The world's largest yacht belongs to the President of the UAE

His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, is the owner of the world's largest Azzam yacht, which is 180 meters long and can cost up to US $ 600 million. The rating of yachts has once again been adjusted by Yachts France magazine.

Six-decked floating "palace" with a central living room area of ​​more than 550 square meters. meters, built at the German shipyard Lurssen Yachts, designed in imperial style. Despite its size, it can reach speeds of up to 31.5 knots (58 km / h), which allows it to be included in the rating of the hundred fastest yachts in the world.

It should be noted that, having acquired this vessel, the UAE president took the lead in the world ranking of owners of the most luxurious yachts from the Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, who manages the 163-meter superyacht Eclipse. In total, the top 100 of this rating includes 31 residents of the Middle East, 19 Russians and 17 Americans.