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The marine economy in numbers
Headline figures for the global superyacht economy and the UAE's position in it — each cited to its source.
€54 bn
Global superyacht economic output (2022)
Deloitte / SYBAss
2.4×
Superyacht economic multiplier
Deloitte / SYBAss
42%
Of the fleet the Mediterranean hosts in a season
Deloitte / SYBAss
8,500+
UAE leisure berths across 40–50+ facilities
ITS · Abu Dhabi & Dubai Maritime
180 m
Largest yacht berth in the UAE (Port Rashid)
ITS Marine Infrastructure 2026
278
Berths in Saudi Arabia's new Red Sea Yachting Network
Red Sea Global
Sources: The Global Superyacht Economy (ITS, citing Deloitte/SYBAss). Figures are indicative; confirm with primary sources before commercial use.
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