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ART Marine announces record sales of Dhs240m at the Dubai International Boat Show

  • United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, March 16 - 2011 at 12:08
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ART Marine LLC, an Abraaj Capital portfolio company and the Middle East's largest importer and distributor of luxury motoryachts, has announced Dhs240m worth of sales at the Dubai International Boat Show, a record by a single exhibitor at this year's event.

Contracted sales include a 54 metre Benetti, the largest superyacht sold at the show, and a 28 metre Azimut 95, plus six other boats and various other leisure marine products. The Dubai International Boat Show is the largest international boat show in the Middle East, and one of the top five in the world.

Constantinos Constantinou, ART Marine President and CEO said, "These are strong results. The quality products represented by ART Marine, along with our reputation for providing the ultimate in customer service, have once again shown our unrivalled commitment to our clients. Azimut and Benetti are widely recognised as leading names in luxury in the yachting world, and our customers appreciate the level of innovation and sophistication they represent. Product launches from our other world-class brands of Grady White, Riviera and Four Winns, were received with equal enthusiasm. Last but not least, our Marine Products Division and our Marina Division celebrated their first participation at the show and attracting the keen interest of many show visitors."

Trixee Loh, SVP, Dubai World Trade Centre, organiser of the event, said the record-breaking sales are an excellent reflection of the highly positive attitude of both the buyers and exhibitors in the leisure marine industry, "We have seen a renewed energy and vigour among all participants at the show and the volume of business is indicative of the market's strength and depth in the Middle East. The world's leading leisure marine companies and brands from across five continents come to the Dubai International Boat Show, safe in the knowledge that the event is the ultimate sales channel where they will meet the serious, discerning buyers they are targeting. The venue is stunning, the boats are spectacular and the business opportunities are unrivalled."

ART Marine, the largest exhibitor at the Dubai International Boat show, and the region's exclusive dealer for Benetti, Azimut, Atlantis and Riviera yachts, unveiled nine regional launches at the event from Azimut, Atlantis, Four Winns, Grady White. The Dubai Boat Show also marked the official launch of the company's Marine Products Division.
Art Marine sells largest superyacht at this year's Dubai International Boat Show.
Art Marine sells largest superyacht at this year's Dubai International Boat Show.
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About ART Marine:
ART Marine LLC is the leading 360 degree Marine Hospitality Company in the MENASA Region. Founded in 2005, ART Marine offers world-class marine services such as sales of quality yachts, maintenance, after-sales services, yacht management, charter, water sports operations, and marina management throughout the region.

ART Marine Sales Division is the leading name in leisure yachts and the exclusive importer and distributor of Azimut-Benetti that include Benetti, Azimut and Atlantis yachts for Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Maldives, Mauritius, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Seychelles and United Arab Emirates.

ART Marine Sales Division portfolio also includes exclusive dealerships of Riviera ,the Australian manufactured fishing/flybridge yachts, Four Winns Sports Boats and Sport Cruisers, Grady-White award-winning coastal Fishing boats, and the world-renowned Williams jet tenders.

ART Marine Service Division offers factory qualified and skilled know-how with full service support facilities region-wide to ensure that customers enjoy maximum pleasure and peace of mind during the ownership of their yacht.

ART Marine offers a wide range of marine products for yachts through its Marine Products Division such as Idromar water makers, Navisystem satellite TV and telecommunication systems, Yacht Controller radio-controlled yacht maneuvering systems, and Airberth yacht lifting devices, amongst others.

The Charter and Water Sports Division provides a range of unforgettable charter experiences with the best yachts on offer in the region through network of prestigious locations around the region, such as Jumeirah Beach hotel in Dubai, Yas Marina in Abu Dhabi, Ritz-Carlton Hotel & Spa Marina in the Kingdom of Bahrain, and Marina Bandar Al Rawda in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman. In addition ART Marine operate Royal Yachting Association certified training center in Bahrain that offers courses that include a range of dinghy sailing as well as powerboat courses aimed at both children and adults.

ART Marine Marinas Division offers the highest standards of marina management and operation in the region. ART Marine is currently considered the largest marina management company in the region operating three lifestyle marinas; the prestigious marina at the Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Hotel & Spa, Ghantoot Marina and Resort in Abu Dhabi, Zighy Marina in Oman and the exclusive Emirates Palace Marina in Abu Dhabi. ART Marine Marinas has been awarded with The "Marina Operator of the year" at the 2010 Arabian Gulf Yachting Award.

ART Marine's vision is to promote yachting in the region and increase the awareness of the ultimate sea lifestyle, hence it is the leading company in the region in marketing and supporting yachting events.

ART Marine has been awarded a number of industry awards locally and internationally, including Middle East Best Charter Company and Middle East Best Sales & after Sales Dealership at Arabian Gulf Yachting Awards 2008. Azimut-Benetti Best dealer worldwide for three consecutive years, 2006, 2007 and 2008, The Innovation & Excellence Award The World of Yachts Awards for Excellence 2010.

For further information, please contact:
Wael Bittar
Regional Marketing Director
ART Marine L.L.C.
T: +971 4 338 8955
F: +971 4 338 4470

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