Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Location

Dubai sits on a golden sandy coastline in the Arabian Gulf, where the warm azure waves of the sea meet the desert. A high-rise oasis, this city is a pleasure-dome surrounded by dunes; one of the most fashionable on the planet thanks to its ability to satisfy the needs of legions of demanding vacationers. Dubai is about having fun—and it's one big adult playground.Nature plays her part here, with year-round sunshine, gorgeous beaches, dramatic arid landscapes, and warm waters, but it's the man-made attractions that make Dubai so alluring. You can launch yourself into high-adrenaline desert adventures, diving and water sports, and some of the world's best golf courses. The 5-, 6-, and 7-star hotels offer the ultimate in luxury, and the party scene is hot. Shopping malls are the biggest in the world and are packed full of high-class merchandise. And with hundreds of restaurants with cuisine from around the world, you can munch your way from Mexico to Malaysia.Dubai is an Arab country with a long history as a trading port. Traces of its traditional life, customs, and architecture can still be seen and explored, but today and tomorrow are much more important than yesterday. Almost every building in this metropolis is less than 20 years old and the most dramatic developments—groundbreaking megaprojects—have just been completed or are still under construction.The city is certainly unique. Islam is its anchor, but it has opened its doors to the rest of the world and has invited them in to work, rest, and play, which creates a truly international atmosphere. Unashamedly modern and materialistic, life here takes place at breakneck speed. The landscape is stark, the confidence is sky high, the can-do spirit is palpable, and the bling is in your face. Dubai produces strong reactions in people, but one thing is certain—love it or loathe it—you will not forget it. It is without a doubt, one of the world's true must-see destinations.Shisha: Smoke Without Fire. Emirati men love socializing, but as they don't drink alcohol they get together over coffee and shisha instead of a drink at the bar after work. The shisha, or hookah, is a smoking device, usually made of glass, that filters smoke through water before it reaches the smoker's mouth. Shisha tobaccos are aromatic and are often mixed with apple, cinnamon, or cherry, so their taste isn't as strong as other tobaccos. Smoking shisha is said to induce relaxation—but you'll have to decide if it's for you!

Dubai, United Arab Emirates Itineraries

16 Nights

Asian & Arabian Jewels

Cruise Line Oceania Cruises
Cruise Type Ocean
Ship Riviera
Region Asia and Repositioning
Departure Port Singapore
Destination Port Dubai
Itinerary
Singapore, Port Klang, Georgetown, Penang, Phuket, Sabang, Weh Island, Colombo, Cochin, Mangalore, Mormugao, Goa, Mumbai (ex Bombay), Al Fujayrah, Abu Dhabi and Dubai

From £3,399pp

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Departure Date
28 Apr 24
20 Nights

Majestic Africa

Cruise Line Oceania Cruises
Cruise Type Ocean
Ship Insignia
Region Africa
Departure Port Dubai
Destination Port Cape Town
Itinerary
Dubai, Mahé, Mombasa, Zanzibar, Mayotte Island, Maputo, Durban, Durban and Cape Town

From £3,819pp

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Departure Date
13 May 24
70 Nights

70-Night Greece to Australia Grand Voyage

Cruise Line Azamara
Cruise Type Ocean
Ship Azamara Pursuit
Region World-wide
Departure Port Athens
Destination Port Melbourne, Victoria
Itinerary
Athens, Alexandria, Alexandria, Safaga, Safaga, Sharm El Sheikh, 'Aqaba, Jeddah, Muscat, Dubai, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, Sir Bani Yas Island, Manama, Doha, Doha, Dubai, Dubai, Al Fujayrah, Muscat, Mumbai (ex Bombay), Goa, Mangalore, Cochin, Colombo, Colombo, Hambantota, Phuket, Georgetown, Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Semarang, Surabaya, Benoa, Bali, Benoa, Bali, Geraldton, Western Australia, Fremantle, Western Australia, Fremantle, Western Australia, Busselton, Western Australia, Albany, Western Australia, Esperance, Western Australia, Adelaide, South Australia, Adelaide, South Australia, Penneshaw, Eden, New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales and Melbourne, Victoria

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Departure Date
26 Oct 24
18 Nights

18-Night Ancient Trade Routes

Cruise Line Azamara
Cruise Type Ocean
Ship Azamara Pursuit
Region Mediterranean
Departure Port Athens
Destination Port Dubai
Itinerary
Athens, Alexandria, Alexandria, Safaga, Safaga, Sharm El Sheikh, 'Aqaba, Jeddah, Muscat, Dubai and Dubai

