The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is back once again as the 2025 Formula 1 racing season draws to a close. Each year, among the influx of spectators, this particular F1 track welcomes a stellar lineup of superyachts moored along the edge of the Yas Marina Circuit. As the teams vie to secure this year’s remaining points, BOATPro's fleet tracker keeps an eye on a handful of the superyachts on the scene...
Read More/The superyacht-goer's guide to the Abu Dhabi Grand PrixSunrays
Length: 85.5m
Builder: Oceanco
Year: 2010
Fresh from a six-month refit, Sunrays joined the charter fleet in Abu Dhabi at the start of this year. The 85.5-metre Oceanco sports her trademark teal hull and a Disdale-designed interior that has been refreshed with a new gym, an upgraded owner’s deck bar and updated toys. A long-standing charter favourite, she offers generous volume and a raft of entertainment spaces, including a spa pool, cinema lounge and a party-ready bridge deck with a DJ booth. Accommodation spans nine cabins, with the master suite benefitting from a private terrace and Jacuzzi – ideal for taking in the atmosphere around Yas Marina Circuit.
Pacific X
Length: 85.2m
Builder: Lürssen
Year: 2010
Although the largest yacht currently in attendance at Yas Marina Circuit, little is known about the 85.2-metre superyacht Pacific X. Delivered as Pacific, the German yard explained that the yacht's name is in homage to her global exploration ambitions, which are supported by her large helipad. She was designed by Germán Frers with a matching interior by renowned British studio Bannenberg & Rowell. With attention also paid to performance, Pacific X also has an impressive top speed of 20 knots.
Bleu de Nîmes
Length: 72.1m
Builder: Clelands
Year: 1980
For the owner of Bleu de Nîmes, she hasn’t merely been a momentary passion project, but a 20-year love affair encompassing two major rebuilds, each with its own set of challenges. Her conversion from a Royal Navy degaussing ship to a yacht-like ship in 2005 was to suit the requirements of the owner, who has a large family and enjoys inviting friends on board, resulting in a vessel that could accommodate at least 20 guests and 20 crew. He used it privately for 10 years, but in 2016, a second rebuild birthed a true explorer superyacht for charter. Look out for her long, elegant profile packed with an enviable list of amenities.
AHS
Length: 66m
Builder: Oceanco
Year: 2005
AHS makes a standout appearance in Abu Dhabi following a run of major upgrades completed earlier this year. The 66-metre Oceanco, originally delivered as Dilbar, underwent a transformative €20 million rebuild in 2020 and has since seen further enhancements, including a new main-deck guest cabin and completely rebuilt master and VIP suites. Known for her distinctive canoe stern and expansive deck spaces, she’s designed for entertaining, with a vast waterfall pool, outdoor cinema and capacity for up to 150 guests quayside. Interiors by the late Alberto Pinto bring a warm, elegant atmosphere, while a refreshed gym and updated furnishings keep her feeling contemporary for the 2025 season.
Joia The Crown Jewel
Length: 65m
Builder: Codecasa
Year: 2010
Joia The Crown Jewel remains the flagship of the Italian shipyard, along with Regina d'Italia and Eternity. The five-deck displacement yacht was refitted in 2023 with an original interior by Della Role Design that was later updated by Evan K. Marshall and again by Susanne Skaf in 2019. Previously Double Down, the yacht was sold in February 2024, with the brokers noting the winter garden as one of her standout features, thanks to the large al fresco dining table that can be sheltered by foldaway glass panels should the weather take a turn.
Isabell Princess of the Seas
Length: 63.8m
Builder: Codecasa
Year: 1990
Isabell Princess of the Seas has a storied past with a tie to the royal family. In another life, she went by the name Jonikal and belonged to former Harrods owner Mohamed Al-Fayed. She is best known as the yacht that Princess Diana and Mohamed's son, Dodi, enjoyed a romantic summer on in 1997, as seen in the latest series of The Crown. Later, it belonged to serial entrepreneur Bassim Haidar, who renamed her Bash (along with the rest of his fleet). She was sold earlier this year and now goes under the name Isabell Princess of the Seas.
Katina
Length: 60m
Builder: Brodosplit
Year: 2015
No stranger to a serious celebration, Katina can host as many as 150 guests quayside and offers an impressive surround-sound system and light show for partying the night away. Her stand-out features include a lift connecting all decks and a whisky and cigar bar, located forward on the main deck. Built with an RYA-approved water sports centre, Katina is also bursting with water toys.
Zefzaf
Length: 56m
Builder: Benetti
Year: 2007
Formerly known as AE Cap d’Antibes, Zefzaf boasts an impressive interior by Francois Zuretti. Her vast entertaining spaces lend themselves to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix environment, including her vast sundeck complete with a Jacuzzi, extensive sunbathing areas and a fully serviced bar. Guests will also benefit from the large saloon's entertainment centre – including a 52-inch flatscreen television and a Kaleidescape server delivering on-demand video and audio, perfect for watching the F1 Abu Dhabi race live.
Thunder
Length: 49.8m
Builder: Oceanfast
Year: 1998
Thunder, as one of the largest and fastest dayboats the world has ever seen, is the result of one man's vision to have breakfast in Saint-Tropez, lunch in Monaco and dinner in Portofino. Famously commissioned in 1995 by the Greek shipping magnate Theo Angelopoulos, the yacht was penned inside and out by the legendary Jon Bannenberg, while naval architecture was developed by Phil Curran. Bannenberg's swoop-line superyacht can make it straight to 40 knots.
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Length: 49.8m
Builder: Benetti
Year: 2016
The second hull in the yard’s 50 metre series, Bombay was built in Italy by Benetti and delivered in 2016. Previously known as Zazou, she has accommodation for 12 guests in five cabins, including a large main deck master suite, two VIP suites and two twins with Pullman berths all with entertainment centres, television screens and en suite bathroom facilities.
AK Royalty
Length: 41.4m
Builder: Palmer Johnson
Year: 2009
Making a glittering appearance in Abu Dhabi, AK Royalty is impossible to miss thanks to her custom paintwork infused with 24-karat gold. The 41.4-metre Palmer Johnson was relaunched following an extensive owner-led refit that reimagined her layout, refreshed the interiors and added an impressive trove of toys – from gold jet skis to an inflatable playground. Inside, the yacht has been transformed with bright, modern finishes by Ksenia Fidler, while outside, her sweeping lines and 33-knot top speed make her a natural fit for quick hops between Dubai and Yas Marina.
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