Lebanon

Elie Saab

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6468" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Next Yacht Group (Company)">Next Yacht Group</a> has revealed that its order book for 2025 exceeded over €100 million across the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1205" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AB Yachts (Company)">AB Yachts</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/536" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maiora (Company)">Maiora</a> brands. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/383873/image/large-4f8741f8f69522c6a06998d43657bec1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/383873">“The past year stands out for concrete and measurable achievements, obtained in remarkably short timelines for the yachting sector, confirming the Group’s solidity and the effectiveness of the growth strategy we have undertaken,” explained Giorgio Mattei, Deputy President of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6468" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Next Yacht Group (Company)">Next Yacht Group</a>.Over the past year, the Group finalised 10 sales, alongside six launches and four deliveries. 2025 also saw the unveiling of the AB110, Maiora M30, Maiora M38 and the Maiora 42 Exuma. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/383870/image/large-50b1b3ce0c7a54190e916bf124d95d97.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/383870">“We have worked on a new positioning and a distinctive brand identity, initiated high-profile strategic collaborations, among which the partnership with couturier <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Elie Saab (Company)">Elie Saab</a> stands out, establishing ourselves as a benchmark in international yachting,” added Mattei.As well as this, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6468" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Next Yacht Group (Company)">Next Yacht Group</a> had two world premieres with the AB95 at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/269" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cannes Yachting Festival - 2025">Cannes Yachting Festival</a> and the Maiora 36 Exuma during the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/271" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2025">Monaco Yacht Show</a>. They also launched the NEXT AI-Integrated System, which it describes as the first local-first Artificial Intelligence assistant developed for luxury yachts.Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/64697" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Next Yacht Group unveils new AI system for yachts (2025-11-05 16:00:00 +0100)">Next Yacht Group unveils new AI system for yachts</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/365449/image/large-038fa6503ab2dd20be691b499b2fe5c3.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/365449">According to <a href="https://sytiq.superyachttimes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SuperYacht iQ</a>, both <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1205" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AB Yachts (Company)">AB Yachts</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/536" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maiora (Company)">Maiora</a> have several yachts currently in-build, including the first 42.49-metre Maiora 42 Exuma yacht, with a launch date of 2027 and the 39-metre AB130 yacht, with an estimated launch date of 2026.&nbsp;“We have succeeded in combining artisanal excellence, technological innovation, and industrial vision, laying solid foundations for future challenges,” concluded Mattei.&nbsp;

Next Yacht Group order book over €100 million for 2025

Next Yacht Group has revealed that its order book for 2025 exceeded over €100 million across the AB Yachts and Maiora brands. 

