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Guests
70
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Cabins
26
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Crew
174
| Length | GT | Built |
|---|---|---|
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155m
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15,850 GT | 2008 |
| Beam | Draft | Top Speed |
| 23m | 5.5m | 22 Kts |
The 155m motor yacht Al Said was delivered to her owners in 2008 by German shipyard Lurssen. The yacht's elegant exterior design is by Espen Oeino, while her interiors are the work of RWD.
Key Features
- Custom limousine tender
- Concert hall for 50-member orchestra
- 15,850GT internal volume across 6 decks
- 50-seater cinema onboard
- Range of 7,700 nautical miles
- Full-size certified helipad
Design & Construction
Designed around a displacement steel hull and aluminium superstructure, Al Said spans six decks, measures 23m (75.5ft) across the beam and draws 5.5m (18ft). Her 15,850GT of internal volume places her second in the YachtBuyer YB100 by Gross Tonnage, just 67GT behind Dilbar. Despite that immense volume, Espen Øino's relatively slender proportions make her appear lighter than many yachts with similar internal capacity.
Construction began in mid-2005 under the project name Sunflower, with the keel laid at Lürssen's Bremen shipyard. Built to Lloyd's Register classification, she was launched in September 2007 before completing several months of sea trials ahead of delivery in March 2008. She remains one of the world's most private superyachts and is rarely photographed outside the Arabian Gulf. Her first known visit to France in 2026 gave YachtBuyer a very rare opportunity to see the yacht in detail, revealing features that have remained largely unseen since her delivery.
Exterior Design
Espen Øino drew Al Said at a point when engineering still set the limits for the world's largest yachts. Delivered in 2008, she predates the widespread use of structural glazing, so her profile relies on deep overhangs, sheltered promenade decks and carefully proportioned window bands. Those choices also suited her role. As the flagship of the Omani Royal Yacht Squadron, privacy forms part of the architecture itself, allowing guests to move across much of the yacht without exposure while keeping formal reception spaces protected from the sun.
At 155m (508.5ft), six decks and 15,850GT could easily have produced an overwhelming profile. Instead, Øino stretched the volume across a comparatively slender hull with long horizontal lines that disguise her immense scale.
The YachtBuyer aerial photography also reveals a very different approach to life on deck. There are no sprawling beach clubs, oversized pools or terraces filled with loose furniture. Much of the exterior is reserved for wide circulation routes, formal reception areas and aviation operations, a layout that suits a yacht expected to host state visits rather than summer parties. The full-beam helipad occupies the aft upper deck, keeping helicopter movements separate from the main guest accommodation while providing direct access into the yacht.
The same imagery also offers one of the clearest views yet of Al Said's custom wooden limousine tender. Hidden inside the starboard tender garage, the varnished launch is lowered by crane for ceremonial arrivals. It is a small detail, but it says much about the yacht's purpose. Royal guests arrive by a handcrafted launch that matches the formality of the mothership.
Interior Design
RWD developed Al Said's interior with Omani craftsmen, combining contemporary yacht architecture with traditional materials and detailing. Across the principal rooms, timber panelling, inlaid joinery and carefully proportioned mouldings provide the character, while polished metal and decorative stone play a much smaller role than on many yachts of similar size.
The owner's suite uses pale figured timber throughout the bulkheads, cabinetry and bed surround, creating a bright, unified appearance. Built-in furniture defines the perimeter of the room, leaving the centre uncluttered, while a seating area beside the full-height window makes the most of the natural light. Symmetrical bedside units, recessed lighting and restrained detailing keep the room feeling residential despite its scale.
The main reception lounges adopt a similar approach. Furniture is arranged into several smaller seating groups instead of one large conversation pit, allowing different meetings or gatherings to take place within the same space. Large windows bring daylight deep into the room, while the extensive timber panelling maintains a consistent visual language from one deck to the next.
The concert hall is unlike almost any other space found aboard a yacht. Dark carved timber, geometric detailing inspired by Islamic architecture and a deeply coffered ceiling give the room the atmosphere of a formal ceremonial hall. Seating runs around the perimeter instead of facing a fixed stage, allowing the space to accommodate orchestral performances, official receptions and larger gatherings without committing it to a single function.
Accommodation
Al Said accommodates up to 70 guests across 26 cabins, supported by up to 174 crew when operating at full state capacity (typically 120–140 during routine passages). Alongside hospitality staff and engineers are aviation crews, security teams, medical personnel, chefs, electricians, domestic staff and protocol specialists.
The owner's apartment reportedly includes a 50sqm (538sqft) bedroom, a 40sqm (431sqft) dressing room and a private salon, while two VIP suites feature their own hot tubs. The generous accommodation reflects the yacht's diplomatic role as much as her private one, with suites sized to host senior members of the royal family and visiting dignitaries in complete comfort.
Performance & Capabilities
Twin MTU 20V 8000 M70 diesel engines produce more than 22,000hp, giving Al Said a reported top speed of 22 knots and a cruising speed of 20 knots. Those figures remain exceptional for a yacht displacing 15,850GT.
Her engineering also reflects the demands of long-term independence. Fuel capacity reaches approximately 1.42 million litres, supporting a reported range of around 7,700 nautical miles. Waste heat recovered from the main engines contributes to freshwater production, reducing the electrical load placed on the yacht's generators. The system recovers ~8–10 % of main-engine thermal energy, cutting generator runtime by an estimated 15 % during extended passages.
Leisure & Entertainment
Entertainment reflects Al Said's dual role as a private royal residence and a venue for state hospitality. The concert hall provides space for live orchestral performances that few land-based residences could match. The concert hall’s location amidships, directly above the engine room, required a double-isolated deck structure and independent HVAC - unusual even among 150 m+ yachts. A 50-seat cinema offers a dedicated venue for private screenings and presentations.
Wellness
Wellness aboard Al Said centres on healthcare rather than spa facilities. The yacht is reported to carry a dedicated medical complex that includes treatment rooms, a dental surgery and, according to longstanding industry reports, a fully equipped operating theatre, although the latter has never been officially confirmed.
Member of the World's Biggest Yachts Club
This yacht is proudly ranked at 2 in the YB100, our exclusive list of the World's Biggest Yachts by Gross Tonnage. It has held this distinguished position for 5 years, 10 months, showcasing its unmatched true size.
This yacht also entered the traditional Top 100 Longest Yachts in 2011 at 3 and is now ranked 6, holding a spot in the table for 15 years, 6 months due to its extraordinary length.
To understand the difference visit our page on the World's Biggest Yachts.
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