Manufacturer focuses on UAE capital for continued growth in 2010

Dubai, 09 December 2009: Gulf Craft, the region's largest and internationally renowned fiberglass (FRP) boat manufacturer, has announced its participation at the second edition of the Emirates International Boat Show, taking place in Abu Dhabi.  Gulf Craft will exhibit its signature range of Majesty Yachts along with its sporty and youthful Oryx line.

"The Abu Dhabi marine industry has witnessed significant growth in the last five years. There has been development in the number of marinas which has in turn contributed to stronger leisure marine activity in the capital. The second edition of the show is an opportunity to interact with our expanding client base in Abu Dhabi and will serve as a platform to tap into the benefits of a growing number of waterfront developments," said Mr. Nasser Alshaali, CEO, Gulf Craft.

Showcasing an impressive product range at the five day event, Gulf Craft will be one of the most prominent exhibitors at the show.  Gulf Craft's impressive line-up includes the Majesty Yachts 56, 63, 66, 77 and 88 as well as the Oryx 40 Fly and 46 Fly.

"The Gulf Craft brand has been a UAE export success - in just over 25 years we have achieved extensive presence across four continents through our participation in major international shows and extensive dealership network. As a major player in the boat manufacturing industry our participation at the Emirates International Boat Show is testament to our stability and commitment to providing the ultimate yachting experience for the region's diverse market of boating enthusiasts. As the Boat Show is geographically so close to us and represents a growing market, it's the right platform for Gulf Craft to actively demonstrate its expertise in the developing leisure marine scene of the capital," said Mr. Erwin Bamps, COO, Gulf Craft.

Having experience subdued demand for many years in the capital due to the lack of marine infrastructure, Gulf Craft now expects the market to go through significant change as the emirate has recently seen an increase in interest for boats and yachts due to the strong initiatives in developing marinas and waterfront facilities around the Abu Dhabi region. 

Gulf Craft will be exhibiting at the water display of the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre from 4 pm to 10 pm during the five day show.

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About Gulf Craft:
Gulf Craft Inc, based in the United Arab Emirates, exports more than 70 per cent of its output and its leisure craft and super-luxury yachts are to be found in virtually every major harbour of the world.

The company's flagship Majesty Yachts brand combines style and elegance with high-technology to create the epitome of truly royal cruising. These elegant thoroughbreds of the sea spare neither expense nor effort to set the definitive 'state of the art' standard for ocean-going luxury.

The Majesty Yachts series begins with a 44-footer, through a series of size options up to the Majesty 135.  Gulf Craft has witnessed a significant increase in demand for its super-yachts and the company's ability to keep up with demand has helped to firmly establish it as a major player in the highly competitive super-yacht segment.

The company also produces the Silvercraft series of family and smaller leisure craft, a wide and diverse range of smaller family and fishing boats that have been the product range at the origin of Gulf Craft's fiberglass boatbuilding heritage.

In 2005, it introduced the Oryx sport cruisers - the sea-borne equivalent of an elite sports car - that became an instant hit within weeks of launching at the Dubai International Boat Show.  Now the Oryx has evolved into a family of high-performance sport yachts and cruisers of different sizes that are exported worldwide. In 2009 Gulf Craft launched the Oryx 54 fly-bridge luxury sports yacht, taking the already hugely popular Oryx range to another level and cemented its popularity among sport boat enthusiasts.

Today, Gulf Craft ranks as one of the world leading manufacturers and exporters of fiberglass leisure craft, one of a handful of boat-builders in the world with the capacity and the capability to produce yachts of more than 100 feet in overall length. With thousands of its vessels cruising international waters, its products are highly respected in the global yacht-building industry.

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