15 March 2007
With five luxury models to present, ranging from the Superhawk 43 all the way up to the 82 Yacht, Sunseeker Middle East are sure to be attracting the crowds at the 2007 Dubai International Boat Show.

The exhibition, being organized by the World Trade Centre at the Dubai International Marine Club (DIMC), Mina Seyahi, between 13th to 17th March, is pulling in international names in the boating industry and with top class yachts such as the prestigious Predator 82 taking centre stage in the Sunseeker Middle East exhibition area, there is plenty to get excited about.

Ali Al Jafla, Managing Director of Sunseeker Middle East, said, 'This year we will take the boat show by storm with our 150-square-metre corporate deck area and superior quality yachts, including the Predator 82, whose size, well appointed interior and eye-catching looks ensure that it will be the showstopper.'

The Middle East has long been associated with the world's most luxurious superyachts and the Dubai Boat Show is the perfect event for affluent individuals looking to invest in the booming marine market. The five yachts which Sunseeker Middle East will be exhibiting this year represent classes and sizes across the entire range. They are: the 82 Yacht; the Predator 82, a performance motoryacht; the Portofino 53 an offshore cruiser; the Superhawk 43, a sports boat and the Manhattan 50, a flybridge motoryacht..

Sunseeker yachts are renowned for incorporating the latest technologies in their equipment and software and designers work with every client to ensure that their individual preferences, in terms of both specifications and lay-out, are catered for at every stage in the design process. The Predator 82, a performance motoryacht, fresh from its international debut at the Southampton Boat Show will be making its first appearance in the region. It is sure to generate tremendous enthusiasm, especially among the many luxury yacht enthusiasts with its elegant swept back profile, potent performance and unrivalled opulence. Ideal for those who favour a fast paced life - in style.

Hallmark exterior lines reflect a race-bred pedigree which gives a choice of powerful engines. Twin shaft drives provide maximum efficiency, with twin Arneson surface drives providing ultimate power.

The living space is large and lavish. Inside the deck saloon, entertainment is on hand with a large flatscreen television and audio system. Home comforts of soft settees and a separate dining area make relaxing and socialising on the Predator 82 easy and a rotating glass sunroof increases light and opens to make the most of fine weather. Accessed by separate stairs, the galley is fully equipped with every culinary convenience. It's adjacent to the crew quarters sleep up to four.

Outside, there is everything needed for al fresco enjoyment, including a full wetbar, ice maker, cool chest, griddle and sunbathing space. The bathing platform and garage can house a jet ski or tender so friends and family can have fun on the water.

Luxurious accommodation for eight comprises a full beam master stateroom, forward VIP stateroom, starboard and port twin Pullman cabins. All are ensuite, richly furnished and well appointed with flatscreen television, CD/DVD and air conditioning.

The Dubai Boat Show comes during a period of tremendous growth in the industry across the region, both in terms of luxury boat sales and in the number of boat berths and slip spaces available. With so many water front properties being developed in the GCC, the acquisition of a yacht is another lifestyle 'must have' and high on the priority list for those living in close proximity to the sea. Organizers of the show are expecting record levels of exhibitioner bookings and visitors, as the global marine industry flocks to Dubai to tap into this dynamic regional market.

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Sunseeker Middle East:
Sunseeker Middle East, the regional distributor for the exclusive range of yachts built by Sunseeker International of England, a prominent force in the global yacht-building world, is now a part of the Ilyas and Mustafa Galadari Group. Their yachts range from the XS sport for high speed and performance to the larger luxurious yachts 37m in length.

Sunseeker have been building yachts in Poole in Dorset, in the South of England, for the past 40 years. The company has won a large number of national and international awards for export performance, design and quality. Sunseeker Middle East has been successfully marketing and selling the company's crafts in the region for the past decade.

For more information on Sunseeker Middle East please contact:
Heba Hassan
Senior Account Executive
GolinHarris
Capricorn Tower, 7th Floor
Sheikh Zayed Road
P.O.Box 116462 Dubai, UAE
t: +971.4.332 3308 ext: 107
f: +971.4.331 6733
m: +971.50.6789617

Martina Rohel
Group Marketing Manager
Ilyas & Mustafa Galadari Group
Capricorn Tower, 10th Floor
Sheikh Zayed Road
PO Box 114444, Dubai, UAE
Tel: +9714-3311022
Fax: +9714-3322311

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