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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.

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The Gulf Superyacht Summit 2024 returns to Dubai this December

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> commenced on Wednesday 22 November at the Hilton Abu Dhabi, Yas Island. 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 two-day event seeks to inform, assist and advise yachting clients and related interested stakeholders, with the goal of developing the Gulf as a leading winter superyacht destination.You can <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/59163" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="A complete summary of the Gulf Superyacht Summit 2023 (2023-11-27 18:00:00 +0100)">catch up on the full summary here</a>.&nbsp; <iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bsBGajdz36g?&amp;feature=youtu.be&amp;wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> The programme focused on individual talks from key players in the superyacht industry, alongside panels moderated by the SuperYacht Times team.<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/197014663@N05/albums/72177720312964466" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">View all the photos from the event here</a>.

Video: Everything you might have missed from the Gulf Superyacht Summit 2023

Catch up on everything you might have missed from this year's Gulf Superyacht Summit 2023.

Gulf Superyacht Summit 2023 summary

 SuperYacht Times takes a look at everything you may have missed from this year’s packed programme at the Gulf Superyacht Summit 2023.

A complete summary of the Gulf Superyacht Summit 2023

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.

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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.

Gulf Superyacht Summit 2023 to take place in Abu Dhabi

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

With 2023 nearly upon us, the SuperYacht Times Synopsis, brought to you by <a href="https://superyachttimes.ac-page.com/homepage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SYT iQ</a>, looks back over the year for a rundown of the top business stories from 2022. &nbsp; Big business reads<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/247938/image/large-75ecff1795c3056e99a72cf8b952120f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/247938"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56323" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen and Rolls-Royce “to write yachting history” with new partnership toward a sustainable future (2022-11-04 14:30:00 +0100)">Lürssen and Rolls-Royce “to write yachting history”</a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> has partnered with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2207" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rolls-Royce Marine (Company)">Rolls-Royce MTU</a> for the development of methanol as an environmentally and climate-friendly fuel for yachts.<ul><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54534" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Breaking: Sanlorenzo to build 50m superyacht equipped with hydrogen fuel cells (2022-02-03 15:30:00 +0100)">Sanlorenzo to build 50m superyacht equipped with hydrogen fuel cells</a></li><li style="font-weight: bold;"><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 refit shipyard in Dubai</a></li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55716" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MarineMax acquires IGY Marinas for $480 million (2022-08-09 14:45:00 +0200)">MarineMax acquires IGY Marinas for $480 million</a></li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56268" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Italian shipyard CdM sold with Vasco Buonpensiere appointed CEO (2022-10-28 16:45:00 +0200)">Italian shipyard CdM sold with Vasco Buonpensiere appointed CEO</a></li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56536" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Raphael Sauleau appointed CEO of IYC (2022-12-08 16:30:00 +0100)">Raphael Sauleau appointed CEO of IYC</a> &nbsp;</li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54952" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Marine finalises acquisition of Denison Yachting (2022-04-12 16:00:00 +0200)">OneWater Marine finalises acquisition of Denison Yachting</a></li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54709" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bremerhaven Lloyd Werft Shipyard sold to contractors (2022-03-07 09:15:00 +0100)">Bremerhaven Lloyd Werft