IR Yachts proudly participated as a delegate at The Gulf Superyacht Summit 2025, held at the Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers.
Organized by the Superyacht Times, the 2-day Gulf Superyacht Summit brought together key leaders from the global superyacht industry to discuss the development of the Gulf as a superyacht destination.
The 7th edition of the summit highlighted two core topics shaping the Gulf’s superyacht landscape:
1. Tracking Progress in the Gulf: What’s Next?
Industry experts examined the rapid development of marinas, regulations, and service networks across the region, outlining the next steps needed to support a thriving and sustainable yachting ecosystem.
2. How to Attract Owners to Base Their Yachts in the Gulf Region
A dedicated panel explored strategies to increase yacht homeporting in the Gulf, emphasizing the importance of world-class infrastructure, efficient processes, high-end support services, and the unique lifestyle appeal offered by Gulf destinations.
Attending the summit allowed IR Yachts to engage with builders, developers, and service partners while gaining valuable insights that will shape future initiatives.
IR Yachts remains committed to supporting the Gulf’s expanding yachting culture and delivering exceptional experiences to clients across the region.
About The Gulf Superyacht Summit
The Gulf Superyacht Summit, is a 2-day annual event which seeks to inform, assist and advise yachting clients and related interested parties, with the goal to develop the Gulf as a superyacht winter destination.
The Gulf region is of growing importance to the superyacht industry. Dubai has some of the biggest marina developments in the world and the annual Formula 1 event in Abu Dhabi attracts a large crowd of superyachts. A growing number of yachts are using the UAE as a hub from where they travel further east to places like the Seychelles, Maldives, Indonesia and Thailand.
The Gulf Superyacht Summit was held at the Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, located in Abu Dhabi on Thursday 4 and Friday 5 December 2025.
