United Arab Emirates

Al Seer Marine

SuperYacht Times is pleased to announce the dates 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</a>. The two-day event will take place on the 22 and 23 November 2023 in Dubai.&nbsp;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 data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/185" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Superyacht Summit - 2023">Gulf Superyacht Summit</a> was acquired by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4509" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SuperYacht Times (Company)">SuperYacht Times</a> in May 2022.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/249551/image/large-863f8b86771673823bc36ca8643cba3a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/249551">The 2022 edition of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/149" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Superyacht Summit - 2022">Gulf Summit</a> was a great success. With over 200 attendees from across the globe, the event provided 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/249907/image/large-e64a8b3b6ddfc6e8ee5e9c215c59cc53.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/249907">Some of the industry’s biggest names took to the stage during the 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/249938/image/large-0f61d3858bcac76aed2c1631398a41b1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/249938">Merijn de Waard commented, “Following the success of the 2022 edition, I am excited to announce that 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 be returning to Dubai in November 2023. I would like to thank <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> for once again supporting the event as patron.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/249884/image/large-05e391289f23c3484ea3e4e84326bc9d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/249884">Hamza Mustafa, COO, <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 DP World company, said: "<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> is pleased to be the patron 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> for the 5th consecutive year. Owing to its growing prominence and influence across the industry, the city of Dubai remains the ideal location to host the summit and leading industry professionals to tackle existing challenges and find innovative solutions.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/249933/image/large-107d5c0e91a84970c95e610c7b4aa5ab.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/249933">Mustafa continued “The superyacht industry is rapidly growing and evolving as a relevant market in the region. More than 12.6% of the world’s superyachts are in the Middle East, and Dubai will continue to play a critical role in catering to these luxury yachts with its state-of-the-art marinas and unmatched tourism opportunities and offerings. We look forward to enabling path-breaking ideas and fostering new partnerships for a sustainable future of the regional yachting industry."<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/249736/image/large-bb6cbf5650eb1b893d9b6e6ea2185f9b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/249736">The confirmed sponsors so far for 2023 are: <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>, <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/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/97" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MB92 Barcelona (Company)">MB92</a>, <a href="https://www.yachteye.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">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/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef Yachts</a>, One Melachi and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7039" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fichte & co (Company)">Fichte &amp; Co</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/249901/image/large-c68c8808c63a09ab0ed13bfaa833f67b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/249901">The event and its impressive response are reflective of the Gulf region’s growing importance in the superyacht industry, which is attracting a growing number of the global superyacht fleet. Dubai is currently seeing some of the world’s biggest marina developments and is emerging as a prime superyacht destination. Southwest of Dubai, Abu Dhabi has gained traction for hosting the annual Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/249873/image/large-ecefc4df300e24db6610bd7fc2423acf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/249873">Additionally, a growing number of yachts pass through the region en route to further-afield destinations in Asia, such as Seychelles, the Maldives and Indonesia.The Gulf region is not only gaining a reputation as a superyacht hub, but in the wider sphere. For example, Dubai aspires to become the crypto capital of the world in the coming years. With wealth and interest rapidly growing in this sector of the market, the region is of increasing importance to yacht builders and brokers seeking engagement with new clients.Attendees to the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/149" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Superyacht Summit - 2022">Gulf Superyacht Summit 2022</a> were presented with SuperYacht Times’ first <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/market-reports/gulf-superyacht-market-report-2022" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">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 Gulf Superyacht Market Report is available as a <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/market-reports/gulf-superyacht-market-report-2022" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">free download</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250654/image/large-993514269e10bd6c830dae5897a0c594.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250654">The programme 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 currently under production and will be announced later in the year. For any questions or ideas you might have for the programme, please reach out to <a href="mailto:gss@superyachttimes.com" title="">gss@superyachttimes.com</a>.For any sponsorship enquiries please contact <a href="mailto:sales@superyachttimes.com" title="">sales@superyachttimes.com</a>.Confirmed sponsors of the Gulf Superyacht Summit 2023:Patronage: <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</a>Platinum sponsors: <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>Gold sponsors: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/97" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MB92 Barcelona (Company)">MB92</a>, <a href="https://www.yachteye.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">YachtEye</a>Silver sponsors: <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/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</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>, One Melachi

Gulf SuperYacht Summit 2023 dates

SuperYacht Times is pleased to announce the dates for the Gulf Superyacht Summit, taking place on the 22 and 23 November 2023 in Dubai. 

