On a patch of city land beside the sea, urban Emiratis sit beneath the shimmering skyscrapers of wealthy Dubai, revamping a camping tradition rooted in the desert.

The fourth generation of traditional abras has been unveiled on Monday by Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in a move that aims to upgrade the city's marine transport network.

Meier of TUI Cruises said that by integrating air and sea journeys, the cruise line can offer travellers unparalleled convenience and connectivity. “Dubai's ... free city shuttles, and Emirates ...