Today in Dubai, the busiest cruise season opens.
DP World, managing Port Rashid in Dubai, said the port is preparing for the busiest cruise season since October 25th. He is due to host 115 luxury cruise ships at Dubai Cruise Terminal.
The start of the new season will mark the arrival of the Seabourn Cruises brand Seabourn Encore.
The world's largest cruise terminal Hamdan bin Mohammed Cruise Terminal in Mina Rashid, according to the plans of DP World, should serve 18 thousand travelers every day.
Sultan Ahmed bin Suleiem, Chairman of the Group and CEO of DP World, said: “Since Dubai has a goal of attracting 20 million tourists a year by 2020, of which at least one million will be in cruise tourism "We strive to provide the best services in the world, guaranteeing a truly luxurious cruise experience, satisfying the tastes of sophisticated visitors."
Muhammad Abdul Aziz Al Mannai, Executive Director of Mina Rashid, added: “We are expanding our capacity to accommodate more vessels by adding new berths, developing our existing two-kilometer berths to meet the needs of cruise operators. We are also working on connecting our terminals with closed corridors equipped with the best technology to maximize throughput and ensure the convenience of passengers in the port. "
The Dubai government has developed various initiatives in support of cruise tourism, which facilitates and accelerates the processing of documents.
Simplified visa procedures have also been introduced at the Dubai General Directorate for Accommodation and Foreigners, including issuing visas exclusively for cruise tourists.
