Shopping abroad has a glamour that can’t be matched by pounding the pavements of your local high street. In these heavenly shopping hubs, you’ll want to browse and barter your way from gleaming mega-malls and exclusive designers to late-night markets. And the best and most convenient way to visit these destinations is to book a cruise to one or two of your favourite destinations.
With its opulent ‘seven star’ hotels and man-made islands built in the shape of palm trees, Dubai, a city and emirate in the UAE (United Arab Emirates) is known as an oasis for luxury travellers with extra money to burn. This cosmopolitan city is a mecca for duty free shopping as well as offering gorgeous beaches and plush resorts.
Find out everything you need to know about cruising to Dubai and other UAE destinations for the first time…
Every year we help hundreds of our customers book the holiday of a lifetime to Dubai and other UAE ports. A spectacular mix of contemporary luxury and a fascinating culture made this one of our top 5 destinations in 2015 and it looks set to be pretty popular in 2016 too!
If you’ve never been to the UAE before, it’s likely you have a lot of questions, and we’re here to put your mind at ease. Read on to find out all the information you need to know about cruising to Dubai…
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When a person thinks of Dubai, images of wealth and beauty instantly spring to mind. Situated in the United Arab Emirates, its location has helped it to become one of the most important trading hubs in the world.
As of 2012, Dubai established itself as the 22nd most expensive city in the world. With a location full of so much beauty, what could be better than visiting with the added luxury of a cruise ship?
What can I expect in Dubai?
Intricately designed mosques, gargantuan shopping malls, luxurious spas and mile after mile of once uninhabited desert await you in this jewel of a location. It’s definitely a massive cultural hub in …