Shipyard sold to contractors</a> </li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54829" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Group floats 83.5m shares on the Hong Kong stock exchange to finance future investments (2022-03-24 09:15:00 +0100)">Ferretti Group floats 83.5m shares on the Hong Kong stock exchange</a></li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55003" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Full steam ahead for the Perini Navi rebirth with three new sailing yachts (2022-04-21 13:45:00 +0200)">Full steam ahead for the Perini Navi rebirth with three new sailing yachts</a></li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56068" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto to build 60m flagship T60 superyacht on speculation (2022-10-03 12:30:00 +0200)">Baglietto to build 60m flagship T60 superyacht on speculation</a> &nbsp;</li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56301" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Adriatic42 superyacht refit and maintenance centre in Montenegro officially opened (2022-11-02 12:30:00 +0100)">Adriatic42 superyacht refit and maintenance centre in Montenegro opened</a> &nbsp;</li></ul><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/212643/image/large-ba2f96ab9f3c28bcf8c37fcf05a94801.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/212643">Largest&nbsp;launches and deliveries<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/233017/image/large-fc65cb6dab2951f3f2f0ad8f76a5e96e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/233017"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55461" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Video: The 160m Lürssen superyacht Blue has been delivered (2022-07-04 08:30:00 +0200)">The 160m Lürssen superyacht Blue has been delivered</a>The 160m <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7683" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blue160.0m (524'11&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2022">Blue</a> was delivered to her owner from the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> Aumund facility in Germany. The 14,785 GT superyacht is one of the biggest superyachts in the world.<ul><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56443" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="146m Lürssen superyacht Opera on sea trials (2022-11-24 14:00:00 +0100)">146m Lürssen superyacht Opera on sea trials</a></li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56524" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Indonesia’s flagship: The 120m J7 Explorer delivered (2022-12-07 13:45:00 +0100)">Indonesia’s flagship: The 120m J7 Explorer delivered</a> &nbsp;</li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56144" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="In pictures: 118m flagship Feadship 1010 superyacht on sea trials (2022-10-12 16:00:00 +0200)">118m flagship Feadship 1010 superyacht on sea trials</a> &nbsp;</li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56639" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="In pictures: 118m Abeking 6507 superyacht spotted in Germany (2022-12-22 16:30:00 +0100)">118m Abeking 6507 superyacht spotted in Germany</a>&nbsp;</li></ul><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/212643/image/large-ba2f96ab9f3c28bcf8c37fcf05a94801.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/212643">Construction updates<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225719/image/large-1b9569480036fbc7befb8fdc8661133b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225719"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55072" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="In pictures: Stern of Oceanco’s 111m superyacht Project Y722 revealed (2022-05-03 13:30:00 +0200)">Stern of Oceanco’s 111m superyacht Project Y722 revealed</a>The stern of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>’s Project Y722 superyacht has left the shed and this is the first time a section of this project, which is believed to measure 111m, has been seen.