Abu Dhabi: ART Marine, an Abraaj Capital portfolio company and the Middle East's largest importer and distributor of luxury motor yachts, has signed a long-term agreement with Abu Dhabi's Aldar Properties as the exclusive Yacht Charter Partner for Yas Island.
The development is Aldar's major leisure and entertainment destination and venue for the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The first phase of this project, which included the Yas Marina Circuit, seven hotels, the Yas Marina and all the related infrastructure was delivered ahead of the race.
The area's first golf course will open in 2010 as will Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, set to be the world's largest indoor theme park. Yas Island will also be home to further leisure parks, major retail locations, further hotels, restaurants, and many other exciting venues and facilities.
During the recent F1 Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit, ART Marine had the largest number of chartered yachts present. Chartered yachts included various Benetti megayachts, with numerous other Flybridge and Sports models from the Azimut, Atlantis and Riviera range completing the charter fleet.