SYT announces dates for the 2023 Gulf Superyacht Summit

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(2022-03-08 13:45:00 +0100)">Insight: What are the legal implications of sanctions against Russian yacht owners?</a></li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55304" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Imperial Yachts issues statement over US Sanctions (2022-06-07 14:30:00 +0200)">Imperial Yachts issues statement over US Sanctions</a></li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55459" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Update: Seized Russian superyacht Axioma sold at auction for $37.5m (2022-09-28 08:00:00 +0200)">Update: Seized Russian superyacht Axioma sold at auction for $37.5m</a></li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55437" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seized Russian-owned 106m superyacht Amadea arrives in San Diego (2022-06-28 16:45:00 +0200)">Seized Russian-owned 106m superyacht Amadea arrives in San Diego</a></li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56487" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="93m seized Feadship superyacht Royal Romance to be auctioned (2022-12-01 18:00:00 +0100)">93m seized Feadship superyacht Royal Romance to be auctioned</a></li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56491" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="U.S takes steps to seize 99m Russian-owned superyacht Madame Gu (2022-12-02 11:30:00 +0100)">U.S. takes steps to seize 99m Russian-owned superyacht Madame Gu</a>&nbsp;</li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54666" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Crew member attempts to sink €6.5m superyacht Lady Anastasia (2022-02-28 16:15:00 +0100)">Crew member attempts to sink €6.5m superyacht Lady Anastasia</a>&nbsp;</li></ul><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/212643/image/large-ba2f96ab9f3c28bcf8c37fcf05a94801.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/212643">Casualties<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/215491/image/large-a02880399c7742c5dd66758b25fec593.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/215491"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55771" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Full round-up of yacht fires and casualties of 2022 (2022-09-05 10:45:00 +0200)">Full round-up of yacht fires and casualties of 2022</a>There has been a tragic number of yacht casualties so far this year; eight motor yachts caught fire, three sank, two were attacked, and a 50m sailing yacht was hit by a rescue vessel. SuperYacht Times has rounded up all the casualties (and near casualties) of 2022.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/212643/image/large-ba2f96ab9f3c28bcf8c37fcf05a94801.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/212643">SuperYacht Times presents the best of 2022<iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/fxyb7luvbR0?&amp;wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56628" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Video: SuperYacht Times best of 2022 (2022-12-21 14:00:00 +0100)">Video: SuperYacht Times best of 2022</a>The SuperYacht Times photographers have had a fantastic year chasing superyachts all over the world! Here is &nbsp;their 2022 highlights! We hope you enjoy the video and make sure to subscribe to our channel for all your superyacht content! These videos have been taken by Photographer Ruben Griffioen and Léandre Loyseau of the <a href="https://superyachttimes.ac-page.com/homepage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SYT iQ</a> team.

 SuperYacht Times Synopsis: 2022

The SuperYacht Times Synopsis looks back over the year for a rundown of the top business stories from 2022.  

SYT Synopsis 2022: Major acquisitions, five 100m+ superyachts delivered, and around €6b worth of sales