Next Yacht Group order book exceeds €100 million for 2025

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/536" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maiora (Company)">Maiora</a>, a subsidiary of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6468" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Next Yacht Group (Company)">NEXT Yacht Group</a>, has revealed the renderings of its latest design, the 42-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/15830" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maiora Exuma 42/0141.5m (136'2&quot;)Maiora2027">Exuma</a> yacht. The design, as described by its creators, stems from close observation of everyday life onboard and an understanding of the needs of both owners and their guests. It was unveiled at the newly renovated Deck Lounge at Via Coppino 114 in Viareggio, with the first unit already in-build and sold.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/365449/image/large-038fa6503ab2dd20be691b499b2fe5c3.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/365449">This yacht introduces a human-centred approach. “The result is a yacht that abandons the rigid typical functional stratification of the yachting industry, giving back the yacht to its owner and the time spent at sea,” explained <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/536" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maiora (Company)">Maiora</a>.The concept and spatial planning were led by the shipyard itself in partnership with Rome-based designer Giorgio Maria Cassetta of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4478" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cassetta Yacht Designers (Company)">Cassetta Yacht Designers</a> and the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Elie Saab (Company)">Elie Saab</a> brand under the creative direction of Carlo Colombo of A++.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/365442/image/large-2f10a1914bfb859b81f6176265519e78.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/365442">“<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/536" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maiora (Company)">Maiora</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/15830" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maiora Exuma 42/0141.5m (136'2&quot;)Maiora2027">42 Exuma</a> had an almost instinctive and very rapid start: already at the first meeting with the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/536" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maiora (Company)">Maiora</a> team, the vision of this high-performance gentleman’s yacht took shape in a quick sketch. It was a challenge to create a balance between lightness, interior volume and generous heights while maintaining a clean and refined look,” commented Giorgio Cassetta.The yacht’s exterior embraces a dynamic aesthetic characterised by sleek horizontal surfaces, expansive glass panels and flowing lines that seamlessly merge the interior and exterior spaces. This design language strikes a refined balance between form and function, with a silhouette that suggests motion even while at rest and an architectural layout that amplifies natural light throughout the day.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/365444/image/large-8916fb27c448adfd61c4f1e1911a0968.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/365444">“Our collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/536" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maiora (Company)">Maiora</a> marks a strategic expansion of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Elie Saab (Company)">Elie Saab</a> lifestyle into the world of yachting. Following our success in interiors, home décor, hospitality and branded real estate, this evolution was both natural and intentional. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/15830" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maiora Exuma 42/0141.5m (136'2&quot;)Maiora2027">42 Exuma</a> is not just a yacht, it is a bold expression of our vision: to craft immersive elegant spaces where design, precision and comfort converge. With this launch we bring Elie Saab to the sea, translating our legacy of craftsmanship and refined aesthetics into a frontier of contemporary luxury,” explained Elie Saab Jr, CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Elie Saab (Company)">Elie Saab Group</a>.The exterior is matched by a refined interior that showcases premium materials like Fumo di Londra and Mystic Ocean marble, paired with light bronzed mirrors and teak wood used for both flooring and ceilings. Every detail is crafted in Italy, with a strong focus on selecting high-performance fabrics and finishes that withstand the rigours of life at sea.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/365445/image/large-86839d722e51e2319679171316ec04eb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/365445">“When onboard experience is designed properly, the yacht becomes transparent to the eyes of the owners. From this seed, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/15830" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maiora Exuma 42/0141.5m (136'2&quot;)Maiora2027">42 Exuma</a> was born, inaugurating a new era of living at sea — surpassing outdated conventions to embrace a yachting idea that finally puts people, not old logics, at the heart of the project,” commented Sebastiano Fanizza, CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6468" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Next Yacht Group (Company)">Next Yacht Group</a>.It’s a paradigm shift reminiscent of the transition from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance: spaces designed not to meet static logics, but to be truly lived, enjoyed and shared. We chose to break with conventional approaches, redefining the balance between aesthetics, function and onboard wellbeing to restore centrality to experience and quality of life.