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DubaiCruise port guide

Ships dock at Dubai Cruise Terminal 2 (Mina Rashid). These are the stops worth your time, timed on foot from the terminal.

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Where ships dock

2 cruise terminals.

  • Dubai Cruise Terminal 2 (Mina Rashid)
  • Dubai Cruise Terminal 3 (Mina Rashid)

Walkable from the pier

Walk times from Dubai Cruise Terminal 2 (Mina Rashid).

  1. 14min

    Al Shindagha Museum

    Comprehensive heritage museum complex documenting Emirati culture and traditions

  2. 14min

    Sheikh Obaid bin Thani House

    Early twentieth-century coral-stone residence in historic Al Shindagha

  3. 14min

    Queen Elizabeth 2

    Legendary ocean liner permanently berthed as a floating hotel and attraction

  4. 18min

    Mina Rashid Marina

    Sleek waterfront marina close to Mina Rashid cruise terminals

  5. 21min

    MAMAS

    Handy café in the Gold Souk serving coffee and casual bites

  6. 22min

    Arabian Gold and Diamonds

    Jeweller offering diamond and 18K gold designs in the UAE

  7. 22min

    Al Romaizan

    Regional jewellery retailer with exclusive gold and diamond collections

  8. 22min

    Mazmi

    Waterside spot and accommodations overlooking Dubai Creek

  9. 22min

    Sangeetha Vegetarian Restaurant

    Reliable South Indian vegetarian eatery famous for dosas and filter coffee

  10. 22min

    Foodie Express

    Casual spot for quick Indian street snacks, lassis, and sandwiches

  11. 23min

    Deira Gold Souk

    Glittering traditional marketplace packed with hundreds of gold and jewellery shops

  12. 23min

    Dubai Textile Souk

    Historic covered souk trading silks, pashminas, and embroidered fabrics

  13. 23min

    Women's museum

    Cultural museum honouring the achievements and heritage of UAE women

  14. 23min

    Dubai Municipality Museum

    Former 1950s municipal headquarters turned civic history museum

  15. 25min

    Mumbai Masti Juice Centre

    Bustling neighbourhood spot for fresh tropical fruit juices and shakes

  16. 26min

    Hassan Shahin Ahmed Perfumes L.L.C.

    Producer of premium handmade oud, bakhoor, attar, and perfumes

  17. 26min

    Al Shaimaa

    Well-stocked pharmacy for essentials on Al Rolla Street in Bur Dubai

  18. 27min

    Coins Museum

    Intimate museum displaying rare regional coinage and historic currency

  19. 27min

    Bombay Naan Cafeteria LLC

    No-frills cafeteria serving freshly baked naan and rich Indian curries

  20. 27min

    Swadesh Pure Vegetarian Restaurant

    Traditional Indian vegetarian restaurant on lively Al Rolla Street

  21. 28min

    Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood

    Atmospheric historic quarter filled with traditional wind-tower architecture and alleyways

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Hidden gems

Worth finding if you have an hour spare.

  1. 14min

    Saeed Al Maktoum House

    Restored historic residence of Dubai's former ruling family by the creek

  2. 22min

    Spice Souk

    Sensory open-air marketplace scented with frankincense, saffron, and exotic herbs

  3. 23min

    Hindu Temple

    Historic prayer precinct and colourful temple lane tucked in Bur Dubai

  4. 24min

    Bhavna

    Homestyle restaurant serving authentic, unlimited Gujarati vegetarian thalis

  5. 28min

    Coffee Museum

    Charming courtyard museum celebrating international and Middle Eastern coffee culture

More ports nearby: Abu Dhabi, Doha, Muscat, Bahrain (Manama), Jeddah.