Middle East & Arabian Gulf Cruises

Dubai and Abu Dhabi anchor most Arabian Gulf itineraries. The contrast is hard to process: glass skyscrapers next to old souks, indoor ski slopes in the desert. Oman (Muscat) is the quieter, more traditional stop and often the highlight for repeat visitors. Winter is the only comfortable season for this region.

Cruise Ports in Middle East & Arabian Gulf

11 ports

Doha

Qatar

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18 departures
64 ships stopping

Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates

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15 departures
53 ships stopping

Dubai

United Arab Emirates

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3 departures
48 ships stopping

Sir Bani Yas Island

United Arab Emirates

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35 ships stopping

Manama

Bahrain

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32 ships stopping

Muscat

Oman

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12 ships stopping

Aqaba

Jordan

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1 ships stopping

Jeddah

Saudi Arabia

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1 ships stopping

Safaga

Egypt

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1 ships stopping
Modern skyline of Dubai rising from the Arabian Gulf

At a Glance

11Ports
257Sailings

Best Time to Visit

November - March

Highlights

1Dubai's skyline and traditional gold souk
2Muscat, Oman for a quieter, more traditional stop
3Desert safari excursions from Abu Dhabi

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