May 2009

Without doubt one of the most impressive yachts in the world and currently the largest, the 160m M/Y Dubai is owned by the ruling family in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.

As recipients of the world's best-selling book on luxury yachts, exclusive permission has been granted to us by Dubai's owners to feature this extraordinary yacht in Volume 3 - 2010 of 'Luxury Yachts Of The World, which will be published this September.

'Dubai' was designed by Andrew Winch Design with naval architecture by Blohm & Voss. The vessel’s propulsion installation consists of 2 shaft lines with controllable pitch propellers each driven by 2 MTU diesel engines. The vessel is designed with a round bilge steel hull and aluminium superstructure, and has no fewer than seven accommodation decks.

The general arrangement allows for a great variety of use onboard the yacht, providing luxury owner and guest accommodations, dinning, outdoor areas with swimming pool, swim platform, Jacuzzis, Barbeque area and much more. The vessel has a helideck designed for landing/takeoff with weight up to 9.5 tonnes and with refuelling facilities onboard.

The interior layout and design was completed by the Platinum Interior Design and Decoration office, while the the detailed engineering for the vessel was completed by the design department of Platinum Yachts.