


Enjoy a three-night all-inclusive hotel break in Dubai, a city that’s packed with incredible sights, before cruising the coastal highlights of the Arabian Gulf.
Begin your holiday with an all-inclusive hotel stay at the RIU Resort Dubai. This scintillating city is home to world-famous landmarks, record-breaking architecture and Arabian traditions dating back to when it was just a tiny pearl-fishing village. These days it’s firmly on the tourist map, thanks to towering buildings like the Burj Khalifa, incredible water parks and mega-malls that are home to everything from indoor ski slopes to shark-filled aquariums. For a more traditional taste of Dubai, wander the old souks near the creek, or take a desert safari in a four-wheel-drive and catch a crimson sunset over the rolling sand dunes.
Following your stay, you’ll embark Virtuosa and settle in for your magnificent cruise around the coast of the Arabian Gulf. A sister ship to Grandiosa, Virtuosa is bursting with features, from fabulous evening entertainment to spacious swimming pools and even a multilingual robot barman to serve your favourite drinks.
Highlights of your voyage include capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, home to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, a jaw-dropping marble triumph of soaring minarets and onion domes and Sir Bani Yas Island, a sprawling wildlife reserve.

Duration
10 Nights
11 Days
Meals Included
Full-Board Cruise
All-Inclusive Hotel Stay
Accommodation
Hotel RIU Dubai
Cruise
MSC Virtuosa
Your 10 Night Holiday Includes
Days 1 - 3
2 - 4 Feb 2022
Dubai - Hotel Stay
Arrive in Dubai for a three-night all-inclusive hotel stay in this scintillating Arabian city. With its abundance of man-made attractions, from choreographed fountain displays at the foot of the world’s tallest building to sprawling megamalls, there’s an endless list of things to do here. Shop for bargains in the winding souks beside the creek and take a dhow river cruise between towering minarets and mirrored skyscrapers. You could even venture beyond the city and into the rolling sand dunes on a desert safari.
Meals Included: All-Inclusive Board Basis
Overnight: Hotel RIU Dubai
Day 4
5 Feb 2022
Dubai - Embark MSC Virtuosa (Overnight in Port)
Today you will embark Virtuosa , one of the MSC fleet’s newest ships. On board, you’ll discover a superb line-up of features, including a remarkably large indoor promenade with luxury boutiques, plus five swimming pools and the thrilling Savannah Aqua Park. You’ll also find ten diverse dining venues to satisfy every taste, hi-tech fitness facilities and a wide selection of entertainment at Le Grand Theatre, where you’re guaranteed a great view of the action.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: MSC Virtuosa
Day 5
6 Feb 2022
Dubai
Witness Dubai from an entirely new perspective from the 124th and 125th floor Observation Decks of the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building. Afterward, explore the Dubai Mall — home to a vast array of international designer brands and restaurants — and witness the mesmerising Dubai Fountain within Burj Park by Emaar.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: MSC Virtuosa
Day 6
7 Feb 2022
Sir Bani Yas Island
Sir Bani Yas, an island off the coast of Abu Dhabi, was once a barren dot of land in the Persian Gulf but it has been transformed into an incredible wildlife reserve and resort destination where cheetahs, giraffes and gazelles wander freely. Explore the island on a game drive and try one of many activities available here, including diving with sharks and stingrays, mountain-biking, archery and kayaking in the mangroves.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: MSC Virtuosa
Day 7
8 Feb 2022
Abu Dhabi
Arrive in the impressive capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, and savour the architectural marvels dotted around this modern metropolis in the Persian Gulf. In the last two decades it has become a major tourist destination, with a host of attractions and an ever-expanding cultural district on Saadiyat Island, home to the Louvre Abu Dhabi. There are also sprawling, high-end shopping malls, souks and the jaw-dropping splendour of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, a modern-day Taj Mahal.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: MSC Virtuosa
Day 8
9 Feb 2022
At Sea
On your only full day at sea, you could retreat into the tranquillity of the excellent Aurea Spa, offering an extensive menu of treatments. For swimmers, The Atmosphere Pool is one of the most spacious found at sea, while you could also check out the innovative Emotional Immersive Gallery and get a refreshing cocktail mixed to perfection by the robot bartender called Rob.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: MSC Virtuosa
Day 9
10 Feb 2022
Doha
As it prepares to host football’s World Cup in 2022, Qatar edges closer to the limelight. With state-of-the-art sport facilities, luxury hotels and first-class shopping malls, its ambitious capital, Doha, is a city to watch. Among its growing list of attractions are the Pearl-Qatar, a man-made island that hosts luxury boutiques and restaurants, plus the maze-like Souq Waqif. You’ll also find one of the greatest collections of art in the region at the Museum of Islamic Art housed in a spectacular building along the Corniche.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: MSC Virtuosa
Day 10
11 Feb 2022
Dubai (Overnight in Port)
Return to Dubai for an overnight in port. This incredible city continues to grow in popularity and expand its staggering list of attractions. Take to the ski slopes inside a giant shopping mall, visit the Bastikiya heritage area with its old fort and bustling streets, or take an Abra ride around the calm waterways of Souk Madinat in Jumeirah. For contemporary Arabian art, head to the warehouses district of Al Serkal Avenue, a great place to spot local talent.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: MSC Virtuosa
Day 11
12 Feb 2022
Dubai - Fly Home
Today you'll fly home from Dubai.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your Cruising Experience
The MSC Virtuosa Experience
MSC Virtuosa’s namesake comes from the word virtuoso, meaning someone highly skilled in any field of activity, and so MSC Virtuosa was named to pay homage to the skill and expertise of the MSC Cruises architects and shipyard partners at Les Chantiers de l’Atlantique who designed and built this innovative class of ships. This new cruise ship is one of the two largest in MSC Cruises’ fleet, along with her sister ship MSC Grandiosa, boasting an impressive array of guest features all coming together in perfect harmony to deliver the ultimate cruise holiday experience. Two brand new Cirque du Soleil at Sea shows or the first humanoid robotic bartender at sea are just few of the innovations on board of MSC Virtuosa, one of the most environmentally advanced ships at sea.

