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Dubai

Accomodation

After completing all visa formalities, book yourself in any of the world-class hotels that are situated in Dubai. Choose from the many international hotel chains present here, including Crowne Plaza, Dusit, Fairmont, Hilton, Hyatt, Intercontinental, Le Meridien, Lotus, Marriott, Ramada, Renaissance, Ritz-Carlton, Rotana, Sheraton, Sofitel and Taj hotels.

You also have a choice of many beach resorts that include Dubai Marine Beach Resort and Spa, Jebel Ali Hotel and Golf Resort, Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Royal Mirage and Madinat Jumeirah.

Dubai also boasts of being home to the world's tallest and the first 7-star hotel - the Burj A! Arab. The city also includes the Emirates Towers, which is one of the leading corporate hotels in the world.

But if you want to have a unique Arabian experience in the desert, then escape to the serenity of the majestic Arabian Resorts situated on the outskirts of the city. Tike this unique opportunity to enjoy the traditional Bedouin welcome, the unparalleled luxury and the dreamlike surrounding of the desert at either Al Maha or Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and Spa.

Destination

Arabian Sea, stop by the grand Dubai Cruise Terminal at Port Rashid and experience luxury at its best. From easy immigration facilities and professional ground-handling infrastructure to world-class ship stores and a comprehensive Duty Free Shop, Dubai is an ideal stopover destination. In fact, to make your trip even more interesting, don't miss the opportunity to visit its magnificent tourist sites, which will leave you completely spellbound.

Dubai Cruise Terminal

Enter the unique ship-shaped Dubai Cruise Terminal, conveniently situated at berths 9 and 10 in Port Rashid Spanning an area of 3,300 sq m, DCT can handle up to two ships simultaneously. In fact, its deep basin gives cruise companies the option of bringing larger ships into the calm waters of the Port. Some of the major cruises that have docked at Dubai Cruise Terminal include Queen Elizabeth 2, Silver Cloud, Seven Seas Voyager and Hebridean Spirit.

Stopping over at Dubai is an ideal choice as it is also a port for vessel repositioning. Being midway between Europe and Asia, the city is logistical]}' suitable for cruise lines to offer a shorter segment on this type of cruise, which would expand their potential market by reducing the overall cost to the passenger. As a prime cruise hub of the region, the DCT can accommodate up to 1,000 passenger capacity in 3, 4 and 7-day cruises that can be sustained for a 3 to 6-month period. 7-day cruises would be best operated between port ranges of Muscat to Bahrain. These smaller vessels would also have access to many other minor ports and sites including the fjords on the Musandam Peninsula. Whereas, for larger vessels up to 2,000 passenger capacity, you can plan a 7 to 10-day extended port cruise, which could also include India.

Salient features

As you walk inside, you'll be impressed by the friendly procedures, easy immigration and custom checks, and minimum bureaucracy. Designed in the shape of a ship with steel exteriors, its spacious interiors include a wealth of amenities. It includes an extensive Duty Free Shop, a world-class ship store, an intriguing heritage and cultural display, and a beautifully landscaped palm garden.

In addition, the DCT also offers the following facilities

• Information centre
• Business centre with internet access
• Immigration, customs and security offices
• Semi-automated baggage handling system
• Extensive lounge facilities
• VIP reception area
• State-of-the-art entertainment system
• Banks
• Post office
• Coffee shops and restaurants
• Prayer room
• Rent units for banks, car rentals, hotels and shopping malls
• Public taxi stand
• Facilities for the physically challenged