<ul><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56474" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="107m Lürssen superyacht Project Icecap spotted in Germany (2022-11-30 15:30:00 +0100)">107m Lürssen superyacht Project Icecap spotted in Germany</a></li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55913" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Freire Shipyard lays keel of new 100m+ superyacht explorer (2022-09-13 13:15:00 +0200)">Freire Shipyard lays keel of new 100m+ superyacht explorer</a></li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56645" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="In pictures: Secretive 92m Feadship superyacht hull in transit (2022-12-23 17:30:00 +0100)">Secretive 92m Feadship superyacht hull in transit</a></li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54746" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Construction commences for ISA’s 80m superyacht project Amarcord (2022-03-10 16:45:00 +0100)">Construction commences for ISA’s 80m superyacht project Amarcord</a></li></ul><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/212643/image/large-ba2f96ab9f3c28bcf8c37fcf05a94801.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/212643">Largest new orders<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225314/image/large-76b3ff1d3b79e304f98e23ae3b0977e9.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225314"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55031" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dörries Yachts to build 100m+ superyacht for an American Tech-Billionaire (2022-04-26 15:45:00 +0200)">Dörries Yachts to build 100m+ superyacht for an American Tech-Billionaire</a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3779" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dörries Yachts (Company)">Dörries Yachts</a> has signed a contract for the construction of an all-new 100+ superyacht for an American Tech-Billionaire. The project is scheduled to be delivered in 2025. &nbsp;<ul><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56650" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="85m New World Sloop: Royal Huisman to start construction of ‘world’s largest sloop’ in 2023 (2022-12-27 13:15:00 +0100)">85m New World Sloop: Royal Huisman to start build of ‘world’s largest sloop’ in 2023</a> &nbsp;</li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56080" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Group confirms sale of an 85m and 70m CRN superyacht (2022-10-04 11:15:00 +0200)">Ferretti Group confirms sale of an 85m and 70m CRN superyacht</a></li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55956" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="New 83m Nobiskrug superyacht Project Orkan by Harrison Eidsgaard sold (2022-09-20 11:30:00 +0200)">New 83m Nobiskrug superyacht Project Orkan&nbsp;by Harrison Eidsgaard sold</a></li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55594" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ISA Yachts announces sale of 80m custom superyacht by Espen Øino (2022-07-19 11:00:00 +0200)">ISA Yachts announces sale of 80m custom superyacht by Espen Øino</a></li></ul><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/212643/image/large-ba2f96ab9f3c28bcf8c37fcf05a94801.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/212643">Major used superyacht sales<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/183766/image/large-9a80f4f7d81c52aeef4a3b270f275883.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/183766"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56592" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SYT iQ market report: Superyacht sales of 2022 (2022-12-16 13:00:00 +0100)">SYT iQ market report: Superyacht sales of 2022</a><a href="https://superyachttimes.ac-page.com/homepage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SYT iQ</a> has taken a look back at the sales figures for the year – and rather than comparing them to pre-pandemic levels, we’ve done a year-on-year comparison to 2021 – and the figures are surprising.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/212643/image/large-ba2f96ab9f3c28bcf8c37fcf05a94801.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/212643">Russia and the war in Ukraine <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/18330/image/large-7860a6c9acf99848cffc5a7d0d08e3ce.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/18330"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54694" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Update on Russian yachts seized: US imposes sanctions on 89m Russian-owned superyacht Nirvana (2022-12-21 14:15:00 +0100)">Update on Russian yachts seized: US imposes sanctions on 89m Russian-owned superyacht Nirvana</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;SYT kept track of the Russian-owned superyachts seized as they sat in waters of the countries that are posing sanctions on Russian companies and oligarchs. <ul><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54723" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Insight: What are the legal implications of sanctions against Russian yacht owners? (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 

