MSC World Europa • MSC Cruises
20-night Persian Gulf One-Way via Dubai, Sir Bani Yas Island & Muscat
Mar 30, 2028 → Apr 19, 2028 • Doha → Civitavecchia (Rome)
From $1,679
$84/night
Great deal
↓47% below typical
Dubai
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Persian Gulf
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United Arab Emirates
Cruises visiting Dubai
Quietest
Sep-Oct
Busiest
Jan-Feb
Upcoming
493+ upcoming port calls
Best time to visit: Sep-Oct (fewer ships)
Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)
Based on 158+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily
Find the best times to visit, avoid peak crowds, and explore itineraries that include Dubai.
Use the congestion calendar to compare timing first, then bring price into the decision once you narrow the right visit window.
Best cruises that visit Dubai
These sailings rank first because they visit Dubai while also showing stronger-than-typical pricing, healthy availability, and current value signals.
MSC World Europa • MSC Cruises
23-night Western Mediterranean Circuit via Dubai, Sir Bani Yas Island & Muscat
Mar 30, 2028 → Apr 22, 2028 • Doha → Barcelona
From $1,999
$87/night
Great deal
↓45% below typical
MSC World Europa • MSC Cruises
21-night Itinerary ITCVV-ITNAP-GRPIR-TRMRM-CYLMS-EGALY-EGPSD-EGSUZ-OMMCT-QADOH-AEDXB
Nov 20, 2027 → Dec 11, 2027 • Genova → Dubai
From $1,761
$84/night
Great deal
↓44% below typical
MSC World Europa • MSC Cruises
18-night Persian Gulf One-Way via Dubai, Sir Bani Yas Island & Muscat
Apr 1, 2028 → Apr 19, 2028 • Dubai → Civitavecchia (Rome)
From $1,478
$82/night
Great deal
↓48% below typical
MSC World Europa • MSC Cruises
19-night Itinerary AEDXB-AEAUH-AEYAS-OMMCT-EGSGA-EGSUZ-EGPSD-MTMLA-ITNAP-ITCVV
Apr 1, 2028 → Apr 20, 2028 • Dubai → Genova
From $1,589
$84/night
Great deal
↓47% below typical
MSC World Europa • MSC Cruises
20-night Western Mediterranean Circuit via Abu Dhabi, Sir Bani Yas Island & Muscat
Apr 1, 2028 → Apr 21, 2028 • Dubai → Marseille
From $1,679
$84/night
Great deal
↓47% below typical
When ships are in port
Scan for dates when ships visit Dubai, use color shading to spot the busiest passenger days in port, and use density dots to see how many cruise ships call on Dubai that day.
Dubai is busiest from Jan-Feb, with multiple ships per day. Sep, Oct are significantly quieter.
January 2027
Jump
Quieter
Busier (more ships in port)
Number of ships
Colors show estimated total passengers in port on each day
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
27
No port calls
28
4
~2,900 passengers
$261/night
↓12% vs typical
29
2
~1,300 passengers
$261/night
Near median
30
No port calls
31
No port calls
1
2
~5,200 passengers
$280/night
↑83% vs typical
2
5
~6,600 passengers
$261/night
↑83% vs typical
3
No port calls
4
2
~1,300 passengers
$261/night
Near median
5
2
~1,300 passengers
$261/night
Near median
6
No port calls
7
No port calls
8
2
~5,200 passengers
$161/night
↑50% vs typical
9
5
~6,600 passengers
$161/night
↑50% vs typical
10
No port calls
11
3
~2,200 passengers
$261/night
↓35% vs typical
12
3
~2,200 passengers
$261/night
↓35% vs typical
13
No port calls
14
No port calls
15
3
~5,200 passengers
$153/night
↑16% vs typical
16
6
~6,600 passengers
$153/night
↑16% vs typical
17
No port calls
18
4
~2,200 passengers
$261/night
↓35% vs typical
19
4
~2,200 passengers
$261/night
↓35% vs typical
20
No port calls
21
No port calls
22
3
~5,200 passengers
$292/night
↓7% vs typical
23
6
~6,600 passengers
$261/night
↓7% vs typical
24
No port calls
25
4
~2,200 passengers
$261/night
↓35% vs typical
26
3
~2,200 passengers
$261/night
↑30% vs typical
27
No port calls
28
No port calls
29
3
~5,200 passengers
$144/night
↑10% vs typical
30
6
~6,600 passengers
$144/night
↑10% vs typical
31
No port calls
1
4
~2,200 passengers
$261/night
↓48% vs typical
2
3
~2,200 passengers
$261/night
↓48% vs typical
3
No port calls
4
No port calls
5
2
~5,200 passengers
$172/night
↑12% vs typical
6
7
~10,000 passengers
$86/night
↑12% vs typical
Selected port-call day
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Choose a date in the calendar to compare the cruises and ships visiting Dubai that day.
