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Resorts World One commences sailings from Dubai on 1 November, 2024

Resorts World Cruises announces the debut of Resorts World One in Dubai,

enhancing cruise experiences with multiple weekly departures and comprehensive cultural festivities starting November 1, 2024.

tSnn – DUBaI, Uae – at Resorts World Cruises’ first press conference in Dubai with the support of the Dubai Department of economy and tourism (Det), the cruise line announced the debut of Resorts World One in the
Gulf in the Middle east. Starting 1

november 2024, the resorts World One will homeport in Dubai via DP World’s Mina Port Rashid to offer three weekly departures. these include the 2 night Sir Bani Yas Weekend Cruise (Friday departures); the 3 night Oman (Khasab- Muscat) Cruise (Sunday departures); and the 2 night Doha Cruise (Wednesday departures). For a longer cruise vacation, passengers can combine any of the itineraries to make a 4, 5 or 7 night Cruise.

as ‘the Cruise line that knows asia Best’, resorts World Cruises is able to apply decades of affiliated international experiences and in depth expertise to cater to the needs and subtle nuances
of the Gulf markets. Muslim guests will be delighted to know that the resorts World One will receive the official OIC/ SMIIC* Standard Halal-Friendly Cruise Ship certification upon commencing
her sailing from Dubai. Muslim guests can cruise with peace of mind to enjoy certified Halal cuisines throughout the ship, as all meats are being sourced from Uae Halal suppliers. Other Halal-Friendly onboard offerings are also accessible, including same gender services for selected facilities and venues. In addition, certified vegetarian and Jain cuisine are also available. Onboard public announcements will be made in english and arabic languages for the convenience of the onboard guests. Shisha will also be available onboard.

“These are exciting times for Resorts World Cruises, as we inch closer to the start of our first sailing from Dubai to the Gulf with the Resorts World One on 1 November. The response from the Gulf and from various markets in Asia, including from our travel partners have been very encouraging and we look forward to welcoming guests aboard soon”, said Mr. Michael Goh, President, Resorts World Cruises. “Our deployment in the Gulf will unlock new opportunities for Dubai and the Gulf as a premiere cruise region. We look forward to this journey together, as we boost inbound and outbound travel for the cruise tourism sector,” he added.

Saud Mohammed Saeed Hareb, Cruise Tourism & Yachting Lead, Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, said: “Inspired by our visionary leadership and with the continuous support of our partners, cruise tourism continues to play a pivotal role in the growth of Dubai’s tourism industry, aligning with the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33, to further consolidate Dubai’s position as a leading global city for business and leisure. This strategic partnership with Resorts World Cruises is a testament to our commitment to bring increasingly diverse cruise experiences to our city, underlining Dubai’s position as the cruise hub of the region.

We appreciate the efforts of the cruise line in fully assessing the needs of the market and offering a comprehensive world-class holiday to travellers from the region and around the world. We look forward to welcoming the first passengers onboard Resorts World One and providing them

the opportunity to enjoy an unforgettable experience, particularly in Dubai itself where they will begin and end their cruise journeys and be able to take advantage of the wide range of offerings across the city.”

resorts World Cruises will introduce its brand of renowned asian hospitality to the Gulf, providing international cruising lifestyle experiences, with adaptation
for the regional markets being served. the commencement of resorts World One on 1 november also coincides with Diwali, one of India and asia’s major festivals, which will also attract a wider expat demographic in the region and the inbound Fly-Cruise segment to Dubai.

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