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The creation of the iconic yacht Dubai was far from straightforward, with the build changing hands three times. Dubai was the largest yacht in the world by volume at the time of her build, with a gross tonnage of 12,488GT. She was originally intended for one royal family but went on to be used by another royal entirely. Commissioned by the Sultan of Brunei’s brother, Prince Jefri Bolkiah, Dubai started her life in Germany with naval architecture developed by Blohm+Voss (now part of Lürssen Yachts ), while design came from the UK’s Winch Design . In 1998, the project rolled to a standstill, with work completed on only the steel hull and part of the aluminium superstructure. The project was lying on a covered floating dock at the Blohm+Voss yard, and liquidators went out into the market to find potential buyers.

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Her name gives the next part of the story away: the partially built yacht was sold to the Dubai government. “Once Jefri fell out with his brothers, his assets were seized, including the yacht which was at early stage of construction,” explains Kostis Antonopoulos, the former managing director of Platinum Yachts, which eventually oversaw the build of Dubai . “In fact, at that time I was working at SETE of Latsis group and we offered for the project, but Dubai offered more and they got it.”

Initially, the Dubai government assigned the build project to Karam Sadikoglou in Turkey. The dock, partially built yacht and containers holding equipment such as main engines and generators were sent to Sadikoglou’s facility in Turkey. However, progress was slow, and the Dubai government demanded the project be transferred to the UAE. With progress still slow and costs skyrocketing, Sadikoglou left the project. Antonopoulos was brought in to finish the build under the banner of Platinum Yachts , a subsidiary of Dubai World. The project had almost 800 people working on it, not including the hundreds of subcontractors. Antonopoulos’s job wouldn’t be an easy one – he had to reorganise the structure of the build team, restore confidence in the project and gain the confidence of the Palace. Sultan bin Sulayem, the chairman of Dubai World, served as the in-between for the owner and yard.

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“The design of Dubai was quite ahead of its time, and although she had an enormous size the design did not flirt at all with the shapes of cruise ships,” says Antonopoulos. “And except for the hull, the rest was built and outfitted by people who had no idea what a yacht looked like.” Antonopoulos flew employees to the Monaco Yacht Show so they could see the details that make a superyacht. “It was great experience for them and a quantum leap to their knowledge and understanding,” he says.

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The interior design was completed in-house by Platinum, and most of the build-out was by local contractors in Dubai. “The brief was simple: the owner wanted a floating Burj Al Arab – and he got it,” says Antonopoulos of the colourful interior which he describes as an “attack” on the senses. There are many custom details, such as the handmade tiles in the swimming pool, which are lit up by embedded optical fibres. Her massive volume afforded space for 48 guests and 88 crew. Dubai also had a cinema , disco, helideck , and a garage holding a submarine and a variety of toys.

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As Dubai was built for a royal, security was a priority. “I asked a computer security firm to hack the yacht’s network , and while we thought that we had a very secure ship, the guys hacked it in 30 minutes! Of course, we redesigned the security,” says Antonopoulos. Another day, the owner came on board and discovered the lower decks did not have a clear GSM signal, so ceilings had to be ripped apart to add repeaters. Challenges to make the yacht SOLAS compliant were resolved by sending materials for lab tests to obtain class approvals.

Antonopoulos, who currently serves as managing director of Samos Steamship Co, looks back fondly at his time working on the build of the iconic yacht Dubai . “I enjoyed building a really good team,” he says. “When I arrived, the people in the project were working in isolation and there were competing teams… I managed to bring them together and make them understand that by cooperation and teamwork we can not only achieve successful completion of the yacht but we can also enjoy our time together!”

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It’s been quite a while since the royally iconic yacht Dubai was finally launched in 2006, but Antonopoulos says she stands the test of time. “I think her design is timeless and she can even be considered a classic now.” Dubai sails under the UAE flag and is known to be an active yacht, recently spotted cruising in the waters off her namesake city.

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Dubai Harbour Marina has welcomed Gulf Craft , the Emirates-based yacht manufacturer, to be the first to experience the marina’s services and facilities before it fully opens to the public. The Majesty 120 and the next-generation Oryx 379 both sailed into Dubai Harbour Marina and officially became the first boats ever to enter the marina.

Dubai Harbour Marina will be the largest of its kind in the Middle East, offering 1,100 berths, which will open over two phases, for yachts up to 160m in length. Operated by luxury marina group D-Marin Dubai, the marina aims to be a yachting hub with a curated mix of restaurants, a crew club, independent fuel pumps and helipad.

