MY Alysia amongst the world’s largest yachts marketed in recent years 

UAE, June 2010: The sale of megayacht Alysia – following on from a lead established when the lavish vessel appeared at the 2nd Abu Dhabi Yacht Show (ADYS) held earlier this year – has recently been completed by Global Superyacht Brokers Edmiston & Company, along with joint central agents Burgess and Peter Insull’s Yacht Marketing.

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Multi-million dollar deals initiated emphasize growing buoyancy of Mid-East’s yachting industry ;

Abu Dhabi – UAE, March 02, 2010: Last weekend’s 2nd Abu Dhabi Yacht Show saw a turnout of over 6,000 visitors over the three-day event which featured more than 140 exhibitors. The turnout, says organisers the Informa Yacht Group (IYG), underlined the tremendous potential of the yachting business in the Middle East and Abu Dhabi’s ambitions to become the leading global marine leisure and yachting destination. By the end of the show, at Abu Dhabi’s stunning Yas Marina, exhibitors reported a number of multi-million dollar deals were under negotiation.

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Middle East’s high net worth clientele a key target for one-of-a-kind ‘Concept’ Super and Megayachts, to be fitted according to the owner’s desire

The 2nd Abu Dhabi Yacht Show has provided the perfect platform for several high-profile ‘concept yacht’ showcases – with the highly anticipated models of the two WHY yachts – a collaboration between Wally and Hermès.

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The first of three megayachts conceptualized by the Lebanese designer unveiled at the Abu Dhabi Yacht Show 2010

Elie Saab in collaboration with Weyves Couture and Oceanco unveiled the first of three megayachts to be designed by the Lebanese designer – the ES117 – at a high-profile launch event at the Abu Dhabi Yacht Show 2010.

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Electric Sofa Boat Takes Visitors for an Eco-Spin at Abu Dhabi Yacht Show

While numerous golf carts and buggies toured the expansive new Yas Marina, home to the 2nd Abu Dhabi Yacht Show (ADYS), ferrying visitors and participants to and from the berthed superyachts and surrounding pontoons, the most exciting transit vehicle in demand was a floating electric sofa.

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Trinity Opens Its First Base Outside The US In Yas Marina

The world’s biggest megayacht industry players are tipping Abu Dhabi Yacht Show (ADYS), the Middle East’s only show dedicated to super and megayachts, as the next big thing after sector-leading Monaco and Fort Lauderdale events with high potential for builders and brokers of vessels over 80m.

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Regional Launches and Stunning New Builds Captivate Visitors at the Start of the 2nd Abu Dhabi Yacht Show

The second edition of the Abu Dhabi Yacht Show opened its doors to visitors today at Yas Marina, with a flotilla of 30 super and megayachts – several of which are amongst the largest in the world – radiating around the spectacular Yas Hotel marina-front, and 3 of the largest vessels in attendance – the megayachts Alysia (85m), Loaloat (103m) and Lauren L (90m)– berthed alongside the Yas Yacht Club.

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Stunning Superyacht Ballet Wows Guests at the Abu Dhabi Yacht Show Charity Gala Dinner

The 2nd Abu Dhabi Yacht Show (ADYS) Charity Gala Dinner set the tone for a glamourous long weekend by the waterside, with a stunning water ballet by seven luxurious superyachts performed at the Emirates Palace Marina, on the eve of the Middle East’s premier yacht show exclusively devoted to the super and megayacht industry.

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Second Abu Dhabi Yacht Show Promises Even Bigger Splash

Abu Dhabi Yacht Show (ADYS) 2010 berths in its stunning new home of the UAE capital’s Yas Marina this week with a line-up of 30 of the world’s most impressive superyachts and some 140 exhibitors representing international industry powerhouses.

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Global Yacht Charters Eye Mideast as Next Yachting Hot Spot

Leading global yacht chartering firms believe the Middle East has a strong potential to become a preferred luxury yacht chartering destination, citing further expansion of the region’s superstructure, particularly marinas, and a growing vessel support network as key drivers in putting the area on their – and their clients’ – radars.

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2010 Abu Dhabi Yacht Show Commits to Carbon Footprint Reduction

The Abu Dhabi Yacht Show (ADYS), the Middle East’s premier show focusing exclusively on the luxury superyacht and megayacht sector, has made a commitment to reduce the carbon footprint for its 2010 edition scheduled on February 25-27, 2010 at the stunning Yas Marina.

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Marina Development forms Key Component of Abu Dhabi’s Tourism Strategy

Abu Dhabi is determined to grow its marine and yachting industries as a key component of a wider tourism strategy, says His Excellency Sheikh Sultan Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Chairman, Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA), ahead of the 2nd Abu Dhabi Yacht Show (ADYS) set to take place in next month.

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2nd Abu Dhabi Yacht Show Moves To Yas Marina

Abu Dhabi, 15 December, 2009; 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 this year’s inaugural Formula 1™Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

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Abu Dhabi Formula 1TM extravaganza pushes luxury yachting activity at Yas Marina into high gear

Abu Dhabi, November 2009; Racing aficionados with a taste for that extra element of glamour and exclusivity were out in force at the recently concluded Formula 1TM Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – watching the on-track action from the decks of several luxury yachts lining the stunning harbour-front Yas Marina Circuit.

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Abu Dhabi Yacht Show confirms presence at the upcoming Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix with Superyacht Ellix Too

Abu Dhabi, October 22, 2009; The 2nd Abu Dhabi Yacht Show (ADYS) today announced that it will have a major presence at the Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix which takes place from October 30 – November 1, showcasing superyacht Ellix Too, in association with yachting company Charterbay and luxury event organizers MonacoKool.

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Leading Global Superyacht and Megayacht Players Rally To 2nd Abu Dhabi Yacht Show

Abu Dhabi, September 29, 2009; A high profile promotion at the Monaco Yacht Show has spurred a flurry of international enquiries from major industry names loking to sign up for the 2nd Abu Dhabi Yacht Show (ADYS), to run from 25-27 February next year.

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2nd Abu Dhabi Yacht Show Confirmed for February 2010 – Big Increase in Exhibitors and Visitors Expected

Abu Dhabi – The Abu Dhabi Yacht Show (ADYS), the Middle East’s first and only show exclusively for yachts over 25 meters long, will return from the 25th to 27th February 2010 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre and Marina (ADNEC). There will be considerably more exhibition space and several changes in format for the second edition, enabling the organisers to showcase many more world-famous brands of superyachts even more effectively to the thousands of high net-worth visitors expected.

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Region’s first Super & Mega yacht show wows visitors

Abu Dhabi, 19th March 2009: The Arabian Gulf’s first Super- and Mega-yacht spectacle, the Abu Dhabi Yacht Show (ADYS), which ran for three days this month produced major sales and quickly positioned itself as one of the world’s most luxurious industry events.

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Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Tours UAE’s First SuperYacht Show

Abu Dhabi, 15th March 2009: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, says the UAE capital is committed to demonstrating its capability as an emerging global SuperYacht hub.

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SuperYacht ‘Ballet’ Stars In ADYS Gala Dinner

Abu Dhabi, 15th March 2009: The first Abu Dhabi Yacht Show (ADYS) gala dinner proved to be an memorable event when five of the world’s most luxurious vessels performed a unique superyacht ‘ballet’ at the marina of the luxurious Emirates Palace hotel.

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