Luxury Yacht & Superyacht News Brief for United Arab Emirates

Gulf Craft´s 30th anniversary

Gulf Craft celebrated its 30th anniversary

April 03, 2012

The Middle East´s superyacht builder, Gulf Craft celebrated its 30th anniversary in the yacht and boat building industry with a gala celebration held on March 10 at its state-of-the-art Majesty Yachts manufacturing facility in the United Arab Emirates. Among the company’s extensive range of vessels on display during the event was the recently completed motor yacht Majesty 135 – the yard´s largest superyacht ever built.

Oceanco 92m Remi Tessier Superyacht

Oceanco at the Dubai International Boat Show

March 05, 2012

Oceanco are please to announce that they will once again attend the Dubai International Boat Show held from 13th to 17th March, 2012. On display there will be the new Remi Tessier 92m superyacht model and the Oceanco-designed 91,50m yacht model.

Feadship at the 2012 Dubai International Boat Show

February 13, 2012

Feadship will be attending the Dubai International Boat Show 2012. The event, which will be celebrating its 20th anniversary, is expected to be bigger and better than ever, with thousands of visitors expected to come to the boat show between 13 and 17 March. Feadship will arrive at the Dubai show in good heart having…

Dubai International Boat Show

A Large Number of Leading Marine Equipment Companies on display at the 2012 Dubai International Boat Show

February 10, 2012

The 2012 Dubai International Boat Show, held in March 13-17 is bringing the leading companies in the global marine equipment industry thanks to the market regaining strength and price pressures ease.

Dubai International Boat Show to celebrate 20th Anniversary in 2012

December 21, 2011

The 2012 Dubai International Boat Show is preparing to celebrate two decades of unrivalled success across the Middle East and a meteoric rise in its status worldwide. The Dubai International Boat Show which runs from 13 – 17 March 2012, has already had to increase its exhibition space at the Dubai International Marine Club –…

Abu Dhabi building âDestination Villageâ for Volvo Ocean Race

Abu Dhabi building “Destination Village” for Volvo Ocean Race

June 21, 2011

A specially designed “Destination Village” is being built on the Abu Dhabi Corniche breakwater to host the Volvo Ocean Race fleet and its fans this New Year. Infrastructure work is due for completion this September. Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC), the company appointed to develop the 55,000m2 site, will dredge a section of the Corniche lagoon…

Dubai International Boat Show Supercar Promenade - Brabus - Photo Credit Dubai International Boat Show

Dubai International Boat Show Supercar Promenade

March 08, 2011

The inaugural Supercar Promenade, the most exclusive automotive event in the Middle East took place alongside the hugely respected Dubai International Boat Show 2011 that ran from March 1st to 5th 2011. The event was a unique showcase beauty, speed, prestige and luxury with an exhilarating array of the world’s best supercars brought together to create an exclusive platform for the region’s VIPs.

Gulf Craft introduce 5 Global Launches at the Dubai International Boat Show in 2011

Gulf Craft introduce 5 Global Launches at the Dubai International Boat Show in 2011

March 02, 2011

Gulf Craft, the region’s largest and internationally renowned boat manufacturer is set for yet another successful Dubai International Boat Show in 2011, with the unveiling of a new model from each of its three distinct brands; Majesty, Oryx and SilverCraft. The launches will build on a successful year for the UAE luxury yacht manufacturer, which reported a 40% increase in sales in 2010.

Danish Yachts AeroSpeed 18 Yacht Tender - SuperCar of the Seas

Dubai International Boat Show: Danish Yachts announce new build partnership

February 22, 2011

Danish Yachts is to showcase the launch in the Middle East of the new high speed, luxury AeroSpeed 18, the ‘SuperCar of the Seas’, at Dubai International Boat Show. This superboat exemplifies performance and quality.

Dubai International Boat Show to celebrate 20th Anniversary in 2012

Dubai International Boat Show signs World’s leading superyacht yards

January 12, 2011

Dubai International Boat Show will be hosting the biggest cluster of Superyacht Builders Association (SYBAss) members in the show’s history. Amels, Benetti, Burger Boat Company, B.V., Fincantieri, Heesen Yachts, Lürssen, Oceanco, Sanlorenzo and Trinity Yachts have all confirmed their participation.

Grant Burgham, Exhibitions Director- Marine Cluster, accepted the award on behalf of the Dubai International Boat Show team

Dubai International Boat Show Wins Regional Marine Industry Award for 3rd Consecutive Year.