In May 2022, SuperYacht Times acquired the Dubai International Superyacht Summit and rebranded it the Gulf Superyacht Summit. It is a very important step for our company as it means we are officially entering the world of superyacht industry conferences, something we have been wanting to do for a long time. The industry’s response to our step has been very positive.&nbsp;We were proud to welcome back the Summit’s existing backers as well as many new sponsors and visitors. As we have a large in-house market intelligence team, we immediately saw a perfect opportunity to let loose our team’s skills on superyacht movements in the Arabian Gulf area, to analyse: are the number of superyachts visiting the region really rising? Where are they coming from and, more importantly, where do their owners come from? And of course the crucial question: how many superyachts could potentially make their way into the Gulf in the future? You can now <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/market-reports/the-gulf-superyacht-summit-2022-report#download-now" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">download this report for free</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250652/image/large-9adad73461d77a9cd6b0dd26edfcf1cc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250652">Some key findings from the report:<ul><li>The number of superyachts visiting the Arabian Gulf is rising each year</li><li>2021 already saw 104 superyachts over 30 metres visiting the Arabian Gulf</li><li>For 2022, we expect over 130 visits</li><li>Over 80 percent of visiting yachts were owned in the Middle East or Eastern Europe</li><li>We believe potentially up to 850 yachts over 40 metres could visit the Arabian Gulf in the future</li><li>Around 260 superyachts over 30 metres are owned in the countries surrounding the Arabian Gulf</li><li>This amounts to 5 percent of the world fleet over 30 metres</li><li>Owners from the Middle East have on average the largest yachts in the world</li><li>The superyacht refit industry in the Arabian Gulf is currently underserved and has an enormous potential for growth</li><li>We quizzed several market experts about their views on the superyacht market in the Arabian Gulf. Read their feedback in the Gulf Superyacht Market Report 2022.</li></ul> Want to know more?<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/market-reports/the-gulf-superyacht-summit-2022-report#download-now" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Download the report now!</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250653/image/large-d9ef23e5dfa5ae14df317858430f1fa1.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250653"> <a href="https://superyachttimes.ac-page.com/homepage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SYT iQ bespoke consultancy</a>Would you like to increase your footprint in the Arabian Gulf superyacht market but are lacking the right data? The Intelligence team of <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/companies/superyacht-times" target="_blank">SuperYacht Times</a> performed research specifically for the Gulf Superyacht Market Report 2022. We could do this for your company as well. Interested? Get in touch with our Sales team via <a href="mailto:%20sales@superyachttimes.com" title="">sales@superyachttimes.com</a>

