Tag: UAE

Gulf Craft enters 40-meter yacht market with the launch of Majesty 145

UAE-based builder Gulf Craft has pivoted to the 40-meter segment with the launch of the Majesty 145. With design by Cristiano Gatto, in collaboration with the yard’s in-house design arm, the Majesty 145 joins the Majesty 175 and Majesty 160 in yachts above 40 meters. The Majesty 160 is set to launch in late 2027. …
Abu Dhabi’s Sobha City development to build 130-berth yacht marina

UAE-based real estate operator Sobha Realty is adding to Abu Dhabi’s leisure marine infrastructure with a new superyacht marina. Sobha City, the developer’s first project in the UAE capital, will feature a 130-berth marina as part of the $11 billion waterfront community. The marina, to be placed along the 2-kilometer stretching promenade, is set to…
Gulf Craft provides an update on Superyacht Service Centre; key infrastructure installed

Berths will soon be occupied for maintenance works at Gulf Craft’s upcoming Superyacht Service Centre (SYSC) , which the company has announced is nearing completion for operational readiness. The 10,000sqm facility, located in Ajman, UAE, saw a significant development this week, with the successful certification load test of the Cimplai 600-ton travel lift. The lift…
UAE’s Medasia Marine Delivers Largest Flexiteek Installation on 52m Yacht Al Manara

Medasia Marine, a UAE-based marine construction company, has completed what is believed to be the largest Flexiteek decking project onboard the 52-meter yacht villa, Al Manara. Flexiteek is a synthetic teak panel created by the eponymous British company, made from UV-stabilised high-quality composite materials. It has been frequently used in modern pleasure vessels in lieu…
Ferretti Group appoints AAA Marine as new UAE and Oman dealer

Italian shipbuilder Ferretti Group has inked a deal with AAA Marine, a merger between Al Otaiba Investment and RIC Holding, to become the authorized dealer of the brand in the UAE and Oman. The deal, signed at Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, will see AAA Marine as the regional representative of the shipyard’s core brands:…
JLS Yachts Announced as UAE Golden Agent; Can Issue Cruising Permits in One Hour

Following a partnership with the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MOEI), JLS Yacht, a superyacht service provider in the Middle East and Indian Ocean, has been announced as the golden agent for the UAE, allowing the agent to fast-track the issuing of 6-month cruising permits to foreign-flagged vessels coming to the UAE. “Instead of just…
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…
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,…
Ocean Independence Celebrates The Opening of New Dubai Branch

Brokerage house Ocean Independence has touched down in The Middle East. The firm, which specializes in yacht sales, charter, new build, and management, has announced the opening of its 16th branch at Dubai Harbour Marina, adding to its worldwide roster of offices – with other locations including Monaco, Fort Lauderdale, Athens, and Mumbai. Overseeing operations…
Medasia Marine Delivers First X-Shore Boat in the UAE

Boutique superyacht company Medasia Marine has announced the delivery and registration of the Gulf’s first fully electric X Short 1 boat to a UAE client. The X Shore 1, built by Swedish boat builder X Shore, is powered by a 125KW electric motor and uses sustainable materials for its construction. The vessel offers silent and…