Arabian Getaway – Dubai & Abu Dhabi

About this cruise

A week or so at sea, a few great ports, and nothing to organise once you're on board. This 7-night sailing from Doha on December 3, 2026 visits Dubai, Sir Bani Yas Island, Abu Dhabi and Manama. Expect a run of consecutive ports, 4 stops total, with the busiest days packed close together. The sea days around them feel earned. Mosques, malls, desert dunes. Each port feels like a different version of the Gulf. If one port sticks with you, it'll probably be Manama, Bahrain's pearl-diving heritage meets modernity. Roughly 12 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. From casual buffets to proper sit-down restaurants, MSC World Europa has 9 dining spots on board, most of them included. And a December cruise to warmer water? Hard to argue with that when it's cold at home. It's the kind of trip you actually remember afterwards.