Resorts World Cruises, the world-class cruise line that knows the Gulf best, arrived in Dubai with the Resorts World One, commencing its first sailing from 1 November 2024 onwards. The 1,800-passenger cruise ship departs from the Port Rashid Cruise Terminal 2 in Dubai three times a week to the Gulf destinations.
A special event was held on the ship with close to 600 invitees to commemorate this milestone event. The port-stay event included a series of special memento presentations with invitees having the chance to experience the onboard ‘live’ performances, the wide array of cuisines and a guided ship tour of the ship’s accommodations, facilities and offerings.
As part of the inaugural sailing celebration, guests can look forward to special value-added promotions, including receiving complimentary food & beverage onboard credits, valued at AED700 ($190) per cabin for sailings in November for both the three-night Oman Cruise and the two-night Qatar Cruise. During the deployment, the Resorts World One will provide exciting new vacation options from Dubai for the weekend with a two-night Sir Bani Yas Weekend Cruise departing Fridays. Guests can also look forward to two-night Doha (Qatar) cruises departing on Wednesdays and three-night Muscat-Khasab (Oman) cruises departing on Sundays. For longer cruises, guests may combine the itineraries to choose four-, five- and seven-night cruises.
“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,” said Michael Goh, president, Resorts World Cruises, while welcoming onboard regional dignitaries, authorities, members of the press and key influencers. “We are looking forward to bringing unique experiences to the Gulf region and are excited to launch our first cruise with a special onboard Diwali celebration for the entire week”.
Premier cruise destination “Dubai extends its warmest congratulations to Resorts World Cruises, which we are proud to be the homeport for,” added Saud Hareb Almheiri, Cruise Tourism & Yachting Lead, Dubai Department of Economy & Tourism (DET). “This significant development underscores Dubai’s ongoing growth as a premier cruise destination, attracting world-class operators and providing exceptional experiences for global travellers seeking to explore the region, as envisioned by our leadership and 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. 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.”
The Resorts World One is certified by the Organisation of Islamic Co-operation and The Standards & Metrology Institute, with the ship offering certified halal cuisines, including vegetarian and/ Jain cuisine; and Muslim-friendly onboard offerings, which will provide peace of mind for Muslim guests from the Gulf and across the region.