Inside plan for 460ft megayacht ‘Floating Dubai’ designed as a luxury aircraft carrier with two helipads, pool & spa
AN ultra-luxury megayacht designed in a military-style aircraft carrier promises to be a sheikh’s paradise at sea.
Plans for the “Floating Dubai” vessel include an enormous pool deck, a relaxing spa and not one, but two enormous helipads on board.
Christened UAE One, the superboat was designed by Milan-based Enzo Manca, who collaborated with a sheikh to make it the flagship of the United Arab Emirates.
In a statement, Manca said: “The idea of UAE One was born in 2020, during a very special meeting between me and a sheikh of the United Arab Emirates on vacation in Italy.
“The sultan was very clear and categorical, he wanted something really special and unique.”
UAE One is inspired by historic defence ships, yet its curving lines distinguishes it from other vessels on the high seas.
It also stands over 130 feet tall and has tinted windows for extra privacy in true military style.
With nine decks and a total area of slightly over 30,000 square feet, the monster yacht is designed to give guests, diplomats, and kings the finest experience possible.
There is an owner’s suite, eight cabins, and 14 mini suites within.
The staff has 35 cabins as well.
As well as accommodations, the mega vessel features a press room for briefings and three private meeting rooms.
But UAE One isn’t just work and no play.
The foredeck has a large circular lounge and a cosy fireplace to enjoy the 360-degree views for even more relaxation.
The main deck, meanwhile, has a beautiful 18-metre geometric swimming pool.
There are also several outdoor lounges for sundowners, a platform for ocean swims, and a wellness centre with a spa on board.
Due to the necessity of quick and simple transportation to and from a flagship, UAE One is able to maintain an extensive fleet of land, air, and sea vehicles.
The yacht features one hangar, two helipads ideal for foreign delegates, and a “mini-internal port” for tenders and submarines.
Manca did not give away any details about the 459-footer’s propulsion, but it would need a significant amount of horsepower to propel it through the water.
Official interior design renderings are still under development, leaving yacht lovers intrigued as to what the mega boat will hold in store.
It comes as incredible plans have been revealed for a lavish futuristic superyacht designed to “fly billionaires over water” while cruising at high speeds.
If you ever wanted to fly across the sea in a hoverboard only James Bond could ever own, this is the closest chance you will ever get.
Dubbed “Flying Pyramid” because of its unique geometrical shape, Tetra would be able to lift itself above and float over water while defying gravity.
Created by London-based designer Jonathan Schwinge, the concept yacht is what is called a hydrofoil – a design that helps vessels to stay above water, making it seem like they are rather flying.
Hydrofoil designs have multiple hulls attached to the body – and have shaped vanes called foils that help the vessel to lift off the water.
And since only a small part of a hydrofoil boat touches the water surface, the drag is drastically reduced to offer a smoother and faster ride.
The concept superyacht will reportedly have a speed of 17.2mph during take-off – and will be able to cruise above water at an impressive speed of up to 43.7mph.