Why are many UAE residents choosing a “floating Christmas” cruise instead of flying this year?

This festive season, a growing number of UAE residents are swapping flights for cruises because they offer a stress-free, all-in-one holiday experience—no airport queues, no hotel hopping, and no constant planning. Cruise ships departing from Abu Dhabi and Dubai are running at full or near-full capacity, with Christmas and New Year sailings selling out weeks in advance, as travellers are drawn to bundled festive meals, entertainment, warm weather, and multiple destinations in one trip. With prices starting from around Dh1,900 per person and modern ships catering to families and couples alike, many see cruising as better value and more relaxing than peak-season air travel. Would you choose a cruise for Christmas, or do you still prefer flying for your year-end break?

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