United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi Maritime 

A new streamlined administrative process has been launched to allow foreign yachts to sail freely between Abu Dhabi and Dubai from January 2026. The new protocol is designed to streamline yacht movement and elevate the UAE’s yachting experience. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/381143/image/large-5a93b42afa19898a8603a00bee753194.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/381143">The streamlined system removes duplicate clearance procedures, allowing foreign-flagged yachts to move between the two emirates with a single recognised sailing permit. For the first time, sailing permits issued by either Abu Dhabi or Dubai will be honoured across both emirates, eliminating the need for repeated approvals or local entry and exit processing, which will reduce waiting times, documentation requests, and administrative costs as a mutually recognised permit issued by either emirate will grant seamless passage between the two cruising hubs.Central to the change is a new digital information bridge powered by the Early Inquiry System. Instead of submitting vessel, crew, and passenger details separately to each emirate, the UAE will rely on a shared platform using the Early Inquiry System API, enabling maritime authorities across Abu Dhabi and Dubai to access yacht data digitally and in real time.The initiative is the result of extensive coordination by Abu Dhabi Maritime and the Dubai Maritime Authority, working alongside several federal agencies, including the National Guard, Dubai Customs and the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security.The move emphasises a united commitment to develop the UAE’s maritime sector and reinforce its appeal as a premier destination for international yacht tourism.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/65104" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Saudi Red Sea Authority launches ‘first of its kind’ guide for coastal tourism (2026-01-08 12:00:00 +0100)">Saudi Red Sea Authority launches ‘first of its kind’ guide for coastal tourism</a> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/285495/image/large-509e6a4c-4303-42de-97f1-d7c7a254408c.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/285495">Speaking on the development, Sheikh Dr. Saeed bin Ahmed bin Khalifa Al Maktoum, CEO of the Dubai Maritime Authority, said the initiative reflects Dubai’s commitment to growing yacht visitation and enhancing the UAE’s profile as a world-class maritime destination.Captain Saif Al Mheiri, CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6497" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abu Dhabi Maritime (Company)">Abu Dhabi Maritime</a>, echoed the sentiment, highlighting that the reform will make it easier than ever for foreign yachts to explore UAE waters and boost competitiveness as global yachting hubs.The reform is expected to make Abu Dhabi and Dubai yacht cruising more attractive for foreign superyachts, extended yacht charters and international private yacht owners visiting the UAE. The UAE expects to stimulate further growth in marine tourism, attract more visiting yachts and position the Emirates as one of the most accessible cruising destinations in the Gulf.The new policy follows increased investment in marinas, infrastructure and tourism offerings across the country, ranging from Abu Dhabi’s island complexes and cultural landmarks to Dubai’s marinas, yacht clubs and luxury hotels. The removal of borders at sea is expected to attract more foreign yachts to UAE waters and bolster the nation’s growing marine tourism economy without administrative interruptions. <iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XrALjqyeJKk?&amp;wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> The Gulf Superyacht Summit 2026As the Middle East’s maritime sector continues to flourish, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/events/gulf-superyacht-summit-2025" target="_blank">Gulf Superyacht Summit</a> will return in December to the region in 2026. Further details are yet to be announced, but early registration will be announced in due course and includes priority access to dinners and discounts on ticket prices. You can also watch our video on why the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/events/gulf-superyacht-summit-2025" target="_blank">Gulf Superyacht Summit&nbsp;</a>should be on your 2026 event calendar here.Moreover, if you are interested in becoming a speaker at the 2026 edition of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/280" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Superyacht Summit - 2025">Gulf Superyacht Summit</a>, then reach out to us at news@superyachttimes.com.We also have a variety of sponsorship opportunities available which provide you and your team with exposure and access to the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/280" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Superyacht Summit - 2025">Gulf Superyacht Summit</a>. To explore these further, contact our sales team at sales@superyachttimes.com.&nbsp;Finally, you can stay up-to-date with all news regarding the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/280" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Superyacht Summit - 2025">Gulf Superyacht Summit</a> by signing up to our newsletter here, which provides updates, insights and information regarding the event each year.

Foreign yachts to sail freely between Abu Dhabi and Dubai

From January 2026, foreign yachts can cruise freely between Abu Dhabi and Dubai with a single sailing permit under a new protocol.

Foreign yachts to sail freely between Abu Dhabi and Dubai from 2026

Topics and speakers announced for GSS 2025

SuperYacht Times is pleased to unveil the confirmed topics and speakers for this year’s summit.