Squircle Capital, a European alternative investment firm, has further increased its controlling stake of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MB92 La Ciotat (Company)">MB92 Group</a> and is now a 93 percent shareholder of the company. The incremental investment was planned as part of the initial acquisition of the leading superyacht refit, repair and maintenance group back in October 2019.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/222521/image/large-c4ac64dcdbc08170379c2241f0384223.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/222521">“As part of our 2019 investment, we committed to supporting management in their expansion plans. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MB92 La Ciotat (Company)">MB92</a> has had phenomenal success since our investment both operationally and strategically and we have no doubt this will continue, particularly following the recent appointment of Jean-Marc as group CEO,” José Caireta, Founding Partner at Squircle Capital, commented. &nbsp;&nbsp;John Nery, Head of Investments at Squircle Capital, added: “Notwithstanding the headwinds of the last two years, the business expanded and created value thanks to its unique positioning and relentless management teams. As we grow our shareholding, we firmly believe we also grow our prospective returns on this investment which has outperformed expectations year on year.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250134/image/large-a607705d2ab4de9d5dd5e51c33297a5e.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250134">“This further investment by Squircle Capital signals their unwavering confidence in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MB92 La Ciotat (Company)">MB92</a>’s ability to continue growing the business and lead the refit industry, with innovation and sustainability at the forefront of this development,” Pepe García-Aubert, Chairman and minority shareholder of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MB92 La Ciotat (Company)">MB92 Group</a>, noted. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250133/image/large-723f85c81724c5441aad735be643c6fd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250133">Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56435" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MB92 La Ciotat inaugurates its 4,300-tonne shiplift, Atlas (2022-11-23 16:45:00 +0100)">MB92 La Ciotat inaugurates its 4,300-tonne shiplift, Atlas</a>Squircle Capital’s purchase of additional shares follows the recent inauguration of Atlas, a major shiplift – a 5,000 sqm platform built around a 4,300- tonne shiplift – in La Ciotat, France. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MB92 La Ciotat (Company)">Group</a> also added a 4,800-tonne shiplift at its Barcelona facility back in 2019, and has more recently announced an expansion into the Middle East, with <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> and <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 joint venture will see the first dedicated superyacht repair facility in UAE, which is expected to be completed in 2026 and open for business as early as next year.&nbsp;Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56027" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Al Seer Marine, MB92 and P&O Marinas to create superyacht service centre and refit shipyard in Dubai (2022-09-27 16:15:00 +0200)">Al Seer Marine, MB92 and P&amp;O Marinas to create superyacht service centre and refit shipyard in Dubai</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250125/image/large-1c586358f90532f705c58a909a8efb7b.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250125">Jean-Marc Bolinger, CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MB92 La Ciotat (Company)">MB92 Group</a> commented: “The renewed conviction of our largest shareholder brings great comfort particularly given their commitment and support not only with their financial backing but also strategic support as we look to continue our international expansion.”&nbsp;

Squircle Capital acquires more shares of MB92 Group 

Squircle Capital has further increased its controlling stake of the MB92 Group and is now a 93 percent shareholder of the company.

