Camper & Nicholsons at the Gulf Superyacht Summit

22nd November 2023
22 and 23 November 2023, at Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island

The Gulf Superyacht Summit, held annually over two days, aims to advise and support yachting clients and industry stakeholders. Its objective is to establish the Gulf as a premier destination for superyacht enthusiasts during the winter season.

The superyacht industry increasingly recognizes the significance of the Gulf region. Dubai boasts some of the world's largest marina developments, while the annual Formula 1 event in Abu Dhabi attracts a substantial fleet of superyachts. More yachts are choosing the UAE as a central hub for voyages to destinations further east, such as the Seychelles, Maldives or Indonesia.

Once again Camper & Nicholsons decided to support the Gulf Superyacht Summit and confirmed themselves as sponsors. Our Managing Director in the Middle East, Giovanni Alessi Anghini, was invited as a panellist on November 23 to discuss how to get more people to buy and charter yachts.

Camper & Nicholsons establishment in the UAE

The shareholders of Camper & Nicholson have discussed establishing a presence in the UAE for many years and it’s been an intention for some time. Last year we opened our office in Dubai. One of the main reasons was the fact that we have many clients from the region as well as many clients that enjoy visiting. It is an opportunity for us to better serve our existing client base and offer our portfolio of services to a new audience.

By having a local presence, it has allowed us to meet new clients from Dubai and beyond - including Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar. There's a lot of opportunities here. The Mediterranean remains the most prominent yachting location, but we see yacht owners starting to bring their yachts to the UAE region and operate them here during the winter season.

Today, our team includes experienced yacht sales and charter brokers. We are proud to welcome our fleet yachts and assist them with any operational matters.  

If you have any yachting-related questions, get in touch with us, and our local professionals, supported by the global team, will be able to assist.