Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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Just a few decades ago, Abu Dhabi, the island capital of the United Arab Emirates, was a small fishing village with houses made of mud-brick and palm fronds. Today, as a result of revenue from oil, Abu Dhabi is one of the world's richest cities, with wide, tree-lined okulevards, lush green parks, gushing fountains and imposing skyscrapers. Somewhat of a dichotomy, Abu Dhabi is a combination of ultra-modern sophistication and Arab mystique, with friendly and hospitable people offering a warm welcome to visitors. Abu Dhabi's history originated in the 18th century, when, according to legend, a group of tribesmen pursuing a gazelle came upon a freshwater well which they named Abu Dhabi, or "Father of the Gazelle". In the 19th century, the first fort was built over this well by a sheikh of the Al-Nahyan dynasty. The fort's name is Al Husn Palace, also known as Old or White Fort, and it is one of the few buildings in Abu Dhabi that is more than 25 years old. Its whitewashed walls are eye-catching amid the backdrop of today's skyscrapers. Presently, it is home to the Cultural Foundation and serves as a documents centre. Abu Dhabi had little significance until the discovery of vast oil reserves in the late 1950s and early 1960s. In the years following, the city's economy and infrastructure developed rapidly and changed Abu Dhabi beyond recognition.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Itineraries

47 Nights

Grand Voyage: Cape Town to Doha

Departure Date
22 Feb 25
Cruise LineSilversea
Cruise TypeOcean
ShipSilver Spirit
RegionAfrica
Departure PortCape Town
Destination PortDoha
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 and Doha

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32 Nights

Cape Town to Doha

Departure Date
09 Mar 25
Cruise LineSilversea
Cruise TypeOcean
ShipSilver Spirit
RegionIndian Ocean
Departure PortCape Town
Destination PortDoha
Itinerary
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 and Doha

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16 Nights

Mahe to Doha

Departure Date
25 Mar 25
Cruise LineSilversea
Cruise TypeOcean
ShipSilver Spirit
RegionIndian Ocean
Departure PortMahé
Destination PortDoha
Itinerary
Mahé, Male, Cochin, Mumbai (ex Bombay), Mumbai (ex Bombay), Muscat, Ras al Khaimah, Abu Dhabi and Doha

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17 Nights

Doha to Athens

Departure Date
27 May 25
Cruise LineSilversea
Cruise TypeOcean
ShipSilver Muse
RegionIndian Ocean
Departure PortDoha
Destination PortPiraeus
Itinerary
Doha, Manama, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, Khasab, Salalah, Safaga, Sharm El Sheikh, Ain Sukhna and Piraeus

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32 Nights

32-Day Aegean Gems, Ephesus, Holy Land, Egypt & Arabia

Departure Date
19 Oct 25
Cruise LineSeabourn
Cruise TypeOcean
ShipSeabourn Encore
RegionMediterranean and Black Sea
Departure PortPiraeus
Destination PortDubai
Itinerary
Piraeus, Gythio, Khania, Mykonos, Kusadasi, Çesme, Istanbul, Çanakkale, Izmir, Pátmos, Rhodes, Spetses, Piraeus, Santorini, Agios Nikólaos, Kríti, 'Aqaba, Sharm El Sheikh, Safaga, Muscat, Abu Dhabi and Dubai

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25 Nights

25-Day Greece, Turkey, Holy Land, Egypt & Arabia

Departure Date
26 Oct 25
Cruise LineSeabourn
Cruise TypeOcean
ShipSeabourn Encore
RegionMediterranean
Departure PortIstanbul
Destination PortDubai
Itinerary
Istanbul, Çanakkale, Izmir, Pátmos, Rhodes, Spetses, Piraeus, Santorini, Agios Nikólaos, Kríti, 'Aqaba, Sharm El Sheikh, Safaga, Muscat, Abu Dhabi and Dubai

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84 Nights

Grand Continental Sojourn

Departure Date
31 Oct 25
Cruise LineRegent Seven Seas Cruises
Cruise TypeOcean
ShipSeven Seas Navigator
RegionWorld-wide
Departure PortBarcelona
Destination PortSydney, New South Wales
Itinerary
Barcelona, Cádiz, Casablanca, Agadir, Arrecife, Lanzarote, Porto Grande, Dakar, Banjul, Abidjan, Takoradi, Lome, Principe, Walvis Bay, Cape Town, Cape Town, Mossel Bay, Richards Bay, Maputo, Mayotte Island, Nosy Bé, Mahé, Mahé, Muscat, Al Fujayrah, Dubai, Doha, Doha, Abu Dhabi, Khasab, Mumbai (ex Bombay), Mormugao, Goa, Mangalore, Cochin, Colombo, Galle, Hambantota, Phuket, Phuket, Langkawi Island, Georgetown, Penang, Port Klang, Port Klang, Malacca, Singapore, Semarang, Surabaya, Benoa, Bali, Benoa, Bali, Waingapu, Sumba, Darwin, Northern Territory, Cooktown, Queensland, Cairns, Queensland, Townsville, Queensland, Airlie Beach, Brisbane, Queensland and Sydney, New South Wales

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35 Nights

35-Day Egypt, Arabia & India

Departure Date
02 Nov 25
Cruise LineSeabourn
Cruise TypeOcean
ShipSeabourn Encore
RegionIndian Ocean
Departure PortPiraeus
Destination PortSingapore
Itinerary
Piraeus, Santorini, Agios Nikólaos, Kríti, 'Aqaba, Sharm El Sheikh, Safaga, Muscat, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sir Bani Yas Island, Mumbai (ex Bombay), Mumbai (ex Bombay), Cochin, Sabang, Weh Island, Phuket, Langkawi Island and Singapore

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18 Nights

18-Day Holy Land, Egypt & Arabia

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Departure Date
02 Nov 25
Cruise LineSeabourn
Cruise TypeOcean
ShipSeabourn Encore
RegionBlack Sea and Mediterranean
Departure PortPiraeus
Destination PortDubai
Itinerary
Piraeus, Santorini, Agios Nikólaos, Kríti, 'Aqaba, Sharm El Sheikh, Safaga, Muscat, Abu Dhabi and Dubai

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7 Nights

7-Night Arabia Intensive Voyage

Departure Date
07 Nov 25
Cruise LineAzamara
Cruise TypeOcean
ShipAzamara Pursuit
RegionMiddle East
Departure PortDubai
Destination PortAbu Dhabi
Itinerary
Dubai, Dubai, Sir Bani Yas Island, Manama, Doha, Doha, Abu Dhabi and Abu Dhabi

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23 Nights

23-Night Combo Voyage (Name Tba)

Departure Date
07 Nov 25
Cruise LineAzamara
Cruise TypeOcean
ShipAzamara Pursuit
RegionAustralia & New Zealand
Departure PortDubai
Destination PortSingapore
Itinerary
Dubai, Dubai, Sir Bani Yas Island, Manama, Doha, Doha, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Mumbai (ex Bombay), Goa, Mangalore, Cochin, Colombo, Colombo, Hambantota, Sabang and Singapore

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17 Nights

Star Collector: Persian Gulf & Arabian Seas

Departure Date
11 Nov 25
Cruise LineWindstar Cruises
Cruise TypeOcean
ShipStar Legend
RegionAsia
Departure PortJeddah
Destination PortDubai
Itinerary
Jeddah, Muscat, Khasab, Ras al Khaimah, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, Sir Bani Yas Island, Doha, Doha, Manama and Dubai

From £7,122pp

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