Gulf Superyacht Summit 2025: Full Programme

<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/events/gulf-superyacht-summit-2025" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Early bird tickets</a> for the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/280" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Superyacht Summit - 2025">Gulf Superyacht Summit 2025</a> are closing soon, marking the final opportunity for attendees to secure discounted entry to one of the Middle East’s leading superyacht conferences. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/367050/image/large-2f87e1fd131f659cbec6cf96d4a919b7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/367050">Hosted in Abu Dhabi on Thursday 4 and Friday 5 December 2025, the event will bring together key industry stakeholders to discuss the region’s growing role in the global superyacht market.Strategically timed around the Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/280" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Superyacht Summit - 2025">GSS</a> will take place before the racing which is scheduled for 5 to 7 December. The summit continues to establish itself as a leading platform for stakeholders in the superyacht sector to exchange ideas, build relationships and explore the region’s evolving potential.Following the success of the 2024 edition held at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel in Dubai, the summit will return to Abu Dhabi this year, building on its growing regional influence.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/62174" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="A full summary of Day 2 of the Gulf Superyacht Summit 2024 (2024-12-06 16:30:00 +0100)">A full summary of Day 2 of the Gulf Superyacht Summit 2024</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/349168/image/large-6b266be87c42fad730481232e41de224.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/349168">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/280" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Superyacht Summit - 2025">Gulf Superyacht Summit 2025</a> is held once again under the patronage of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6707" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="P&O Marinas (Company)">P&amp;O Marinas</a> and will see a strong line-up of industry partners and sponsors. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen Yachts</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7908" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amaala (Company)">Amaala Yacht Club</a> have joined as an event partners, alongside Destination Partners <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1342" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abu Dhabi Yacht Show (Company)">Abu Dhabi International Boat Show</a> and Dinner Partner <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6865" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dubai Tourism (Company)">Dubai Tourism</a>.Platinum sponsors include <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4262" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="D-Marin (Company)">D-Marin</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bering Yachts (Company)">Bering Yachts</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6497" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abu Dhabi Maritime (Company)">Abu Dhabi Maritime</a> and Maritime Cook Islands, while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7369" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Felix Maritime Agency (Company)">Felix Maritime Agency</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/955" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Craft (Company)">Gulf Craft</a>, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7941" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MB92 Group (Company)">MB92 Group</a>, Kalimas, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7483" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Autore DMCCO (Company)">Autore</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4790" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Al Seer Marine (Company)">Al Seer Marine</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8088" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean World Group (Company)">Ocean World</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4975" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Acquera Group (Company)">Acquera</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1850" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="BWA Yachting (Company)">BWA Yachting</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8380" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Yachts (Company)">Royal Yachts</a> have also been confirmed as gold sponsors.As well as this the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/280" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Superyacht Summit - 2025">Gulf Superyacht Summit 2025</a> sees <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons International (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7736" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YachtEye (Company)">YachtEye</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7869" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zairos (Company)">Zairos</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7335" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Phoenix Yacht Management (Company)">Phoenix Yacht Management</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef Yachts</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1452" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lloyd's Register (Company)">Lloyds Register</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6557" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jeddah Yacht Club & Marina (Company)">Jeddah Yacht Club &amp; Marina</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7996" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Superyacht Middle East (Company)">Superyacht Middle East</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7319" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Superyacht Interiors (Company)">Superyacht Interiors</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6366" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Peninsula (Company)">Peninsula</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2878" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Al Mouj Marina (Company)">Al Mouj Marin</a>a, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7872" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="GX Superyachts (Company)">GX Superyachts</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7786" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Stephenson Harwood (Company)">Stephenson Harwood</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="HFW Yachts (Company)">HFW</a> joining as silver sponsors.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/341941/image/large-e33e7b61a1913a5558da23b8b0a6577d.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/341941">With its central mission to inform, assist and advise yachting clients and related stakeholders, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/280" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Superyacht Summit - 2025">Gulf Superyacht Summit</a> plays a crucial role in shaping the Gulf’s potential as a year-round hub for superyacht activity. The 2024 edition welcomed over 50 family offices, captains and owner representatives, fostering deeper engagement through curated discussions, networking opportunities and an exclusive dinner programme.Further details, including the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/280" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Superyacht Summit - 2025">Gulf Superyacht Summit 2025</a> programme and speaker line-up will be announced in the coming months, with the first topics already announced.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/64213" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Additional panel topics for the Gulf Superyacht Summit 2025 announced (2025-10-10 14:00:00 +0200)">Additional panel topics for the Gulf Superyacht Summit 2025 announced</a>Tickets are available to purchase via the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/events/gulf-superyacht-summit-2025" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">following link</a>, with <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/events/gulf-superyacht-summit-2025" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">early bird tickets</a> closing soon.

GSS 2025: Last chance to buy early bird tickets

Early bird tickets for the Gulf Superyacht Summit 2025 in Abu Dhabi on Thursday 4 and Friday 5 December are closing soon.

Last chance to buy early bird tickets for the Gulf Superyacht Summit 2025!

SuperYacht Times is proud to announce that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6707" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="P&O Marinas (Company)">P&amp;O Marinas</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> are confirmed as key sponsors for the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/280" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Superyacht Summit - 2025">Gulf Superyacht Summit 2025</a>. This year’s event, held under the patronage of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6707" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="P&O Marinas (Company)">P&amp;O Marinas</a>, reaffirms the importance of the Middle East as a thriving superyacht destination and aims to inform, assist and advise yachting clients and industry professionals.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/367050/image/large-2f87e1fd131f659cbec6cf96d4a919b7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/367050">Returning for its seventh year, this prestigious two-day conference will be held between Thursday 4 and Friday 5 December 2025, at the Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, in Abu Dhabi, bringing together key stakeholders from across the global superyacht sector.German shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>, renowned for its large luxury superyachts, returns as a sponsor for this year’s summit, following its continued involvement since the 2023 edition in Abu Dhabi. With extensive experience in the region, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> has built iconic yachts such as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4638" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azzam180.61m (592'7&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2013">Azzam</a> for Middle Eastern clients and continues to serve the strong demand for large, fast superyachts in the area.As patronage sponsor of the event, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6707" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="P&O Marinas (Company)">P&amp;O Marinas</a> will once again play a central role in the summit’s programme, alongside <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4262" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="D-Marin (Company)">D Marin</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bering Yachts (Company)">Bering Yachts</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6497" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abu Dhabi Maritime (Company)">Abu Dhabi Maritime</a> and Maritime Cook Islands joining as a platinum sponsor. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7369" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Felix Maritime Agency (Company)">Felix Maritime Agency</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/955" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Craft (Company)">Gulf Craft</a>, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7941" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MB92 Group (Company)">MB92 Group</a>, Kalimas, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4790" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Al Seer Marine (Company)">Al Seer Marine</a>, Oceanworld, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4686" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Yachts Dubai (Company)">Royal Yacht</a>s, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5334" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Acquera Yachting (Company)">Acquera Yachting</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1850" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="BWA Yachting (Company)">BWA Yachting</a> have also been confirmed as gold sponsors.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/341940/image/large-b88ad4ae1cc0dc022d68927d1a8851b0.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/341940">As well as this, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons International (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7736" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YachtEye (Company)">YachtEye</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="HFW Yachts (Company)">HFW Yachts</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef Yachts</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7335" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Phoenix Yacht Management (Company)">Phoenix Yacht Management</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1452" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lloyd's Register (Company)">Lloyds Register</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7996" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Superyacht Middle East (Company)">Superyacht Middle East</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7319" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Superyacht Interiors (Company)">Superyacht Interiors</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6366" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Peninsula (Company)">Peninsula</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7872" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="GX Superyachts (Company)">GX Superyachts</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7786" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Stephenson Harwood (Company)">Stephenson Harwood</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7869" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zairos (Company)">Zairos</a> will join the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/280" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Superyacht Summit - 2025">Gulf Superyacht Summit</a> as silver sponsors.&nbsp;With its central mission to inform, assist and advise yachting clients and related stakeholders, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/280" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Superyacht Summit - 2025">Gulf Superyacht Summit</a> plays a crucial role in shaping the Gulf’s potential as a year-round hub for superyacht activity. The 2024 edition welcomed over 50 family offices, captains and owner representatives, fostering deeper engagement through curated discussions, networking opportunities and an exclusive dinner programme.The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/280" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Superyacht Summit - 2025">Gulf Superyacht Summit 2025</a> is set to deliver an engaging agenda focused on the region’s evolving superyacht landscape, supported by a distinguished line-up of sponsors and partners.The first speakers and topics of this year’s <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/280" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Superyacht Summit - 2025">Gulf Superyacht Summit</a> will be announced soon, with tickets now available to purchase via the <a href="https://www.eventbrite.nl/e/gulf-superyacht-summit-2025-tickets-1393764560319?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank">following link</a>, and <a href="https://www.eventbrite.nl/e/gulf-superyacht-summit-2025-tickets-1393764560319?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank">early bird tickets</a> expected to sell out quickly.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/349168/image/large-8f51eb3f59677dc159f40885b9038be1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/349168">

