--- title: "Dubai Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/middle-east-arabian-gulf/dubai description: "Where superlatives are the starting point" --- # Dubai ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท United Arab Emirates ยท Middle East & Arabian Gulf > "Where superlatives are the starting point" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 19h - **Visiting Sailings:** 5 - **Cruise Lines:** 2 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Apr (4 sailings), Sept (1 sailing) ## About Dubai Dubai greets cruise passengers with a skyline that looks like it was built yesterday. The Burj Khalifa towers over everything, and the port at Dubai Harbour sits close enough to the Palm Jumeirah that you can see it from the terminal. The transition from ship to shore is quick, and the mix of saltwater air and faint spice smells from nearby souks hits you right away. The city runs on contrasts. You can go from a gold-plated shopping mall to a traditional dhow cruise on the Creek in under an hour. The souks in Deira sell everything from textiles to saffron, while the Dubai Mall has an aquarium, an ice rink, and more shops than you'll cover in a day. Taxis are cheap and metered, and the metro covers most tourist areas. Just dress modestly when visiting mosques or older neighbourhoods. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** AED (UAE Dirham) - **Language:** Arabic - **Timezone:** Asia/Dubai (UTC+4) - **Tipping:** 10-15% at restaurants ## Location Coordinates: 25.2765, 55.2784 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Dubai/@25.27649,55.27838,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Dubai&ll=25.27649,55.27838&z=13) ## Things to Do in Dubai Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~19h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Dubai Self-Drive Quad Bike, Camels, Stargazing & 5* BBQ Al Khayma](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/061339da-db6e-4ca8-92f9-7f2175df19d8.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (24,929) | 6h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ59 | Viator | | [Dubai Premium Red Dunes Safari, Camels & 5* BBQ at Al Khayma Camp](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/25ac628f-dce8-4a5b-8017-a9c24b4db91d.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (12,901) | 7h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ62 | Viator | | [Dubai Red Dunes Desert Safari, Quad Bike, Camels at Al Khayma](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/01d733ad-9b7f-47e4-87a7-511843029d70.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (7,920) | 7h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ27 | Viator | | [Dubai Evening Desert Safari BBQ Dinner & Transfer to Noble Camp](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/0cd46c33-e18b-4cb5-9684-9944e26d0897.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (5,701) | 7h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ116 | Viator | | [Dubai Morning Desert Safari with Quad Biking & More Activities](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/c36d1b09-9a01-4ee1-a17c-9e3a65c96f04.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (3,185) | 5h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ35 | Viator | | [Exclusive 1HR Jet Ski Tour- Burj al Arab & Atlantis](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/449316bc-f51a-4463-8f99-28f943d26bf6.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (2,886) | 1h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ111 | Viator | | [Exclusive 30 Mins Jet Ski Adventure - Burj Al Arab](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/0a6a6180-d2d0-4fbd-b2a9-b19f74a03fa8.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (2,648) | 0h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ62 | Viator | | [Dubai Evening Desert Safari BBQ Premium Camp & optional Quad Bike](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/903c70bf-67a2-4b85-b5dd-51376b27ea07.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (2,458) | 7h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ50 | Viator | | [Dubai Self-Drive Dune Buggy 2-Hour Private Can-Am X3](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/85f82f90-8542-4a37-85af-e8c0bb99f611.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (2,427) | 2h 20m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ690 | Viator | | [Dubai Private Morning Lahbab Red Dunes Safari & Camel Ride](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/7e719f13-f22b-4622-bfbe-00907f3d9274.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (1,980) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ180 | Viator | | [Dubai Dunes Safari With Quad Bike, Camel Ride, BBQ Dinner & Live Shows](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/15bedc7b-2987-40cf-9cef-3e9bc2020176.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (1,866) | 7h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ72 | Viator | | [Dubai Evening Heritage Safari by Vintage G Class Al Marmoom Oasis](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/c005c8ed-b91d-456e-b5ee-5bbb6f97317e.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (1,850) | 6h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ171 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Abu Dhabi](https://cruisello.com/destinations/middle-east-arabian-gulf/abu-dhabi.md): 71 nm - [Sir Bani Yas Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/middle-east-arabian-gulf/sir-bani-yas-island.md): 157 nm - [Doha](https://cruisello.com/destinations/middle-east-arabian-gulf/doha.md): 202 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise โ†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/red-sea-arabia-athens-to-dubai~NCL-SUN-20270905-21.md)** - **Price:** โ‚ฌ4,540 per person (โ‚ฌ9,080 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - **Ship:** [Norwegian Sun](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line/norwegian-sun.md) - **Duration:** 21 nights - **Departure:** 2027-09-05 - **Itinerary:** Red Sea & Arabia โ€“ Athens to Dubai ## Browse Cruises - [All cruises visiting Dubai](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=dubai) (5 sailings) ## Browse - [Middle East & Arabian Gulf cruises](https://cruisello.com/destinations/middle-east-arabian-gulf.md) - [All Destinations](https://cruisello.com/destinations.md) - [All Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md)