Royal Caribbean International Expands Presence in the Middle East With 2010 Deployment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
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Royal Caribbean International Expands Presence in the Middle East With 2010 Deployment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
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Category: Middle East - United Arab Emirates - Industry economy -
Hotel projects
This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2008-10-14
Royal Caribbean International today announced its entry into Dubai in the United Arab Emirates with the deployment of Brilliance of the Seas in 2010. From January to April 2010, the cruise line will offer its signature style of
cruising for active vacationers to an international mix of guests, on seven-night sailings from this increasingly popular destination. Itineraries for the new cruises from Dubai will be announced in the coming weeks.
"Dubai is a dynamic and thriving city that shows great growth potential. Building on our reputation for introducing revolutionary cruise experiences, we are excited to provide a different cruise vacation than
traditionally offered in this region," said Michael Bayley, senior vice president, international, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. "Royal Caribbean continues to attract vacationers globally and we are thrilled to offer new
and exciting choices for our guests -- combining our distinct onboard amenities with compelling itineraries including the Arabian Gulf's most
popular destinations."
During a visit to Dubai this week, Rama Rebbapragada, regional vice president, international sales and marketing, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. added, "We continue to win devotees from throughout the Middle East and are
pleased to have exceeded our 2008 sales target for the region, achieving significant growth over last year."
Brilliance of the Seas has a sleek profile and features vast expanses of open space, mirrored surfaces and glass paneling -- nearly three acres of exterior glass. The open Centrum with ten-deck high windows and ocean-facing glass elevators offers guests breathtaking vistas of the
passing landscape and sea. Among the ship's unique features is a pair of ultra-high-tech, self-leveling pool tables in the Bombay Billiards Club.
For Royal Caribbean's typically active guests, recreational amenities include a rock-climbing wall, jogging track, basketball and volleyball court, golf simulator and nine-hole miniature golf course, and a large gym with treadmills facing the sea.
Five dining venues allow guests to enjoy a variety of choices, from Chops Grille steakhouse to Portofino Italian restaurant, Minstrel main dining room, or the casual Windjammer Cafe and Seaview Cafe. Freshly-brewed
coffee, cappuccino or pastries can be found in Latte-tudes coffee bar.
Continuing its legacy of creating revolutionary vacation experiences, Royal Caribbean is set to take cruising to the next level with its latest project that has already received widespread international attention. Due
to launch in November 2009, Oasis of the Seas will be the largest, most revolutionary cruise ship in the world. An architectural marvel at sea, the ship will span 16 decks, carry up to 5,400 guests, and feature 2,700 staterooms, as well as seven unique neighborhoods that provide vacationers
with a multitude of experiences and environments to suit their moods. The six announced neighborhoods include Central Park, a lush, expansive, open-sky space, lined with restaurants and boutiques, accented by grass, trees and seasonal flora; Boardwalk, a breathtaking seaside-inspired
entertainment environment for families, featuring the AquaTheater, the first amphitheater and deepest freshwater pool at sea; and an enhanced Royal Promenade, twice as wide as those on the Freedom- and Voyager-class
ships and with a new mezzanine level overlooking the boulevard of restaurants, bars and lounges, and shops.
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