Lürssen and P&O Marinas at the Gulf Superyacht Summit 2025

SuperYacht Times is proud to announce that P&O Marinas and Lürssen are confirmed as key sponsors for the Gulf Superyacht Summit 2025. 

Lürssen and P&O Marinas confirmed as key sponsors for the Gulf Superyacht Summit 2025

The 2024 Abu Dhabi Maritime Awards Marina Edition concluded last month with a total of 120 submissions from marinas in eight countries across the MENAT region. Taking place during the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show, the event celebrated the achievements of marinas across the globe. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/341280/image/large-c1f52d327894248d3c729e93262d3488.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/341280">Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in the Al Dhafra Region, and in cooperation with the Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility), <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6497" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abu Dhabi Maritime (Company)">Abu Dhabi Maritime</a>, the awards were presented across seven categories.Each category had a gold, silver and bronze winner, with a total of 21 awards presented. The top award of the night was the Outstanding Marina award, which was presented to D-Marin Turgutreis, Türkiye, with the silver award going to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4263" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="D-Marin Göcek (Company)">D-Marin Göcek</a>, Türkiye and the bronze to D-Marin Didim, Türkiye.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/341279/image/large-f7ead66919ca39b1c2ba3b47f77a2f57.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/341279">Employer Excellence Award<ul><li>Gold – <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7174" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palm Jumeirah Marinas (Company)">Palm Jumeirah Marina</a>, UAE</li><li>Silver – <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4278" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yas Marina (Company)">Yas Marina</a>, UAE</li><li>Bronze – Aldar Marina, UAE</li></ul>Health &amp; Safety Award<ul><li>Gold – <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6804" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dubai Harbour Marina (Company)">Dubai Harbour</a>, UAE</li><li>Silver – <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7174" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palm Jumeirah Marinas (Company)">Palm Jumeirah Marina</a>, UAE</li><li>Bronze – <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2583" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Emirates Palace Marina (Company)">Emirates Palace Marina</a>, UAE</li></ul>Customer Experience Award<ul><li>Gold – <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4263" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="D-Marin Göcek (Company)">D-Marin Göcek</a>, Türkiye</li><li>Silver – <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3474" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dubai Creek Marina (Company)">Dubai Creek Marina</a>, UAE</li><li>Bronze – <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6557" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jeddah Yacht Club & Marina (Company)">Jeddah Yacht Club &amp; Marina</a>, Saudi Arabia</li></ul>Innovation Award<ul><li>Gold – <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4278" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yas Marina (Company)">Yas Marina</a>, UAE</li><li>Silver – <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6804" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dubai Harbour Marina (Company)">Dubai Harbour</a>, UAE</li><li>Bronze – <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7323" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pearl Island Marina (Company)">Pearl Island Marina</a>, Qatar</li></ul>Sustainability Award<ul><li>Gold – D-Marin Didim, Türkiye</li><li>Silver – <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7323" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pearl Island Marina (Company)">Pearl Island Marina</a>, Qatar</li><li>Bronze – <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7952" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ayla Marina (Company)">Ayla Marina</a>, Jordan</li></ul><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/341282/image/large-04f189beeae6cc59b2d5bd9a3f806745.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/341282">The final award of the night was the Most Popular Marina award, which was voted by members of the public, who chose <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7952" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ayla Marina (Company)">Ayla Marina</a>, Jordan as the winner, followed by silver winner <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7323" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pearl Island Marina (Company)">Pearl Island Marina</a>, Qatar and bronze awarded to Abu Dhabi Marine, UAE.“The aim of the Abu Dhabi Maritime Awards is to motivate progress, promote regional marinas, and set new standards of excellence in the maritime sector,” explained Captain Saif Al Mheiri, CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6497" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abu Dhabi Maritime (Company)">Abu Dhabi Maritime</a> and Chief Sustainability Officer – AD Ports Group.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/341281/image/large-23908cf53b309d14e1ac51647e3a4228.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/341281">“This awards programme exemplifies the goal to shape a resilient and progressive maritime ecosystem that fosters innovation and furthers sustainable practices. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the winners and our sincere gratitude to the participants who contributed to this remarkable edition. I look forward to the return of the Abu Dhabi Maritime Awards next year.”

Abu Dhabi Maritime Awards (Marinas Edition) 2024 winners

The 2024 Abu Dhabi Maritime Awards Marina Edition concluded last month with a total of 21  awards presented to marinas in 8  MENAT countries.

