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Cruise ships to return to Abu Dhabi

The decision is part of a wider resumption of normal tourism in the region.

Al-Monitor Staff
Al-Monitor Staff
Jun 23, 2021
KARIM SAHIB/AFP via Getty Images
A picture taken on June 3, 2021, shows the AIDAvita cruise ship of German cruise line AIDA Cruises anchored off the new harbor in front of the Dubai Marina and Jumeirah Beach Residence. — KARIM SAHIB/AFP via Getty Images

Abu Dhabi will soon allow cruise ships to return to the city in a sign the United Arab Emirates' capital is moving closer to a post-pandemic normal.

Cruise liners will be able to return to Abu Dhabi on Sept. 1, the official Emirates News Agency reported on Tuesday.

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