Dubai 2023-24 cruise season: Emirate welcomes Resilient Lady from Virgin Voyages

Dubai 2023-24 cruise season: Emirate welcomes Resilient Lady from Virgin Voyages

Dubai Harbour welcomed Resilient Lady from Virgin Voyages on its maiden call to the region’s waters.

The call is among the numerous international cruise liners expected to arrive at Dubai Harbour during the 2023-24 cruise season. The emirate is  expecting 300,000 passengers and 49 ship calls.

Resilient Lady launched on May 14 from Athens, Greece.

Michelle Bentubo, COO of Virgin Voyages said, “As Resilient Lady embarks on her journey from Greece to Australia, we wanted to offer our sailors the opportunity of a lifetime to explore one of the world’s most captivating cities via Dubai Harbour. We are grateful for the Arabian hospitality and warm welcome into this extraordinary seafront district. The modern, highly efficient terminal network helped us ensure smooth Sailor turnaround, which is imperative given our shorter stay in the city, and we look forward to calling on Dubai in years to come.”

Abdulla Binhabtoor, chief portfolio management officer of Shamal Holding and the owner and curator of Dubai Harbour added, “We are delighted to have Virgin Voyages’ Resilient Lady stopover at our seafront destination. Dubai Harbour curates extraordinary experiences that are inspired by our connection to the sea, showcasing a wide range of living, retail and hospitality offerings for all