Squircle Capital now 93% shareholder of MB92 Group 

While Dubai may be famous for its high rise buildings, year-round sunshine and world class hotels, over recent years the city has focused a major investment in yachting facilities, which go far beyond marinas alone.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/242089/image/large-635e090f56a581800603a2f005a21819.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/242089">Wowing the industry during this year’s Dubai Yacht Show located in the new <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6804" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dubai Harbour Marina (Company)">Dubai Harbour Marina</a>, the city has put itself on the map as a yachting destination and SuperYacht Times has taken a closer look at the major yachting-focused developments that now welcome superyachts on arrival.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/213886/image/large-4f8fcbf72482f24566076f218bbe8ae4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/213886">Dubai as a Winter DestinationTraditionally superyacht owners and captains have been limited in their winter berthing, and as such forced either into refit in the Mediterranean or to a trans-Atlantic passage to the Caribbean during the colder months. Now, however, Dubai’s extensive investment means that yacht owners have a new option; to explore the Gulf and the Indian Ocean from the safety and security of one of the world’s most glamorous cities.<img src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/242076/image/large-66625e9971f6ae6e33b1f9a9a895955e.jpg?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&amp;X-Amz-Credential=AKIA52TLVJASOPFTPHWY%2F20221102%2Feu-west-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&amp;X-Amz-Date=20221102T095320Z&amp;X-Amz-Expires=900&amp;X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&amp;X-Amz-Signature=6f10249a6214ba9d20b8f159ec6c39c3f3128d59b1dc3aa3d3a51b2d0aafe121" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/242076">With more than 14 marinas, a number of which service yachts of over 80-metres, spread across the coastline, owner’s can choose from a variety of marinas to moor their vessel during their stay. The city is also home to over 88 repair and maintenance companies and the first superyacht refit facilities are already under construction at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5856" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mina Rashid Marina (Company)">Port Rashid Marina</a> in the east of the city.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/243120/image/large-d95d1f0fef7490132327ea93241cc6b7.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/243120">The city has also established a network of rental jetties, meaning that owner’s can explore the inner city and its waterways from the comfort of their own vessel or tender, without having to worry about where to moor their yacht.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/243121/image/large-b88a5917808731bb25ba5ec8cf9aad34.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/243121">Over the coming years, the superyacht facilities are due to multiply, with a vast superyacht expansion to the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5856" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mina Rashid Marina (Company)">Port Rashid Marina</a> which the world famous <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/206" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dubai162.0m (531'6&quot;)Platinum Yachts FZCO2006">Dubai</a> superyacht has called home for many years. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56027" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Al Seer Marine, MB92 and P&O Marinas to create superyacht service centre and refit shipyard in Dubai (2022-09-27 16:15:00 +0200)">September 2022 saw the beginnings of a joint venture between Al Seer Marine, MB92 and P&amp;O Marinas, with the vision of developing the first dedicated superyacht refit and repair facility in Dubai</a>.Already the site has made a serious investment into the crew facilities onsite, with an expansive gym, padel courts, crew accommodations, and a number of restaurants and office spaces. Reinforcing the arrival of Dubai on the world superyacht scene, with industry titans such as <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> opening offices in the city.&nbsp;Dock-to-Dine RestaurantsPriding itself with some of the world’s most extraordinary gastronomy, yacht owners won't need to venture far to enjoy excellent food in Dubai. In fact the city has been advocating for waterfront restaurants with tender dockage facilities, meaning that owners can be transported directly from the yacht to the table.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/242002/image/large-d95b45127fbda821828232df63d48d84.