It still remains the largest in the world. Its length is 180 meters. Construction of the steel giant took 28 months. The cost of construction was 620 million US dollars.

Its size is amazing. Just imagine: 180 meters is two football fields or 12 railway wagons. At the same time, Azzam can easily accelerate to a maximum speed of 30 knots (55 km/h). This is assisted by two gas turbines with a total capacity of 94,000 hp, four water jets and a Wärtsilä-Sulzer RTA96-C turbocharged diesel engine with a capacity of 108,920 hp. (80,088 kW).

At 27.1m long, 13.4m high and weighing over 2,300t, it is the largest engine in the world. Originally designed for container ships, it is the perfect fit for a 180m mega yacht that is 20m wide. , and the estimated maximum draft is 4.8 m. There is no doubt that with such dimensions, there is enough space left on board the mega-yacht to realize any fantasies of the customer. Even her main salon has no analogues in the world: length - 29 m, width 18 m.

The customer and current owner of the Azzam yacht is Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates and Emir of Abu Dhabi, whose fortune is estimated by Forbes at $15 billion. The construction of the vessel was preceded by a design competition, in which the exterior from the Milanese studio Nauta Yacht Design and the interior from the French designer Christophe Leoni won. The technical management of the building was carried out by Burgess Yachts. The chief engineer was Mubarak Saad al Ahbabi.

It is known that the style in which interior spaces Azzam, is close to the neoclassicism of the early 19th century - the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte. In the absence of photographs from the board of the mega-yacht - no one has yet been able to obtain them, even reputable international yachting publications - one can imagine something reminiscent of the imperial bedrooms at Versailles.

Registered as a charter yacht, however, there is no open information about the possibility and cost of her charter anywhere. It is extremely rare to find a yacht in the Arabian Sea, even less often in the Mediterranean. In May 2015, eyewitnesses managed to see her passing Gibraltar. Currently – and most of the year – Azzam is moored at Khalifa Port in Abu Dhabi.

TOP 10 Most Expensive Yachts in the World

They are beautiful, unlike each other, they have absolutely everything for a luxurious life. And they are very expensive.

See our TOP 10 most expensive yachts in the world as of early 2016.

10. The Rising Sun - $200,000,000

Originally owned by Larry Ellison, CEO of Oracle Corporation, this yacht is a 5-story floating mansion with 82 rooms and a top speed of 33 mph.

9. Seven Seas - $200.000.000

The yacht directed by Steven Spielberg Seven Seas was built taking into account all the wishes and requirements of the owner.

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8 Lady Moura - $210,000,000

Saudi billionaire Nasser Al Rashid's yacht is so chic that the ship's name is made from 24 carat gold. The yacht appeared in 1990, but very few details are known about the ship. But, judging by the gold on board, it can be said with certainty that the owner incurred considerable expenses for equipping and interior decoration of the yacht.

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7. Al Mirqab - $250.000.000

Another Arab billionaire, another amazing yacht. It has 10 rooms, 2 VIP areas, a cinema, a terrace, as well as a swimming pool and a heliport. This yacht was designed by Tim Heywood and built by Peters Shiffbau in Germany. The yacht is currently owned by the Prime Minister of Qatar, Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.

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6. Dilbar - $263.000.000

This yacht was purchased for $263 million by one of the richest Russian businessmen, Alisher Usmanov. The ship is named after Usmanov's mother and can carry 20 guests and 47 crew members. The ship has a heliport, a swimming pool and a chic dining room. Dilbar is also a development by Tim Heywood.

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5. Al Said - $300.000.000

The cost of a yacht is comparable to the GDP of a small country. Al Said belongs to the Sultan of Oman Qaboos bin Said and is named after him. In 2008, the aluminum-built ship was considered the largest aluminum yacht in the world.

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4 Superyacht A - $323,000,000

This yacht is relatively small and can accommodate 14 guests and 43 crew members. Superyacht A was designed by Philippe Starck and is owned by Russian businessman Andrey Melnichenko. The ship has a bed with a controller that allows it to rotate in order to catch the perfect view of the sunrise and sunset.

