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Dubai
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Dubai
Most Popular Hotels in Dubai:
Jumeirah Po Box 2431, 2431
Burj Dubai Boulevard - The Old Town, 24266
Salahuddin Road, .
P.O Box 74147, Beach - Jumeirah, HASH(0x108e5238)
Jebel Ali Port is located 30km (18.5 miles) from the city centre. It is the world's largest man-made port - over 120 shipping lines use the port and it has over 100 berths. Passenger services are limited however and are not designed to cater for tourists. A massive expansion programme is currently underway but the developments are geared towards freight rather than passengers. A port tax of is levied on departures from the UAE. Dubai Port Authority (tel: (04) 881 5555; website: www.dpa.co.ae) provides further information. The government-owned Dubai Cruise Terminal (website: www.dubaitourism.ae/cruise), which is capable of dealing with two liners at a time, opened at Port Rashid in 2001, with an ever-increasing number of cruise liners now using the modern terminal. Facilities at the cruise terminal include reception check-in, an information centre, VIP lounge, a relaxation zone and cafe, a big-screen entertainment centre, duty-free, exhibits and an Arabian palm garden.
Ferry services: Ferry services operate to ports in Iran from Sharjah, although these are not recommended for tourists and timetables are erratic. Plans have been mooted for a more developed and comprehensive regional ferry service but these are very much on the back burner at present.
Transport to the city: Taxis are the best way of getting into town. Dubai Cruise Terminal has its own taxi stand.
The Middle East is becoming an increasingly popular cruise destination thanks to options such as a Dubai cruise which allows you to revel in the splendour of Dubai before touring the region and on into the Indian Ocean.
Tours of Dubai
4x4 Dubai Desert Safari - Starting from £51.71 per person
Dubai City Half-Day Sightseeing Tour - Starting from £22.40 per person
Dubai Hop-on Hop-off Tour - Starting from £33.44 per person
Private Tour: 4x4 Desert Adventure Safari from Dubai - Starting from £66.98 per person
Dubai Hot Air Balloon Flight - Starting from £161.10 per person
Most Popular Hotels in Dubai:
Jumeirah Po Box 2431, 2431
Burj Dubai Boulevard - The Old Town, 24266
Salahuddin Road, .
P.O Box 74147, Beach - Jumeirah, HASH(0x108e5238)
Jebel Ali Port is located 30km (18.5 miles) from the city centre. It is the world's largest man-made port - over 120 shipping lines use the port and it has over 100 berths. Passenger services are limited however and are not designed to cater for tourists. A massive expansion programme is currently underway but the developments are geared towards freight rather than passengers. A port tax of is levied on departures from the UAE. Dubai Port Authority (tel: (04) 881 5555; website: www.dpa.co.ae) provides further information. The government-owned Dubai Cruise Terminal (website: www.dubaitourism.ae/cruise), which is capable of dealing with two liners at a time, opened at Port Rashid in 2001, with an ever-increasing number of cruise liners now using the modern terminal. Facilities at the cruise terminal include reception check-in, an information centre, VIP lounge, a relaxation zone and cafe, a big-screen entertainment centre, duty-free, exhibits and an Arabian palm garden.
Ferry services: Ferry services operate to ports in Iran from Sharjah, although these are not recommended for tourists and timetables are erratic. Plans have been mooted for a more developed and comprehensive regional ferry service but these are very much on the back burner at present.
Transport to the city: Taxis are the best way of getting into town. Dubai Cruise Terminal has its own taxi stand.
Ferry services: Ferry services operate to ports in Iran from Sharjah, although these are not recommended for tourists and timetables are erratic. Plans have been mooted for a more developed and comprehensive regional ferry service but these are very much on the back burner at present.
Transport to the city: Taxis are the best way of getting into town. Dubai Cruise Terminal has its own taxi stand.
The Middle East is becoming an increasingly popular cruise destination thanks to options such as a Dubai cruise which allows you to revel in the splendour of Dubai before touring the region and on into the Indian Ocean.
Tours of Dubai
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