The ship arrived from the Indian port city of Mumbai and was the passengers and 273 crew members were accorded a traditional Arabian welcome at the state-of-the-art Dubai Cruise Terminal, operated by the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM).
The ship will leave for Khassab in Oman. There was a passenger exchange programme involving 245 passengers.
The passengers were mostly Europeans, with German nationals accounting 84 % of passengers onboard. A welcome ceremony was arranged for the passengers. Schoolchildren showered flowers and men dressed in traditional Arab costume welcomed the guests. Arabic coffee was served to the passengers and the Aiyala band performed while the Dubai police band stood in attendance.
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German cruiseliner arrives in Dubai with 325 passengers on board
- United Arab Emirates: Monday, May 08 - 2006 at 15:00
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A German cruiseliner with 325 passengers docked in Dubai on Monday (May 8, 2006), providing a big boost to Dubai's buoyant cruise industry.
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