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Two German cruise ships have become the first to dock at the Dubai Cruise Terminal
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Dubai Cruise Terminal’s location close to the marina, the 250-metre Ain Dubai observation wheel and the Jumeirah Beach Residences promises a spectacular arrival for those onboard.
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Cruise ships from Germany were the first to arrive at the new Dubai Cruise Terminal this week
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Cruise ships from Germany were the first to arrive at the new Dubai Cruise Terminal this week
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Although not yet fully open, the terminal promises to be one of the world’s busiest
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The 300-metre Aidaprima ocean liner and smaller Aaidavita vessel were the first two cruise ships to take part in a recent test run at the new terminal
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Two German cruise ships have become the first to dock at the Dubai Cruise Terminal
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Dubai Cruise Terminal’s location close to the marina, the 250-metre Ain Dubai observation wheel and the Jumeirah Beach Residences promises a spectacular arrival for those onboard.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/SGF4JKPES62CHG6OBTVQOF4BR4.jpg?smart=true&auth=2ee33af28db37d813fd5f6eae8c7d60d91f270c022bd54c7f8f5653b4b7e3d0e&width=400&height=225)
Cruise ships from Germany were the first to arrive at the new Dubai Cruise Terminal this week
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/QL6ROQVP22VBCQ75HMCZ6DDU4Y.jpg?smart=true&auth=7b9c40b97c9cccd7f92ff09cbd609010ea5a935aa6598ebf54c43fa1f8b8f83b&width=400&height=225)
Cruise ships from Germany were the first to arrive at the new Dubai Cruise Terminal this week
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/Q7LEE2MCUUIVJPVTX44IDFY5JI.jpg?smart=true&auth=bc771c8fea363ffb13db96f07a1ab6becb0112ad5c4247a50650e35aa9fe6518&width=400&height=225)
Although not yet fully open, the terminal promises to be one of the world’s busiest
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/67L4V5564FPSIPUXDKYRRRLC4A.jpg?smart=true&auth=ff21ae44441a9e5e76a0cc2518af92ab945aca65342bede5f6582ad7f5435315&width=400&height=225)
The 300-metre Aidaprima ocean liner and smaller Aaidavita vessel were the first two cruise ships to take part in a recent test run at the new terminal
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/T67NNIAMA2AMRVEWOL5ZXYBOHM.jpg?smart=true&auth=94d70c3154c519acac78956ca877d60fd3f1b6de627e1f613d44a3d6bedd0f85&width=400&height=225)
Two German cruise ships have become the first to dock at the Dubai Cruise Terminal
Dubai Cruise Terminal welcomes first ocean liners
Two German cruise ships take part in testing as Dubai bids to become focal point for travel industry relaunch
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Nick Webster
22 March, 2021
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