The capital’s tourism sector is expected to be positively impacted by the move.
This is great news.
Cruise liners in Abu Dhabi are set to start sailing in from 1 September 2021, according to the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi).
This comes after months of closure in 2020 due to strict COVID-19 precautionary measures.
The move is expected to have positive benefits on the capita; and emirate’s tourism sector.
Already, and as part of its strategy, DCT Abu Dhabi is set to announce a series of initiatives throughout the year, which include upcoming projects and events, as well as participation in international events as part of its continuous efforts to promote the destination to global audiences.
In 2019, maritime tourism in Abu Dhabi witnessed impressive growth, resulting in a record-breaking year for the sector.
Around 500,000 cruise visitors arrived in the Emirate’s ports throughout the year which marked a 46 per cent increase compared to 2018.
Talking about the return of cruise liners to Abu Dhabi, His Excellency Ali Al Shaiba, Executive Director of Tourism and Marketing at DCT Abu Dhabi, said: “This step comes part of the leading efforts to enliven the Emirate’s tourism sector after the impressive results we’ve achieved in combatting the spread of the pandemic, and yet another step towards strengthening the UAE capital’s position as a world-class hub for maritime tourism.”
Noura Rashed Al Dhaheri, Managing Director – Cruise Business, Abu Dhabi Ports, said: “Cruise passengers visiting Abu Dhabi can be assured that every measure to safeguard their health and safety during their stay is being undertaken.”
Clearly there is lots to see and do in Abu Dhabi, with so many events and attractions too for global audiences.
Abu Dhabi is also seeing the development of several landmark projects, such as Al Qana, the 2.4-kilometer canal project, World’s first Warner Bros Hotel, Waterfront of Al Qana, near the Grand Canal, the largest aquarium in the Middle East and Snow Abu Dhabi – the world’s largest indoor snow park with 11,660 square metres, all set to open later this year.
