Sunreef Yachts inaugurates a new shipyard in UAE

Sunreef Yachts keeps on growing, determined to continue its global expansion strategy in the yachting sector. The Polish company, already the owner of two shipyards in Gdansk with over 125,000 square meters of industrial space, is currently constructing a new production facility in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE.

Set on a 65,000sqm land reserve, the new facility will incorporate the latest technologies in the construction of luxury yachts and will meet the highest standards of sustainability and energy efficiency. Sunreef Yachts is collaborating with RAK Maritime City to advance the development of the structure, which will offer a comprehensive 360-degree approach to yacht production with a modern painting department, carpentry, upholstery, and workshops for stainless steel, all equipped with state-of-the-art machinery and the latest robotics. The first production sheds and CNC facilities are already in the completion phase.

Ras Al Khaimah, an important crossroads between the West and the East, was chosen by Sunreef Yachts due to exceptional government incentives for the industry and the ease of access to key markets and existing transportation infrastructure in the city of the United Arab Emirates.

“ We can now further expand in an environment that merges perfect strategic location, skilled workforce and proactive mindset – says Francis Lapp, founder and president of Sunreef Yachts – The yachts produced in Ras Al Khaimah will elevate eco-responsible yachting to a new level and showcase industry-first technology”.

“The Ras Al Khaimah shipyard will work hand in hand with our local Dubai office, employing a team of specialists from various fields – adds Sunreef Yachts Middle East Director Munira Lapp – The aim is to form a yachting think tank that will not only anticipate trends, but also shape the future of yachting with creative solutions. I believe the RAK facility will be the perfect infrastructure to carry out the most advanced eco responsible yachting concepts.”

The new Ras Al Khaimah facility is an important part of Sunreef Yachts’ global expansion strategy that will not only strengthen the company’s presence in the Middle East, but also allow a stronger connection with the Asian and Australian markets. And with the company’s two existing manufacturing sites in Poland, Sunreef Yachts is most definitely going global with its range of sustainable catamarans.

The first units built in Ras Al Khaimah by Sunreef Yachts will be the hybrid ULTIMA catamarans and motor and sailing catamarans from 50 to 70 feet in length.