DUBAI CRUISE TERMINAL VOTED MIDDLE EAST’S LEADING CRUISE PORT FOR 4TH STRAIGHT YEAR

213,000 industry professionals participated in the voting process, according to World Travel Awards

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, May 3rd 2011 [ME NewsWire]

Dubai Cruise Terminal, operated by global marine terminal operator DP World, and managed by Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing (DTCM),has been voted the Middle East’s Leading Cruise Port for a fourth consecutive year at the World Travel Awards 2011.

The prestigious award was received on behalf of DP World by Tariq Bin Khalifa, Director, Account Management, DP World, UAE Region, at a gala red-carpet ceremony held at the Armani Hotel in Burj Khalifa on Monday (May 2). The event was attended by hundreds of top executives and professionals of the travel and leisure industry.

The recognition reaffirms Dubai Cruise Terminal’s undisputed position as the cruise hub of the region. It first won the award in 2008 and has since been consistently voted as the leader in its class in the Middle East by World Travel Awards. This year, 213,000 industry professionals participated in the voting process, according to the awards organisers.

Spread over 3,300 sq m at Port Rashid and with a capacity to handle two ocean-going cruise vessels simultaneously, Dubai Cruise Terminal has state-of-the-art facilities that have made it one of the most tourist-friendly ports of call.

Mohammed Al Muallem, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, DP World, UAE Region, said:

“This is a proud moment for DP World, UAE Region and the Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing (DTCM), our partners in promoting cruise tourism. Winning this coveted award for the fourth time in a row reaffirms our belief that the Dubai Cruise Terminal is developing in the right direction as a significant contributor to the growth of Dubai’s tourism sector. We thank the World Travel Awards for the recognition of the commitment and hard work put in by all those involved in delivering world class service. It will encourage DP World, UAE Region to further raise the level of excellence as a cruise terminal operator.”

Dubai Cruise Terminal has also won the World’s Leading Cruise Port award three consecutive times from the World Travel Awards between 2008 and 2010.

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Photo caption:Tariq Bin Khalifa, Director, Account Management, DP World, UAE Region receiving the Award for Middle East's Leading Cruise Port 2011 from Graham Cooke, President & Founder, World Travel Awards.

About DP World

DP World is one of the largest marine terminal operators in the world, with 49 terminalsand 9 new developments and major expansions across 31 countries(1). Its dedicated, experienced and professional team of nearly 30,000 people serves customers in some of the most dynamic economies in the world.

DP World aims to enhance customers’ supply chain efficiency by effectively managing container, bulk and other terminal cargo.

The company constantly invests in terminal infrastructure, facilities and people, working closely with customers and business partners to provide quality services today and tomorrow, when and where customers need them.

In taking this customer-centric approach, DP World is building on the established relationships and superior level of service demonstrated at its flagship Jebel Ali facility in Dubai, which has been voted “Best Seaport in the Middle East” for 16 consecutive years.

In 2010, DP World handled around 50 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent container units) across its portfolio from the Americas to Asia. With a pipeline of expansion and development projects in key growth markets, including India, China and the Middle East, capacity is expected to rise to around 92 million TEU by 2020, in line with market demand.

www.dpworld.com

(1) As of 11 February 2011

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DP World

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Natasha.Bukhari@dpworld.com



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