Abu Dhabi Maritime Awards (Marinas Edition) 2024 winners announced

SuperYacht Times is proud to announce that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6707" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="P&O Marinas (Company)">P&amp;O Marinas</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7371" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="NEOM (Company)">NEOM</a> are once again confirmed as key sponsors for the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/232" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Superyacht Summit - 2024">Gulf Superyacht Summit 2024</a>. This year’s event, held under the patronage of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6707" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="P&O Marinas (Company)">P&amp;O Marinas</a>, underscores the importance of the Middle East as a thriving superyacht destination and aims to inform, assist and advise yachting clients and industry professionals.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/289015/image/large-23dccf0221c532f7ddf56bba54eb0158.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/289015">Returning for its sixth year, this prestigious two-day conference will be held between 4 and 5 December 2024, at the five-star Jumeirah Beach Hotel in Dubai, in the sophisticated Safinah Ballroom.German shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>, renowned for its large luxury superyachts, returns as an event partner for this year’s summit, following the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/59237" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Video: Everything you might have missed from the Gulf Superyacht Summit 2023 (2023-12-01 17:30:00 +0100)">success of the 2023 edition in Abu Dhabi</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/149" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Superyacht Summit - 2022">the 2022 edition</a>, in which CEO and Managing Partner, Peter Lürssen was the keynote speaker.Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56365" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="2022 Gulf Superyacht Summit: Peter Lürssen’s keynote interview with Merijn de Waard (2022-11-11 10:00:00 +0100)">2022 Gulf Superyacht Summit: Peter Lürssen’s keynote interview with Merijn de Waard</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/248709/image/large-b5e1cb0591a9f3c6f9a5fc54820f8af7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/248709">With extensive experience in the region, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> has built iconic yachts such as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4638" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azzam180.61m (592'7&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2013">Azzam</a> for Middle Eastern clients and continues to serve the high demand for large, fast superyachts in the area.&nbsp;Peter Lürssen shared insights into the importance of the region in 2022, highlighting both its impressive cruising grounds and dynamic onshore attractions. "The Middle East has shifted in recent years, we have had some very significant clients from the UAE. It's a very important region because it has a good demand for large, fast yachts.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/334956/image/large-92730bf2593c67557b2f315ebfb6b46c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/334956">This year, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> is joined by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7283" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sindalah Marina (Company)">Sindalah</a>, The Islands of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7371" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="NEOM (Company)">NEOM</a>, the visionary new luxury development from Saudi Arabia. Situated in the Red Sea, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7283" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sindalah Marina (Company)">Sindalah</a> recently opened and is set to redefine luxury island experiences, with its world-class marina, yacht club, exclusive beach club, spa, and three premium hotels.&nbsp;Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/61840" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Saudi Arabia opens NEOM’s luxury yachting destination Sindalah (2024-10-28 09:45:00 +0100)">Saudi Arabia opens NEOM’s luxury yachting destination Sindalah</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/289769/image/large-069579e834429796bcfecd65fb7a9fe0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/289769">Billy Cañellas, Head of Asset Management at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7371" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="NEOM (Company)">NEOM</a> will participate in a panel discussion, “The Red Sea Opportunity” where he will be exploring the current progress of key projects in Saudi Arabia and discuss the potential impacts of these ambitious developments.As patronage sponsors of the event, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6707" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="P&O Marinas (Company)">P&amp;O Marinas</a> COO Hamza Mustafa will participate in a panel discussion titled “Building a roadmap for the future of yachting in the Gulf” where a panel of experts will begin by highlighting key areas in need of improvement, before shifting their focus to the achievable short-term gains and defining long-term objectives.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/294608/image/large-936baa9479e55aee6f3d6c2c050c4522.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/294608">This year’s sponsors also include <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4790" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Al Seer Marine (Company)">Al Seer Marine</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hill Robinson (Company)">Hill Robinson</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7335" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Phoenix Yacht Management (Company)">Phoenix Yacht Management</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Turquoise Yachts (Company)">Turquoise Yachts</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7687" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FEMA Marine (Company)">FEMA Maine</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7674" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seamotion SRL (Company)">Seamotion</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4686" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Yachts Dubai (Company)">Royal Yachts</a>, Felix Marine, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/955" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Craft (Company)">Gulf Craft</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5334" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Acquera Yachting (Company)">Acquera Yachting</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7867" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Beno (Company)">BENO</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/97" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MB92 Barcelona (Company)">MB92 Group</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6497" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abu Dhabi Maritime (Company)">Abu Dhabi Maritime</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef Yachts</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5737" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Enata Marine (Company)">Enata</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1452" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lloyd's Register (Company)">Lloyds Register</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="HFW Yachts (Company)">HFW</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2954" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanskies Limited (Company)">Oceanskies</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7786" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Stephenson Harwood (Company)">Stephenson Harwood</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7869" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zairos (Company)">Zairos</a>, <a href="http://www.yachteye.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Yachteye</a>, Oceanworld, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4718" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Eastwind Yachts (Company)">Eastwind Gulf</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6096" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Praxis Automation (Company)">Praxis</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/319920/image/large-e2016b5a24781fc9cc78972bf94fedda.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/319920"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332007/image/large-e23da8c859ebaf94df5c85ed81342ad8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332007">With <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6707" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="P&O Marinas (Company)">P&amp;O Marinas</a> as a patron and the support of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7371" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="NEOM (Company)">NEOM</a>, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/232" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Superyacht Summit - 2024">Gulf Superyacht Summit 2024</a> promises an engaging agenda exploring the region’s growing superyacht landscape.For the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/61909" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Superyacht Summit 2024 programme announced (2024-11-05 15:30:00 +0100)">full schedule of this year's Gulf Superyacht Summit</a>, head over to the website now, and if you are interested in attending, buy your tickets today!

Lürssen, NEOM and P&O Marinas at the Gulf Superyacht Summit 2024

SuperYacht Times is proud to announce that Lürssen, NEOM and P&O Marinas are once again confirmed as key sponsors for the Gulf Superyacht Summit 2024.

P&O Marinas, Lürssen and NEOM confirmed as key sponsors for the Gulf Superyacht Summit 2024

Gulf Superyacht Summit 2024 programme announced

SuperYacht Times is proud to announce the full schedule for this year’s Gulf Superyacht Summit 2024, held at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai.

