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Sep 24, 2024

The Sheikh Khalifa Yacht: What Can We Know

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Before we dive into the conclusion about who owns the Sheikh Khalifa Yacht, let’s first discuss the personal attributes of the late His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan. He was born in Abu Dhabi in the year 1948 and was considered one of the richest people in the world.

In 2007, His Highness ranked second in the ranking of ‘the richest monarchs in the world’. Later, in 2018, he was ranked 43rd in Forbes holding total assets of $830 billion. He passed away at the age of 73 in the UAE. With his countless assets, he owns the world’s largest yacht named ‘Azzam Yacht’.

In this blog, let’s discuss the details of the Azzam yacht interior, how it was built, its upscale amenities, and what makes it special.

About Sheikh Khalifa Yacht

Sheikh Khalifa Yacht is also known as the Azzam superyacht. It is one of the largest motor yachts in the world and was constructed in the year 2013.

Who owns Azzam yacht?

As mentioned above, the Azzam yacht owner is the late UAE president, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The tallest pointed yacht is truly a masterpiece and accommodates approximately 36 guests at the same time.

Things to know

  • Azzam has a top speed of over 30 knots and is 180.65 meters long.
  • Azzam yacht was built at the German shipyard named Lürssen.
  • The luxurious amenities aboard Azzam include a 29-meter-long salon, several pools, and an advanced security system.
  • It is fully fitted out with state-of-the-art technology offering the utmost comfort and exclusivity.

Sheikh Khalifa Yacht: Net worth

The azzam yacht price is approximately about $605 million which is more than the third largest yacht in the world.

Sheikh Khalifa Yacht

What makes Sheikh Khalifa Yacht so special?

There are countless upscale amenities when it comes to hiring a private yacht for celebrating your special day or any corporate event in Dubai. However, the majestic Sheikh Khalifa Yacht is remarkable with its less-known facts.

Let’s discuss the best facts making it the most premium and luxurious yacht of all times.

1. It cost U.S. $500m to build Azzam

Just imagine! It took more than four thousand laborers to build this magnificent masterpiece at a German Shipyard Lürssen. It cost almost 500 million U.S. dollars and was built within four years.

Launched in 2013, it was estimated that if a single person had built it, he would have spent ages to complete it or so.

2. The fastest superyacht in the world

The idea behind building the yacht Azzam is to create a vessel that can travel as fast as it can within the coast of Abu Dhabi. With a speed of approximately 33 knots, it can cover a long journey within a few hours.

3. State-of-the-art technology with robust energy

With two gas turbines and 2x MTU diesel engines, Azzam is specifically designed to produce top speed. These engines drive two Wartsila axial flow Modular waterjets and are equipped alongside two more boosters.

Azzam yachts usually produce 97,000 horsepower while consuming 13 tonnes of fuel per hour at the maximum speed.

4. Sprint mode with long-range mode

The Shiekh Khalifa Yacht has two diesel engines that cover longer distances with an expansive range. The two robust engines with about 9,000kW produce 18 knots of speed.

For example, the yacht easily crosses the Atlantic without even refueling with these engines and fuel capacity.

5. Advanced and upscale amenities

With upscale amenities, the Azzam can accommodate around 70 to 80 people at once. The luxurious gym, spacious pool, and personalized ‘’golf training room’’ make it even more exclusive.

Azzam superyacht

6. Caters to more than 80 guests

As mentioned above, it is ideally best for 50 to 60 guests but it can easily accommodate around 70 to 80 people onboard as well. With high and upscale amenities, the luxury speaks for itself when it comes to Sheikh Khalifa Yacht.

7. 29 metres long huge saloon

The Sheikh Khalifa Yacht has a 29-meter-long by 18-meter huge saloon with the best interior view inside. The highly spacious windows

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