Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Location

Dubai sits on a golden sandy coastline in the Arabian Gulf, where the warm azure waves of the sea meet the desert. A high-rise oasis, this city is a pleasure-dome surrounded by dunes; one of the most fashionable on the planet thanks to its ability to satisfy the needs of legions of demanding vacationers. Dubai is about having fun—and it's one big adult playground.Nature plays her part here, with year-round sunshine, gorgeous beaches, dramatic arid landscapes, and warm waters, but it's the man-made attractions that make Dubai so alluring. You can launch yourself into high-adrenaline desert adventures, diving and water sports, and some of the world's best golf courses. The 5-, 6-, and 7-star hotels offer the ultimate in luxury, and the party scene is hot. Shopping malls are the biggest in the world and are packed full of high-class merchandise. And with hundreds of restaurants with cuisine from around the world, you can munch your way from Mexico to Malaysia.Dubai is an Arab country with a long history as a trading port. Traces of its traditional life, customs, and architecture can still be seen and explored, but today and tomorrow are much more important than yesterday. Almost every building in this metropolis is less than 20 years old and the most dramatic developments—groundbreaking megaprojects—have just been completed or are still under construction.The city is certainly unique. Islam is its anchor, but it has opened its doors to the rest of the world and has invited them in to work, rest, and play, which creates a truly international atmosphere. Unashamedly modern and materialistic, life here takes place at breakneck speed. The landscape is stark, the confidence is sky high, the can-do spirit is palpable, and the bling is in your face. Dubai produces strong reactions in people, but one thing is certain—love it or loathe it—you will not forget it. It is without a doubt, one of the world's true must-see destinations.Shisha: Smoke Without Fire. Emirati men love socializing, but as they don't drink alcohol they get together over coffee and shisha instead of a drink at the bar after work. The shisha, or hookah, is a smoking device, usually made of glass, that filters smoke through water before it reaches the smoker's mouth. Shisha tobaccos are aromatic and are often mixed with apple, cinnamon, or cherry, so their taste isn't as strong as other tobaccos. Smoking shisha is said to induce relaxation—but you'll have to decide if it's for you!

Dubai, United Arab Emirates Itineraries

8 Nights

Emirates, Qatar & the Span of Oman

Departure Date
11 Jan 26
Cruise Line Windstar Cruises
Cruise Type Ocean
Ship Star Legend
Region Middle East
Departure Port Muscat
Destination Port Dubai
Itinerary
Muscat, Al Fujayrah, Khasab, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Doha, Sir Bani Yas Island and Dubai

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108 Nights

Los Angeles to Dubai

Departure Date
11 Jan 26
Cruise Line Crystal
Cruise Type Ocean
Ship Crystal Serenity
Region World-wide
Departure Port Los Angeles, California
Destination Port Dubai
Itinerary
Los Angeles, California, Kahului-Maui, Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii, Nuku Hiva Island, Nuku Hiva Island, Fakarava, Rangiroa, Moorea, Papeete, Tahiti, Papeete, Tahiti, Bora-Bora, Rarotonga, Nuku'alofa, Savusavu, Lautoka, Suva, Mystery Island (Inyeug), Port Vila, Lifou Island, Norfolk Island, Bay of Islands, Auckland, Auckland, Tauranga, Timaru, Melbourne, Victoria, Melbourne, Victoria, Sydney, New South Wales, Brisbane, Queensland, Airlie Beach, Cairns, Queensland, Cairns, Queensland, Thursday Island, Queensland, Darwin, Northern Territory, Kupang, Komodo Island, Bali, Bali, Makassar, Sandakan, Sabah, Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Boracay Island, Manila, Manila, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Ha Long Bay, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Laem Chabang, Laem Chabang, Ko Samui, Singapore, Singapore, Port Klang, Georgetown, Penang, Phuket, Port Blair, Ross Island, Hambantota, Colombo, Cochin, Goa, Mumbai (ex Bombay), Mumbai (ex Bombay) and Dubai

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7 Nights

A Journey to Emirati Legends and Eternal Landscapes

Departure Date
11 Jan 26
Cruise Line Explora Journeys
Cruise Type Ocean
Ship EXPLORA I
Region Asia
Departure Port Dubai
Destination Port Dubai
Itinerary
Dubai, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sir Bani Yas Island, Doha, Ad Dammam and Dubai

