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In this in-depth conversation, Francis Lapp joins Captain Sahar to share the story behind Sunreef Yachts’ expansion into the United Arab Emirates and how it has evolved into a key pillar of the company’s global operations. What began as a personal move to Dubai soon transformed into a long-term strategic vision. By establishing a state-of-the-art shipyard in Ras Al Khaimah, Sunreef Yachts has positioned the UAE as a vital hub for advanced manufacturing, craftsmanship and innovation in luxury yachting. Today, luxury yachts and components produced in the Emirates are integrated into projects across Europe and beyond, reinforcing a seamless global production network. This conversation offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at how regional investment, talent development and forward-thinking engineering are shaping the future of yacht building. It highlights the role of the UAE not just as a market, but as a driving force in redefining how and where the world’s most advanced multihulls are created.