December 02, 2010

Dubai International Boat Show, the region’s largest and longest running boat show, has been recognised for the 3rd consecutive year, as the Middle East’s marine industry leader.

Race Day 8 Mascalzone Latino Audi Team vs Artemis Racing © Bob Grieser ousideimages.com Louis Vuitton Trophy

Louis Vuitton Trophy Dubai: Day 8, Mascalzone Latino Audi on a Roll

November 22, 2010

Two come-from-behind victories boosted the fortunes of Italy’s Mascalzone Latino Audi today at the Louis Vuitton Trophy Dubai.

Race Day 7 BMW ORACLE Racing © Bob Grieser ousideimages.com Louis Vuitton Trophy

Louis Vuitton Trophy Dubai: Day 7, BMW Oracle Racing Dominates

November 22, 2010

The American team BMW Oracle Racing sailed a near-flawless race today against Sweden’s Artemis Racing to maintain their margin at the top of the leaderboard

Louis Vuitton Dhow racing with all the skippers in crew. © Paul Todd outsideimages.com Louis Vuitton Trophy

Louis Vuitton Trophy Dubai: All4One wins the dhow race

November 22, 2010

The All4One team found success on the waters off the Dubai International Marine Club on Saturday afternoon, winning the traditional dhow race on Heritage Day at the Louis Vuitton Trophy Dubai.

Race day 6 ALL4ONE vs Mascalzone Latino Audi Team © Paul Toddoutsideimages.comLouis Vuitton Trophy

Louis Vuitton Trophy Dubai: Day 6, Kiwis Defeat Sweden to Retain Second Place

November 22, 2010

After the end of racing on Day 6 of the Louis Vuitton Trophy Dubai the top of the leaderboard remained unchanged from yesterday. However it stayed that way only because Emirates Team New Zealand redeemed itself in the last race of the day with a double-points victory against Sweden’s Artemis Racing.

Race day 5 Artemis Racing vs ALL4ONE - © Paul Todd outsideimages.com Louis Vuitton Trophy

Louis Vuitton Trophy Dubai: Day 5, Split Races Bunch Leaderboard

November 18, 2010

With just one match remaining in the first round robin, BMW Oracle Racing is unassailable at the top of the leaderboard with nine points. After that, the fleet is tightly grouped with just half a point separating the next four boats.

Race day 4 Mascalzone Latino Audi Team vs Artemis Racing - © Bob Grieserousideimages.comLouis Vuitton Trophy

Louis Vuitton Trophy Dubai: Day 4, Kiwis One-Second Victory

November 17, 2010

Emirates Team New Zealand exposed the first cracks in the armor of the dominant BMW Oracle Racing team today. The New Zealanders split race wins with the regatta leader, winning their second match by a nail-biting one-second margin over the fast advancing Americans.

Race day 3 BMW ORACLE Racing - © Bob Grieser ousideimages.com Louis Vuitton Trophy

Louis Vuitton Trophy Dubai: Day 3, BMW Oracle Racing Extends Dominance

November 16, 2010

James Spithill, the youngest skipper to win the America’s Cup, continued an unbroken record today at the Louis Vuitton Trophy Dubai as his BMW Oracle Racing team posted two more victories in close match racing. The American team’s record is 6-0 and six points.

Race day 2 Emirates Team New Zealand vs ALL4ONE start © Bob Grieserousideimages.comLouis Vuitton Trophy

Louis Vuitton Trophy Dubai: Day 2, Russians and Kiwis Come From Behind

November 16, 2010

The Synergy Russian Sailing Team and Emirates Team New Zealand both featured in come-from-behind victories during close competition today at the Louis Vuitton Dubai but it is James Spithill’s American team BMW Oracle Racing that enjoys first place with a perfect 4-0 score.

Race Day 1 Emirates Team New Zealand collides with Mascalzone Latino Audi Team. The Kiwi pole impaled through the Italian hull before breaking off. © Bob Grieserousideimages.comLouis Vuitton Trophy

Louis Vuitton Trophy Dubai: Day 1 America’s Cup Winner BMW Oracle Racing Leads

November 16, 2010

James Spithill, winner of the 33rd America’s Cup and defender of the 34th America’s Cup, topped the standings on the opening day of racing in the Louis Vuitton Trophy Dubai.

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