What cruise ships visit Port Rashid?

Port Rashid is visited by cruise ships from major cruise lines throughout the year. You can see which ships are currently near Port Rashid and recent arrivals on the port's live tracking page at /ports/dubai.

Where is Port Rashid located?

Port Rashid is located in Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

What is the best time to visit Port Rashid?

The best time to visit Port Rashid depends on the cruise season for Dubai. Check the seasonality page at /ports/dubai/seasonality for month-by-month ship visit data and peak travel periods.

What shore excursions are available at Port Rashid?

Port Rashid offers a variety of shore excursions including guided tours, cultural experiences, and outdoor adventures. Popular activities in Dubai include sightseeing, local cuisine tours, and historical site visits. You can also book excursions independently through platforms like Klook and Viator.

How do I get from Port Rashid to Dubai?

From Port Rashid, you can reach Dubai by taxi, public transport, or shuttle services. Public transport links are available at the port. Taxi services operate from the cruise terminal. Many cruise lines also offer shuttle services into town.

Is Port Rashid a turnaround port?

Yes, Port Rashid is a turnaround port where cruises can embark and disembark. This means you can start or end your cruise here.

Port Rashid

One of Dubai's main cruise departure ports. 3 terminals handle embarkation and disembarkation.

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In Port Now0

Annual Passengers1.2M

Cruise Lines (observed)13

Terminals3

Seasonality

Port Rashid is a cruise port in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Based on our AIS tracking data, it sees approximately 1 cruise ship visit per week, with 13 cruise lines calling. Top lines: Royal Caribbean International, Norwegian Cruise Line, Carnival Cruise Line.

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PORT OVERVIEW

Port Rashid at a Glance

Gulf's premier cruise hub.

Timezone
Asia/Dubai
UN/LOCODE
AEDXB
Port Type
Turnaround Port
Max Ship Length
365 meters
Also Known As
Dubai Cruise Terminal, Mina Rashid

Facilities

Parking
Shopping
Hotels Nearby
Taxi Available
Public Transport

Recent Ship Visits

Symphony of the Seas

Royal Caribbean

Feb 17

144h

Mariner of the Seas

Royal Caribbean

Feb 17

120h

MSC Virtuosa

MSC

Feb 17

96h

Independence of the Seas

Royal Caribbean

Feb 16

24h

Viking Vesta

Viking Ocean

Feb 16

24h

ACTIVITIES

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Port Rashid

Cruises from Port Rashid from $6,849

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Port Rashid at a Glance

Timezone

UN/LOCODE

Port Type

Max Ship Length

Also Known As

Facilities

Shore Excursions & Activities

Top Cruise Lines

FAQ About Port Rashid

What cruise ships visit Port Rashid?

Where is Port Rashid located?

What is the best time to visit Port Rashid?

What shore excursions are available at Port Rashid?

How do I get from Port Rashid to Dubai?

Is Port Rashid a turnaround port?

Photo gallery

Book Your Trip to Dubai

Fly + Hotel to Dubai

Tours in Dubai

Ports Near Port Rashid

Within sailing distance

Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal

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