Tag: Marina
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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…
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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…
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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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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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Bahrain Marina Project Reaches 50 Percent Completion
Bahrain Marina, the flagship waterfront development by Bahrain Marina Development Company, has reached a new construction milestone. The developer announced that phase one of the project has now achieved a 50 percent completion rate, keeping the development on track for the handover to take place in the final quarter of 2026. Maritime Observer Newsletter: Can…
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NEOM’s Sindalah Marina Awarded 5-Gold Anchor Accreditation; First Ever in Saudi Arabia
October 08, 2024 – Sindalah Marina has been accredited as a 5-Gold Anchor Marina by The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA). Sindalah Marina, managed by IGY Marinas, is the first in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to earn this accreditation. Situated in NEOM’s luxury island Sindalah, the first project to be announced by the development, Sindalah…
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D-Marin Announces Port De La Mer Marina; Fifth Superyacht Marina in Dubai
October 03, 2024 – Marina chain D-Marin announced a new addition to its roster of world-class marinas, Port De La Mer Marina. Located on the coast of La Mer’s north peninsula, the first phase of the marina will operate at a 32-berth capacity. In total, the marina plans to accommodate 160 berths, for vessels up…
