Cruise itinerary
8-Night Middle East Cruise from Dubai
8 nights · Middle East · 7 ports of call
8-night Middle East cruise aboard EXPLORA I, departing Dubai and calling at Ras al Khaimah, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Bahrain, Ad Dammam and At Sea.
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At a glance
- Ship
- EXPLORA I
- Cruise line
- Explora Journeys
- Duration
- 8 nights
- Region
- Middle East · Western Asia
- Departs
- Dubai
- Returns
- Dubai
How NestCruise works:we're advisor-led, not a booking engine. No fares are listed and there are no booking fees — tell an advisor your dates and party and they price your exact EXPLORA I sailing, typically within 24 hours.
Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Dubai
Depart 20:00
A city on the southern Gulf coast of the United Arab Emirates, grown from a pearling and trading port into a skyline of towers around a tidal creek. The Burj Khalifa, vast malls and the older souks of Deira sit beside reclaimed islands and desert beyond.
- Burj Khalifa
- Gold Souk
- Dubai Creek
- Day2
Dubai
Depart 21:00
A city on the southern Gulf coast of the United Arab Emirates, grown from a pearling and trading port into a skyline of towers around a tidal creek. The Burj Khalifa, vast malls and the older souks of Deira sit beside reclaimed islands and desert beyond.
- Burj Khalifa
- Gold Souk
- Dubai Creek
- Day3
Ras al Khaimah
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day4
Abu Dhabi
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
The capital of the United Arab Emirates, spread across islands on the Persian Gulf. Greener and more measured than Dubai, it is known for the white-marble Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the Louvre's domed outpost on Saadiyat Island and Corniche waterfront.
- Sheikh Zayed Mosque
- Louvre Abu Dhabi
- the Corniche
- Day5
Doha
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day6
Bahrain
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day7
Ad Dammam
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 21:00
- Day8
At Sea
- Day9
Dubai
Arrive 07:00
A city on the southern Gulf coast of the United Arab Emirates, grown from a pearling and trading port into a skyline of towers around a tidal creek. The Burj Khalifa, vast malls and the older souks of Deira sit beside reclaimed islands and desert beyond.
- Burj Khalifa
- Gold Souk
- Dubai Creek
Upcoming departures
- 7 Jan 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
8-Night Middle East Cruise from Dubai FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 8-night Middle East cruise calls at Dubai, Ras al Khaimah, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Bahrain, Ad Dammam and At Sea.
How many days are spent at sea?
1 day is spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It is a round-trip sailing from Dubai.
How long is this cruise?
8 nights aboard EXPLORA I.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 7 Jan 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.