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/242002">Bar Du Port is a waterfront restaurant quickly becoming a favourite of yacht owners in the city. With a view over Dubai Harbour, the Marina Skyline and Palm Jumeirah, the European cuisine blends perfectly with the exotic surroundings, making the restaurant the ideal spot to enjoy after an afternoon on the water.The beachfront restaurant Shimmers on the waterfront of Jumeirah Mina A Salam is a Greek restaurant with reputable service and a relaxed vibe.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/242000/image/large-6f6b449e5de5d713c5f0e4cba7ff9bf4.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/242000">Offering a Mediterranean menu and aesthetic, Brasserie du Park is ideally situated in the Dubai Creek with tender dockage on the doorstep. The menu is designed to be shared and the location offers excellent views over the city skyline.If it's Mediterranean you’re after Boardwalk is the perfect place and has become something of a Dubai institution on the water. Built on a jetty and sitting directly over the water, the restaurant has a live music night and serves fresh seafood, Mediterranean fare and, of course, unbeatable views.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/241999/image/large-2a8d960186138a41ed2266880736fc78.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/241999">Aside from the dock-to-dine restaurants, Dubai offers 11 Michelin Star restaurants and in June of this year the city unveiled its first Michelin Guide. In addition, if it is a night onshore that an owner is wishing to enjoy, the city is bursting with more than 50 5 star hotels to choose from, as well as the world renowned 7 star hotel; Burk Al Arab.Life on the WaterWhile the land-based yachting facilities are extensive in Dubai, the city is well known for its water-based activities and with long-term anchorage available just offshore, many superyachts remain at anchor and tender into the city itself.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/242131/image/large-98e5e6aeb277b58d6088b95fac356a47.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/242131">Watersports are a major attraction for yachties to Dubai, with a fantastic reputation for its kitesurfing conditions, as well as sites for Jet Skiing, scuba diving, snorkelling and submarine adventures.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/242079/image/large-7185e9ae9e5660ee6a10743116da91ee.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/242079">Situated about 2.5 miles off the coast, the World Islands are a smattering of tropical sand banks which are gradually being converted into luxury on water escapes.The luxury Resort Anantara is a world of its own and is accessed via superyacht or tender, with exceptional restaurants and a boutique atmosphere. The archipelago features more than 300 man made islands and is the perfect destination for a morning out on the water with a freshly packed picnic and a suite of water toys in tow.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/242017/image/large-5ddeea0ecf2f78676ee49c61110d9bc3.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/242017">If you are looking for something a little further ashore, Crescent Island, or Moon Island as it is sometimes called, offers cerulean blue waters alongside the enticing sand dunes of the mainland. The island is known as a hidden gem, where watersports are the main attraction and few tourists are seen.Global Connectivity&nbsp;Making Dubai a winter home has more benefits than the city itself however. Located at the gateway to the Indian Ocean and Asia to the east and the Mediterranean to the West, yacht owners can enjoy smoother access to some of the world’s most exclusive destinations.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/244633/image/large-acf9bfd2e99485a0caa9d3f506d7f513.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/244633">The Maldives, the Seychelles, Madagascar, Mauritius and Réunion are often out of reach to yacht owners that frequent the Mediterranean and Caribbean, but for superyachts which make Dubai their home, the unspoiled beaches, world renowned scuba diving and breathtaking landscapes are far more accessible.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/170608/image/large-0b92f98aeb89cfe246e172e3786f57a8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/170608">As Asia and beyond begins to open its doors to the superyacht community, Dubai’s location will only become yet more attractive, particularly with its continued expansion into the superyacht refit sector.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/244635/image/large-83503d7c151dcffcb5d0ef1582d5f09b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/244635">Dubai is a global destination, one which has built a reputation for excellence in the worlds of luxury, gastronomy and retail. Now the city is staking its claim on the global superyacht scene, and it is doing so with time dedicated research to understand exactly what superyacht owners, and their crew, are looking for.To find out more about visiting Dubai with your superyacht, get in touch with the Dubai Tourism team now:

