DUBAI This year at the Dubai International Boat Show there are 430 boats worth Dh1 billion on display. XPRESS gives you a peek into five such boats – a mix of super yachts and sports power boats.
WHITE BAY
Length: 40 meters
Price: Dh25 million
Charter: Dh80,000 per day
Speed:15 knots
Built in 1978, this is arguably the most sought after super yacht in the region. So much so that it was even chartered for the recent Formula One and Volvo Ocean races in Abu Dhabi. The interior is classy and vibrant with cherry wood décor. Besides a large dining area, VIP, master and guest suites, the boat even has a private game room. It can accommodate 10 people in five cabins.
Majesty 135
Length: 41.05 meters
Price: Dh62 million
Charter: Dh20,000 per hour
Speed: 23 knots
With six lavish staterooms with 14 berths, this is the biggest boat at the show. Each room has a separate bathroom and shower area. One bathroom even has a jacuzzi. The interior is made of special white oak and the ceiling has a coating of 24k silver. The counter tops are made of rare onyx.
IGUANA 29 Exclusive
Length:9.2 meters
Price: On request
Charter: On request
Speed: 7 km/hour
From the top yacht finish of the metallic paint to the contemporary interior, the first impression is refinement and balance. The ladder and the gold-plated rail add an elegant touch, and make stepping in and out of this yacht an experience of its own.
YAMAHA WaveRunner
FZS SVHO
Length: 132.7 inches
Price: Dh69,000
Speed: 62 miles per hour
Powered by a 4-cylinder, 4-stroke, super vortex high output Yamaha Marine Engine, this watercraft is the world’s first speed boat that has handle bars with dual throttle controls for forward and reverse.
Carina
Length: 21 feet
Speed: 52 mph
Price: Dh220,000 starting bid
If you are looking for a boat that can handle rough waters without much ado, then you need to look no further than the 21-feet Carina built by Chris Craft. All proceeds from the sale of the boat will go to Breast Cancer Arabia charity.
