Connections Cruise Arabia returns to Dubai in 2026

Following the resounding success of its inaugural edition in 2025, Connections Cruise Arabia, the Gulf’s premier senior-level cruise forum, is confirmed to return as a two-day event from 28 to 29 September 2026 in Dubai in the UAE.

Building on the momentum from the one-day leadership summit in 2025, which united 200 senior leaders from cruise lines, travel agencies, ports and government for insightful discussions and valuable networking, the 2026 edition will be a two-day event, welcoming over 500 decision-makers from across the global cruise ecosystem.

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Taking place in Dubai once again, the event will feature an expanded programme, including strategic content sessions, a dedicated exhibition zone, new-to-cruise workshops, a buyer programme and exclusive networking experiences.

With the Gulf emerging as one of the world’s fastest-growing cruise regions, driven by the Cruise Arabia Alliance’s GCC unification and Vision 2030 investments, Connections Cruise Arabia 2026 offers the ideal platform for industry leaders to collaborate, innovate and unlock new inbound and outbound opportunities.

Further details regarding participation, sponsorship and programming will be revealed in 2026.

For more information, email connections@jacobsmedia.com or visit www.connectionscruise.com