Ports of Call
Popular ports you can visit on a cruise around the United Arab Emirates
DubaiBelieve everything you've heard about Dubai – it truly is that incredible. Honestly, where else on earth can you ski both in a shopping centre and out in the desert? As one of the world's fastest growing cities, Dubai has emerged as a premier luxury travel destination, drawing visitors from all over the globe. Its dry and sunny weather, incredible shopping experiences and unique tourist attractions have helped to turn it into a bona fide hot spot where ancient and modern cultures come together. |
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OmanOman is a country located in the Middle east which borders the UAE in the northwest, and Saudi Arabia in the west. Muscat, the capital of Oman, is a small city with a calm atmosphere, good museums, forts, public buildings, a traditional covered souk and some spectacular scenery. The plateau of Jebel Shams is about 2000m above sea level and the is the second deepest canyon in the world after the Grand Canyon in the USA and really spectacular. Oman is also the producer of the best value crafts from the Arab world, like pottery, Bedouin jewelry, and woven goods including carpets. |
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MuscatMuscat is a city with many points of interest, from natural freshwater pools, parks and nature reserves to plenty of unspoilt, soft sandy beaches and an abundance of marine life. |
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FujirahFujairah is renowned for its high mountains of multiple colours and deep valleys where water courses flow throughout the year which represent an attraction for tourists. There are marine reserves where a variety of beautiful and rare sea creatures live amongst a jungle of coral reefs. Tourists are also attracted by the mineral and healing waters such as those to be found at the Madhab and Gamour springs. The waters of these springs are claimed by natives to heal from rheumatism and some skin diseases.The Wareea's water falls are is one of the most beautiful mountainous spots in Fujairah. |
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BahrainAn island nation, presenting archaeological treasures in true Arabian tradition from Dhow building yards to ancient forts. Or if you prefer the modern dimension, you will find world-class hotels, excellent restaurants and plentiful nightlife.With year-round sunshine, the golden beaches are more than inviting! |
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Abu DhabiThe name Abu Dhabi literally means 'place of the gazelle'. Today Abu Dhabi is the capital of the UAE.It has changed a lot in the last decades. It is a rather cosmopolitan city, with its bold urban architecture and lush gardens.It is also the seat of government for the Emirates.It is the headquarter for the president of the state. The Abu Dhabi Corniche,with its public parks and fountains, is a remarkable landscape of the city, The city has grown so rapidly, there is no natural beachfront now, but nonetheless an impressive and attractive city with all modern amenities. |
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Mina SulmanMina Sulman is one of the major ports in the Middle East, and home to the Royal Bahrain Naval Base. It is located in the Northeastern tip of Bahrain, just south of the capital city of Manama, the country's thriving economic center. Bahrain is a thoroughly modern and culturally diverse country, with just under 1/3 of its population hailing from abroad. It is also expected to be the future home of the world's tallest building-the 1,022-meter-tall Murjan Tower. |
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