Mina Rashid wins two prestigious awards at the 2022 World Travel Awards

 During the annual World Travel Awards 2022, Mina Rashid won two prestigious awards, the “Leading Cruise Port in the Middle East” on October 23 in Jordan, and the “World’s Leading Cruise Port” award on November 11 in the final ceremony held in Sultanate of Oman.

The honor came as a culmination of the outstanding performance of Port Rashid in the maritime sector for the fifteenth year in a row.

Port Rashid has consolidated its leading position as a preferred destination for cruise lines around the world through its innovative capabilities and its contribution to promoting Dubai’s transformation from a mere local port for the trade of traditional cargo transported by wooden ships, to a leading global center for the marine services sector.

Hamza Mustafa, Chief Operating Officer of P&O Marinas, a subsidiary of DB World, said that Port Rashid's advanced infrastructure, modern passenger facilities and passenger terminal;

They have strengthened Dubai's position as a global center for tourism, and a major gateway to regional and global cruise lines.

He added that the number of cruise ships that docked at Port Rashid has witnessed a 100% increase compared to the last tourist season, as the number of passengers and crew members is expected to rise to about 600,000, more than double the number of visitors in the previous season.

Since the port began operating in 1972, Port Rashid has played a pivotal role in Dubai's development into a preferred global destination for business and cruise travelers.. This has contributed to diversifying Dubai's economy and reducing its dependence on oil revenues by transforming it into a thriving commercial, logistical and tourist center at a global level. Region.

Port Rashid has witnessed qualitative transformations as part of Dubai’s continuous development to become a leading regional center for tourism. In 2008, the port turned into a sophisticated terminal for cruise ships, thanks to its strategic location, modern facilities and huge capacity to receive large numbers of passengers, with a capacity to receive seven Huge cruise ships at the same time, and about five million visitors annually.

The total capacity of the yacht marina and boats in the port reaches more than 400 yachts, and the port and yacht marina facilities are being expanded significantly to integrate with the passenger terminal to keep pace with future requirements, as Port Rashid represents one of the most prominent centers for cruise and luxury yachts cruises in the world.

More than 900,000 passengers are currently expected to arrive during the winter season this year with the significant return of cruise traffic in Dubai, and the reception of 123 cruise ships from the world's largest cruise line operators at the Port Rashid cruise terminal, the Main Ship-6 of the company will be TUI Cruise Line is the first cruise line that will officially open this season by arriving at Hamdan Bin Mohammed Cruise Terminal.

The distinguished position of Port Rashid has emerged as a main gateway for the shipment of general and bulk cargo, not containerized, and rolled goods, in addition to its pioneering role in promoting tourism in Dubai. The port currently owns 15 berths for handling general cargo and one berth for rolled goods. Used cars in Dubai and support from Dubai Roads and Transport Authority, ease of handling car and vehicle exports in a fast and hassle-free manner.

Port Rashid's role as a link between Dubai's rich maritime heritage and its promising future in the field of tourism and trade has grown in the world, becoming a prominent enabler of cruise tourism in the region and a major catalyst for Dubai's economy.

The port will continue its strategic role in supporting tourism through its new facilities that will be developed in the coming years, including high-end real estate projects, retail stores, a yacht marina that can accommodate more than 3,000 yachts and boats, in addition to raising the capacity to deal with luxury cruise ships, and inaugurating a service center The Navy is dedicated to VIP travelers, transforming the port into one of the largest marinas in the Middle East.

The future plan of Mina Rashid includes launching a vital center for yachting, water sports, marine and social activities, as it will be a global gathering of yachts and a destination to host the most prestigious international marine events, as it will attract high-net-worth individuals in Dubai to enhance its position as the best destination for world-class luxury yachts.

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