We are a retired couple who enjoy cruising to interesting places. We had never been on the Jewel, but have been on several ships within the fleet.
On arriving in Dubai, we stayed for a few nights pre cruise. Our flight and transfers were very smooth, although we arranged this independently, not through the Company.
Check in at the port was easy & quick. Passports are taken before embarkation, & returned during the cruise.
Deck 8 forward....see main review. Smaller than we usually book, but functional. Cases could be easily stored under the bed, but there were only 2 of us. It must be very cramped if more than a couple in the room ! We put the small table out on the balcony to give us more space. Storage accommodation was adequate for our needs. Safe was a good size, & the cooler kept bottled water and cans of drinks cold.