BWA Yachting Expands Middle East Presence with the Launch of BWA Yachting UAE
Dubai, UAE – November 27, 2025 — BWA Yachting, a global leader in superyacht agency and maritime support services, has expanded its Middle East footprint with the official launch of BWA Yachting UAE in Dubai. The move follows recent openings in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Maldives, reinforcing the company’s strategy to build a fully connected service network across key routes in the wider region.
The new UAE base enhances BWA Yachting’s operational capacity across one of the world’s most active and rapidly developing yachting markets. The office will support superyacht movements across all major UAE ports and marinas, providing consistent standards of service for vessels transiting between the Suez Canal, the Gulf, and the Indian Ocean.
Located in Tameem House, Barsha Heights, Dubai, the office will be overseen regionally by Abdulaziz Higgi, Head of BWA Yachting KSA & UAE, ensuring continuity and streamlined coordination across both markets. Stelios Choulakis will lead the UAE operational team, bringing extensive regional experience in port logistics, formalities, and technical support.
“The launch of BWA Yachting UAE is a key step in consolidating our Middle East infrastructure,” said Paschalis Patsiokas, CEO of BWA Yachting. “With established operations in Saudi Arabia and now the Emirates, we can support clients with an uninterrupted chain of services from the Suez to the Arabian Gulf, improving efficiency, predictability, and response times across all major touchpoints.”
“The UAE is a mature and strategically important hub for superyacht traffic,” added Abdulaziz Higgi. “Our presence on the ground allows us to respond faster, leverage strong local relationships, and provide the operational clarity captains and crew rely on when navigating the region.”
Full National Coverage
BWA Yachting UAE will provide full nationwide coverage across the Emirates’ major yachting destinations and beyond, including:
• Dubai: Dubai Harbour Marina, Mina Rashid Marina, Marsa Al Arab Marina, Palm Jumeirah Marina, Bvlgari Marina
• Abu Dhabi: Yas Marina, Emirates Palace Marina
• Beyond: Ajman, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah, Umm Al Quwain
Yas Marina - Abu Dhabi
Operational Services
The UAE team will deliver the company’s full suite of maritime and superyacht support services, including:
Port clearances & berth arrangements
Bunkering (fuel & lubricants)
Immigration & visa processing
Crew logistics & medical support
Technical assistance & shipyard coordination
Provisions, spare parts & supply chain logistics
Freight handling, customs & courier services
VIP concierge and guest services
Bespoke onboard and onshore experience planning
Off-season and long-term storage solutions
VIP transport (air, land, charter)
Supporting the UAE’s Maritime Growth
The launch comes as the UAE continues to invest heavily in marina capacity, port upgrades, and luxury maritime infrastructure, positioning the country as a central hub for regional and global yacht movements.
BWA Yachting UAE will operate in alignment with national port regulations and maritime protocols, offering captains and yacht managers a single point of contact backed by global operational standards and local expertise.
