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Yas Marina Abu Dhabi welcomes first vessel

by Jeni Bone on 17 Oct 2009
Rabdan makes its entrance to Yas Marina in time for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the end of October. MIAA
The Royal Yacht, MY Rabdan is the first vessel to drop anchor at Yas Marina in the heart of the Yas Marina Circuit which will host the inaugural Formula 1™ Eithad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, October 30 to November 1, 2009.

The crew of Yas Marina, Aldar’s flagship Marina on Yas Island, received the 73metre motor yacht built by Hanseatic Marine of Australia into its berth where it will remain for the race later this month.

The berths in Yas Marina are adjacent to the race track and will offer vessels moored there unique track views at this spectacular inaugural event. Nearly 5,000 people are expected to view the race from the decks of regional and international vessels berthed in the Marina.

Areej Al Naqbi, Director of Business Development and Non Core Operations at Aldar Properties, commented:
“We are delighted to welcome Rabdan as the first yacht to enter Yas Marina. Rabdan will shortly be joined by scores of boats from around the world that will flock to Yas Marina for the Grand Prix. We look forward to an exciting event and trust that the world-class facilities we have successfully delivered will present Abu Dhabi to the world as a premier leisure and tourist destination. “

Paul Lane, General Manager of Aldar Marinas, added: “Our experienced marina staff are ready to welcome guests visiting for the Formula 1™ Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, offering high quality service to our distinguished guests.”

Aldar Marinas LLC is a wholly formed subsidiary of Aldar Properties, PJSC, which will manage a full range of marinas that constitute an integral part of Aldar’s waterfront developments at Yas Island, Al Raha Beach, Nareel, Al Gurm, and Abu Dhabi Island.

Aldar aims to provide world-class marina facilities and affiliated operations which command the highest respect by customers, competitors and the community at large. Aldar Marinas will ensure safe, impeccably-serviced and accommodating berthing with quayside berthing facilities for larger vessels at multiple marinas throughout Abu Dhabi. By providing ideal berthing solutions and unparalleled service to all types and sizes of vessels, Aldar Marinas will exceed its discerning customers’ expectations. Guest berthing accommodations throughout Abu Dhabi will also add value to the joys of boat ownership.

By providing VIP marina facilities with 5 star concierge services, with accommodations for berthing vessels up to 66m within the marina and up to 150m* m on the (400m) pontoon adjacent to the Yas Marina entrance, and scores of berths as modest as 6 m, Aldar Marinas will contribute greatly to developing a pleasurable lifestyle within the leisure boating market. An exclusive Yacht Club: Yas Yacht Club at Yas Marina will bring boating enthusiasts together from all walks of life which will further contribute to developing the Abu Dhabi leisure marine industry. Aldar Marinas will provide easy and convenient access to a 5-star hotel: The Yas Hotel, an 18-hole Links golf course, the theme parks located on Yas Island.

Yas Marina can accommodate yachts up to 150m in length, provided they clear the air draft under the Shahama Saadiyat Freeway bridge.

More at www.aldarmarinas.com
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