MSC Cruises is planning to expand into the Middle East, offering sailings from Abu Dhabi and Dubai through winter 2011-2012.
The 2,069-passenger MSC Lirica will offer 19 eight-day cruises from Abu Dhabi and Dubai from October 2011 to March 2012.
Ports of call include Muscat in Oman, Al Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.
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