Dubai Marina Yacht Club

Dubai is perfectly positioning itself to become one of the top yachting destinations of the world. Ideally located on The Gulf and a top destination for the world's Jet Set, I predict that Dubai will soon be known as the place to be if you are part of the Yachting World. The magnificent Dubai Marina will be the hub for yachting in Dubai, although Dubai will have a number of other exclusive marinas including those being developed by Island Global Yachting.

Since the Dubai Marina will be yachting central for Dubai it is only fitting that Emaar, developer of Dubai Marina, build an exclusive yacht club. And they have-- the newly opened Dubai Marina Yacht Club (DMYC)! According to DMYC:

'Set in the heart of ‘New Dubai’, the Dubai Marina Yacht Club (DMYC) is one of the largest private yacht clubs in the world, with a stunning purpose-built clubhouse and four marinas spread over a manmade 3.5-kilometre canal.

'More than simply a club for those with yachts or a love of the ocean, the DMYC was conceived and designed to satisfy the finer things in life, with both the clubhouse and marina facilities ensuring a 5-star experience from the moment the member arrives at the clubhouse or marina, with fully-trained and knowledgeable staff on call to ensure all marine lifestyle needs are served immediately.'

Eventually DMYC will be home to 500 yachts! Wow!! DMYC contains one of the most architecturally stunning clubhouses you will find anywhere in the world designed by architects Holfords with Hirsch Bedner Associates Design Consultants. At DMYC you will also find:

> Retail Shopping Arcade,
> International Yacht Broker Offices,
> Yacht Chartering,
> Yachting Fashion Boutique,
> Restaurants of all kinds including the world class Aquara seafood restaurant.

There will be special members only facilities and features at DMYC that will include: library and chart room, conference rooms, rooftop garden terrace, VIP courtesy cars, exclusive member events including cocktail parties and boat product launches, valet boat service, member service agents to assist members with all aspects of yacht ownership, etc.

The General Manager of DMYC, Steven Stiglbauer, had this to say:

"Dubai Marina Yacht Club is the first marine club in the extensive portfolio of Emaar and is our contribution to the rich marine sports heritage of the region. The club will drive the marine sports and leisure industry of Dubai and serve as the ultimate destination for marine enthusiasts and boat owners. The diverse array of specially tailored facilities for boat owners will greatly add to their convenience and make marine pursuits easier than ever before.

"The Dubai Marina Yacht Club also welcomes non-members. Apart from restaurants that offer spectacular waterfront views, the Club looks forward to familiarizing them with the Marina-based lifestyle and inspiring them to be active participants in marine pastimes."

DMYC is the perfect addition to the Dubai portfolio of marine related projects. And although at the moment Dubai, like the rest of the world, is taking a beating from the global financial melt-down, this great Emirate shall continue to grow and expand!

This link takes you to the DMYC website:

http://www.dubaimarinayachtclub.com