Another German cruise ship docks in Dubai with 757 tourists and 260 crew members

On arrival, the passengers were treated to a traditional Arabic welcome ceremony with school children offering flowers. UAE nationals, dressed in their traditional clothes, offered a taste of the typical Arabian hospitality and culture.

Guests were offered Gahwah (Arabic coffee) while the Aiyala band performed. There was also a traditional heritage and handicraft display while Aiyala band performed. Dubai Police band was also in attendance.

The cruise ship arrived from Muscat and remained docked in Dubai for two days before leaving for Abu Dhabi en route to Mumbai followed by Male (Maldives) and Colombo (Sri Lanka). There was a passenger exchange programme in Dubai.

The Gulf Agency Company (GAC Dubai) was the agents for the cruise liner while SNTTA Emir Tours/ World of Events were the tour operator.

The ship-shaped building is located on a 335-metre quay offering the capacity to berth two ships simultaneously, while the terminal itself is around 3,300 square meters in size.

The Dubai Cruise Terminal is the world's first to receive ISO-9002 certification and also the world's only cruise facility run by the government tourism body.