Dubai is truly a world of contrasts where East meets West in a combination which makes for a fabulous holiday destination. Combining the enchanting history of ancient Arabia with pioneering modern facilities creates a city of incomparable appeal. Mosques vie with skyscrapers, dhows decorate the shoreline alongside luxury cruise liners and dusty villages and ancient houses sit beside luxurious residential districts and ultra-modern shopping malls.

At the edge of the desert, Dubai’s dashing architecture blends with endless summer skies as tradition merges with contemporary. Dubai’s internationally famous hotels create a spectacular skyline. The emirate is home to a diverse range of excellent hotels and guest accommodation, all offering exceptional quality and courteous hospitality at competitive prices.

The city offers a host of attractions and activities from gigantic water parks to dune surfing to skiing – in Dubai you can discover the unexpected.

Sunbathe beneath palm trees on beautiful sandy beaches, or swim, snorkel, scuba or dive in the warm azure sea. Indulge in retail therapy from haggling for bargains in the souks or strolling down the shopping malls with their tax-free designer boutiques. Or tee off one of the 24 stunning golf courses, sand-board down a dune or even ski on snow. And when the days activities have tired you out, relax in one of Dubai’s exquisite luxury spas.

If you’re after a cosmopolitan destination where you can revel in your love of fine dining, exclusive hotels, fabulous shopping, sport and luxurious spas, Dubai is the perfect choice for you.

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“Marina is a beautiful new addition to Oceania’s fleet and I am sure will prove extremely popular with new and past passengers. I felt the ship was extremely understated and friendly with all the staff smiling and helpful whenever you spoke to them. The quality of the food was second to none and the wine was not bad either. Definitely have to go on the ‘must do’ list.”

Annemarie Walne

“I felt that the whole ambience of the ship was luxurious and having been on the Regatta there has been an overall improvement to the facilities onboard without losing the feeling of being on a small ship.”

Janet Baren

“Marina has a small ship feel, mid-ship facilities, plus the opulence and grandeur of the family home of someone with excellent taste and a large budget!”

Sue Winsby

“Oceania Cruises have done with Marina what so many other companies have failed to do with their new ships. She is a tribute to the past with broad expanses of mahogany and marble which gives you a true feeling of being on a “real” ship. The décor and artwork certainly is a cut above the rest with a collection of original Picassos and Venetian glass around every corner.”

Julie McIntyre