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Oasis Deck’s Evolution: The Design Feature That Just Conquered the Gulf
The Shifting Center: Yachting’s New Global Pivot
The yachting world’s center of gravity is constantly shifting, and the latest move points decisively toward the Middle East. Benetti, the storied Italian shipyard with over 150 years of manufacturing excellence, is affirming this truth by returning to the Qatar Boat Show in Doha. This isn’t a casual appearance; it is a strategic maneuver that strengthens Benetti’s presence in what they recognize as one of the most dynamic and crucial markets globally, particularly for large and full-custom yachts. Benetti is aligning itself with the region that is set to define the next era of bespoke yacht ownership.
The Custom Code: Where Innovation Meets Demand
Benetti’s success in the Gulf area stems directly from its extraordinary expertise in customization. In a market where owners demand singularity, Benetti thrives. Each project is the result of an intense creative process that fuses innovation, cutting-edge engineering, and superlative Italian craftsmanship, working in continuous liaison with the owner. The numerous full-custom yachts successfully built for Gulf owners in recent years confirm that this commitment to unique, personalized design is the key currency in the region’s dynamic, high-stakes market.
Oasis and B.Now: Maximizing the Connection to the Sea
The models Benetti is presenting are structural arguments for fluid living. The Oasis 42M, flagship of its series, features the patented Oasis Deck®, a system with fold-out side terraces that maximizes the aft lounge area to over 100 square meters. The B.Now 52M takes this spatial conquest further, boasting an Oasis Deck® that totals 130 square meters. This model’s real audacity is on the Main Deck: 48 meters of seamless interior space, achieved by bringing the external corridor indoors and conveying the sensation of truly having the sea on board thanks to huge side windows.
The Cabana Deck: A Radical Redesign
Benetti is pushing design boundaries even further with the B.Loft 58M. This model reinterprets the yacht as a place of social interaction and well-being, taking inspiration from contemporary lofts and important villas. The boldest innovation is the Cabana Deck™, an area at the water’s edge designed to revolutionize the beach club concept. Side wings swing out to form a 120-square-meter bathing platform, creating an indoor/outdoor space where light reflected from the pool above filters through the ceiling. This intelligent distribution of space rejects the superfluous, catering directly to a new generation of sophisticated owners.
The Verdict: Fortifying Excellence in the Gulf
Benetti’s repeated participation in the Qatar Boat Show confirms its position as a strategic leader. The shipyard is not just selling boats; it is presenting an evolving design philosophy that combines timeless elegance with modern architectural freedom. For owners and stakeholders in the Gulf, Benetti’s presence offers a direct opportunity to confirm the brand’s manufacturing excellence and engage with a fleet designed for a life lived without traditional limits.
