The Dubai is a 162-meter (531 feet 6 inches) superyacht owned by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai and vice president, prime minister, and minister of defense of the United Arab Emirates. Constructed through a collaboration between the German shipyards Blohm+Voss and Lürssen, the yacht's development began in 1995 under various project names, including Panhandle, Platinum, and Golden Star. Originally, she was commissioned for Prince Jefri Bolkiah of Brunei; however, he canceled the purchase in 1996, and the vessel was subsequently acquired by Sheikh Mohammed in 2001. Designed by Andrew Winch with interior styling by Platinum Yachts, Dubai was built at the Platinum Yachts FZCO shipyard in Dubai. The yacht was transported from Europe to Dubai via Turkey aboard the MV Blue Marlin, along with the floating dock. She was delivered to her current owner in 2006 and is moored in front of the northern artificial island, which is Sheikh Mohammed's private island. During her service, Dubai held the title of the world's largest yacht from 2006 to 2009, measuring 162 meters in length before being surpassed by yachts such as Eclipse and Azzam. Her extensive equipment includes a helipad capable of supporting aircraft up to 9.5 tons, two 10-meter-long motorboats, a dining area accommodating 90 guests, and a 10-meter swimming pool. Additional amenities encompass a disco, cinema, 20 water bikes, a submarine, a lobster tank, and a squash court. The vessel comprises eight decks and can host up to 115 guests, supported by a crew of 88. Powering the yacht are four MTU 20V diesel engines, each producing 6,301 kW, allowing her to reach speeds of up to 26 knots. Her fuel tanks hold approximately 1.2 million liters of diesel, providing an impressive range of 8,500 nautical miles. Dubai exemplifies luxury and engineering excellence in the superyacht domain, serving both as a symbol of wealth and a marvel of maritime design.

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