Over the past few years, the GCC has rapidly evolved from a holiday destination into a focal point for superyacht ownership. A long cruising window, sustained investment in marinas, berthing capacity, and yachting services have made the region more appealing destination for yacht owners.
Beyond the UAE, the horizon now stretches to Saudi Arabia. Sindalah Island, which opened in October 2024, offers an 86-berth marina and a world-class yacht club at the heart of NEOM, while Amaala is set to follow with its own marina and yacht club in 2026. Oman, meanwhile, offers a less developed but more adventurous cruising destination, with dramatic, almost Martian landscapes and rich wildlife. This signals a broader push towards new cruising routes supported by purpose-built infrastructure, making the entire region a more dynamic and appealing destination for yacht owners.
In this segment, the discerning buyer is not looking for speed alone, but for comfort, volume, stability, and the ability to cruise further with confidence. They value generous living spaces, seamless indoor-outdoor connection, advanced technology, and strong engineering that supports reliability and long-term value. This is where Numarine stands out. With its explorer-style approach, Numarine combines contemporary design, impressive volume, and long-range capability with solid build quality and proven engineering — delivering yachts that are not only exceptional form the design point of view, but also practical for serious cruising.
NUMARINE YACHTS
With over 20 years in the market, Turkish shipyard Numarine has built a reputation for delivering superyacht-level amenities including high volume interiors, expansive beach clubs, and a transatlantic range of up to 6,000 nautical miles, all while remaining compact enough to navigate with ease. The shipyard is also renowned for its long-standing collaboration with acclaimed designer Can Yalman, whose distinctive exterior styling gives every Numarine an unmistakable presence on the water.
Numarine’s explorer philosophy aligns remarkably well with the region’s unique demands. Across the XP Series, Numarine employs a strategic approach to construction: the larger 32XP, 37XP, 40MXP, 45XP and 47MXP feature full-displacement steel hulls for exceptional stability and sea-keeping on longer voyages, while the 22XP, 26XP and 27XP utilise advanced GRP construction, resulting in lighter, efficient, and ideal for coastal cruising. The 30XP features a semi-displacement GRP hull that offers a versatile balance of space and efficiency.
Every Numarine shares the same DNA: a generous beam that translates to spacious interior volumes, vast decks designed for the indoor-outdoor lifestyle central to Gulf living, shallow drafts for accessing pristine anchorages, and impressive range for exploring new frontiers. A Numarine is the key to unlocking the full potential of the Arabian Peninsula. Phoenix Sales Brokers have curated a selection of three Numarine models ideally suited to the GCC market.
NUMARINE 22XP
The Numarine 22XP is the most compact of Numarine’s range, measuring 22.6 metres in length. This is the yacht that can still take you anywhere, but without having to compromise on your favourite berth or marina. In the GCC, her size is a distinct advantage, opening the door to Dubai’s most exclusive waterfront addresses, some of which remain inaccessible to the largest superyachts. She is perfectly suited to Bvlgari Marina on Jumeirah Bay Island, an intimate 46-berth sanctuary with a Members’ Lounge and waterfront dining, while feeling equally at home at the more expansive Dubai Harbour Marina. The 22XP’s footprint allows her to secure premium berths across all these addresses while larger vessels remain restricted.
Her beam of 6 metres is exceptionally generous for a yacht of her length, allowing for a greater living space. This translates to a full-beam Owner’s cabin, spacious VIP cabins on the lower deck, a generous saloon with large panoramic windows, and plenty of exterior seating across the flybridge, bow, and aft deck.
Her maximum range is 1,200 nautical miles at 8 knots. From a base in Dubai, this opens up an extraordinary playground for cruising. She can comfortably reach Musandam, Oman for crystal-clear waters and remote anchorages, explore the Arabian Gulf, or make the passage to the emerging Red Sea destinations like Sindalah.
NUMARINE 27XP
Launched at the end of 2025, the Numarine 27XP arrives in the region at exactly the right moment. As GCC owners increasingly look beyond coastal cruising towards emerging Red Sea destinations, this 27-metre explorer offers a compelling balance of size, capability, and luxury. For year-round owners, the optional enclosed flydeck helm allows comfortable navigation during hotter months or cooler evenings, ensuring the yacht remains usable across all seasons.
Numarine 27XP offers 4 or 5-cabin layouts. The 5-cabin configuration features an expanded full-beam master suite with walk-in closet and a main deck VIP cabin. Large windows flood the interiors with natural light, while the open kitchen concept creates a social atmosphere rare on yachts of this size.
With 2,200 nautical miles range at 8 knots, she can reach new Red Sea developments like Sindalah from Dubai without refuelling. Her CE Category A classification means she is built for serious offshore passage-making. A shallow draft of just 2.12 metres opens up pristine anchorages — from Sir Bani Yas’s protected bays to hidden coves along the Oman coast—that deeper vessels cannot access. The 27XP represents the sweet spot: larger and more versatile than the popular 26XP, yet compact enough for premium berths at Dubai’s most exclusive marinas.
NUMARINE 40MXP
The Numarine 40MXP was built as a “Mediterranean Explorer”, a concept that translates seamlessly to the GCC. At 40 metres, she is designed around the outdoors, with generous exterior spaces that prioritise connection to the water, while retaining the long-range capability that defines the XP Series.
Her centrepiece is the expanded aft deck, where a large pool with glass transom is located alongside an alfresco dining area, a bar, and lounge seating. Awning options and upper deck extensions provide shade features developed specifically for warmer climates, which works perfectly for the Middle East.
Beneath the Mediterranean soul lies true explorer DNA: a full-displacement steel hull that provides exceptional durability, stability, and sea-keeping in rough conditions. With a 6,000-nautical-mile range at 8 knots, enough to cross the Atlantic twice or cruise from Dubai to the Maldives without refueling, she offers true independence from supply routes and fuel stops. She can accommodate up to 12 guests across 6 suites, including a full-beam master on the main deck. At under 500GT, she delivers impressive volume without the additional crew requirements of larger vessels.
For GCC owners seeking both generous family spaces for entertaining and the performance needed for effortless cruising to emerging Red Sea destinations, the 40MXP delivers expansive outdoor areas usually seen on much larger yachts, combined with the proven efficiency and reliability of the XP Series.
OWN A NUMARINE EXPLORER YACHT
The GCC has established itself as one of the world’s most dynamic yachting destinations, with and the world-class infrastructure rapidly developing in the region. In this evolving landscape, Numarine delivers explorer yachts with real purpose, shaped around how owners here actually cruise. From the Dubai coastline to the anchorages of Musandam and the emerging marinas of the Red Sea, a Numarine is built to take you there and beyond. PHOENIX, as Numarine’s exclusive GCC dealer, can help you choose the Numarine Explorer yacht that best aligns with your preferences and cruising style.
Contact a Phoenix Sales Broker to learn more.
