Dubai cruise: when to go, prices and itinerary

Nave Hainan Cina Skyline Dubai is a much sought-after destination nowadays. Its modern side with its skyscrapers, beaches, artificial structures such as the archipelago and atolls, intrigue and fascinate visitors, leaving them open-mouthed. A highly developed city, but one that also jealously preserves its ancient side, with its culture, traditions and grand mosques. But had you ever thought of a cruise to visit Dubai?
Here isall the information you need for a cruise to Dubai!

When to go? The best time for a cruise to Dubai

Best time: from November to March as these are the months when the heat is not excessive and the days are slightly cooler, allowing you to hang out on the beach and sunbathe and visit the city peacefully (see also New Year's Eve in Dubai - events and offers).
Period to avoid: in general the summer months, but especially June, July and August, i.e. the months when temperatures are exaggeratedly high.
Tips: a trip to Dubai is not for everyone. One must expect excessive and particularly sultry heat to which we Europeans are certainly not accustomed. Elderly people and children may suffer from this particular climate. Dubai is therefore more suitable for young people and couples. In addition, it is ideal for those who love discovering cities and who are fascinated by the Middle East and its cultures and traditions (see also Christmas in Dubai - events and offers).

Climate, Average Temperatures and Rainfall

dubai moschea The climate in Dubai is subtropical desert, characterised by mild, pleasantly warm winters and very hot summers during which the temperature reaches close to 50 °C. Rainfall is scarce, almost absent, and the few days of the year when it might rain usually occur between December and March.
However, Dubai is a very humid city and this is due to winds from the sea carrying moisture from the Persian Gulf. When the winds blow from the south, they sweep away the moisture but cause temperatures to rise dramatically, for example in winter it can reach 30 °C.
Dubai is also frequently hit by strong winds, sometimes so strong that they raise sandstorms.
As for thesea temperature, it is constantly high, in summer even reaching up to 35 °C.

Months	Average temperature (min/max)	Rainy days
January	15/24°C	2
February	17/26 °C	4
March	19/29 °C	4
April	22/34 °C	2
May	26/39 °C	0
June	29/40 °C	0
July	31/41 °C	0
August	31/42 °C	0
September	29/39 °C	0
October	25/36 °C	0
November	21/31 °C	0
December	17/26 °C	2

How much does a Dubai cruise cost? Prices, tips and itinerary

Price: a cruise to Dubai ranges in price from €800.00 to around €1,500.00. The price refers to a high season period, November for example, and is per person. The price difference is basically dictated by the type of cabin one chooses and whether or not flights and transfers are included, since Dubai cruises depart mainly from there or from one of the Persian Gulf ports. Drinks and any excursions are in any case not included and must be purchased on board individually or as a package.
Recommended duration: Dubai is a very large city and has a lot to see. If your intention is therefore mainly to visit Dubai, choose a cruise that stops in Dubai for a couple of days. That said, the duration for this trip is a minimum of 8 days, ideally 12, which will allow you to see the most of Dubai and also travel to three to four other cities.
Companies that organise cruises in Dubai: Msc, Costa, Pullmantur, Celebrity Cruises

Cruise itinerary

There are different types of itineraries, and generally they also touch ports that fall within the Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea circuit, such as Oman and Bahrain. The one below is just one of the many cruise itineraries that include Dubai among their stops.

Departure from Milan airport and arrival in Dubai in 6 hours by direct flight.
Accommodation on the cruise and departure from the port of Dubai with the first stop in Abu Dhabi, where you can purchase an excursion that takes you around the main points of the city, such as Sheikh Zayed's Grand Mosque and the Abu Dhabi Louvre. Also, if you are a car enthusiast, you cannot miss Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi.
16-hour stopover, depart for Sir Bani Yas Island, a completely natural island in the UAE, where you can choose from a variety of activities, such as snorkelling, kayaking through the mangroves, a jeep safari in the nature reserve, or a tour of the island to admire its archaeological sites.
A10-hour stopover, departure for Muscat, Oman. There is a day of sailing during which you can devote yourself to the activities offered on the ship by the entertainment staff, relax in the pool and spa, or play sports in the various sports fields on board.
Arrive in Muscat, where you can visit the city and see its historic forts, the Grand Mosque, the Al Alam Palace, the Souk of Mutrah and the Sultan's Palace, or simply relax on the beach, for example at Yitti Beach. Adventure seekers, on the other hand, can take an off-road excursion and reach Wadi Arbayeen, a natural pool among the rocks.
After a10-hour stop, depart for Khasab, Oman, where you can visit the city and its fort and nearby Bukha, which also has a fort, but this time in a large valley. You will also embark on a mini-cruise through Oman's fjords, which offer exceptional natural landscapes.
Stopping for 10 hours, we depart for Dubai, where the cruise comes to an end but you will have the ship at your disposal for the whole day and can still take advantage of the excursions offered by the shipping company. For example, you can choose to take a tour of the new city or a tour of the desert dunes. Also treat yourself to some relaxation on the beach, for example at Jumeirah Public Beach and Kite Beach!
Depart Dubai airport and arrive in Milan in 6 hours by direct flight.

Location

Dubai is the largest city in the United Arab Emirates. It is located on the northern coast, overlooking the Persian Gulf.

What to pack?

If you choose winter to go to Dubai, simply bring light clothes, but remember a scarf as protection against the strong wind and a jacket or sweatshirt, however light, for the slightly cooler evenings. If, on the other hand, despite the biting heat, you want to visit Dubai in the summer, then again bring light clothes, and remember sunscreen and a scarf long enough to use as a turban to protect your head from the sun's strong rays.
In both seasons, it is always better to have long trousers or a long skirt with you as well , in case you want to visit sacred places where they otherwise won't let you in.