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3. Dubai - $350.000.000

Designed for princes and sheikhs, Dubai has been dubbed a floating city thanks to its huge seven decks, helipad, small submarine, pool, spa and everything else a person could want. This yacht is currently owned by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Emir of Dubai. Created by Blohm + Voss in 2006, she was the most expensive yacht in the world.

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2 Superyacht Azzam - $600,000,000

Yes, this yacht is expensive, and this is because not only does she have exclusive designer interiors and exteriors, but also because she is the largest superyacht in the world. It belongs to the President of the United United Arab Emirates Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan is the second most expensive yacht in the world. It took German shipbuilders Lürssen Yachts four years to build the Azzam and its 50 suites.

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1. Eclipse - $800.000.000

Eclipse is a 536-foot yacht with 24 rooms, two helipads, a cinema, a hair salon, a dance floor, a restaurant and a mini-submarine. This yacht was purchased Russian billionaire, Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich in 2010. At the time, Eclipse was the largest yacht in the world. According to rumors, the ship has a laser protection system against paparazzi (so that they do not take pictures of guests who are having fun on the yacht).

TOP 10 Most Expensive Yachts in the World

The most expensive marinas are located near the coasts of Italy, Spain, France, Monaco, Florida, Miami and the United Arab Emirates. The cost of mooring a yacht can range from €421 to €2,900 during normal times and almost €12,000 during peak season.

The top-end period is considered to be from May to October - at this time, ships follow the classic route from Saint-Tropez to Cannes, Antibes, Monaco and Portofino, they go to Corsica, Sardinia, Capri and Ischia, and sometimes to Sicily.

In winter, the party moves to the Caribbean - here the list of destinations includes Bermuda, the Bahamas, St. Martin's Island and Miami. The most expensive yachts can be seen from afar.

The Rising Sun, $200 million

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With a length of almost 138 m, Rising Sun is in 10th place in the list of the largest yachts in the world. The ship belongs to CEO.

There is everything here to make a week-long trip fly by unnoticed: a basketball court, which, if necessary, can be used as a helicopter, a cinema hall, wine Vault, gym and spa.

On the five levels of the yacht - 82 rooms with total area more than 8 thousand sq. m. Each of them is equipped with a special microclimate system. At the same time, 16 guests can rest on board, who are served by 30 crew members. The ship's power - up to 50 thousand horsepower and speed - up to 28 knots (nautical miles) per hour deserve special attention.

Seven Seas, $200 million

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The owner of the yacht is a famous director. This is a classic private vessel that can accommodate up to 14 guests at the same time - there are seven cabins for them. The crew of 26 people is responsible for comfort.

From entertainment, there is everything that a modest employee of the Hollywood film industry needs on vacation.

Including a movie theater with a projector with an image range of 2x5 m, several rows of sofas, a helicopter landing area, a gym and an infinity pool. Seven Seas features modern interiors with a lot of sustainable materials in the decoration: woods such as walnut and rosewood are combined here. In addition, many natural fabrics are used in the design, and the cabins and lounge areas are decorated with flowers and plants.

Lady Moura, $210 million

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Lady Moura is owned by Saudi millionaire Nassar Rashid and is made in accordance with traditional ideas about oriental luxury. The yacht is distinguished by high superstructures and huge glass windows on all decks, and the name of the vessel is applied on board in 24 carat gold. On the upper deck there is a platform with a retractable roof, imitating a beach with sand and a pool. There is also a helipad here, of course.

Lady Moura's calling card is an 18-meter dining table created by Viscount Linley, a member of the British royal family, honorary chairman of Christie's auction house and part-time furniture manufacturer.

At the same time, 30 guests can rest on the ship and more than 60 crew members can work. Two diesel engines are responsible for the movement, the power of both is 7000 horsepower.

Al Mirqab, $250 million

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The yacht of the former Prime Minister of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Jasim bin Jaber Al Thani, is designed for 24 guests and 55 crew members.