Best time to visit Dubai on a cruise
This monthly view combines ship traffic and pricing so you can spot quieter windows, busier stretches, and the months where cruises visiting Dubai still look attractively priced.
September
Median price/night
$186
1 visits
Traffic
↑166% vs typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
October
Median price/night
$313
2 visits
Traffic
Near typical
1 ships • 2 priced sailings tracked
November
Median price/night
$197
2 visits
Traffic
↑18% vs typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
December
Median price/night
$261
50 visits
Traffic
Near typical
5 ships • 29 priced sailings tracked
January
Median price/night
$261
66 visits
Traffic
Near typical
4 ships • 40 priced sailings tracked
February
Median price/night
$261
58 visits
Traffic
Near typical
5 ships • 37 priced sailings tracked
March
Median price/night
$95
55 visits
Traffic
↑6% vs typical
4 ships • 39 priced sailings tracked
April
Cheapest
Median price/night
$90
14 visits
Traffic
Near typical
2 ships • 10 priced sailings tracked
May
Priciest
Median price/night
$356
4 visits
Traffic
↑11% vs typical
2 ships • 4 priced sailings tracked
Cruise itineraries that include Dubai
Compare the itinerary families that stop in Dubai, then open the routes with the best mix of schedule fit, pricing, and sailing availability.
Arabian Sea One-Way via Sur, Muscat & Khor al Fakkan (Rare Variant)
Arabian Sea • Next: Feb 1
From $4,500
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Persian Gulf Loop via Muscat & Sir Bani Yas Island (Private Island Focus)
Persian Gulf • Next: Feb 6
From $621
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Persian Gulf Loop via Abu Dhabi, Sir Bani Yas Island & Doha (Port-Heavy)
Persian Gulf • Next: Feb 27
From $621
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Persian Gulf Loop via Abu Dhabi, Khalifa Bin Salman Port & Doha (Best Balance)
Persian Gulf • Next: Jan 11
From $4,750
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Arabian Sea One-Way via Muscat & Salalah (Rare Variant)
Arabian Sea • Next: Feb 8
From $4,410
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Red Sea One-Way via Sharm El-Sheikh, 'Aqaba & Sir Bani Yas Island (Best Balance)
Red Sea • Next: Dec 7
From $13,255
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Upcoming port calls in Dubai
See the next scheduled ship visits into Dubai.
FAQ about cruises visiting Dubai
Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Dubai.
What is the best time to visit Dubai on a cruise?
April currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting Dubai, based on Jibhop's tracked median nightly fares. Use the port-call calendar above to compare exact ship dates because pricing can vary a lot within the month.
When is Dubai busiest for cruise traffic?
January currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to Dubai. Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Dubai?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Dubai include Arabian Sea One-Way via Sur, Muscat & Khor al Fakkan (Rare Variant), Persian Gulf Loop via Muscat & Sir Bani Yas Island (Private Island Focus), and Persian Gulf Loop via Abu Dhabi, Sir Bani Yas Island & Doha (Port-Heavy). Open any itinerary card to compare route mix, next departures, and which sailings look strongest on price.
How should I compare cruises that visit Dubai?
Start with the best cruises section to see today's strongest pricing signals, then use the port-call calendar to find the exact visit dates that fit your trip. Once you narrow the timing, compare itineraries and ships rather than choosing on this stop alone.
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