“We are excited to welcome the first yachts into Dubai Harbour Marina,” commented Selcuk Balci, managing director at D-Marin Dubai and Dubai Harbour’s marina operator. “The marina will strengthen Dubai’s status as a modern maritime hub for yacht owners and captains to maritime businesses in need of a strategic logistics location. With the marina’s extensive facilities and world-class services, we are looking forward to operating the largest leisure maritime destination in the Middle East.”

Located in the heart of Dubai, in the vibrant area between Bluewaters Island and Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Harbour Marina’s integrated infrastructure is built over an area of 20 million square feet and will include retail, restaurants, cafés, luxury residences and hotels.

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The United Arab Emirates ( UAE ) has been selected as one of the world’s Top 10 superyacht-building nations in the recently released 2014 Global Order Book , a report issued annually by the Boat International Group. The UAE took the 9th place with 18 yachts over 24m presently in build in the country.

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Enabling the UAE to sail into this prestigious listing as the manufacturer of 15 of the country’s 18 superyachts currently on order, is UAE-based yacht builder Gulf Craft . Gulf Craft also clinched a top 10 ranking among the world’s superyacht-building shipyards, moving up to the 10th position from its previous ranking of 17th.

Commenting on the achievement Mohammed Hussein Al Shaali Chairman, Gulf Craft said: “Gulf Craft takes the opportunity to congratulate the UAE President, the UAE Vice President and Ruler of Dubai , all the rulers of the UAE and the Emirati people for this achievement. The news coincides with the recent celebration of 42 years of the Union and the recent win of the Dubai Expo 2020 and is yet another endorsement of the UAE’s successful economic standing. The UAE today is a prominent player on the global stage and in recent years has consolidated its position in a number of different key sectors. At Gulf Craft we are honored to be a part of this accomplishment and to contribute to advancing the UAE’s global position among the world’s leading yacht-building nations.”

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He added: “Gulf Craft has pursued a clear strategic vision aimed at propelling the company to the forefront among manufacturers of luxury superyachts. Our strategy has been driven by a pursuit of innovation, high quality and high value and our achievements in recent years have garnered global recognition, confirmed by this latest ranking. At Gulf Craft we have invested in the human capital and expertise as well as the facilities and technology to enable us to produce vessels that are globally competitive and adhere to international standards.”

Today Gulf Craft has a wider superyacht product offering than ever before in the company’s history with eight different models available between 24m and 50m. The company has made significant investments in recent years in the development of its facilities and know-how which has grown global appreciation of the high standards of quality and innovation evident in its superyachts. As a builder of made-to-order luxury vessels, it’s the personalized approach and flexibility brought to each individual build that has helped put Gulf Craft and the UAE on the superyacht building map, enabling it to far outperform its peers as well as grow its brand equity in mature international yachting markets such as Europe .

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“Gulf Craft has succeeded, thanks to the ambitious vision of the UAE’s leaders, the UAE’s nurturing business environment and the high flexibility offered to entrepreneurs keen on advancing their individual businesses as well as the industry in which they operate. The economic approach adopted by the UAE has played a pivotal role in advancing our efforts and these factors have allowed us to adopt a leading position within the superyacht market, both locally and internationally,” concluded Al Shaali.

According to the 2014 Global Order Book, this is the first time since the record year of 2009 (when 1,008 new orders were recorded), that the number of new build yacht projects globally has been higher than that of the previous year. This year’s Global Order Book reveals that 735 new yachts are under construction or on order, a 6.2 percent increase over the 692 projects in the 2013 Order Book. The publication termed the reversal of a decreasing trend of superyacht orders that lasted four years as “certainly good news” for the industry.

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DUBAI Yacht – World’s Third Biggest $500M Superyacht

The DUBAI yacht is one of the biggest yachts in the world .

The 162-meter vessel was built by Blohm + Voss in Germany and delivered to her owner the prime minister of the United Arab Emirates, in 2006.

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Since DUBAI took nearly ten years to complete her interior was replanned several times.

Andrew Winch is thought to have influenced the design and the renowned studio Platinum Yachts also worked on DUBAI.

The interior of this gigantic vessel is just as you might expect it.

Luxurious furniture, opulent design, and extravagant features complement the beautiful exterior of DUBAI.

The interior is decorated in bright colors with a great variety of entertainment spaces and salons.

The glass staircase is a central focal point within the yacht and is reminiscent of a cruise ship.

DUBAI can welcome 48 guests in 24 luxurious cabins as well as a sizable crew of 88 members.

There is a nightclub, a spa, a beauty salon, a cinema, and a gym on board DUBAI.

Many rooms are decorated with mosaics or tapestries and only the finest and most expensive fabrics.

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DUBAI has a length of 162 meters (531.6 ft) making her the fourth largest yacht in the world.

She has a 22-meter (72.2 ft) beam, a 5-meter (16.5 ft) draft, and a total weight of 12,488 tons.

