Dubai: The new superyacht hub?

With the Mediterranean season coming to a close, a large portion of the fleet will soon embark on the traditional Atlantic crossing for a winter spent in the Caribbean. However, an increasing number of yachts are being tempted to venture in the opposite direction towards the Indian Ocean, with destinations such as the Maldives and Seychelles inviting greater amounts of traffic. This in turn has led to a growing number of vessels taking on an "Arabian repositioning cruise", with Dubai being one of the primary beneficiaries of superyacht stopovers in the area.