Gulf Superyacht Summit 2024 programme

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4509" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SuperYacht Times (Company)">SuperYacht Times</a> is happy to announce that <a href="https://dubai.platinumlist.net/event-tickets/94185/gulf-superyacht-summit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">early bird tickets are now available</a> for the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/232" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Superyacht Summit - 2024">Gulf Superyacht Summit 2024</a>! Returning for its sixth year, this prestigious two-day conference will be held between 4 and 5 December 2024, at the five-star Jumeirah Beach Hotel in the sophisticated Safinah Ballroom.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/325266/image/large-b67afc32fd9ae3e1f2813eaddaba6d76.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/325266">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/232" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Superyacht Summit - 2024">Gulf Superyacht Summit</a> aims to inform, assist, and advise yachting clients and industry professionals, with the overarching goal of establishing the Gulf as a leading winter superyacht destination.&nbsp;The speakers and topics for this year’s event will be announced later this month, with some of the yachting industry's top experts and leading professionals expected to talk during the conference.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/294693/image/large-9992c2837e559d8f4271a91d29dde13b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/294693">Once again held under the patronage of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6707" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="P&O Marinas (Company)">P&amp;O Marinas</a>, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/232" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Superyacht Summit - 2024">Gulf Superyacht Summit 2024</a> has joined forces with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen Yachts</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7283" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sindalah Marina (Company)">Sindalah</a> as event partners, alongside platinum sponsors <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7335" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Phoenix Yacht Management (Company)">Phoenix Yacht Management</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4790" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Al Seer Marine (Company)">Al Seer Marine</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hill Robinson (Company)">Hill Robinson</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Turquoise Yachts (Company)">Turquoise Yachts</a>.This year’s event will also see <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4975" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Acquera Group (Company)">Acquera</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7674" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seamotion SRL (Company)">Seamotion</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7736" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YachtEye (Company)">YachtEye</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/955" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Craft (Company)">Gulf Craft</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7369" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Felix Maritime Agency (Company)">Felix Maritime Agency</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4686" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Yachts Dubai (Company)">Royal Yachts Dubai</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7687" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FEMA Marine (Company)">FEMA Marine</a> support the event as gold sponsors, with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/97" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MB92 Barcelona (Company)">MB92 Group</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="HFW Yachts (Company)">HFW</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7260" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="BNP Paribas (Company)">BNP Paribas</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6497" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abu Dhabi Maritime (Company)">Abu Dhabi Maritime</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5737" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Enata Marine (Company)">Enata Marine</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2954" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanskies Limited (Company)">Oceanskies</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1452" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lloyd's Register (Company)">Lloyds Register</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef Yachts</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7786" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Stephenson Harwood (Company)">Stephenson Harwood</a> joining as silver sponsors.The event will provide a meeting point for professionals from across the industry to discuss the current trends, issues and developments surrounding the superyacht industry in the Gulf Region.Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/events/gulf-superyacht-summit-2024" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Find out more about the Gulf Superyacht Summit here</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/294670/image/large-8e62a64fe355e5162fc1aed6ace46fac.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/294670">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/185" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Superyacht Summit - 2023">2023 edition</a>, which was held at the Hilton Yas Island, Abu Dhabi was a great success, with over 270 attendees from across the global sector, with two days of talks and presentations on some of the most innovative technology currently under construction within the industry."<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/185" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Superyacht Summit - 2023">The Gulf Superyacht Summit 2023</a> was a fantastic event, which brought together the leading voices of the local region to discuss the most pressing topics that face the Middle East, as it grows its presence in the superyacht industry,” explained <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4509" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SuperYacht Times (Company)">SuperYacht Times</a>’ Founder &amp; Director, Merijn de Waard.“We are excited to return to Dubai for the 2024 edition, and look forward to welcoming our guests to this important event in December."<a href="https://dubai.platinumlist.net/event-tickets/94185/gulf-superyacht-summit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Tickets are available to purchase via the following link</a>, with <a href="https://dubai.platinumlist.net/event-tickets/94185/gulf-superyacht-summit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">early bird tickets</a> expected to sell out quickly.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/319920/image/large-3dfe62cefc962dfda7d3e0cf252b4b7d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/319920"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332007/image/large-f610ebd4d538c46b7eb8dde87de89f2b.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332007">

Gulf Superyacht Summit 2024 early bird tickets now available 

SuperYacht Times is happy to announce that early bird tickets are now available for the Gulf Superyacht Summit 2024!

Early bird tickets for the Gulf Superyacht Summit 2024 now available!

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4509" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SuperYacht Times (Company)">SuperYacht Times</a> is excited to announce the Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai as the venue for this year’s <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/232" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Superyacht Summit - 2024">Gulf Superyacht Summit 2024</a>, taking place on 4 and 5 December 2024. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/319921/image/large-cf02fb247c08848f96623bf2f76409d5.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/319921">The annual two day conference will be held at the five-star Jumeirah Beach Hotel in the sophisticated Safinah Ballroom, with the event taking place a few days before the Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix, which will be held on the weekend between 6 and 8 December.Returning for a sixth year, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/232" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Superyacht Summit - 2024">Gulf Superyacht Summit</a> aims to inform, assist and advise yachting clients and related interested parties, with the goal to develop the Gulf as a leading winter superyacht destination.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/294693/image/large-9992c2837e559d8f4271a91d29dde13b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/294693">This year’s event will see some of the yachting industry's top experts expected to present their work during the conference, with speakers and leading professionals sharing their opinions and experiences on the industry’s pressing topics.Once again held under the patronage of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6707" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="P & O Marinas (Company)">P&amp;O Marinas</a>, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/232" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Superyacht Summit - 2024">Gulf Superyacht Summit 2024</a> has joined forces with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen Yachts</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7283" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sindalah Marina (Company)">Sindalah</a> as event partners, alongside platinum sponsors <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7335" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Phoenix Yacht Management (Company)">Phoenix Yacht Management</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4790" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Al Seer Marine (Company)">Al Seer Marine</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hill Robinson (Company)">Hill Robinson</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Turquoise Yachts (Company)">Turquoise Yachts</a>.This year’s event will also see <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4975" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Acquera Group (Company)">Acquera</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7674" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seamotion SRL (Company)">Seamotion</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7736" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YachtEye (Company)">YachtEye</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/955" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Craft (Company)">Gulf Craft</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7369" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Felix Maritime Agency (Company)">Felix Maritime Agency</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4686" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Yachts Dubai (Company)">Royal Yachts Dubai</a> support the event as gold sponsors, with MB92 Group, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="HFW Yachts (Company)">HFW</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6497" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abu Dhabi Maritime (Company)">Abu Dhabi Maritime</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5737" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Enata Marine (Company)">Enata Marine</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2954" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanskies Limited (Company)">Oceanskies</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1452" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lloyd's Register (Company)">Lloyds Register</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7260" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="BNP Paribas (Company)">BNP Paribas</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef Yachts</a> and Stephenson Harwood joining as silver sponsors. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/294670/image/large-8e62a64fe355e5162fc1aed6ace46fac.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/294670">The event will provide a meeting point for professionals from across the industry to discuss the current trends, issues and developments surrounding the superyacht industry in the Gulf Region.The 2023 edition, which was held at the Hilton Yas Island, Abu Dhabi was a great success, with over 250 attendees from across the global sector, with two days of talks and presentations on some of the most innovative technology currently under construction within the industry. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/302006/image/large-523927ee97e59451086e876416452cfb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/302006">"The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/185" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Superyacht Summit - 2023">Gulf Superyacht Summit 2023</a> was a fantastic event, which brought together the leading voices of the local region to discuss the most pressing topics that face the Middle East, as it grows its presence in the superyacht industry,” explained <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4509" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SuperYacht Times (Company)">SuperYacht Times</a>’ Founder &amp; Director, Merijn de Waard.“We are excited to return to Dubai for the 2024 edition, and look forward to welcoming our guests to this important event in December."<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/319920/image/large-3dfe62cefc962dfda7d3e0cf252b4b7d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/319920"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332007/image/large-f610ebd4d538c46b7eb8dde87de89f2b.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332007">

SuperYacht Times announces location for the Gulf Superyacht Summit 2024

SuperYacht Times is excited to announce the Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai as the location for this year’s Gulf Superyacht Summit 2024. 