The Gulf Superyacht Summit 2022 report

Last month we hosted The Gulf Superyacht Summit 2022, get our exclusive market report here.

The Gulf Superyacht Summit 2022 market report

The SuperYacht Times Synopsis, brought to you by <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachting-intelligence" target="_blank">SYT iQ</a>, gives you a rundown of the top business stories from last month.News in brief&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/241640/image/large-413eb35a1bb1823aa77ed0df291d5302.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/241640"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56443" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="146m Lürssen superyacht Opera on sea trials (2022-11-24 14:00:00 +0100)">146m Lürssen superyacht Opera on sea trials</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;The 146-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8520" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Opera146.0m (479'0&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2022">Opera</a> is currently undertaking her sea trials in the North Sea. She left <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>’s facility in Bremen, Germany, on Tuesday and is expected to return next week. &nbsp;<ul><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56474" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="107m Lürssen superyacht Project Icecap spotted in Germany (2022-11-30 15:30:00 +0100)">107m Lürssen superyacht Project Icecap spotted in Germany</a>&nbsp;</li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56021" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="92m Nobiskrug superyacht Tatoosh sold (2022-11-03 14:45:00 +0100)">92m Nobiskrug superyacht Tatoosh sold</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56281" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Watch: Bilgin 80m superyacht Leona has been launched (2022-11-01 14:15:00 +0100)">Watch: Bilgin 80m superyacht Leona has been launched</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li style="font-weight: bold;"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56373" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="74m Amels Limited Edition 242 superyacht M&EM delivered (2022-11-11 17:45:00 +0100)">74m Amels Limited Edition 242 superyacht M&amp;EM delivered</a></li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56461" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo lays the keel of flagship 72 Steel superyacht (2022-11-29 13:00:00 +0100)">Sanlorenzo lays the keel of flagship 72 Steel superyacht</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/212643/image/large-ba2f96ab9f3c28bcf8c37fcf05a94801.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/212643">Big five Business reads<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/100148/image/large-52a1fdebec4d36958761cd649e145b9f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/100148"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56324" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Spanish government to seize Russian-owned 85m Lürssen superyacht Meridian A (2022-11-04 11:30:00 +0100)">Spanish government to seize Russian-owned 85m Lürssen superyacht Meridian A&nbsp;</a>The 85, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/675" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Meridian A85.1m (279'2&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2011">Meridian A</a> (ex. Valerie) &nbsp;was arrested in March following and has been immobilised at MB92 Barcelona ever since. According to new findings, her owner stopped paying maintenance fees in June. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/97" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MB92 Barcelona (Company)">MB92</a>, which the Spanish government is now acting upon.&nbsp;<ul><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56301" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Adriatic42 superyacht refit and maintenance centre in Montenegro officially opened (2022-11-02 12:30:00 +0100)">Adriatic42 superyacht refit and maintenance centre in Montenegro opened</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56323" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen and Rolls-Royce “to write yachting history” with new partnership toward a sustainable future (2022-11-04 14:30:00 +0100)">Lürssen and Rolls-Royce “to write yachting history”</a></li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56461" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo lays the keel of flagship 72 Steel superyacht (2022-11-29 13:00:00 +0100)">Sanlorenzo reports excellent with an order book nearing €1.7B</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56369" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Italian Sea Group reports revenues up 65% and a backlog nearing €1B (2022-11-11 16:00:00 +0100)">Italian Sea Group reports revenues up 65% and a backlog nearing €1B</a></li></ul><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/212643/image/large-ba2f96ab9f3c28bcf8c37fcf05a94801.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/212643"><a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Superyacht Summit - 2022">Gulf Superyacht Summit</a> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/249882/image/large-0a047e19507946c8eb36dc0249c76fc9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/249882"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56437" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="2022 Gulf SuperYacht Summit confirms the “Gulf is a region to watch” (2022-11-29 11:30:00 +0100)">2022 Gulf SuperYacht Summit confirms the “Gulf is a region to watch”</a>Recap: On 9 and 10 November 2022 SuperYacht Times successfully hosted the <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Superyacht Summit - 2022">Gulf Superyacht Summit</a>, which was 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> and with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> as the event partner.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/212643/image/large-ba2f96ab9f3c28bcf8c37fcf05a94801.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/212643">Wanderlust: Travel Spotlight<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250221/image/large-26c1a6c71aa2fbb10baa1647be9422a0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250221"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56442" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Travel: Irresistible winter cruising destinations (2022-11-24 13:30:00 +0100)">Travel: Irresistible winter cruising destinations</a>From cooling off in the waters of one of Antigua’s 365 beaches, to soaking up the warmth of Indonesia’s 365 days of summer, get inspired by these winter cruising destinations which each offer its own secrets to a glorious winter superyacht cruise.