Dubai has recently focused a major investment into yachting facilities, making it the perfect winter superyacht destination.

What makes Dubai the perfect winter superyacht destination?

SuperYacht Times Synopsis: September

The SuperYacht Times Synopsis, as brought to you by SYT iQ, gives you the rundown of the top business stories and market reports from last month.

SYT Synopsis September: Expansion into the Gulf, 23,000 GT of superyachts, including Carinthia VII, sold and more

<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/547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MB92 La Ciotat (Company)">MB92 Group</a> and <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> announce today that they have signed a memorandum of understanding with the view to set up a joint venture to develop the first dedicated superyacht refit and repair facility in Dubai. This new high-capacity shipyard will provide superyacht owners with a customised world class refit service in the Gulf, the first of its kind in the region.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/243119/image/large-fa47f3fce9a79c3337d666bd4b8d10ad.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/243119">The shipyard construction is scheduled for completion in 2026, with the joint venture offering its superyacht repair and refit services from next year in 2023, as the start of this strategic plan. <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> has been looking to develop a world class superyacht service centre and refit shipyard in the UAE since 2019 and after discussions 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> in Dubai, found the perfect strategic partner to realise the project. Now with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MB92 La Ciotat (Company)">MB92 Group</a> as the third partner and the chosen operator of the shipyard, this new facility will deliver the unrivalled quality of service the customers in the region need.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/26092/image/large-c8c7b3a0f880a17bfd80ae6514ced70e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/26092"> Gunther Alvarado, Chief Operating Officer 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> said, “Leading this powerful partnership is part of Al Seer Marine’s overall investment strategy and vision for the Gulf Region, with some of the most complex superyachts owned and operated in the region, we will have a world class facility with leading suppliers and subcontractors, that will serve their requirements.” Hamza Mustafa, Chief Operating Officer 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>, a DP World company said: “The UAE is the ideal location to service the Gulf region’s growing number of superyacht owners. Dubai has developed its reputation over the years as a top destination for luxury yachting with the creation of several high-end marinas. We already look after some of the most exclusive and advanced yachts at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5856" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mina Rashid Marina (Company)">Mina Rashid Marina</a>. With the development of a new service centre and refit shipyard, the UAE and Dubai’s offering as a hub for yacht owners will be even more attractive.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/243120/image/large-d95d1f0fef7490132327ea93241cc6b7.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/243120"> Jean-Marc Bolinger, CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MB92 La Ciotat (Company)">MB92 Group</a>, added, “Creating a world-class refit shipyard from scratch, in the dynamic hub of Dubai and the Gulf, represents a very exciting and unique opportunity for our Group, which has been on our strategic agenda for several years. It will enable us to expand the foot print of our first-class facilities and provide our clients in the region with the same level of service and support the receive and expect in Barcelona and La Ciotat. We look forward to presenting the details of this exciting joint venture to our key stakeholders in the coming months.”All three companies will be in attendance at the Gulf Superyacht Summit on the 9th and 10th of November, which is hosted by SuperYacht Times. You can find more information about the summit here: <a href="https://www.gulfsuperyachtsummit.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">www.gulfsuperyachtsummit.com</a>

