The 2nd edition of the Abu Dhabi Yacht Show (ADYS), the Middle East’s only annual exhibition devoted to the superyacht and megayacht sectors, is to be staged at the spectacular Yas Marina, which was the glittering backdrop to last year’s inaugural Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Yas Marina in Abu Dhabi

The show, which runs from February 25th – 27th, promises to be bigger and better than ever before. It has attracted an increased number of visitors this year, in part because of the publicity the Marina received during the Formula One extravaganza in November, but also because of its sheer capacity.

The Abu Dhabi Yacht Show is a show with a specific focus on superyachts and megayachts. With this unique, first-to-market formula, the ADYS sets a new standard in the world of yachting industry events and provide a worldclass superyacht and megayacht show distinguishing it from other yacht and boat shows across the globe.

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Who else but a Russian oligarch would order up a 72-metre steel superyacht from a Turkish shipyard, hire a decorator from Monaco to fit it out like a floating bordello, tack on not one but two helipads, name the damn thing after a famed Moscow landmark, Red Square – and then turn around and try to sell it again for €63.5 million ($86.2 million) before even taking delivery?

Red Square Superyacht from Dunya Yachts

A 72 meter steel superyacht from Turkish shipyard, Dunya Yachts, designed by Diana Scott from the Monaco based studio Sterling Scott with naval architecture by Taka Yachts and interior flourishes by that master of overstatement Alberto Pint, the Red Square yacht is one exquisite beauty. The interior of superyacht immerse in the atmosphere of a luxury beach house on water. This effect is achieved by the use of large areas of natural woods set against touches of extravagant luxury; simple against sophisticated; monotone against colourful.

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Blohm + Voss Shipyards – a company of the ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems based in Hamburg, Germany – has just unveiled the design of a 120 metre exploration yacht. A new entry to the list of custom yachts proposals, B+V 120 MY/X has both the competence to cruise across the globe, giving complete ease for the owner and 16 guests, and large areas to store the tools for exploration.

Blohm + Voss B+V 120 MY/X Exploration Yacht

The propulsion plant has been designed to achieve lowest noise and vibrations levels, highest maneuverability performance and maximum environmental friendliness by means of a diesel-electrical propulsion system powering 3 pod drives for a maximum speed of 18.5 knots.

Starting in the main entrance lobby, which is located in the ‘eye-shaped’ feature on Main Deck, a grand staircase and a lift are leading up to the Bridge Deck. Going up to the very top and located in the aft part of the Bridge Deck one finds a lounge with seating areas that has impressive 180 degree views.

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The Italcraft 90 is the latest spacious yacht for all of you yacht lovers. This gorgeous new vessel is a welcome addition to the growing fleet of open sport boats. The open boat concept, prevalently conceived to enjoy the outdoor areas, in the past few years is tending towards a progressive limitation of the open spaces

Italcraft 90 Superyacht - New Open Sport Boat

Designed as a spaced out craft, it spots three open areas in all: an aft with an open cockpit having three large sofa-chaise lounges, at bow with a living area spotting a ‘C’ shaped sofa and double sundeck, and on the upper part of the superstructure, which also has an exclusive sunbathing area. Each of these areas represent autonomous and independent areas, for the privacy of the guests on board.

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Megayacht "Aquasition"

If You hit by recession a bit and shattered your dream of owning your very own megayacht Aquasition, well there’s some good news for you. Central agent Bob Cury of RJC Yachts reports that the price of the 147ft Aquasition has been reduced by $1,000,000. This luxury mega-yacht was built in the United States by Intermarine in 2002 to a design of Luiz de Basto Designs.

Aquasition is the ‘Utimate Cruising Yacht’. Dressed in exciting accents of gold, Aquasition’s classic main salon and formal dining for 10 set the tone for an elegant yachting experience. Honey-glazed maple joinery, rich fabrics and original artwork throughout the yacht create the ideal balance of style and serenity.

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Proteksan – Turquoise Yacht Construction was established in 1997 to start building the 50 meter MY Mosaique. Following the success of Mosaique, 10 other mega yachts, ranging from 40 to 58 meters have been delivered to their owners.  This year the company will move to their new facilities in Pendik with a capacity of 4 yachts up to 80 meters.

70M Superyacht by Proteksan Turquoise

Their latest offering is a 70-metre steel and light alloy ship that will surely meet your requirements of luxury and comfort. UK-based H2 Design has drafted the plans for this sleek four deck craft. The Turkish superyacht boasts of a maximum speed of 17 knots, a cruising speed of 15 knots and a range of 7,000 nautical miles, plus accommodations for 14 guests and 19 crew members.

The interiors are neutral and clean with a bit of an Art Deco feel with wood paneling and sinuous curved tiled baths. The owner’s suite is located to the fore of the main deck with full panoramic windows wrapping a little more than 180-degrees. There is also a luxurious owner’s bath aft on the port side.

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Soraya 46 Yacht - Aerial View

Currently under construction at Gentech Yachts’ Antalya, Turkey shipyard is the 46-metre Soroya 46, due to be completed in time for the 2010 Monaco Yacht Show. Jure Bukavec of UNIELLé yacht design did the interiors while Italy’s Meccano Engineering handled the naval architecture. Enterior desing is a piece of art and was the task for Ales Bratina.

Hydraulics are a key component of the luxury craft, which features both a pop-up helipad and a swimming pad that unfolds to double in size. This yacht has been designed as an ocean-going, twin engine motor yacht with a displacement hull for offshore and worldwide cruising. The Soroya 46 achieves a maximum speed of 16 knots and a cruising speed of 10 knots with a range of 5,040 nautical miles at cruising speed.

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