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/365452/image/large-329a0d2b18dedd2b1a590baa67acca25.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/365452">In traditional yacht configurations, the main deck typically features only the owner's suite and a large saloon, often underutilised and limiting opportunities for guest interaction. In contrast, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/15830" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maiora Exuma 42/0141.5m (136'2&quot;)Maiora2027">42 Exuma</a> redefines this layout by relocating guest accommodations from the lower deck to the main level, placing a stronger emphasis on comfort, natural light and social connection between the owner and the guests.“The most significant innovation brought by the shipyard was in the layout: we moved the guest staterooms to the main deck, dedicating the lower deck to services and leaving the upper deck and sun deck completely free and fully dedicated to the guests,” added Cassetta.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/365451/image/large-d24e8c9c31ed5f637742a1a829162ab4.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/365451">Along the central corridor of the main deck are four spacious VIP guest suites, each featuring full-height windows that flood the interiors with natural light and offer sweeping sea views. Towards the bow lies the expansive full-beam master suite, designed to ensure maximum privacy. This retreat includes separate living and sleeping areas, a private bar, two walk-in wardrobes and his-and-hers bathrooms. In total, the yacht accommodates up to 12 guests across five luxurious staterooms.Approaching the central lobby, the dual-core layout becomes apparent, separating crew and guest circulation to preserve privacy throughout the yacht. The design also accommodates a panoramic glass elevator, seamlessly linking all three decks without interrupting the interior flow.Moreover, the wheelhouse is also located on the main deck, thoughtfully positioned away from guest spaces to maintain a tranquil atmosphere. Completing the layout is a dedicated outdoor area for the crew, offering a sheltered space for fresh-air breaks or outdoor workouts.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/365454/image/large-113a0a333f053cfcde38b67cac5b41a3.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/365454">According to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/536" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maiora (Company)">Maiora</a>, “The lower deck typically features well-known layouts that sacrifice crew comfort in small, cramped and inefficient spaces. This often generates discontent and high turnover among crew members. Providing more comfortable and better-organised environments becomes not only an ethical choice but a strategic one to ensure crew loyalty, professionalism and top-level onboard service.The layout has been reimagined to include well-organised, spacious areas dedicated to crew comfort and operational efficiency. Highlights include a generous crew mess for nine, a separate cold room and dry storage, comprehensive laundry facilities and a large dumbwaiter to streamline guest service.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/365455/image/large-ae739c3a612dd7f7ab0a3990b6dc13a7.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/365455">Also located on this deck, yet separated, is a flexible multipurpose room that can serve as a gym, media lounge or sixth guest cabin with en-suite. A garage completes the space, accommodating a 6-metre tender and two jet skis.The upper deck is fully dedicated to leisure and features a panoramic, glass-enclosed main saloon that opens on all sides, seamlessly extending to outdoor fold-down terraces and an aft pool with a transparent bottom that bathes the lower deck in natural light. Inside, a customisable dining area offers uninterrupted views, while the bow boasts an adjustable circular sunbed that tracks the sun throughout the day.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/365443/image/large-99d3cc235f3378504f4910eca98315a2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/365443">The uppermost level features an 80-square-metre sun deck dedicated entirely to open-air relaxation, providing unobstructed views and a fully customisable space for lounging, socialising or peaceful retreat. This completes a three-deck layout focused on comfort, versatility and a seamless connection with the sea.In terms of performance, the yacht offers two engine configurations: twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Penta</a> engines delivering a cruising speed of 16 knots and a top speed of 20 knots, and triple <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines providing a cruising speed of 26 knots with a top speed of 30 knots. The first <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/15830" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maiora Exuma 42/0141.5m (136'2&quot;)Maiora2027">42 Exuma</a> unit has already been sold, with construction currently underway and delivery scheduled for Summer 2027.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/365450/image/large-51cab271d5b224287093a19aaab1cc51.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/365450">“The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/15830" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maiora Exuma 42/0141.5m (136'2&quot;)Maiora2027">42 Exuma</a>, solving all the constraints, is not just a project, but a vision. Every design choice, from the layout of the cabins to the configuration of the decks, from flow management to attention to the crew, reflects a new and radical approach that puts the human experience back at the centre. The result is a yacht that redefines the standards of liveability and functionality on board, opening new perspectives for high-end yachting,” concluded <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/536" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maiora (Company)">Maiora</a>.

