Al Wasl anchor to ME for cruises

Al Wasl Dhow recently bagged the Best Dhow Cruise Company award at the maiden Arabian Travel Awards held recently at JW Marriott Dubai. Ishrat Ali Khan, MD, talks about the win.

Al Wasl Dhow is an ISO 9001:2008 certified company and a leader of Dhow Cruise in Dubai Marina, with over 10 years of experience in the hospitality trade. Al Wasl Dhow owns two of the biggest Dhows at Dubai Marina. Al Wasl Dhow is the first ever custom-built traditional Dhow, crafted from base up, with a capacity of more than 200 guests. Al Wasl Dhow is part of a group of companies: Al Wasl Yachts, Oasis Palm Tourism and Asia Pacific Travel & Tourism.

Durga Das Publications is the publisher of one of the Middle East’s leading travel trade publications – TravTalk Middle East. The recipients of its initiative, the Arabian Travel Awards, were decided by a highly intellectual and experienced jury and internet voting, giving the awards utmost credibility.

Managing Director of Al Wasl Dhow, Ishrat Ali Khan, said, “It is an honor for me to receive the Best Dhow Cruise Company award. I am most appreciative of Arabian Travel Awards to have recognised our contribution and potential. My happiness is doubled receiving the award today because Al Wasl Dhow completed its first year today and has got an exceptional start to the upcoming year. Thanks to the many brilliant minds (my team) who have helped our company to become the winner. Their dedication and excellence earned this honour for us. I hope we will continue to do our best for our company and experience a huge success in the future as well.”