Tag: Dubai

Dubai Marinas Rollout Biofuel Options For Yachts

Emaar Group, in collaboration with Lootah Biofuels, has launched a biofuel option for superyachts berthed at Dubai Marina and Creek Marina. This move aligns with the UAE’s Net-Zero goals for 2050. Vessels will be able to access the lower-carbon alternative at dedicated refuelling stations found at both marinas. The fuel, specifically designed for yachts, comes…
Foreign Yachts Now Able to Move Between Abu Dhabi and Dubai Freely

In a move bridging two of the Gulf’s most established yacht markets, foreign-flagged vessels will be able to cruise between Abu Dhabi and Dubai restriction-free. The consolidated protocol, which goes into effect beginning January 2026, allows for a single sailing permit to be recognized by both Emirates, using an Inquiry System Application Programming Interface (API)…
BWA Yachting Enters UAE Market With New Dubai Office

Superyacht services agency BWA Yachting expands its Middle East reach with the launch of a new branch in the UAE. With Stel Choulakis at the helm of the UAE team, the new Dubai outpost plans to provide superyacht owners with services across the Emirates. It will facilitate superyacht activity between all of the UAE’s major…
Old Doha Port and Dubai Harbour Agree to Regional Partnership

Two leading maritime entities, positioned as major economic drivers for Qatar and the UAE, respectively, Old Doha Port and Dubai Harbour, have signed an agreement to advance the Gulf’s maritime ecosystem. Taking place during the Qatar Boat Show, hosted at Old Doha Port for the second edition, the signing ceremony marks a collaboration between two…
Dubai Maritime Authority Introduces Marina Leasing Management Platform “Marsa”

At the 2025 GITEX Global technology event, the Dubai Maritime Authority (DMA) announced “Marsa,” the first digital platform for the management and leasing of marine berths in Dubai. The DMA, part of the Port, Customs, and Free Zones Corporation, plans to utilize the platform to digitalize the Emirate’s marina sector by reducing paperwork and streamlining…
PCFC Brings All of Dubai’s Marinas Together In New Online Berth-Reservation Network

The Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) has announced the soft launch of a new integrated online platform, allowing yacht owners to book marina berths across Dubai through mobile and computer. As reported by Gulf News, the rollout was introduced by Ahmad Saleh, PCFC Head of Demand and Relationship Management at the Gitex Global…
Pre-Owned Boat Show Returns to the UAE for 11th Edition

The Dubai Pre-Owned Boat Show is set to return for its eleventh edition. The event, which runs from October 31st to November 2nd, will take place at its home, Dubai Creek Marina, Park Hyatt. The marina accommodates 80 berths for vessels between 25 and 165ft. The show is organized by Viya Marina, a yacht service…
Dubai Records 149% Increase in Yacht Arrivals for H1 2025

The Dubai Maritime Authority shared new insights on yacht traffic in the Emirate for the first half of the year. According to the DMA, yacht arrivals saw a 149% increase, recording 97 foreign-flagged vessels between January and June 2025, compared to 39 boats in the same period last year. This underscores the rise of the…
Dubai Maritime Authority Promotes Yacht Tourism with the Launch of the “Dock and Dine” Scheme

The Dubai Maritime Authority (DMA), in partnership with the Dubai Department of Economy (DET), have launched “Dock and Dine,” an initiative that allows yacht owners, captains and crew members to gain access to services from 20 of Dubai’s marinas. Want to stay up to date with the latest news of the Middle East superyacht market?…
Several Regulatory Announcements Made for Foreign Flagged Yachts Visiting the UAE

Coming out of the 31st Dubai International Boat Show, several key regulatory additions concerning foreign-flagged vessels entering the UAE. Announced by the Dubai General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA), here are new additions to the UAE’s leisure marine policies. Golden Visa Scheme: Following the footsteps of Abu Dhabi’s “Golden Quay Initiative,” Dubai has…