Referencing its alignment with Dubai Tourism Strategy, Binhabtoor <\/strong>explained that \u201cAlong with the launch of Expo 2020 Dubai this year, the opening of the cruise terminal represents a significant milestone in realising Dubai\u2019s destiny to become the most visited city in the world. However, it is not only a fantastic lifestyle leisure destination for cruise passengers from every corner of the world \u2013 it is a natural gateway to the many wonders that Dubai has to offer and other international destinations. We look forward to working with partners across the trade and tourism ecosystem to advance and play a leading role in delivering the objectives of Dubai\u2019s Tourism Strategy.\u201d<\/p>\n Issam Kazim, Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing<\/strong>, commented, \u201cUnder the visionary leadership and guidance of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, we have successfully navigated our way out of the unprecedented global challenge and have set our sights on leveraging the momentum that is accelerating across sectors including tourism to position Dubai as the world\u2019s most preferred and visited destination. The continued success of our cruise business depends on a number of key factors such as partnerships with more and more leading cruise lines, collaboration with major Dubai entities such as Shamal Holding and the availability of world-class infrastructure and facilities like the Dubai Harbour Cruise Terminal. With the new cruise season in full swing, we are proud to be consistently included as a key port of call by the world\u2019s largest and most popular ocean liners, as evidenced by the arrival of AIDAbella and the first passengers to the new Dubai Harbour Cruise Terminal, further reinforcing Dubai\u2019s global reputation as the ultimate cruise gateway to the region.\u201d<\/p>\n The infrastructure at the Dubai Harbour Cruise Terminal comprises two terminal buildings that offer passengers and crew a safe, comfortable, and seamless experience. Designed to process over 3,250 passengers per hour, the highly efficient and modern terminals are located on a pier stretch of over 910 meters and can accommodate a complete passenger turnaround of two mega cruise ships simultaneously.<\/p>\n The purpose-built terminals ensure simplified and streamlined immigration and customs screening processes, and the dedicated access routes for passengers and crew,facilitated by Seaport Passenger Boarding Bridges, allow uninterrupted flow between the ship and the terminal.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are excited and proud to bring AIDAbella, the ninth ship back into service, offering our guests voyages in the Orient in winter 2021\/2022 and specifically to Dubai Harbour Cruise Terminal located in this wonderful seafront district nestled within the Dubai Harbour development and the Palm Jumeirah and in close proximity to Dubai landmark tourist attractions.\u00a0 A special highlight of this year\u2019s cruise season is the World EXPO 2020,\u201d said Felix Eichhorn, President of AIDA Cruises<\/strong>.<\/p>\n AIDA Cruises is the market leader in the German-speaking cruise market and currently operates one of the most modern fleets in the world with 13 cruise ships, including the first ever LNG propulsion cruise ship built. AIDA Cruises is one out of the nine world leading cruise lines forming part of Carnival Corporation & plc, one of the world\u2019s largest leisure travel companies.<\/p>\n Dubai Harbour, an extraordinary seafront district, today welcomes the arrival of its first cruise passengers comprising approximately1,200 passengers and 600 crew members aboard the252-metre-long Cruise ShipAIDAbella. 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