Old Doha Port Anchors Ambitious Deals with UAE & Türkiye to Transform Luxury Yachting

Doha, July 2025 – Old Doha Port continues its rapid ascent as a premier yachting destination, signing landmark agreements with Emirates Palace Marina in Abu Dhabi (UAE) and Kiyi Istanbul Marina (Türkiye). These partnerships, following earlier alliances with Qatar’s top marinas, firmly place Old Doha Port at the heart of an integrated Gulf-to-Mediterranean marine network

A Network of Premium Marina Connections

Old Doha Port’s latest deals extend its exclusive sailing offers region-wide:

  • Emirates Palace Marina, Abu Dhabi
    • Complimentary docking and M&R (maintenance & repair) services
    • 20% off dining, cafes, and restaurant F&B
    • 10% discount on limousine transfer, watersports, spa, laundry, floristry
    • 2 free anchorage nights + 1 free berthing night (utilities included) for vessels up to 25 m; special pricing thereafter
  • Kiyi Istanbul Marina, Türkiye
    • Free berth with advance booking (subject to availability)
    • “Dock & Dine” privileges at marina restaurants (receipt-based)
    • 30% off annual berthing, 15% off monthly
    • 10% discount on dry‑dock services
    • 10 – 20% off select restaurants in Türkiye

🇶🇦📍Building a Regional Luxury Yachting Ecosystem

These agreements complement earlier collaborations with UAE’s Yas Marina, Qatar’s Ronautica, Corinthia, and Mourjan Marinas—creating seamless access across five elite ports

CEO Eng. Mohammed Abdullah Al Mulla emphasized that this network:

  • Enhances marine tourism appeal
  • Provides agile berthing solutions and world-class hospitality
  • Strengthens Qatar’s 2030 vision for economic diversification and tourism growth

What Yacht Owners Gain

For international yacht owners and marina members:

  • Seamless access: Use membership from any partner marina for docking at others.
  • Significant savings: Enjoy free docking, maintenance credits, & dining/hotel discounts across ports.
  • Exclusive perks: Complimentary services, VIP lounges, joyous “Dock & Dine,” and personalized travel add-ons.

Strategic Implications

This regional alliance is more than luxury—it supports:

  • Tourism expansion: Offering quality marine travel across Qatar, UAE, Türkiye.
  • Cultural and economic interconnectivity: Encouraging cross-border yachting adventure.
  • Brand positioning: Cementing Old Doha Port as a central node in global luxury yachting.

Looking Ahead

Building on participation at Monaco and Dubai boat shows, as well as launching Qatar’s flagship Boat Show, Old Doha Port is well-positioned to:

  1. Expand this network further across Europe and beyond.
  2. Host premier yachting events, attracting high-net-worth travelers.
  3. Enhance marine infrastructure within Qatar—from immigration services to yacht support at the port

Final Thoughts

Old Doha Port’s sweeping partnerships with Abu Dhabi and Istanbul are a testament to its vision of unifying luxury yachting in the Middle East and beyond. For yacht owners and maritime travelers, this promises a future where journeys aren’t just destinations—but a continuum of refined experiences across borders.

As Qatar’s yachting hub evolves, it invites the world’s luxury marine community to explore a refreshed maritime corridor—one defined by convenience, opulence, and cultural synergy.