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  • Jan De Nul Dredging Awarded $221 million Contract for  Palm Jebel Ali Marine Works

    Jan De Nul Dredging Awarded $221 million Contract for Palm Jebel Ali Marine Works

    Nakheel, a member of Dubai’s real estate arm, has awarded Jan De Nul Dredging LTD. with a $221 million marine works contract for ultra-luxury development Palm Jebel Ali. In the next two years, the group will be overseeing dredging, land reclamation, beach profiling, and sand placement, with the first of eight fonds expected to be…

  • West Nautical Open First Office in the UAE

    West Nautical Open First Office in the UAE

    Occasioned by the growth of Dubai’s superyacht sector, Superyacht specialist service company West Nautical opened its first office in the UAE, in Dubai’s Business Bay. West Nautical offers complete superyacht services, including sales, crew, management, and charter services. The UK-based company also holds an office in Limassol, Cyprus.

  • D-Marin announces new marine;  Port De La Mer

    D-Marin announces new marine;  Port De La Mer

    Marina chain D-Marin announces a new addition to its roster of world-class marinas. Port De Le Mer Marina is set for a September 2024 launch and will be located on the coast of La Mer’s north peninsula. Port De La Mer marks D-Marin’s fifth marina in the UAE.

  • Business Bay Marina undergoes rebranding; now known as Marasi Bay Marina

    Business Bay Marina undergoes rebranding; now known as Marasi Bay Marina

    In September 2023, Gulf-based real estate development group OMNIYAT announced the acquisition of Business Bay Marina. The marina was previously owned by marina management company D-Marin, who will continue to oversee its day-to-day operations.  The marina is now known as Marasi Bay Marina. Marasi Bay accommodates 157 berths for vessels up to 35 meters in…

  • Dubai International Boat Show signs long-term deal with current venue Dubai Harbour 

    Dubai International Boat Show signs long-term deal with current venue Dubai Harbour 

    The Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS) will continue its existing relationship with Dubai Harbour following the successful 30th edition of the show.  DIBS, a staple of the Middle Eastern maritime calendar, has been residing in Dubai Harbour since its return in 2022. The partnership finds an agreement to invest in more infrastructure to serve future…