AZZAM DESIGNED BY NAUTA YACHTS
The ultimate superyacht, Azzam means “resolute” and it truly lives up
to its name. An enormous 590 ft (180m) long ship, it’s currently the
largest private motor yacht in the world, being delivered in 2013 for an
astounding 600 million dollars. It’s owned by Sheik Khalifa bin Zayed Al
Nahyan, the current President of the United Arab Emirates, the Emir of
Abu Dhabi, the Supreme Commander of the Union Defence Force and
the chairman of the Supreme Petroleum Council.
Just like the previous yacht, Azzam was also built by the world’s leading
shipyard for large luxury yacht building, Lürssen, and the exterior was
designed by Nauta Yachts, a company specialized in this field of design,
with over 30 years of experience. The bold and elegant exterior by Nauta
Yachts incorporates many elements of visionary modern design, with a
timeless and innovative design that could travel at high speed even in
warm and shallow waters, always providing sophisticated and luxurious
accommodation for its guests.
This is truly an example of exuberance and offers many features, with
high-end technology and performance, with its own mini-submarine
and missile defense system. Renowned French designer Christophe Leoni
conceived a sophisticated interior with a luxurious decor inspired by the
Empire style of the early 19th century, making Azzam a true milestone
in modern yachting history.
ECLIPSE DESIGNED
BY TERENCE DISDALE DESIGN
Another project by Terence Disdale Design and Blohm + Voss, a perfect
collaboration that created Eclipse, a superyacht capable of eclipsing
any other on this list. This vessel, with 533 ft (162m), holds up to 36
guests and cost an impressive 700 million dollars. Delivered to Russian
businessman Roman Abramovich in 2010, it’s the perfect yacht for top
VIP guests, with two swimming pools with adjustable depth, several
hot tubs, disco hall, exterior fireplace, three helicopters, two helipads, a
submarine and many other features.
Built with a displacement steel hull and aluminum superstructure, with
teak decks, Eclipse is equipped with an ultra-modern stabilization system
which reduces roll motion effect and results in a smoother cruising
experience.
Very little is known about the interior design, only that it has a luxurious
beach house-style, providing pure relaxation, and was designed by the
same studio who designed the fabulous exterior.