Her four diesel MTU engines allow her to reach top speeds of 25 knots with an average cruising speed of 20 knots.

Her 1,250,000 liter fuel tanks bring her total reach to an impressive 8,500 nautical miles. 

The exterior of the DUBAI yacht was developed by the well-known English yacht designer Andrew Winch.

His international design studio took special care with this project, and it is one of their largest to date.

The DUBAI yacht is an all-white yacht with a massive aluminum superstructure and steel hull.

She has a helipad and a beautiful mosaic swimming pool located aft.

Of course, there is plenty of space reserved for sunbathing on one of the vessel’s seven decks.

Two 10-meter tenders find space on board DUBAI as well as a large selection of water toys.

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The sheikh purchased DUBAI for a price of US $500 million in 2006, which makes her one of the more expensive superyachts in her size category.

She generates an estimated US $35 to 50 million in annual running costs.

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Why Telegram billionaire Pavel Durov’s arrest risks fanning diplomatic tensions between France, Russia and the UAE

Telegram has had a solid 11-year run, notching up nearly a billion users. Its founder and CEO Pavel Durov has become nothing short of a tech icon in certain circles—a Russian-born Mark Zuckerberg, if you will. 

While Telegram has grown incredibly over the years, the elusive platform has also earned a bad reputation with governments for its lax content moderation efforts and its hand in supposedly fueling terrorism, disinformation and propaganda. 

Those allegations came to a head this weekend when Durov was arrested by French authorities investigating illegal child abuse on Telegram. 

Since being caught in Paris’s Le Bourget Airport, the political stakes surrounding his arrest have increased. Detaining the CEO of one of the world’s most widely used instant messaging platforms has prompted reactions worldwide—some favorable, others not so much. 

The Russian-born billionaire, who holds UAE and French citizenship as per Telegram’s website, has been based in Dubai since 2017, a few years after he left Russia following pressure from the Kremlin’s security services. 

France’s Emmanuel Macron, who supposedly uses Telegram frequently along with other top French officials, brushed off claims that Durov’s arrest was politically charged. The probe into Telegram’s violations was part of a broader investigation that wasn’t targeting the messaging platform alone, he said in a post on X.  

Fellow tech billionaire and self-proclaimed free-speech advocate Elon Musk responded to Macron’s post asking for more details on Durov’s arrest.  

I have seen false information regarding France following the arrest of Pavel Durov. France is deeply committed to freedom of expression and communication, to innovation, and to the spirit of entrepreneurship. It will remain so. In a state governed by the rule of law,… — Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) August 26, 2024

Meanwhile, the UAE has asked for access to the Telegram founder, saying it’s “closely following the case.” In the past, the Gulf state has granted citizenship to a select few high-profile individuals despite having a stricter policy for non-locals.

#UAE closely following case of Pavel Durov The UAE is closely following the case of its citizen Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, who was arrested by the French authorities in Paris–Le Bourget Airport, emphasizing that the UAE has submitted a request to the Government of the… — Afra Al Hameli (@AfraMalHameli) August 26, 2024

Russia’s embassy in France is also bidding to access Durov (it’s unclear if Durov still holds Russian citizenship), although the country’s sentiment towards the billionaire is mixed. The Kremlin appears to be treading cautiously as the extent of the accusations against Durov remains unknown.

“We haven’t heard any official statements. Before I can say anything at all about this, we need some clarity,” a Kremlin spokesperson told the media . 

Yet, experts on Russian state TV and other news outlets have slammed the arrest. Durov supporters have staged protests outside the French embassy in Moscow, calling for the billionaire tech star’s release. On Tuesday, a high-ranking Russian official said the U.S. was trying to control Telegram by using France as its proxy.

Russia had previously tried to ban Telegram because it feared that national security information was being shared on the platform. But that hasn’t stopped Russians from using it. 

Part of the reason Russia is staking a claim in the situation is Telegram’s prominent role in the Ukraine war since early 2022. The messaging app has served as a means of communication for both countries involved in the war. Telegram has had different parts to play. It’s helped people learn about what’s happening on the ground ahead of news reports , but it’s also a hotspot for Russian state propaganda and misinformation. 

The encrypted chat platform has been in the crosshairs of governments for various reasons. For instance, Germany issued $5 million in 2022 for not complying with its local law, while Brazil suspended the app when it refused to suspend a far-right congressman’s account.    

Telegram didn’t immediately return Fortune ’s request for comment. The company said in an X post on Sunday that the claims against Durov were “absurd” and that he had “nothing to hide.”  

The Telegram chief’s fate hangs in the balance until Wednesday, the deadline for the prosecutor’s office to either release or charge Durov. The tech communities and all the governments with skin in the game will keep an eagle eye on what happens in the meantime. 

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