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leisure activities for UAE locals who use the skills handed down by their
forefathers. From its small-craft beginnings, Gulf Craft developed its
boat manufacturing skills and soon moved on to larger boats with its first
flybridge offering, the Adora 53 that proved an instant success in 1992.
With the business based in the Gulf, one of the world’s fastest growing
areas of rising wealth, demand for luxury products such as leisure boats
was strong. Gulf Craft was in a favourable position to grow its business
and it quickly became the leading boat manufacturer in the Middle East.
The strong home market made an excellent foundation on which to build
the business. Exports started in 1993 with sales to Southeast Asia, where
the company has a continuously growing market presence.
At the end of the 1990s, the Chairman’s vision to exhibit a superyacht
at the Dubai International Boat Show were on the way to being fulfilled.
Into the 21st Century, a new shipyard was established in Umm Al
Quwain that allowed the production of yachts 24m and above. Gulf
Craft was now in the superyacht business. The company launched the
Majesty Yachts brand in 2004 and the range now extends from 48ft to
the latest 155 model.
The Majesty 122 has a stunningly modern interior design furnished
using the latest stylish materials. It is the product of the high-tech
shipyard that has the latest state of the art Computer Aided Design
(CAD) and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) equipment, and a
nearly 2,000 strong skilled work force.
Gulf Craft is largely self-sufficient in producing most of the joinery,
stainless steel, windows and other high-quality components needed for
modern superyacht production. This extends to cutting marble, which
is extensively used in the Majesty Yachts range for flooring, galley work
surfaces and vanity tops. The company has invested in the latest water-
jet cutting machinery and design technology to ensure a high-quality
finish for stainless steel and marble components coupled with accuracy
and efficient production.The Majesty 122 has a layout with two accommodation decks and
a sundeck that have been tastefully finished to represent the best of
superyacht style and design. There is accommodation for 10 guests in
five staterooms, four crew in two cabins and an additional Captain’s
cabin, all with en suites.
The sumptuously designed interior is matched by its impressive
exterior layout, including a large sundeck equipped for entertaining and a
well-placed forward sundeck. On the starboard side of the main saloon is
a folding balcony ideal for taking the evening sunshine over the water. The
Majesty 122 is designed to have an ocean-going range of 2,100 nautical
miles at a cruising speed of 10 knots, with a maximum speed of 20 knots.
Looking round the aft cockpit it’s clear that over the past 30 years
the company has made a momentous journey from humble beginnings
as a small boat builder to an international
superyacht brand. The Majesty Yachts range
conveys high-end luxury and value. Despite
the flair and innovation apparent on every
Majesty Yacht, this has not obscured the
attention to detail needed to produce a yacht
that can be easily handled by the crew. This
yacht lives up to its credentials and RINA build
standards.
Entering the yacht’s saloon from the
cockpit using the wide sliding doors, there is
an immediate impression of space with a large
area lavishly fitted out in a contemporary style.
The saloon benefits enormously from the deep
windows that give a panoramic view, standing
or seated. Nearly as deep as the windows is the
65-inch High Definition LED Smart TV, while
for those wanting to enjoy the air over the ocean
there is the folding balcony. At the forward end
of the saloon is a dining area for up to 12 people