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So luxurious is Dubai ruler’s $400 million megayacht that it is literally a floating Burj Al-Arab – Aptly named Dubai the 531 feet long vessel has 50 lavish guest rooms, its own submarine, a disco, a squash court and a swimming pool that is lit up by embedded fiber optic lights.

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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.

Name:Dubai
Length:162 m (532 ft)
Guests:48 in 24 cabins
Crew:88 in 44 cabins
Builder:Platinum Yachts
Designer:
Interior Designer:Winch Design
Year:2006
Speed:26 knots
Engines:
Volume:13,470 ton
IMO:1006324
Price:US $500 million
Annual Running Cost:US $35 – 50 million

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DUBAI yacht interior

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Specifications

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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.

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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. 

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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.

DUBAI yacht price

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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This vast 162 metre yacht was originally commissioned by Prince Jefri of Brunei with exterior styling and interior design by Andrew Winch. The project was suspended in 1998 with just the bare hull and partially complete superstructure. It was eventually sold to the Dubai government, and responsibility passed to Kostis Antonopoulos of Platinum Yachts, which prepared a new in-house interior design. Now complete, Dubai is the royal yacht of Sheik Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum of Dubai. One special feature is the 21.3m-wide atrium. Other facilities include a swimming pool, barbecue area, cinema, disco, a landing platform for a Blackhawk helicopter, a gymnasium, a garage for the yacht’s submarine and a vast array of water toys. Full certification was obtained from Lloyd's Register of Shipping in October 2006 and she has since made several voyages.

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DUBAI, a 162.0 m Motor Yacht built in the United Arab Emirates and delivered in 2006, is the flagship of Platinum .

Her top speed is 26.0 kn and her cruising speed is 22.0 kn and her power comes from four MTU diesel engines. She can accommodate up to 48 guests in 22 staterooms, with 88 crew members. She has a gross tonnage of 12488.0 GT and a 22.0 m beam.

She was designed by Winch Design , who has designed 24 other superyachts in the BOAT Pro database.

The naval architecture was developed by Lurssen (71 other superyachts architected) and Blohm & Voss (8 other superyachts architected), and the interior of the yacht was designed by Winch Design (76 other superyacht interiors designed) and Nakheel Interiors - she is built with a Teak deck, a Steel hull, and Aluminium superstructure.

DUBAI is the 4th longest yacht in the world. She is one of 71 motor yachts longer than 100m, and, compared to similarly sized motor yachts, her cruising speed is 6.19 kn above the average, her top speed 6.41 kn above the average, and her volume 5258.46 GT above the average.

DUBAI is currently sailing under the United Arab Emirates flag (along with a total of other 58 yachts). She is known to be an active superyacht and has most recently been spotted cruising near United Arab Emirates. For more information regarding DUBAI's movements, find out more about BOATPro AIS .

Specifications

  • Name: DUBAI
  • Yacht Type: Motor Yacht
  • Yacht Subtype: Displacement
  • Builder: Platinum
  • Naval Architect: Blohm & Voss , Lurssen
  • Exterior Designer: Winch Design
  • Interior Designer: Nakheel Interiors , Winch Design

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Launched in 2006 by Platinum Yachts, Dubai is the world’s second largest private yacht, measuring 162 metres. Dubai’s incredible size is disguised by the elegant lines of her steel hull and aluminium superstructure – the work of renowned designer Andrew Winch. Her stunning interior was designed by Platinum Yachts.

The construction of this megayacht began for Prince Jefri Bolkiah of Brunei more than 10 years before the yacht’s launch. The construction, then a joint project between Blohm + Voss and Lurssen shipyards, was halted until 2001 when the hull was acquired by Platinum Yachts for His Highness Sheik Mohammed Rashid al-Maktoum. The project, previously named Platinum, Panhandle and Golden Star, was re-named Dubai.

Dubai’s luxurious interior design blends bold colours with fine fabrics and intricately detailed handmade mosaics. A spectacular staircase creates Dubai’s showpiece. Bathed in natural light from the top deck, this dramatic circular staircase features glass steps, which change colour. Dubai’s spacious decks offer a split-level owner’s deck; a large social area including the main lounge with its centrepiece red sofa; numerous VIP and guest suites, and a crew area to accommodate 115 people including crew and guest staff.

With seven decks, Dubai has a wealth of sunbathing areas; a striking mosaic swimming pool and several Jacuzzis. She can accommodate a helicopter of up to 9.5 tonnes and can carry two 10-metre long tenders.

Dubai has a displacement of 9,150 tonnes, yet can reach an impressive 26 knots at maximum speed. She has exceptional worldwide capability with a range of 8,500 miles at 25 knots, powered by four MTU diesel engines.

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    The construction of this megayacht began for Prince Jefri Bolkiah of Brunei more than 10 years before the yacht's launch. The construction, then a joint project between Blohm + Voss and Lurssen shipyards, was halted until 2001 when the hull was acquired by Platinum Yachts for His Highness Sheik Mohammed Rashid al-Maktoum.