In pictures: Inside the World Superyacht Awards 2018 judging weekend

The welcome dinner

From March 1-3, the judges of the World Superyacht Awards 2018 gathered in Abu Dhabi to decide the worthy winners of this year's awards. Along with the crucial judges' meeting, the judges and their partners were treated to a weekend of cultural delights offering them the chance to sample some of the best the UAE has to offer. Boat International Media would like to thank the Rosewood Abu Dhabi Hotel and event partners Netjets and Puiforcat for their support. Click through to see highlights from the weekend...

Pictured: The Majlis Terrace at the Rosewood Abu Dhabi Hotel played host to a welcome dinner set against the stunning backdrop of the Abu Dhabi skyline on the first evening.

The judges' dinner

Michael Graham, senior vice president of NetJets.

The judges' dinner

Nina Vibe-Petersen.

The fun day

Marco Vögele and Franziska Rickenbach commemorate the weekend with a photo.

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