DP World's ultra-modern third cruise terminal in Dubai was inaugurated today by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai.

The Hamdan bin Mohammed Cruise Terminal is set to be the world's largest single, covered cruise facility capable of welcoming 14,000 cruise passengers a day.

His Highness, accompanied by His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, was welcomed to the new cruise terminal by HE Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Chairman, DP World, HE Jamal Majid bin Thaniah, Vice Chairman, Mohammed Sharaf, Group CEO, Mohammed Al Muallem, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, DP World, UAE Region and other senior officials.

During the visit, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan met Emirati employees and viewed a range of demonstrations charting the development of the port since 1967. His Highness, accompanied by the DP World Chairman, top executives and guests then toured the terminal and the UAE National Art Exhibition on display.

DP World's guests at the event included senior officials across Dubai's Government departments, foreign embassies and consulates and executives from the cruise, shipping line and tourist sector.

DP World welcomed 4,000 passengers at the new terminal from the Costa Cruise and Aida Cruise ships, part of Arabian Gulf tours. The operation to welcome the passengers involved close coordination with Dubai Police, the General Directorate Dubai Residency and Foreign Affairs, RTA and Dubai Customs. The Hamdan bin Mohammed Cruise Terminal covers 28,000 square metres and is the latest addition to The Dubai Cruise Terminal facility at Mina Rashid.