Cruise boom in the Gulf
MSC Cruises has reported a remarkable 55% surge in demand for roundtrip Dubai sailings for the 2026 season, marking one of the strongest January booking...
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Etihad Rail passenger trains roll out in 2026
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The UAE is about to flip its travel landscape upside down – in a very good way. Etihad Rail has unveiled the country’s first national...
MSC World Europa set to return to the Middle East in winter 2027–28
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MSC Cruises has doubled down on the Arabian Gulf, confirming that MSC World Europa will return to the Middle East for a second consecutive winter...
AROYA turns one, plans for bigger, bolder 2026
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Saudi Arabia’s homegrown cruise line AROYA Cruises, and the Arab world’s first domestic cruise brand, has officially blown out its first birthday candle, marking one...
Celestyal Cruises makes a splash in Saudi Arabia
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Celestyal Cruises has officially made waves in the fast-growing Middle East cruise market, celebrating its first-ever call to Saudi Arabia with a classic plaque-exchange ceremony...
Saudi’s desert dream choo-choo chooses luxury
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Saudi Arabia’s tourism ambitions just picked up speed. And style. At this year’s Future Investment Initiative (FII9) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) and Italian...
The exclusive MSC Yacht Club returns to the GCC
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MSC Cruises is turning the spotlight on its award-winning MSC Yacht Club as it sets sail back into the Gulf for the 2025-26 season. The...
Celestyal drops 50% off Arabian Gulf voyages from Dubai
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Fancy swapping city life for sea breezes and desert sunsets? Celestyal Cruises has just dropped a show-stopping deal, with savings of up to 50% on...
AROYA Cruises expands into the Arabian Gulf for 2026
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When Saudi Arabia launched its first national cruise line last December, the industry watched with curiosity. Could a brand built on “hafawa,” the Saudi concept...
Fact Sheet: Viking Thoth Ship
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Viking Egypt Ship 360° Tour Designed to navigate the Nile River, our state-of-the-art fleet of identical sister ships offer understated elegance and have been built...