Gulf Superyacht Summit 2024 to be held at Jumeirah Beach Hotel in Dubai

SuperYacht Times is pleased to announce that this <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/232" href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/events/gulf-superyacht-summit-2024" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Superyacht Summit - 2024">Gulf Superyacht Summit 2024</a> will be returning to Dubai and will take place on the 4th and 5th of December, the week of the Abu Dhabi Formula 1. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/244698/image/large-36128dd8232f5b75d9dd7bfd2f330e7c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/244698">The annual two-day summit informs, assists and advises yachting clients and related interested parties, with the goal to develop the Gulf as a leading winter superyacht destination. First launched in 2018, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/events/gulf-superyacht-summit-2024" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Gulf Superyacht Summit</a> was acquired by <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/superyacht-times" target="_blank">SuperYacht Times</a> in May 2022.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/294579/image/large-f1b33da2082de2d8ccde0ac57b71cd40.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/294579"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/294682/image/large-8b0d2eb0a3b73bab732058666ac39289.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/294682">The 2023 edition, which was held at the Hilton Yas Island, was a great success, with over 250 attendees from across the global sector, with two days of talks and presentations on some of the most innovative technology currently under construction within the industry. The event provides a meeting point for professionals from across the industry to discuss the current trends, issues and developments surrounding the superyacht industry in the Gulf Region.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/294692/image/large-5ef9051dbd729f77158cfc77394d1727.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/294692">Some of the yachting industry's top experts, such as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen Yachts</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/58" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luca Dini Design & Architecture (Company)">Luca Dini Design &amp; Architecture</a> presented their work during the conference, and speakers included Marco Valle, the CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6046" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut-Benetti Group (Company)">Azimut|Benetti Group</a>, and the teams from both Dubai and Abu Dhabi Tourism. among a selection of leading professionals.&nbsp;<iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bsBGajdz36g?&amp;t=41s&amp;wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> Merijn de Waard, Director of SuperYacht Times, commented, "The Gulf Superyacht Summit 2023 was a fantastic event, which brought together the leading voices of the local region to discuss the most pressing topics that face the Middle East as it grows its presence in the superyacht industry. We are excited to return to Dubai for the 2024 edition, and look forward to welcoming our guests to this important event in December."<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/302943/image/large-e5fc1b499eaa60f0dbc9537ba5fbdf18.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/302943">Event Patron: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6707" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="P & O Marinas (Company)">P &amp; O Marinas</a>Event Partner: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen Yachts</a>&nbsp;Platinum sponsors: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hill Robinson (Company)">Hill Robinson</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4790" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Al Seer Marine (Company)">Al Seer Marine</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7335" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Phoenix Yacht Management (Company)">Phoenix Yacht Management</a>Gold Sponsors: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7369" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Felix Maritime Agency (Company)">Felix Maritime Agency</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4686" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Yachts Dubai (Company)">Royal Yachts Dubai</a>, <a href="https://www.yachteye.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">YachtEye</a>Silver Sponsors: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/97" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MB92 Barcelona (Company)">MB92</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef Yachts</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/955" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Craft (Company)">Gulf Craft</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5737" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Enata Marine (Company)">Enata Marine</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6497" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abu Dhabi Maritime (Company)">AD Ports</a>.&nbsp;

Gulf Superyacht Summit 2024 dates

We are pleased to announce that the Gulf Superyacht Summit 2024 takes place this December.

The Gulf Superyacht Summit 2024 returns to Dubai this December

More speakers for the Gulf Superyacht Summit 2023 announced

The Gulf Superyacht Summit is an annual two-day summit that informs, assists and advises yachting clients and related interested stakeholders.

Gulf Superyacht Summit 2023 schedule announced

With just over a month until the 2023 edition of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/185" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Superyacht Summit - 2023">Gulf Superyacht Summit</a>, now is the time to purchase the last remaining early bird tickets for the two-day event. This year’s summit will be held on the 22 and 23 November at Hilton Abu Dhabi, Yas Island, under the patronage of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6707" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="P & O Marinas (Company)">P&amp;O Marinas</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/249907/image/large-e64a8b3b6ddfc6e8ee5e9c215c59cc53.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/249907">Some of the keynote speakers have already been announced with Marco Valle, CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6046" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut-Benetti Group (Company)">Azimut-Benetti</a> declared as the honoured keynote speaker for the event. Marco has well over two decades of experience with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/358" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut Yachts (Company)">Azimut Yachts</a>, overseeing motor yacht models ranging from 10 to 107-metres.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/289365/image/large-268cc1ca3ccc855918b6cc02f12b881b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/289365">Some of the other speakers present at the event include Hamza Mustafa, COO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6707" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="P & O Marinas (Company)">P&amp;O Marinas</a>, Captain Saif Al Mheiri of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6497" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abu Dhabi Maritime (Company)">Abu Dhabi Maritime</a> and Gunther Alvarado, the COO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4790" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Al Seer Marine (Company)">Al Seer Marine</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/249921/image/large-3d6a3bb6590bec677108333481e728a7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/249921">They will be followed by Stefano Tositti, &nbsp;Founder and CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4975" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Acquera Group (Company)">Acquera</a>, Jean-Marc Bolinger, CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/97" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MB92 Barcelona (Company)">MB92 Group</a> and Yan Turner, CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hill Robinson (Company)">Hill Robinson</a> Saudi Arabia. This year will also see a presentation by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/58" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luca Dini Design & Architecture (Company)">Luca Dini</a> on the Sindalah Island, as well as a talk from Billy Cañellas, Head of Asset Management at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7371" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="NEOM (Company)">NEOM</a> and Jeff Houlgrave of Marine Projects. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/279573/image/large-687376ff1939af507a13b0954a583a72.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/279573">Attendees at the event will also hear from Paris Baloumis, Group Marketing Manager of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>, Kevin Laverty, Director of Projects at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hill Robinson (Company)">Hill Robinson</a> and Engel-Jan de Boer, Yacht Segment Director at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1452" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lloyd's Register (Company)">Lloyd's Register</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/249753/image/large-956d94701c63341ffea195f2ac0165a5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/249753"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef Yachts</a>’ Co-founder, Francis Lapp will also return to the stage again this year to discuss yachts of the future, examining whether companies will prioritise making a statement or solving practical challenges. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/279559/image/large-2a6251e9c31bab8351c9a6883cef082c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/279559">The jam-packed programme of events will take place a few days before the Abu Dhabi F1, marking the first time that the event has taken place outside of Dubai since its foundation in 2018.You can find the full schedule here, and more information on the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/185" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Superyacht Summit - 2023">Gulf Superyacht Summit here</a>.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/events/gulf-superyacht-summit-2023/tickets" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Early bird tickets</a> for the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/185" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Superyacht Summit - 2023">Gulf Superyacht Summit 2023</a> are selling fast with only a few remaining. Don’t miss out, <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/events/gulf-superyacht-summit-2023/tickets" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">buy your tickets today</a>!<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/281139/image/large-8636c064363b95a9e2cb8da1727afee7.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/281139"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/284697/image/large-0f6be4ac270806a01599c75fc2060f26.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/284697">

