Tag: Dubai
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Dubai Maritime Authority introduces 24-hour yacht-marina transfer service
The Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation has launched “Dubai Sea Guests Pick-Up and Drop-Off,” a 24-hour service designed to fast track passenger transfers between marinas and private yachts. The Dubai Maritime Authority, seeking to enhance the state’s leisure marine services, extended this initiative to local and foreign flagged yachts which hold a permit to…
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ORA Developers announce 204-berth marina in UAE’s Ghantoot community
Global real estate firm ORA Developers is introducing a new yacht marina to the UAE as part of Y Views at Bayn. The project, located within the 4.8 million-square-meter Bayn master in the luxury area of Ghantoot, sits in a strategic position between Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Alongside a 204-berth marina, the facility boasts 1.2…
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Yachting Ventures to showcase emerging talent at Dubai Boat Show with return of Startup Zone
Yachting Ventures, the vehicle that has served as the launch pad for entrepreneurs in the leisure marine space, returns to the grand stage once more with the Startup Zone, the company has announced. The Zone, which launched at the event last year, gives emerging businesses the platform to network and gain visibility with industry professionals. …
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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…
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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)…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
