Can you imagine yourself travelling on a luxurious train, equipped with all the modern amenities and enjoying a sumptuous fair with the love of your life, while you take in the passing beauty of the landscape in the UAE? Doesn’t it sound like a blissful dream? Well, this will soon become a reality as Etihad Rail, the UAE’s national rail network developer and operator will soon be rolling out, luxury train experiences. Here is all you need to know about this exciting development regarding the railways.
Luxury Train Experiences In UAE, Soon?
Yes, you read that absolutely right, Etihad Rail has announced that they will be rolling out luxury train experiences, which will pay homage to Emirati culture and heritage. According to a news report by Khaleej Times, they have signed an agreement with Arsenale, an Italian luxury hospitality company. As it happens, this luxury train will travel across the UAE towards the border with Oman.
It will pass through Mezeira’a along the Liwa Desert and of course its famous oasis. However, it’s worth noting that it will also extend to the wider GCC once the GCC railway becomes functional. At this point, it should be noted that this is the second international luxury train project of Arsenale after their recent announcement in Saudi Arabia of the Dream of the Desert Project.
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What Can Be Expected In The Train?
In the report, it was also stated that the CEO of Etihad Rail, Shadi Malak has admitted that this luxury train experience will be able to showcase the country‘s diverse heritage and beauty to visitors from around the globe. Not to mention, he also added that it will feature unique, world-class offerings to the region and helps in boosting the tourism sector in the United Arab Emirates.
As it happens, Arsenale also said that UAE will be among the first countries in the world where a luxury railway cruise service will be available with a fully customised train. Talking about the train, this will comprise 15 luxury carriages passing through Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Fujairah, and Oman. As such, the carriages will be renovated in specialised factories in Puglia and Sicily, Italy. So from production and craftsmanship to quality of onboard services and interior design, everything will be Italian. This railway cruise sounds like a dream come true, doesn’t it?
Well, we for sure cannot wait for this luxury service to begin, what about you?
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