Superyacht service centre and refit shipyard

Al Seer Marine, MB92 and P&O Marinas to create superyacht service centre and refit shipyard in Gulf region.

Al Seer Marine, MB92 and P&O Marinas to create superyacht service centre and refit shipyard in Dubai

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4509" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SuperYacht Times (Company)">SuperYacht Times</a> is pleased to announce the programme for the <a href="https://www.gulfsuperyachtsummit.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Gulf Superyacht Summit</a>. The two-day event will be held on the 9 and 10 November in Dubai onboard the Queen Elizabeth 2, 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>. A limited amount of <a href="https://www.gulfsuperyachtsummit.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">early bird tickets</a> are still available.The Gulf Superyacht Summit will be held during the two days proceeding the first ever SailGP Championship to take place in Dubai’s Mina Rashid. Some of the key sponsors already signed up include Patron <a href="https://www.pnomarinas.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">P&amp;O Marinas</a>, Event Partner <a href="https://www.lurssen.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Lürssen</a> and Platinum Sponsors <a href="https://alseermarine.ae/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Al Seer Marine</a>, <a href="https://www.adports.ae/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Abu Dhabi Ports</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons International (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons International</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/231343/image/large-88deca5406ba7449cb087bd5c3f900fd.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/231343">Wednesday 9 November 2022 - Gulf DayOn Wednesday 9 November, the summit will focus on the Gulf region, from the regulatory perspective, business perspective and client/cruising perspective.08:45-9:30&nbsp;Welcome coffeeDuring this time, attendees can register, have a coffee and network with other attendees and speakers.09:30-09:45&nbsp;Analysing the Gulf superyacht marketFounder and Director of SuperYacht Times, Merijn de Waard, will present and explore the findings of a SuperYacht Times report on the Gulf Superyacht market and fleet movements.09:45-10:25&nbsp;The future of the Gulf and the Red SeaA panel of experts from the region will give an overview of the latest developments in the Gulf region and the Red Sea.10:25-11:05&nbsp;Investing in the UAEWith a growing fleet and an increasing demand for yachts, it is now a great time to invest in the yacht industry of the United Arab Emirates. This talk will discuss the opportunities and challenges of investigating or starting a yacht business in the UAE.11:05-11:35&nbsp;Coffee breakA 30-minute coffee break and opportunity to network.11:35 - 12:15&nbsp;Looking after the growing fleet in the UAEThe global superyacht fleet is ever-growing, including within the UAE. This expansion calls for a broadening and bettering of facilities and services, such as marinas, agents, suppliers and shipyards, to support the increasing presence of yachts and superyachts in the Gulf region. This talk will discuss what is currently taking place in the region and what needs to be done.12:15-12:55&nbsp;The challenges of finance and insurance in the GulfThis talk will investigate the challenges and solutions facing the superyacht market in the Gulf. With a focus on finance and insurance, themes such as access to financing and insurance providers with knowledge of the yachting business are explored.12:55-14:20&nbsp;LunchEnjoy a networking lunch onboard the Queen Elizabeth 2.14:20-15:00&nbsp;Discover the Gulf - what to do and where to go?There is so much to discover on a superyacht cruise of the Gulf. This talk will explore exactly what is on offer in the region, and poses challenges and solutions about how the different regions can cooperate.15:00-15:30&nbsp;The owner’s perspectiveDiscover the world of cruising the Gulf region and beyond from an owner’s perspective through an interview with a superyacht owner.15:30-16:10&nbsp;Charter: The way forward for the Gulf?To put a destination on the map, it is imperative that the region offers yachts available for charter. From day charters to overnight charters, how can the Gulf attract more charter yachts?16:10-17:00&nbsp;Closing drinks&nbsp;End the day with a drink and the opportunity to meet other delegates and speakers.17:00-19:00&nbsp;SailGP ToursAttendees can enjoy a unique opportunity to have a look behind the scenes at SailGP.19:30-22:30&nbsp;VIP Gala DinnerA VIP gala dinner for sponsors, speakers and VIP guests.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/235859/image/large-e7d2935d870c7b3871df2e6fb3326f97.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/235859">Thursday 10 November 2022 - Future DayOn Thursday 10 November, the summit will focus on the future, exploring new opportunities and new technologies.8:15-9:00&nbsp;Welcome coffeeAttendees can register, have a coffee and network with other attendees and speakers.9:00-9:40&nbsp;The Great Eastern routeThe objective of this talk is to explore what the different regions and countries of the Gulf can do together to get more superyachts travelling eastwards.9:40-10:00&nbsp;SailGP:&nbsp;Learnings from highly innovative and fast sailing yachtsA speaker from SailGP will highlight some of the cool and innovative things going on at SailGP and what the wider superyacht industry can learn from this.10:00-10:40&nbsp;Creating the virtual superyacht capitalDubai is one of the world’s leading locations for crypto, blockchain and the Metaverse. This talk will ask how the yachting industry can benefit from this digital revolution and what role Dubai can play in this development.10:40-11:10&nbsp;Coffee breakA 30-minute coffee break and opportunity to network.11:10-11:30&nbsp;Levidian: A hydrogen and graphene futureThis presentation will be about Levidian and its ability to convert CO2 into graphene and hydrogen.11:30-12:10&nbsp;Why are superyachts not yet powered by hydrogen?With many forward-thinking billionaires as clients, why is there not yet a superyacht on the water that is powered by hydrogen? This talk will discuss the latest developments in the industry and projected developments in five years' time.12:10-12:50&nbsp;Designing and building superyachts versus cruise shipsThe designing and building markets are forever changing. Right now, we are seeing superyachts getting larger, the market for small luxury cruise ships growing, cruise ship builders turning to yacht building and residential ship projects on the rise. What can we learn from the markets?12:50-13:30&nbsp;Keynote Interview: Speaker TBCA keynote interview with one of the leading CEO’s in the superyacht industry.13:30-15:00&nbsp;LunchEnjoy lunch onboard the Queen Elizabeth 2 and have to opportunity to network with delegates and speakers.17:00-19:00&nbsp;SailGP ToursAttendees can enjoy a unique opportunity to look behind the scenes at SailGP.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/235860/image/large-f26bbcf763159e442e3a3d9de743aeb7.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/235860">The programme will continue to be updated and speakers will be announced soon. For any questions or ideas you might have for the programme, please reach out to info@superyachttimes.com.Tickets can be purchased on the website of the <a href="https://www.gulfsuperyachtsummit.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Gulf Superyacht Summit</a>.For any sponsorship enquiries please contact <a href="mailto:sales@superyachttimes.com" target="_blank">sales@superyachttimes.com</a>.The following companies have confirmed their sponsorships:<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/240975/image/large-1dd1deadc2235db72ef7c675ba4762cc.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/240975"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/240976/image/large-f56b43c81c12dc832dc8b9bb45f8c0f9.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/240976">

Gulf Superyacht Summit Programme Announced

SuperYacht Times announces the programme for the 2022 Gulf Superyacht summit in Dubai.