SuperYacht Times Synopsis: November

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 November: 146m Lürssen superyacht on sea trials, Tatoosh sold and much more

On 9 and 10 November 2022 SuperYacht Times successfully hosted the <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Superyacht Summit - 2022">Gulf Superyacht Summit</a>, which was 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> and with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> as the event partner. The two-day event was held onboard Queen Elizabeth II in Dubai.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/249883/image/large-0dc6cf3f1a6daf88019919272e0f4f24.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/249883">The <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Superyacht Summit - 2022">Gulf Superyacht Summit</a> was attended by more than 200 international and national delegates, who enjoyed a two-day event of talks and presentations that pivoted on the topic: how can we attract more superyachts to the Gulf region? <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/249875/image/large-280a7056555769f969a84cba0d93a9b4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/249875">As SuperYacht Times is a data-driven company the intelligence team has created the in-depth Gulf Superyacht Market Report, which is now available for <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/market-reports" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">free download</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/249837/image/large-16f871f6fa3cee0ea2f078e963a2660d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/249837"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/249834/image/large-54a985686e00008997b66a23974cade7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/249834">“We’re pleased to see how well the fourth edition of the <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Superyacht Summit - 2022">Gulf Superyacht Summit</a> went, and the positive reception that we’ve received from those that attended,” Merijn de Waard, founder of SuperYacht Times commented. “I’d like to extend our thanks to everyone that participated on and off the stage, as well as to our sponsors for their continued support.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/249725/image/large-2e9b57f47871345c7cd28096464bce0e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/249725">Adel Abdulwahed Kalantar, Director of Operations &amp; Business Development Dubai Maritime City Authority and&nbsp;Hamza Mustafa, COO of&nbsp;<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>&nbsp;on the Future of the GulfSuperYacht Times developed a strong relationship with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6878" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SailGP (Company)">SailGP</a>, which was gearing up for the first-ever <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6878" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SailGP (Company)">SailGP</a> Championship in Dubai, held two days after the <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Superyacht Summit - 2022">Summit</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6878" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SailGP (Company)">SailGP</a> invited attendees of the Summit for an exclusive ‘behind the scenes’ look at the forthcoming event. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/249498/image/large-9c38f4725ab0f8880d1b04867c97104f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/249498">There was also a dinner held onboard Queen Elizabeth IIon the first day of the event, attended by more than 100 VIP guests. <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/249853/image/large-5cd5091fd98550cd50b7e1b1036bc7f2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/249853"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/249859/image/large-0b8a971bc69ec5ea0b209301dc61caab.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/249859">Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56299" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Superyacht Summit 2022: Final speakers announced for next week's summit (2022-11-02 18:15:00 +0100)">Gulf Superyacht Summit 2022: Final speakers announced for next week's summit</a>“<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> has supported the <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Superyacht Summit - 2022">Gulf Superyacht Summit</a> since it first launched and we are honoured to be a key patron once again,” 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 commented. “We have watched the Summit grow to become a strategic platform, gathering industry professionals and local authorities, helping them work together to build a yacht friendly ecosystem. I can’t think of a better place than Mina Rashid, where we are creating a regional yachting hub and a new destination for luxury leisure tourism.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/249812/image/large-3093d30865c38e9a216870dc60411cb3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/249812">Mohamed Al Zaabi, Owner of the 35m Benetti&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1420" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="DXB34.95m (114'8&quot;)Benetti SpA2003">DXB</a>&nbsp;and CEO of&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4686" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Yachts Dubai (Company)">Royal Yachts</a>&nbsp;and Guido Krass, owner of 85m&nbsp;<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>&nbsp;and founder of&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/899" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SilverYachts (Company)">SilverYachts</a>&nbsp;Shipyard on the Owners Perspective<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/249822/image/large-2a6799ea916dc5dbe1523b8a78dc3073.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/249822">Johnny Dodge, CEO of&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6391" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="My Ocean Company (Company)">My Ocean</a>&nbsp;speaking on Charter the Way Forward for the Gulf?<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/249789/image/large-cc3377978ebccd3d0255ffbb335b6797.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/249789">Jorrit Pillar, Sales Manager of&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a>&nbsp;and Paris Baloumis, Group Marketing Director of&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>Read:&nbsp;<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>“It was empowering to see so many companies and industry experts come together to champion the Gulf as a superyacht destination,” Merijn de Waard concluded. “It’s a growing region and one that we as an industry need to push together to promote. The enthusiasm and passion displayed at the <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Superyacht Summit - 2022">2022 Gulf Superyacht Summit</a> clearly demonstrated this desire. There’s still progress to be made, but we’re moving in the right direction and the Gulf is undoubtedly a region to watch.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/249718/image/large-a8b21dfa661bf4d00d622995efebdb71.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/249718">Merijn de Waard, founder and director of SuperYacht Times delivers the opening talk Analysing the Gulf Superyacht MarketThe fifth edition of the <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Superyacht Summit - 2022">Gulf Superyacht Summit</a>, and the second hosted by SuperYacht Times will return in 2023.<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-fd2d41a0239fa277712a77d8dfcfd133.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/240976">

 2022 Gulf SuperYacht Summit 

On 9 and 10 November 2022 SuperYacht Times successfully hosted the Gulf Superyacht Summit.  

