United Arab Emirates

Fichte & co

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. 