Last few Early Bird tickets remaining for the Gulf Superyacht Summit 2023

Now is the last chance to purchase the remaining early bird tickets for the Gulf Superyacht Summit 2023 held in Abu Dhabi.

Last chance to purchase Early Bird tickets for the Gulf Superyacht Summit 2023

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/185" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Superyacht Summit - 2023">The Gulf Superyacht Summit</a> is an annual two-day summit that informs, assists and advises yachting clients and related interested stakeholders, with the goal to develop the Gulf as a leading winter superyacht destination. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/209632/image/large-d76180302c523fc24754864f20a23eed.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/209632">This year's <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/185" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Superyacht Summit - 2023">summit</a> is scheduled to convene in Abu Dhabi on 22 and 23 November. <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/market-reports" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">The Gulf Superyacht market report 2023</a> will also be available and distributed at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/185" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Superyacht Summit - 2023">Summit</a>.The Hilton Yas Island in the east of Abu Dhabi has been chosen as the ideal location for this year’s event. Situated on the Yas Bay Waterfront, the hotel offers world-class facilities for conferences and is situated on the island where the Abu Dhabi Formula 1 is held a few days later.Like last year’s event, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/185" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Superyacht Summit - 2023">Gulf Superyacht Summit</a> will include a Gala Dinner on the first evening where attendees can network with colleagues from across the industry.Cruising in the Middle East&nbsp;A panel of superyacht captains will share their insights and first-hand experiences in navigating the waters of the Gulf region.The Future of the Gulf&nbsp;A panel of experts from the region gives an update on the latest developments in the Gulf Region.Competition or co-operation within the Middle EastAn expert panel will steer the discussion on whether Middle Eastern nations will emphasise collaboration to enhance the region's appeal as a distinguished yachting destination, or if they will pursue competitive strategies to become the premier destination within the region.Marinas - pretty pictures for real estate or homes for yachts?With major infrastructure and development across the Gulf in recent years, and new marinas constructed in Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Qatar, and the wider region, we ask a panel of experts if these new facilities are genuinely tailored for yachts seeking home berths or if they primarily serve as picturesque settings to promote real estate.From the Middle East to Asia and beyondAs the gateway to Asia, the Gulf region plays a pivotal role. How can the Gulf region and Asia collaborate effectively to enhance the movement of superyachts heading towards the East?&nbsp;Looking after the Middle Eastern fleetGlobally, the superyacht fleet is expanding, and this growth is particularly evident in the Gulf Region. The demand for suitable marinas for docking, agents for support, reliable suppliers for provisioning, and proficient refit yards for maintenance raises a crucial question: Are these resources currently accessible, and what measures should be taken to address any gaps?Yachts of the futureA panel of experts will delve into the latest innovations, visionary perspectives, and creative ideas that are poised to influence the design of future yachts.Charter &amp; Sales: Growing the local charter and sales marketA panel of experts will discuss the local charter and sales market and the current conditions, trends and projected development.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/279574/image/large-dd2b9d39db534f32e3f5df0e063771ef.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/279574">Once again <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6707" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="P & O Marinas (Company)">P&amp;O Marinas</a> have collaborated with the event as Patron and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> as the main event partner, while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6497" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abu Dhabi Maritime (Company)">Abu Dhabi Maritime</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons International (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hill Robinson (Company)">Hill Robinson</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4790" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Al Seer Marine (Company)">Al Seer Marine</a> have both confirmed as platinum sponsors. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/97" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MB92 Barcelona (Company)">MB92</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/808" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moravia Yachting (Company)">Moravia</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/899" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silver Yachts (Company)">Silver Yachts</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4686" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Yachts Dubai (Company)">Royal Yachts</a> and <a href="https://www.yachteye.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">YachtEye</a> are gold sponsors and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/955" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Craft (Company)">Gulf Craft</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7319" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Superyacht Interiors (Company)">Superyacht Interiors</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4759" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Xeamos (Company)">Xeamos</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1457" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RINA (Company)">RINA</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5575" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yacht Chandlers (Company)">Yacht Chandlers</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7039" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fichte & co (Company)">Fichte &amp; co</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7260" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="BNP Paribas (Company)">BNP Paribas</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7333" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kanoo Shipping (Company)">Kanoo Yacht Services</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7259" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="One Melachi (Company)">One Melachi</a> are all confirmed as silver sponsors. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7318" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Leisure Marine Association (Company)">LMA</a> has been confirmed as a supporting sponsor.Tickets are available now and can be bought on the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/185" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Superyacht Summit - 2023">Event Page</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/281139/image/large-18eab3d9750da485b00564308b4096ea.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/281139"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/284697/image/large-67b5b55d6d4f2980f86edd3a4e1b9011.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/284697">

Preliminary topics of the Gulf Superyacht Summit 2023 announced

The Gulf Superyacht Summit  is an annual two-day summit that informs, assists and advises yachting clients and related interested stakeholders.