2022 Gulf SuperYacht Summit confirms the “Gulf is a region to watch”

Over the last few months we have been taking a deep-dive look at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6878" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SailGP (Company)">SailGP</a>, the international sailing championship that is quickly changing the face of the sport. This weekend, on 12-13th November, the seventh event of Season 3 of the championship is due to kick off at the Dubai Sail Grand Prix presented by <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 event will be the first to take place in the UAE and the team has created a special superyacht programme to welcome yacht owners to the event. We took a closer look at the upcoming Adrenaline Yacht Program to give you the best overview of what the race at Marina Rashid will have to offer. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/248323/image/large-a23318ea4b3aa84f28174634c5c40fb2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/248323">Dubai Sail Grand Prix presented by&nbsp;<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>Dubai may well be known for world class restaurants, five star hotels, its iconic glittering skyline and desert adventures, but in recent years the city has developed an international reputation for sporting activities. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6878" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SailGP (Company)">SailGP</a> is the latest iteration of championships to arrive in the sandy city, and the athletes will be making the most of the impressively blue waters, miles long waterfront and beautiful weather.&nbsp;Already a melting pot for different cultures and nationalities, each of the nine teams is guaranteed to have a solid following on the dockside, which will only add to the excitement. Visiting guests are offered a selection of options, from Waterfront Platinum passes with drinks and dining, to on water options that put you in the heart of the action. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/244216/image/large-4a8f653b2f43c188dffea8b3a2aa61a1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/244216"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6878" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SailGP (Company)">SailGP</a>&nbsp;Adrenaline Yacht ProgramNo one has a better opportunity for on-water fun than the superyachts. Every edition of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6878" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SailGP (Company)">SailGP</a> has welcomed superyachts onto the field to spectate as the F50s fly across the water. Members of the Adrenaline Yacht Program are guaranteed to have preferred access to the very best viewing spot for the championship, situated on the race course at the first high speed reaching leg, anchored superyachts will have the best possible view of all the action from less than 50 metres away.&nbsp;All spectator vessels have direct access to the live race commentary over VHF, which means that every second of the race can be enjoyed onboard. The members will also have exclusive access to the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6878" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SailGP (Company)">SailGP</a> Technical Base, with the unique opportunity to meet some of the athletes and go behind the scenes in the ‘pit lane garages’ where the wing-sailed F50s can be viewed up close. In addition to this unique opportunity, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6878" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SailGP (Company)">SailGP</a> hosts a number of exclusive events during the championship, including a post-race meet with the winning team and a number of official parties. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/247295/image/large-5d0f37bf1ecf206b3a1a630a73fe07dc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/247295">In a recent interview with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6878" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SailGP (Company)">SailGP</a>, Russell Coutts – founder of the championship and internationally renowned sailor – shared his thoughts on the relationship between sailing and superyachting. “We have always aimed to attract a community of boating, because yachting should be complementary on all levels and we really believe that superyacht owners and their crew are a major asset for sail racing and in turn, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6878" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SailGP (Company)">SailGP</a>.” For this reason the championship has worked hard to create an exciting and unique programme for yacht owners to ensure that they return with their superyachts, season after season.Julien Di Biase, Chief Operating Officer of S<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6878" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SailGP (Company)">ailGP</a> said “<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6878" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SailGP (Company)">SailGP</a>’s Adrenaline Yacht program has already proven extremely popular and offers members an unrivalled experience, from being moored right on the boundary of the racecourse, to exclusive events with our top athletes and a personalised tour of our technical facilities. There’s truly no finer way to experience a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6878" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SailGP (Company)">SailGP</a> event weekend.”&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/244219/image/large-66c188bb310782ac6ddf1c9e0412fcc6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/244219">Up NextThere are 11 events for season 3 and the final four editions guarantee some serious excitement on the water, taking place in some of the most awesome locations from the entire season. Heading east, after Dubai will come Singapore from 14-15th January, then onto Sydney on the 18th and 19th of February for Event 9, then on the 18th and 19th of March, Christchurch, New Zealand for Event 10 before finishing the season with the Grand Final in San Francisco in May.&nbsp;You can get tickets for any of the SailGP events at <a href="https://sailgp.com/races/season-3/dubai-sail-grand-prix/overview/" target="_blank">SailGP.com</a>. And if you can’t make it down, find out how to watch where you are at <a href="http://sailgp.com/Watch" target="_blank">SailGP.com/Watch</a>. Finally for more information on our Adrenaline Yacht program, email l.esteve@bwayachting.com. &nbsp;

SailGP Dubai 2022 programme

SailGP has been welcomed to Dubai for the first time under the patronage of P&O Marinas.

Dubai Sail Grand Prix: SailGP welcomed to Dubai for the first time 

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.