In addition to everything you need, there are hand-carved crystal chandeliers and stairs, glass installations by American sculptor Dale Chihuly.

The length of the vessel is 133 m, and maximum speed- 20 knots. The set of entertainment is classic: two swimming pools, a cinema and a helipad.

Al Said, $300 million

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The favorite toy of the Sultan of Oman, Qaboos bin Said, is tightly hidden from the eyes of the press, the owner does not like to share information about his yacht.

According to rumors, the ship has concert hall, on the stage of which an orchestra of 50 musicians can be accommodated.

Most of the deck is fenced and air-conditioned. The yacht moves at a speed of 22 knots and accommodates up to 70 guests and 154 crew members.

Dubai, $350 million

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The 162m yacht is a real floating city for 72 guests and 88 crew members. This is the third largest yacht in the world.

Dubai is usually moored on the artificial Logo Island near summer palace His Royal Highness Sheikh Mohammed.

The vessel with a capacity of 33.8 thousand horsepower develops a speed of up to 26 knots. Passengers and crew are accommodated here on eight decks, and guests are provided with three elevators, a swimming pool, a spa, a glass staircase, many dining tables, a submarine in case of unforeseen weather conditions and, of course, a helipad.

Eclipse, $450 million to $1.2 billion valuation

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The design was developed by the London company Terence Disdale Design under the close supervision of the future owner.

The 162.5 m yacht has nine decks, 24 luxury cabins to accommodate 62 guests, two swimming pools, a cinema room, a dance floor, and a wine cellar. Glasses for soft drinks and strong drinks are made of Austrian crystal - the most expensive in the world. There is a huge massage room, the walls of which are covered with skins of reptiles and leopards. Another one business card ship - own defense system to detect intruders and paparazzi. The vessel can reach speeds from 22 to 38 knots.

Streets of Monaco, $1 billion

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The yacht Streets of Monaco resembles a city on the water, even a small country. The designers really recreated the streets of Monaco here with its smaller copies of luxury hotels, casinos, Cafe de Paris restaurant, La Rascasse night bar and even a go-kart track that follows the route of the Monaco Grand Prix track. At the heart of the Streets of Monaco is the "Atrium", linking the lower and upper living spaces, which include seven guest rooms, each with a bedroom, bathroom and balcony. Despite the huge area of ​​the vessel (almost 1.5 thousand square meters), no more than 16 guests can rest here.

However, while no one walks along the “streets of Monaco” - the yacht does not belong to anyone.

The ship, created in 2011 by the British company The Yacht Island, turned out to be so unusual that it is still waiting for its buyer. It is moored in one of the Turkish ports.

It is a yacht bobbing lazily on the waves somewhere in the Mediterranean that fantasy draws when we imagine what wealth looks like. The price tags for the coolest yachts in the world are off scale and only truly wealthy people can afford to buy them. But even knowing this, it's hard to believe that someone really managed to spend on a yacht ... 4.8 billion dollars!

Meet it History Supreme, and it was she who was awarded the status of "The Most Expensive Yacht in the World". The construction of the author's design under the guidance of the eccentric Mr. Hughes (the creator of the most expensive suit, the most expensive iPad and iPhone) took 3 years. During this time, it was possible to create a yacht worth more than total price at least 5 other most expensive yachts in the 2016 ranking.

What justifies the price? Elementary. Each rail, deck, ladder, dining table and even ship's anchor of this billionaire yacht is "wrapped" in the purest gold or platinum with a total weight of 100 kilograms. Rumor has it that inside the yacht you can find a statue made of nothing more than the bones of a T-Rex (the same Tyrannosaurus rex). In the decoration of the master bedroom of the billionaire yacht there is a natural meteorite stone. In addition, the yacht is decorated with a 68-kilogram golden aquarium. Well, for those who want to feel filled with luxury in the literal sense, a bottle of liquor is offered. This is a vessel actually filled with 18.5 carats of diamonds. Who else wants something stronger for $45 million?

