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Field notes from our brokers, captains and management team — on buying, owning, chartering and cruising in the Arabian Gulf.

March 2026·8 min read

Buying your first yacht in Dubai: ten honest questions

What brokers don't tell first-time buyers about VAT, flag, berthing and the real cost of owning a 60ft motor yacht in the Gulf.

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February 2026·6 min read

Dubai Harbour vs Dubai Marina: where should your yacht live?

A side-by-side on draft, access, services and the kind of evenings each berth makes possible.

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January 2026·10 min read

Winter cruising the Arabian Gulf — a captain's notes

From Khasab to Sir Bani Yas: routes, anchorages and the months the water actually behaves.

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December 2025·7 min read

Should you charter out your yacht? A frank look at the numbers

When charter income actually offsets ownership, and the cases where it costs you more than you keep.

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