Inside the MSC Virtuosa cruise ship in Dubai – in pictures

  • The promenade of the MSC Virtuosa. All photos: Pawan Singh / The National
    The promenade of the MSC Virtuosa. All photos: Pawan Singh / The National
  • The largest ship in MSC's fleet is more than 65 metres tall
    The largest ship in MSC's fleet is more than 65 metres tall
  • A Formula One simulator in the ship's amusement zone
    A Formula One simulator in the ship's amusement zone
  • The back deck of the MSC Virtuosa as it docked in Dubai for its official naming ceremony
    The back deck of the MSC Virtuosa as it docked in Dubai for its official naming ceremony
  • The ship has luxury shops, restaurants and bars on board
    The ship has luxury shops, restaurants and bars on board
  • The view towards the Galleria Virtuosa, the longest LED dome at sea
    The view towards the Galleria Virtuosa, the longest LED dome at sea
  • A deluxe balcony cabin on the MSC Virtuosa
    A deluxe balcony cabin on the MSC Virtuosa
  • The dome changes colour and displays to create various atmospheres and ambience for passengers
    The dome changes colour and displays to create various atmospheres and ambience for passengers
  • Le Grand theatre on the MSC Virtuosa hosts nightly Broadway-style performances, free for travellers to book
    Le Grand theatre on the MSC Virtuosa hosts nightly Broadway-style performances, free for travellers to book
  • Passengers on the MSC Virtuosa embark in Dubai before the ship's journey to Abu Dhabi and Doha
    Passengers on the MSC Virtuosa embark in Dubai before the ship's journey to Abu Dhabi and Doha
  • Savannah Aquapark is one of the largest waterparks at sea
    Savannah Aquapark is one of the largest waterparks at sea
  • Running and walking tracks on the upper deck
    Running and walking tracks on the upper deck
  • The Attic nightclub on the vessel
    The Attic nightclub on the vessel
  • One of the five swimming pools on the ship
    One of the five swimming pools on the ship
  • The Virtuosa bar
    The Virtuosa bar
  • The children's club has a basketball and football indoor court
    The children's club has a basketball and football indoor court
  • Gym-goers will be rewarded with ocean views
    Gym-goers will be rewarded with ocean views
  • View from the balcony of a cabin on the MSC Virtuosa, overlooking Hamdan Bin Mohammed Cruise Terminal 3 in Port Rashid, Dubai
    View from the balcony of a cabin on the MSC Virtuosa, overlooking Hamdan Bin Mohammed Cruise Terminal 3 in Port Rashid, Dubai
  • The sparkling Swarovski-crystal staircase on the MSC Virtuosa
    The sparkling Swarovski-crystal staircase on the MSC Virtuosa
  • Passengers enjoy the aqua park as the ship is docked in Dubai
    Passengers enjoy the aqua park as the ship is docked in Dubai
  • Children can enjoy their own places to play with separate supervised facilities for babies, children and teenagers
    Children can enjoy their own places to play with separate supervised facilities for babies, children and teenagers
  • The $800 million MSC Virtuosa cruise ship was officially named in Dubai by Sheikh Mansoor and Hollywood actress Sophia Loren
    The $800 million MSC Virtuosa cruise ship was officially named in Dubai by Sheikh Mansoor and Hollywood actress Sophia Loren
  • The view from the pool on the MSC Virtuosa
    The view from the pool on the MSC Virtuosa
  • Adults and children can enjoy the amusement zone
    Adults and children can enjoy the amusement zone
  • The Tropical Pool has a retractable glass roof allowing it to be open air or enclosed
    The Tropical Pool has a retractable glass roof allowing it to be open air or enclosed
  • Lifeboats on the MSC Virtuosa
    Lifeboats on the MSC Virtuosa