Expensive yachts of the world should not be left without owners, and the public “suspects” Malaysian billionaire Robert Kuok of owning a yacht. Current state Kuoka - 17.5 billion dollars. Apparently, the “sugar king of Asia” (if in fact, it is he who is the owner of History Supreme) can really afford the coolest yachts in the world and even more.

Expensive yachts of the world

The History Supreme is the most expensive, but by no means the only yacht on the planet that has found itself in the center of intense, admiring and, to tell the truth, a little envious media attention. Dozens of business publications regularly compile official ratings, which include only the most demanding and expensive yachts in the world. Apparently, the "racing for luxury" is really exciting - the top expensive yachts can number in the hundreds of copies. And participation in the unofficial "competition" is taken by millionaires and billionaires from all over the world, dreaming of getting into the coveted list. What does the top expensive yachts look like today?

Top 10 expensive yachts in the world

So, here it is, the "star" ten:

10. The Rising Sun, $200 million

Opening the top luxury yachts, The Rising Sun is owned by Larry Ellison, CEO of Oracle. The price of expensive yachts of a similar category is equal to the cost of a small skyscraper, an old sports stadium and, of course, more than the GDP of small third world countries at once. The yacht has a basketball court (at the same time serving as an alternative to a helicopter), a cinema hall, a wine cellar and 82 individual rooms scattered over 5 floors.

9. Seven Seas, $200 million

The owner of the model is Steven Spielberg. A cinema, a helicopter landing area, a gym, an infinity pool - all this allowed Seven Seas to get into the top of the expensive yachts. The boat can comfortably accommodate 12 guests.

8. Lady Moura, $210 million

Lady Moura is so precious that even her name is engraved in 24 carat gold. The yacht is owned by Nassar Al-Rashid, a Saudi billionaire. Rooms on the ship are ready to accommodate 30 guests and more than 60 crew members. Two diesel engines are responsible for the movement. The power of both is 7000 hp.

7. Al Mirqab, $250 million

If you want to relax in luxury in the company of 24 close friends, then be sure to contact Hamad bin Jasem bin Jabar Al Thani. Billionaire yachts, namely the ship owned by the Prime Minister of Qatar, are ideal for this purpose.

6. Dilbar, $263 million

"Dilbar" is a crew of 47 people, a helipad, rooms for 20 guests, 360 meters in length and 50 feet in height. Billionaires from Russia are not ready to be left behind the competition, and Alisher Usmanov is participating in the battle of the most expensive yachts.

5. Al Said, $300 million

When you're so rich, you can afford to call a thing by its name. So did Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said of Oman. The aluminum structure moves at a speed of 22 knots and accommodates up to 70 people, not counting the 154 crew members. "Basic equipment" is supplemented concert hall, which, if necessary, will fit a fairly large orchestra.

4. Superyacht A, $323 million

And again, expensive yachts go to Russian representatives, in this case, Andrey Melchenko. It is not the appearance or size that impresses, but the interior design. For example, 3 pools, 2 additional boats, entertainment systems and exclusive rooms for 14 people.

3. Dubai, $350 million

Today it is the favorite brainchild of the Sheikh of Dubai. For guests of the ship, there is a swimming pool, a spa, a glass staircase and (of course) a helipad. This is a real floating city for 115 people.

2. Eclipse, $450 million to $1.2 billion valuation

The move is for Roman Abramovich, and he made the most of his chance to excel. Interestingly, the yacht has its own defense system to detect intruders and paparazzi.

1. Streets of Monaco, $1 billion

If a thing can cost a billion, then here it is - the second most expensive yacht in the world today. Unlike the floating city of Dubai, this is a full-fledged island on the water. The 500-foot vessel is a recreation of a Mediterranean city with smaller copies of the Monte Carlo Casino, Hotel de Paris, etc. At the same time, the “capacity” is only 16 guests. Probably because each room is a maxi-apartment with a living room, a bathroom, a dressing room, a bedroom and a balcony.