Aurea Spa

MSC Starship Club

Bars & Lounges
Relax in one of the 21 bars and lounges, including five which are outdoor, allowing to drink your favourite tipple in the cooling sea breeze.
Your Hotel Stay
Hotel RIU Dubai
★★★★
Situated on the Deira Islands beachfront and offering 24-hour all-inclusive stays to make your holiday a unique experience, the Hotel RIU Dubai is an excellent choice for your dazzling Dubai escape. From a sumptuous spa to thrilling entertainment areas, various themed restaurants to the Splash Water World water park, you’ll be amazed by this hotel’s exhilarating attractions. Rooms are tastefully decorated with calm blues with sleek neutral touches, creating a soft and relaxing ambience, ensuring you have an impeccable night’s sleep. Enjoy a day of relaxation on the sun loungers, before cooling off with a cocktail at the swim up bar, pamper yourself in the opulent spa and awaken your tastebuds in the wide range of dining options, from Asian to Lebanese.

Your Event
Expo 2020 Dubai
Enjoy a one-day ticket to the thrilling Expo 2020. One of the first global mega-events since the pandemic, Expo 2020 will bring the world together to seek solutions to our greatest challenges, showcasing the latest scientific and technological advances from medicine to space travel. Wander the exhibitions, admire the entertainment, delve into the wonders of the future, meet more than 200 countries, and discover life-changing innovations that will have a meaningful impact on our planet and its people.
Your Holiday Summary
Cruise
- 7 night full-board cruise on board the brand new MSC Virtuosa
All-Inclusive Hotel Stay
- 3 night all-inclusive four-star stay at the brand new Hotel RIU Dubai
- Pamper yourself at the relaxing spa, with a sauna and hydromassage bathtub
- Enjoy the thrills at the Splash Water World aqua park or take a dip in the pool with swim-up bar
- Sample a wide range of dining options serving Asian, Italian and Lebanese dishes, as well as breakfasts and lunches with live cooking stations
- This fantastic beach-front hotel lies on the man-made Deira Island
Event
- FREE one-day ticket to Expo 2020 Dubai*
All Emirates flights (London departure - regional flights available) and transfers
Prices
Departing
2 February 2022
Interior
£1,599pp
Ocean View
£1,899pp
Balcony
£2,199pp
Suite
Sold Out
Departing
9 February 2022
Interior
£1,999pp
Ocean View
£2,299pp
Balcony
£2,599pp
Suite
Sold Out
Departing
23 February 2022
Interior
£1,599pp
Ocean View
Sold Out
Balcony
£1,999pp
Suite
£3,599pp
Departing
9 March 2022
Interior
£1,799pp
Ocean View
Sold Out
Balcony
£2,099pp
Suite
£3,499pp