel auch den Haupteingang benutzen dürfen.

The Outlet Village Dubai Bus nutzen

Sicherlich möchte man auch eines der zahlreichen Outlets in Dubai besuchen. Das schönste ist das The Outlet Village und dort gibt es auch einen kostenlosen Dubai Shuttle Bus den man nutzen kann. Dieser nennt sich dort übrigens Complimentary Tourism Shuttle Bus und es gibt mehrere Routen . Die Route 1 fährt zahlreiche Hotels auf The Palm Jumeirah an wie zum Beispiel das Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah oder auch das Jumeirah Zabeel Saray . Wenn man in diesen Hotels übernachtet dann kann man dort kostenlos mitfahren. Es gibt aber auch Touren von der Dubai Marina oder Bluewaters Island . Man sollte sich den Plan anschauen wo man die genauen Fahrzeiten erkennen kann.

Legoland Dubai

Wenn man Kinder dabei hat im Dubai Urlaub dann wollen diese bestimmt auch einmal einen Dubai Wasserpark oder die zahlreiche Freizeitparks in Dubai besuchen. Dort kann man den kostenlosen Dubai Shuttle Bus vom Legoland Dubai nutzen. Man muß wissen das sich die Freizeitparks weit außerhalb vom Stadtzentrum befinden bei Dubai Parks and Resorts . Somit kann man dann die Busse nutzen und wird dorthin gefahren was sehr praktisch ist. Allerdings fahren auch dort die Busse nur zu bestimmten Zeiten.

Dubai Kreuzfahrt Terminal Shuttle Bus nutzen

Viele Touristen kommen auch mittlerweile mit einem Kreuzfahrtschiff an und machen eine Dubai Kreuzfahrt . Direkt im Dubai Cruise Terminal wird auch ein kostenloser Dubai Shuttle Bus angeboten für die Kreuzfahrtgäste . In der Regel werden dort auch die großen Shopping Malls angefahren. Man braucht dort auch nur einzusteigen und fährt einfach dorthin. Wenn man zum ersten Mal in Dubai ist dann ist dies sehr nützlich. Aber da immer viele mitfahren möchten sollte man frühzeitig dort sein.

Al Seef und The Pointe Dubai Shuttle Service

Auch die beliebten Flaniermeilen Al Seef und The Pointe Dubai sind mit einem Dubai Shuttle Bus bequem zu erreichen. Man muß immer nur nach den Bussen schauen die an der Aufschrift zu erkennen sind. Wichtig ist immer das diese an bestimmten Plätzen halten und auch zu festgelegten Zeiten fahren. Wenn man die Busse richtig nutzt dann braucht man fast gar keine sonstigen öffentlichen Verkehrsmittel nutzen in der Stadt . Wie schon gesagt kann man dort einiges an Geld einsparen. Wenn man dann einmal nicht mehr weiterkommt dann kann man immer noch das Taxi nutzen. Es gibt sicherlich noch weitere Busse die man nutzen kann die man hier alle nicht aufzählen kann. Weiterhin kann es aber auch immer sein das dieser gerade nicht mehr fährt.

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Das ist immer sehr praktisch und ich nutze die kostenlosen Busse von den Hotels immer sehr häufig. Man kann sich zur Dubai Mall fahren lassen und wieder zurück. Manchmal sind die Busse aber auch voll und dann kann es „sehr eng“ werden.

Aber der Service von den Hotels ist super !!

Eine tolle Sache Habe schon oft die Busse genutzt die wirklich kostenlos sind Dem Fahrer habe ich dann ein paar Dirham Trinkgeld dafür gegeben

Die Shuttle Busse sind wirklich super und ich habe diese auch öfters genutzt. Wir wurden immer zur Mall of the Emirates gefahren.

Danke für den Tipp Wir möchten natürlich auch Geld sparen im Dubai Urlaub

Nur die Luxushotels in Dubai bieten einen Bus für die Gäste an Wer ein 3 Sterne Hotel bucht dann ist dies nicht möglich Ist aber sehr praktisch und man kommt „fast überall“ hin

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