Resorts World Cruises arrived in Dubai with the Resorts World One ship, which commences her first sail starting November 1, 2024, onwards. The 1,800-passenger cruise ship departs from the Port Rashid Cruise Terminal 2 in Dubai three times a week to several Gulf destinations.
During the deployment, Resorts World One will provide exciting new vacation options from Dubai for the weekend with the two-night Sir Bani Yas Weekend Cruise departing on Fridays. Guests can also look forward to the two-night Doha, Qatar, Cruise departing Wednesdays, and the three-night Muscat-Khasab, Oman, Cruise departing Sundays. For longer cruises, guests may also combine the itineraries to become a four-, five- and seven-night cruise.
Resorts World One’s inaugural sailing celebration
As part of Resorts World One’s inaugural sailing celebration, guests can look forward to special promotions. This includes receiving complimentary food and beverage onboard credits valued at AED700 per cabin for sailings in November for both the three-night Oman cruise and the two-night Qatar cruise.
Resorts World Cruises held a special celebratory event on the ship today with close to 600 invitees to commemorate this milestone event. Resorts World Cruises president Michael Goh and its senior management welcomed onboard regional dignitaries, authorities, members of the press, and key influencers. The port-stay event also included a series of special memento presentations with invitees having the chance to experience onboard live performances, a wide array of cuisines, and a guided ship tour of the ship’s accommodations, facilities, and offerings.
“We have been counting down the days and we are delighted that the Resorts World One has arrived in Dubai and is ready to sail. We are looking forward to bringing unique experiences to the Gulf region and we are excited to launch our first cruise with a special onboard Diwali celebration for the entire week,” said Goh.
Dubai’s cruise growth
This significant development underscores Dubai’s ongoing growth as a premier cruise destination, attracting world-class operators, and providing exceptional experiences for global travelers seeking to explore the region. This growth also falls in line with the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33, to further consolidate Dubai’s position as a leading global city for business and leisure.
“Dubai extends its warmest congratulations to Resorts World Cruises on the successful launch of its new services, which it is proud to be the homeport for,” stated Saud Hareb Almheiri, cruise tourism and yachting lead at the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET).
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Muslim-friendly onboard offerings
Besides, the Resorts World One is certified by the highly reputable Organisation of Islamic Cooperation and The Standards and Metrology Institute with the ship offering certified Halal cuisines, including vegetarian/Jain cuisine, and Muslim-friendly onboard offerings, which will provide peace of mind for Muslim guests from the Gulf and across the region.
“As we embark on an exciting new season, we would like to extend our gratitude to our partners and stakeholders, whose unwavering support has made this possible. Together, we look forward to further reinforcing Dubai’s position as the cruise hub of the region,” added Almheiri.
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