First 42m Maiora Exuma yacht sold and in-build

Maiora, a subsidiary of the NEXT Yacht Group, has revealed the renderings of its latest design, the 42 Exuma project. 

Elie Saab in collaboration with Weyves Couture and Oceanco unveiled the first of three megayachts to be designed by the Lebanese designer – the ES117 – at a high-profile launch event at the Abu Dhabi Yacht Show 2010 on February 25. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/130785/image/large-7660cf4f10c2d0727e523829d02f17b4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/130785">The magnificent 117m (384.78ft) megayacht is as impressive in its dimensions as the refinement of its design, characterized by its high ceiling, an innovation that Saab exclusively introduced to the yacht industry, and is the culmination of the efforts of an ensemble of extraordinarily creative individuals brought together under the Weyves Couture Concept. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/130786/image/large-fd3962b108fdcf3febf79d2e2066b286.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/130786">“I always sought to represent my vision of modernity and elegance beyond the conventional limits of fashion. Designing a yacht and conceiving its art of living constitutes a perfect opportunity to expand my brand’s universe by creating the experience of luxury,” says Elie Saab of his design direction on the <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/YachtModel/3569">ES117</a> megayacht. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/130787/image/large-634fe1f9b10ba6c3514540caecad0352.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/130677"> <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/130788/image/large-ab84407fec090c43009c86c1e79e5c8c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/130678">Commenting on Saab’s creative input in the design project, Donald Potard, Partner Weyves Couture, said the collaboration is the ultimate exercise in exclusivity: “The Weyves Couture concept offers a level of distinctiveness to owners who wish to go beyond the conventional sense of luxury. Elie Saab is the only person who could have delivered the heady cocktail of power, balance and elegance in the design of this yacht in both its striking exterior presence and superior interior comforts.” <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/130789/image/large-320f457b0e143a975f104add9cde329b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/130789">The yacht will be built by the prestigious megayacht builder, Oceanco: “We are excited to be collaborating with the development and realization of this unique project. Our proven megayacht technology and recognised quality, spanning eight 80m+ yachts over the last 5 years, provides an ideal platform for Elie Saab and Weyves Couture to express their formidable creative talent." The <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/YachtModel/3569">ES117</a> is a unique creation that epitomizes a successful coming together of engineering and design. "Oceanco’s exceptional know-how makes them the ideal partner to realize this creative endeavour,” added Potard. <embed height="295" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="480" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/8A3TsxLT0HU&amp;hl=nl_NL&amp;fs=1&amp;rel=0" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed>With a hull made of steel and an aluminium superstructure, the yacht exterior is a study in modernity and elegance. Highlighting the sense of space and refinement has been central to Elie Saab’s creative direction in the interiors of the <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/YachtModel/3569">ES117</a>. Every detail has been put in place to showcase the exceptional quality of the materials used, and the skill of the master craftsmen who have worked on the interior design concept. The final design of the yacht reveals the minutiae of thought that has gone into providing the yacht-owner with every comfort and luxury imaginable. Two private suites along two decks have been reserved for the owner, with 10 luxurious guest suites, a swimming pool, whirlpool, theatre, spa and gym available on board. A helicopter, submarine, car and water toys signed by Elie Saab complete the exclusive couture lifestyle offering aboard the <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/YachtModel/3569">ES117</a>. Weyves Yachts + 44 203 286 7819 <a href="mailto:contact@weyvesyachts.com?subject=Weyves%20Yachts%20%26%20Elie%20Saab%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">contact@weyvesyachts.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.weyves.com">www.weyves.com</a> Elie Saab <a target="_blank" href="http://www.eliesaab.com/">www.eliesaab.com</a> Oceanco +377 9310 0281 <a href="mailto:oceanco@oceanco.mc?subject=Oceanco%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">oceanco@oceanco.mc</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.oceancoyacht.com/">www.oceancoyacht.com</a>

Superyacht ES-117 takes Elie Saab’s creative genius to the high seas

Oceanco made its presence felt at the 2010 Abu Dhabi Boat Show by showcasing its full range of 60m, 80m, 90m, 110m and 120m projects as well as its impressive scale models with a hybrid propulsion system option ensuring minimum fuel use and maximum power. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/130676/image/large-1626be6996684c63f5c587dd008fa8c4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/130676">The Oceanco stand was very well visited. Its latest yacht under construction, the 85.60m Igor Lobanov-designed Y708 which is available for delivery in 2012, attracted particular interest. She complies with the latest environmental regulations and engineering standards whilst providing for extreme comfort and luxury. One of her most innovative features is a completely private owner’s deck. Also, as with previous Oceanco yachts, her spacious swimming pool converts into a helicopter landing area. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/130677/image/large-6101716459e0bc9e0f8acfb109bdf789.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/130677"> <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/130678/image/large-0a97b106b879e65df6c7a17dd04ad63a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/130678">During a high-profile launch event on the first day of the show, Oceanco disclosed its collaboration with Weyves Couture and Elie Saab, the world-renowned Lebanese couturier, for the development and realization of a unique 117m project. The magnificent 117m (384.78ft) ES117 megayacht is as impressive in its dimensions as in the elegance of its design. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/130679/image/large-ee121c6babb7272d12315575b9c728a2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/130679">On display at the Oceanco stand were also the 110m Sam Sorgiovanni design (PA104) and the 120m (PA122) designed by Nuvolari &amp; Lenard. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/130680/image/large-b6a23a0b55db457457ac07377b048ee6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/130680">All projects displayed the characteristics that distinguish Oceanco’s reputation for innovative design, smart engineering and advanced technology carefully tuned to the lifestyle of her owner. Oceanco +377 9310 0281 <a href="mailto:oceanco@oceanco.mc?subject=Oceanco%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">oceanco@oceanco.mc</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.oceancoyacht.com/">www.oceancoyacht.com</a>