Abu Dhabi has staked its claim in the leisure marine industry by holding the first annual Abu Dhabi Yacht Show in the marina of the Emirates Palace Hotel.

The event, part of the Masters of Excellence, lasted from May 8-11 and was attended by more than 700 VIPs from the Gulf region.

Yacht manufacturers represented at the show, organised by Emotion event management company, included Formula, Marquis, Ferretti and Pershing.

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