From £3,063pp

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Departure Date
26 Oct 24
8 Nights

8-Night Arabia Intensive Voyage

Cruise Line Azamara
Cruise Type Ocean
Ship Azamara Pursuit
Region Asia
Departure Port Dubai
Destination Port Dubai
Itinerary
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, Sir Bani Yas Island, Manama, Doha, Doha, Dubai and Dubai

From £1,567pp

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Departure Date
13 Nov 24
17 Nights

17-Night India & Sri Lanka Voyage

Cruise Line Azamara
Cruise Type Ocean
Ship Azamara Pursuit
Region Asia
Departure Port Dubai
Destination Port Singapore
Itinerary
Dubai, Al Fujayrah, Muscat, Mumbai (ex Bombay), Goa, Mangalore, Cochin, Colombo, Colombo, Hambantota, Phuket, Georgetown, Penang, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore

From £4,669pp

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Departure Date
21 Nov 24
19 Nights

Indian Ocean Islands

Cruise Line Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Cruise Type Ocean
Ship Seven Seas Voyager
Region Africa
Departure Port Cape Town
Destination Port Dubai
Itinerary
Cape Town, Mossel Bay, Richards Bay, Maputo, Mayotte Island, Nosy Bé, Mahé, Mahé, Muscat, Al Fujayrah, Abu Dhabi and Dubai

From £10,334pp

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Departure Date
01 Dec 24
21 Nights

Glimmering Towers Of Asia

Cruise Line Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Cruise Type Ocean
Ship Seven Seas Voyager
Region Asia
Departure Port Dubai
Destination Port Singapore
Itinerary
Dubai, Al Fujayrah, Mumbai (ex Bombay), Mumbai (ex Bombay), Mormugao, Goa, Mangalore, Cochin, Colombo, Colombo, Phuket, Phuket, Langkawi Island, Georgetown, Penang, Port Klang, Port Klang, Malacca, Singapore and Singapore

From £9,523pp

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Departure Date
20 Dec 24
31 Nights

31-Day Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, India & Arabia

Cruise Line Seabourn
Cruise Type Ocean
Ship Seabourn Encore
Region Asia
Departure Port Hong Kong
Destination Port Dubai
Itinerary
Hong Kong, Ha Long Bay, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Sihanoukville, Koh Kood, Laem Chabang, Singapore, Port Klang, Georgetown, Penang, Phuket, Galle, Colombo, Muscat, Doha, Sir Bani Yas Island and Dubai

From £15,599pp

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Departure Date
16 Feb 25
64 Nights

Grand Voyage: Cape Town to Athens

Cruise Line Silversea
Cruise Type Ocean
Ship Silver Spirit
Region Africa
Departure Port Cape Town
Destination Port Piraeus
Itinerary
Cape Town, Lüderitz, Walvis Bay, Walvis Bay, Gqeberha (ex Port Elizabeth), Gqeberha (ex Port Elizabeth), East London, Richards Bay, Durban, Cape Town, Cape Town, Cape Town, Mossel Bay, Maputo, Nosy Bé, Nosy Bé, Antsiranana, Praslin Island, La Digue, Mahé, Mahé, Male, Cochin, Mumbai (ex Bombay), Mumbai (ex Bombay), Muscat, Ras al Khaimah, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Doha, Doha, Manama, Dubai, Salalah, Safaga, Sharm El Sheikh, Ain Sukhna and Piraeus

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Departure Date
22 Feb 25
17 Nights

17-Day Jewels Of The Indian Ocean & Arabia

Cruise Line Seabourn
Cruise Type Ocean
Ship Seabourn Encore
Region Asia
Departure Port Singapore
Destination Port Dubai
Itinerary
Singapore, Port Klang, Georgetown, Penang, Phuket, Galle, Colombo, Muscat, Doha, Sir Bani Yas Island and Dubai

From £8,499pp

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Departure Date
02 Mar 25
35 Nights

35-Day India, Arabia, Egypt & Holy Land

Cruise Line Seabourn
Cruise Type Ocean
Ship Seabourn Encore
Region Asia
Departure Port Singapore
Destination Port Piraeus
Itinerary
Singapore, Port Klang, Georgetown, Penang, Phuket, Galle, Colombo, Muscat, Doha, Sir Bani Yas Island, Dubai, Ras al Khaimah, Salalah, Safaga, Safaga, Sharm El Sheikh, 'Aqaba, Rhodes, Agios Nikólaos, Kríti and Piraeus

From £15,699pp

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Departure Date
02 Mar 25