This year’s Dubai International Boat Show will play a host to an amazing number of international exhibitors. German Boat and Shipbuilders Association will revisit the show, alongside debut countries Luxembourg, Indonesia and Spain; Australia, China, Italy, US, UK, France and Turkey will return to tap into increasing spend on luxury goods in the region, with 150 new exhibitors anticipated to attend.
Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) has named EMAC, Dubai Maritime Summit, as well as Maritime Creativity Lab among top 2014 achievements. The debuting Dubai Maritime Summit attracted broad participation from regional and international experts and industry leaders.
This year’s Dubai International Boat Show will be running in the enchanting Dubai yacht holiday location from March 3 – 7. According to Superyacht Builders Association, the region’s ultra-high net worth individuals have the highest propensity in the world for superyacht ownership.
New Middle East Sales and Service Center has been proudly announced by the well known luxury yacht builder, Outer Reef Yachts. The Outer Reef Yachts Dubai and European sales teams will be present at the Dusseldorf International Boat Show, running in January.
2014 has been a year of significant milestones for Riviera Yachts from Australia, including the recent launch of its largest and most luxurious yacht ever – the majestic new motor yacht Riviera 77 Enclosed Flybridge. The yard has already a signed contract for a second 77, scheduled for delivery mid-year.
Sea trials aboard the 70 Sunreef Power charter yacht DAMRAK II have been organized by Sunreef Yachts representatives in the beautiful Dubai yacht charter location, earlier this month. This lovely catamaran is currently for sale.
Gulf Craft’s CEO, Erwin Bamps, has been invited as one of the keynote speakers at the 4th Annual CET (Customer Engagement Technology) Middle East conference. This was held at the Sofitel Dubai, The Palm on November 25, 2014.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been recently signed by Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) and the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The agreement’s strategic priorities include cooperation in maritime arbitration and investment in human capacity building.
The first Maritime & Ports Middle East Conference was hosted by Jumeirah Emirates Towers in the fabulous Dubai yacht holiday location yesterday, on December 10, 2014. The event was held under the patronage of Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA).
The impressive 141m mega yacht YAS (ex Swift 141) is currently undergoing sea trials off the coast of the beautiful Abu Dhabi yacht holiday destination, positioned in the Middle East. This striking vessel was built by ADM Shipyards to a design by Pierrejean Design in 2011.
Almouj Marina, a premier superyacht marina facility and The Wave, Muscat’s flagship yachting destination, has proudly unveiled a pioneering eco experiment – the region’s first installation of oyster long-lines.
The recently concluded Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was marked by the presence of Gulf Craft’s Majesty Yachts, varying in size from 56 to 121ft in LOA. The event was hosted by Yas Marina, a lovely Abu Dhabi yacht holiday location, from November 21 to 23, 2014.