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7 Nights

A Journey to Omani Oases and Fabulous Fjords

Departure Date
18 Jan 26
Cruise Line Explora Journeys
Cruise Type Ocean
Ship EXPLORA I
Region Asia
Departure Port Dubai
Destination Port Dubai
Itinerary
Dubai, Dubai, Muscat, Sur, Khor al Fakkan, Khasab and Dubai

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8 Nights

Emirates, Qatar & the Span of Oman

Departure Date
19 Jan 26
Cruise Line Windstar Cruises
Cruise Type Ocean
Ship Star Legend
Region Middle East
Departure Port Dubai
Destination Port Muscat
Itinerary
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, Sir Bani Yas Island, Doha, Khasab, Al Fujayrah and Muscat

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7 Nights

A Journey to Emirati Legends and Eternal Landscapes

Departure Date
25 Jan 26
Cruise Line Explora Journeys
Cruise Type Ocean
Ship EXPLORA I
Region Asia
Departure Port Dubai
Destination Port Dubai
Itinerary
Dubai, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sir Bani Yas Island, Doha, Ad Dammam and Dubai

From £3,060pp

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8 Nights

Emirates, Qatar & the Span of Oman

Departure Date
27 Jan 26
Cruise Line Windstar Cruises
Cruise Type Ocean
Ship Star Legend
Region Middle East
Departure Port Muscat
Destination Port Dubai
Itinerary
Muscat, Al Fujayrah, Khasab, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Doha, Sir Bani Yas Island and Dubai

From £4,278pp

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45 Nights

45-Day Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam & Arabia

Departure Date
01 Feb 26
Cruise Line Seabourn
Cruise Type Ocean
Ship Seabourn Encore
Region Australia & New Zealand
Departure Port Singapore
Destination Port Dubai
Itinerary
Singapore, Laem Chabang, Koh Kood, Sihanoukville, Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Ha Long Bay, Hong Kong, Ha Long Bay, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Sihanoukville, Koh Kood, Laem Chabang, Singapore, Port Klang, Georgetown, Penang, Phuket, Galle, Colombo, Muscat, Doha, Sir Bani Yas Island and Dubai

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11 Nights

A Grand Journey in the Wake of Ancient Mariners

Departure Date
01 Feb 26
Cruise Line Explora Journeys
Cruise Type Ocean
Ship EXPLORA I
Region Asia
Departure Port Dubai
Destination Port Luxor
Itinerary
Dubai, Dubai, Muscat, Salalah, Jeddah, Jeddah and Luxor

From £4,035pp

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8 Nights

Emirates, Qatar & the Span of Oman

Departure Date
04 Feb 26
Cruise Line Windstar Cruises
Cruise Type Ocean
Ship Star Legend
Region Middle East
Departure Port Dubai
Destination Port Muscat
Itinerary
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, Sir Bani Yas Island, Doha, Khasab, Al Fujayrah and Muscat

From £4,278pp

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8 Nights

Emirates, Qatar & the Span of Oman

Departure Date
12 Feb 26
Cruise Line Windstar Cruises
Cruise Type Ocean
Ship Star Legend
Region Middle East
Departure Port Muscat
Destination Port Dubai
Itinerary
Muscat, Al Fujayrah, Khasab, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Doha, Sir Bani Yas Island and Dubai

From £4,278pp

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49 Nights

49-Day Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, India, Arabia & Egypt

Departure Date
15 Feb 26
Cruise Line Seabourn
Cruise Type Ocean
Ship Seabourn Encore
Region Australia & New Zealand
Departure Port Hong Kong
Destination Port Piraeus
Itinerary
Hong Kong, Ha Long Bay, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Sihanoukville, Koh Kood, Laem Chabang, Singapore, Port Klang, Georgetown, Penang, Phuket, Galle, Colombo, Muscat, Doha, Sir Bani Yas Island, Dubai, Ras al Khaimah, Salalah, Safaga, Safaga, Sharm El Sheikh, 'Aqaba, Agios Nikólaos, Kríti, Monemvasía and Piraeus

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