Resorts World Cruises officially launches the homeport deployment of Resorts World One in Dubai from 1 November
with the support of Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), Oman
Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, Qatar Tourism, Department of Culture
and Tourism, Abu Dhabi and the port authorities.
Starting 1 November 2024, the Resorts World One will homeport in Dubai via DP World’s Mina Port Rashid to offer three weekly departures. These include the 2 Night Sir Bani Yas Weekend Cruise (Friday departures); the 3 Night Oman (Khasab-Muscat) Cruise (Sunday departures); and the 2 Night Doha Cruise (Wednesday departures). Passengers can combine any of the itineraries to make a longer 4, 5 or 7 Night Cruise.
“These are exciting times for Resorts World Cruises… Our deployment
in the Gulf will unlock new opportunities for Dubai and the Gulf as a
premiere cruise region,” said Michael Goh, President, Resorts World
Cruises. “The response from the Gulf and from various markets in Asia,
including from our travel partners have been very encouraging and we
look forward to welcoming guests aboard soon.”
Sailings tailored for the Arabian market
Resorts World One will receive the official OIC/SMIIC
Standard Halal-Friendly Cruise Ship certification upon commencing her
sailing from Dubai. Muslim guests will be able to enjoy certified Halal
cuisines throughout the ship, as all meats are being sourced from UAE
Halal suppliers. Other Halal-Friendly onboard offerings are also
accessible, including same gender services for selected facilities and
venues. In addition, certified vegetarian and Jain cuisine are also
available. Onboard public announcements will be made in English and
Arabic languages for the convenience of the onboard guests. Shisha will
also be available onboard.
The commencement of Resorts World One on 1 November also coincides with Diwali, one of India and Asia’s major festivals. Guests will get to personally experience the Festival of Light on the Resorts World One, as the ship will be colourfully decorated and brightly lit with Diwali-inspired activities, entertainment, “Gujarat food festival”, sweets and desserts during the entire week of celebration.
Growing cruise tourism in the Middle East
Saud Mohammed Saeed Hareb, Cruise Tourism & Yachting Lead, Dubai
Department of Economy and Tourism, said: “This strategic partnership
with Resorts World Cruises is a testament to our commitment to bring
increasingly diverse cruise experiences to our city, underlining Dubai’s
position as the cruise hub of the region.”
“The Omani Ministry of Heritage and Tourism with their key partners
is playing a significant role in preparations to ensure a genuine
experience and hospitality for Resorts World Cruises in Khasab and
Sultan Qaboos Ports from November 2024 to April 2025. This endeavour
holds immense significance for Oman in their respective plans to operate
11 ports in the future,” said Mr. Khalid Al Azri, Director of Tourism
Trends Department, Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, Oman.
“Qatar Tourism’s cruise season 2024-2025 is expected to be the
largest yet, as the season will see many maiden cruises as well as
returning cruise ships gracing ‘The Terminal’. We will be updating
visitors with all the new offerings soon,” said Maryam Saoud, Head of
Tourism Product Support Section at Qatar Tourism.
With the upcoming deployment, Resorts World Cruises has also unveiled
its new partnership with DP World, a leading maritime gateway and hub
for the region, to focus on homeporting Resorts World Cruises fleet at
Port Rashid.