While Dubai may be famous for its high rise buildings, year-round sunshine and world class hotels, over recent years the city has focused a major investment in yachting facilities, which go far beyond marinas alone.Wowing the industry during this year’s Dubai Yacht Show located in the new Dubai Harbour Marina, the city has put itself on the map as a yachting destination and SuperYacht Times has taken a closer look at the major yachting-focused developments that now welcome superyachts on arrival.Dubai as a Winter Destination

Traditionally superyacht owners and captains have been limited in their winter berthing, and as such forced either into refit in the Mediterranean or to a trans-Atlantic passage to the Caribbean during the colder months. Now, however, Dubai’s extensive investment means that yacht owners have a new option; to explore the Gulf and the Indian Ocean from the safety and security of one of the world’s most glamorous cities.With more than 14 marinas, a number of which service yachts of over 80-metres, spread across the coastline, owner’s can choose from a variety of marinas to moor their vessel during their stay. The city is also home to over 88 repair and maintenance companies and the first superyacht refit facilities are already under construction at Port Rashid Marina in the…