After a hugely successful first edition under <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SuperYacht Times’</a> ownership in 2022, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/185" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Superyacht Summit - 2023">Gulf Superyacht Summit</a> returns on 22-23 November, a few days before the Abu Dhabi F1. This year's edition will take place in Abu Dhabi’s Hilton Yas Island, marking the first time that the event has taken place outside of Dubai since its foundation in 2018.&nbsp; <iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qPCiGVUiNHE?&amp;wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> The annual two-day summit informs, assists and advises yachting clients and related interested parties, with the goal to develop the Gulf as a leading winter superyacht destination. Originally the Dubai <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/185" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Superyacht Summit - 2023">Superyacht Summit</a>, the event was acquired by <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SuperYacht Times</a> in May 2022 and rebranded to incorporate the entire Gulf region, recognising the importance of the Gulf as a major player in the future of the superyacht industry. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/209632/image/large-d76180302c523fc24754864f20a23eed.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/209632">Merijn de Waard, Founder and Director of <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SuperYacht Times</a> explains; “The purpose of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/185" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Superyacht Summit - 2023">Gulf Superyacht Summit</a> is to recognise the importance of the entire Gulf region to the superyacht industry and to bring key stakeholders together. With many companies turning their attention to the region, both in Dubai, the wider UAE and the Gulf in its entirety, we feel that it's important to host this year’s summit in a new location. Abu Dhabi has been investing in the industry for a number of years, with its own boat show early in November and new infrastructure under construction, and we look forward to welcoming industry leaders to this year’s event.”The Hilton Yas Island in the east of Abu Dhabi has been chosen as the ideal location for this year’s event. Situated on the Yas Bay Waterfront, the hotel offers world class facilities for conferences and is situated on the island where the Abu Dhabi Formula 1 is held a few days later. Like last year’s event, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/185" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Superyacht Summit - 2023">Gulf Superyacht Summit</a> will include a Gala Dinner on the first evening where attendees can network with colleagues from across the industry.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/279575/image/large-450c35b5ed0cd9cf42a22412c65d1d8a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/279575"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/279576/image/large-845f42ac89ece61b884ffc70ee38534f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/279576">Some of the industry’s biggest names took to the stage during last year’s event, including Peter Lürssen, CEO and Managing Partner of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>, who delivered the keynote interview alongside Merijn de Waard, Founder and Director of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4509" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SuperYacht Times (Company)">SuperYacht Times</a>. Guido Krass, Founder of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/899" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SilverYachts (Company)">SilverYachts</a> and owner of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6018" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bold85.3m (279'10&quot;)SilverYachts2019">Bold</a>, was also among the long list of speakers at the event, which included speakers from leading companies such as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/97" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MB92 Barcelona (Company)">MB92</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef Yachts</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/955" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Craft (Company)">Gulf Craft</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons International (Company)">Camper and Nicholsons</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> and many more.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/249882/image/large-0a047e19507946c8eb36dc0249c76fc9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/249882"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/249884/image/large-05e391289f23c3484ea3e4e84326bc9d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/249884"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/249873/image/large-ecefc4df300e24db6610bd7fc2423acf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/249873">Like the 2022 edition, this year’s event will host around 200 attendees, with the goal to reach a limited number of key industry stakeholders and to host quality panels on the most important topics. In addition to panels discussing the key topics and issues that face the Gulf’s yachting industry, such as charter, legislation and refit, panel discussions will include other key topics such as marinas.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/249829/image/large-37359fab22005dc9636e6ae591fd130c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/249829"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/249833/image/large-dc8869591fc09efa680e443ea4cfe9c1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/249833"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/249892/image/large-44d57a4ad4c951d3e839fc452c259876.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/249892"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/249921/image/large-3d6a3bb6590bec677108333481e728a7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/249921">Ahead of last year’s event, the <a href="https://superyachttimes.ac-page.com/homepage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SYT iQ</a> team took a deep dive into the numbers to analyse the growing importance of the region to the industry and to understand how many superyachts actually visit the Gulf each year. The result was unequivocal, with an average 11 percent growth per year of yachts visiting the Gulf and an estimation for over 140 superyachts to visit the region in 2023. This year the team will conduct another analysis, to discover the growth opportunities and to provide the attendees with a clear picture of potential of the sector within the Gulf region.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250653/image/large-d9ef23e5dfa5ae14df317858430f1fa1.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250653">Attendees to the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/events/gulf-superyacht-summit-2022" target="_blank">Gulf Superyacht Summit 2022</a> were presented with SuperYacht Times’ first <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/market-reports/gulf-superyacht-market-report-2022" target="_blank">Gulf Superyacht Market Report</a>. For this report, our Intelligence team took a deep dive into the superyacht movements in the Arabian Gulf region, as well as the market dynamics in the region. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/events/gulf-superyacht-summit-2022" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Gulf Superyacht Market Report</a> is available as a <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/market-reports/gulf-superyacht-market-report-2022" target="_blank">free download</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/279559/image/large-2a6251e9c31bab8351c9a6883cef082c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/279559">Once again <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6707" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="P & O Marinas (Company)">P&amp;O Marinas</a> have collaborated with the event as Patron and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> as the main event partner, while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6497" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abu Dhabi Maritime (Company)">Abu Dhabi Maritime</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons International (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hill Robinson (Company)">Hill Robinson</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4790" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Al Seer Marine (Company)">Al Seer Marine</a> have both confirmed as platinum sponsors. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/97" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MB92 Barcelona (Company)">MB92</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/808" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moravia Yachting (Company)">Moravia Yachting</a> and <a href="https://www.yachteye.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">YachtEye</a> are gold sponsors and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/955" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Craft (Company)">Gulf Craft</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1457" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RINA (Company)">RINA</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7039" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fichte & co (Company)">Fichte &amp; co</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7260" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="BNP Paribas Fortis (Company)">BNP Paribas</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7259" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="One Melachi (Company)">One Melachi</a> are all confirmed as silver sponsors. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/281139/image/large-18eab3d9750da485b00564308b4096ea.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/281139"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/284697/image/large-67b5b55d6d4f2980f86edd3a4e1b9011.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/284697">If you are interested in sponsoring the event, please reach out to <a href="mailto:sales@superyachttimes.com" title="">sales@superyachttimes.com</a>. Tickets for the summit will be available after the summer so make sure to check out <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SuperYacht Times</a> for updates.

Gulf Superyacht Summit 2023  in Abu Dhabi 

The SuperYacht Times' Gulf Superyacht Summit returns on 22-23 November, just before the Abu Dhabi F1.