Black Belt Emirati Billionaire Sheikh Converts Russian Research Vessel Into Personal $250 Million 410 Feet Long Ultra-Luxury Superyacht Which Accommodates 54 Guests, With Massive Night Club, Business Centre and Sushi Bar
Before the 410-foot Maryah superyacht became the floating palace of an Abu Dhabi royal, it was a Russian research vessel constructed in Poland during the 1990s. This outstanding ship was launched initially by the Szczecinska yard in Poland and subsequently entirely rebuilt and re-launched by Elefsis Shipyards in Greece in 2014 for its new regal owner. The interiors are enthralling and the brainchild of H2 Yacht Design. Among the many exciting facets of Maryah, one of the world’s largest yachts, is that it is also among the most closely guarded boats in the business.
This $250 million goliath can accommodate a massive group of 54 guests in over 27 rooms while a crew of 60 in 30 cabins looks after the upkeep of this elegant Elefsis beauty, per Charterworld. If the sheer size of this motoryacht doesn’t impress you, perhaps its extensive list of amenities will. Maryah, which means ‘loved by God’ in Arabic, certainly lives up to its name in the eyes of its affluent owner. The 410-footer boasts a colossal nightclub, a fully equipped spa, a business center, a computer room, a games room, a gym, a private dining room, a sushi bar, and a full cinema. The expansive decks offer several lounging spaces for entertainment and relaxation.
The boat has a helicopter platform and an armada of toys and tenders for exploring the blue seas in the most enjoyable way possible. Roberto Lottini from interior supplier Genesis Yachtline mentioned, “Genesis was the first company in the world able to deliver a full SOLAS yacht designed to accommodate over 36 passengers using real wood veneer and meeting fire load calculations.” He added, “On Maryah, Genesis Yachtline had to certify 11 different wood veneers—ash, bamboo, rosewood, sycamore, teak, zebrano, wenge, walnut, oak, ebony, and cherry—with characteristics of low flame spread and minimal production of smoke and toxicity. Genesis Yachtline was assigned this job as a ‘turnkey’ project, which means that we provided the interior complete with all its features: marble, upholstery, loose furniture, light fixtures, bathrooms, accessories, etc.”
According to Roberto Lottini, “It was the biggest challenge we had ever faced in our company’s history.” The $250 million Maryah Yacht can achieve a maximum speed of 18 knots, thanks to its state-of-the-art at-anchor stabilisers that ensure guests enjoy smooth cruising. Its owner, Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, incurs an annual upkeep cost of at least $25–$30 million. The boat, flying under the Cayman Islands flag, left Gibraltar and is currently cruising in the North Sea, according to Marine Traffic.
