Tag: Marina

IGY Marinas to serve Egypt’s $1 billion Il Monte Gala Project as Marina Advisor

Global operator IGY Marinas is expanding its Middle East presence with its appointment as Marina Advisor to the Il Mont Towers development. LONG READ: With Gulf Craft’s Superyacht Service Centre, Captain Patricia Caswell plans to make refitting in the Middle East the norm. [Maritime Observer Newsletter] This follows the announcement of the EGP 50 billion…
Egypt to build 150-berth yacht marina as part of $1 Billion Development IL Monte Galala

Egypt’s state institutions and the private sector have joined forces to boost the country’s tourism offerings with the announcement of Il Mont Galala Towers and Marina project. Announced last week in Cairo by Tatweer Misr, the project’s lead developer, the mixed-use development, valued at $1.06 billion, will be situated in Ain Sokhna on the Western…
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…
RAK Properties Announce Raha Island Marina at Mina Al Arab in Ras Al Khaimah

A superyacht marina is coming to the UAE. At the International Real Estate Investment Summit, a new facility was announced for Ras al Khaimah’s Mina Al Arab. Located on Raha Island, the project plans to welcome a diverse range of pleasure vessels, including berthing facilities for superyachts. RAK Properties, the developer behind Raha Island, announced…
Egypt’s Somabay Marina Set to Receive Major Upgrade

Red Sea destination Somabay has inked an agreement with engineering and construction firm EDECS to expand and upgrade Somabay Marina. According to the agreement, EDECS will oversee the implementation of Phase II of the project, which plans to expand the marina by 72,130 cubic meters. This will result in an increased berthing capacity of 260…
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…
Oman’s Al Khuwair Project Starts Bidding Process for Marina Design & Construction

Oman’s Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning has started the bidding process for the design and construction contract of the Al Khuwair project marina. Want to receive the latest news of the Middle East superyacht market? Sign up for the Maritime Observer newsletter and receive complementary emails straight to your inbox. Tender documents, made available…
Oman’s Khor Grama Project Taps Firm to Design 75-Berth Yacht Marina

The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology in Oman has appointed multi-disciplinary consulting firm Meridian Engineering Consultancy (MEC) to design and supervise the construction of a superyacht marina for the Khor Grama development project. The firm will conduct a study and provide designs for a marina, situated 22 kilometres east of Sur in Ash…
Wynn Al Marjan Island Marina to be Operated by IGY Marinas

Wynn Resorts has tapped global marina network IGY Marinas to be the marina operator for the upcoming Wynn Al Marjan Island facility. The property, located in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, plans to feature a 101-berth superyacht marina that welcomes vessels up to 85 meters in length. The MarineMax subsidiary will assume a number of roles,…
2025 Abu Dhabi Maritime Awards Announced, Seven Marina Categories Added

Abu Dhabi Maritime, a subsidiary of AD Ports Group, has announced the return of the Abu Dhabi Maritime Awards to take place on 20 November 2025, at the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show, with new additions to the categories for both project and individual-based achievements. Hosted in collaboration with the Integrated Transport Centre, part of…