A concept inspired by American aircraft carriers
Italian designer Enzo Manca has designed a special superyacht, inspired by the great American aircraft carriers. The idea was born in 2020 when he met a sheikh from the United Arab Emirates. The sheikh wanted the designer to create a truly special and unique boat to become the flagship of the UAE, which does not currently have one. This is how Enzo Manca designed UAE One, a project that took him two years from the study of the bow lines, the upper deck, the tower... The designer also studied how to transform the UAE One from a military vessel to a private yacht. As a result, the UAE One has gigantic dimensions: 140 m long, 28 m wide and 40 m high. Its curved lines nevertheless differentiate it from ocean-going vessels.
2,800 m2 of open-air deck
While the hull and two aft decks remain similar to more conventional yachts, it is the structural additions on the upper decks, and particularly on the bow, that give her a UFO look. A total of nine decks have been designed on UAE One, including a teak main deck with 2,800 m2 of open space.
A superyacht for diplomacy and pleasure
Designed to be the ship of the Emir and ruler of the UAE, the UAE One has 14 mini apartments, 5 super suites and 8 master cabins to accommodate guests. Two meeting rooms, as well as a room dedicated to press conferences, are also installed on board. To take care of this prestigious world, 65 crew members can be accommodated on board in 35 dedicated cabins.
In order to facilitate fast travel, the UAE One has two helipads, one of which can accommodate helicopters over 17 m. A hangar will be able to house the presidential helicopter. Finally, inside the boat is concealed a mini inner harbour which also houses a submarine.
Although designed for diplomatic missions, the UAE One has all the amenities expected on a yacht. On board, there is an 18 m2 transverse pool, a gym, a wellness center and a spa. At the bow, a huge circular sofa with a fireplace allows a 360° view of the sea. Future images of the interior should be unveiled at the end of 2023.
