A Rich Marime

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Once agaIn, we had the privilege of returning to the serene coastlines of the Sultanate of Oman this issue. Historic ports and the old town of Muscat ringed by ancient fortifcations, and 16th Century Portuguese battle-tested forts dotted along rugged mountain coasts were some of the scenes that awaited us on this trip.

The stark beauty of these dramatic mountains and cliffs towering over the tranquil azure waters of the Gulf of Oman offer some of the most photogenic scenery to be found anywhere in the GCC.

This beauty is not being wasted. Only ten minute’s drive from the historic old town of Muscat is the idyllic Barr Al Jissah development, which comprises incredible clifftop luxury villas and the opulent Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa, which make the most of their spectacular location with uninterrupted views of the ocean.

Efforts to preserve this beauty are also being carried out at the resort, with their environmental programme presided over by the dedicated Turtle Ranger, which you can read about in our turtle conservation feature.

However, it’s not only on the coastlines where you’ll fnd natural beauty in Oman. We also travel high up into the Hajaar Mountain range to Jebel Al Akhdar, to visit the spectacular Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort, a breathtaking new hotel nestled on an idyllic mountaintop once visited by none other than HRH The Prince of Wales, and his late wife Princess Diana.

Featured this month on our cover is the stunning 70m Galactica Super Nova, the largest yacht ever produced by Heesen. Despite her size, thanks to the revolutionary Fast Displacement Hull Form this foating palace can reach speeds of up to 30 knots.

Also featured this month is an exclusive frst drive for Hadag, as we travelled to Las Vegas to experience the exceptional power and luxury of the new Rolls-Royce Ghost and Wraith Black Badge editions. These jaw-dropping new models feature enhanced power, performance and style, with a raft of design features exclusive to the Black Badge range.

I’ve barely scratched the surface of a big issue for us this month, but I’ll leave you to fnd the rest for yourself. Enjoy!

24 Galactica Super Nova

This beautfful 70m yacht, the largest ever built by Heesen, can reach speeds of up to 30 knots thanks to her cutting-edge hull design.

34 Azimut’s 66 Flybridge

The latest Azimut 66 boasts the largest fybridge in its class, with three separate areas for entertaining guests.

45 Te 320 Vantage

The award-winning dual-console fshing and leisure cruiser from Boston Whaler stands out in its class.

60 Barr Al Jissah

The exclusive clifftop residential development on Oman’s coastline boasting spectacular ocean views.

92 Rolls-Royce Black Badge

These gorgeous new editions of the Rolls-Royce Wraith and Ghost bring out the wild side in all of us, with stylish new features & more performance.

Lürssen is proud to present a “young” lady at the forthcoming Monaco Yacht Show: Coral Ocean, formerly known as Coral Island Coral Ocean is one of the frst original masterpieces of the stylist and interior designer, the late Jon Bannenberg, both in terms of her clean exterior line and her amazing Polynesian interior.

Coral Ocean was originally launched in 1994 and has been beautifully maintained throughout her life. She has spent several winters at Lürssen, including this last winter where certain areas were changed and updated to conform to regulations, as she will for the frst time be available for charter.

So far, she has only been used privately and has never been featured in a magazine. Guests who will have the pleasure of cruising on her in the Mediterranean this summer will be amazed by her beach house-style interior.

Reft has become a core business for Lürssen. Last winter eight yachts between 40 and 110 metres have used the Lürssen facilities for modifcations and maintenance work. Amongst them are some of the world’s most beautiful yachts including as Phoenix 2, Global, Radiant and Coral Ocean