Pioneering
Superyacht Refit in the Middle East
Open, Running, Delivering Today,
Not Tomorrow.
At Navarq, operations are reality, not a promise. With our premises ready and a skilled team in place,
we are executing superyacht refits today. While others plan and dream, we are building, transforming,
and delivering results.
What We Do
Whether you’re modernising an existing yacht, undertaking a
full conversion, or preparing for the next season, our team
delivers precision craftsmanship, transparent management,
and trusted results across:
- Major Refits & Conversions
- Project Management & Technical Office
- Interiors & Outfitting
- Painting & Finishing Works
- Mechanical, Electrical & Systems Upgrades
- General Works & Maintenance
- Future-Proof Refit Solutions
Integrated Offering
& Bundling
We offer an integrated, bundled refit approach designed to maximize
project efficiency, streamline coordination, and deliver greater value
through unified service packages combining technical expertise,
craftsmanship, and sustainability-driven upgrades.
- Project Management + Technical Office oversight
- Interiors + painting + general works
- Major refit or conversion scope
- Future-proof / sustainability upgrades
Availability
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for Available Slot
Our schedule fills up quickly, check our current capacity
in advance to secure a refit slot that fits your timeline.
Dubai, UAE
Your Superyacht
Prime Refit Center
In The
Persian Gulf
WHY THE MIDDLE EAST?
Establishing a fully operational refit hub here is not just strategic,
it’s essential. Superyachts visiting the Gulf now have a local
“repair pit stop” where expert teams, experienced facilities, and
streamlined services ensure every journey is supported,
maintained, and elevated.
WHY DUBAI?
Dubai is the historic heart of yachting in the Gulf, home to the region’s
oldest and most visited boat show. Its deep-rooted maritime culture,
proven infrastructure, and global connectivity make it the natural base
for a refit hub — a place where heritage, expertise, and efficiency come
together to support every superyacht journey.
DDW
Drydocks World is the Middle East’s leading shipyard, trusted for
decades in large-scale marine repair and engineering. Through our
joint venture with DDW, we combine their world-class infrastructure
with our superyacht-refit expertise, creating a dedicated hub that
delivers precision, capability, and reliability at every stage
of the refit process.
ARGO NAVIS
Argo Navis Bespoke Yachting brings specialised superyacht
expertise into the joint venture, backed by a dedicated team of
naval architects, engineers, designers, and project managers.
Together, we ensure every refit delivers the precision, craftsmanship,
and oversight expected at the highest level of the industry.
Trusted Partners
Meet The Team
Our team combines decades of expertise in superyacht design, project management, and operations.
With a proven track record in delivering complex refits and managing luxury assets, the Navaraq is guided
by a group that understands both the technical demands and the lifestyle expectations of the world’s
most discerning clients.
Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem
CEO and Chairman
of DP World Group
Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem
CEO and Chairman
of DP World Group
Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem
CEO and Chairman
of DP World Group
Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem
CEO and Chairman
of DP World Group
Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem
CEO and Chairman
of DP World Group
Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem
CEO and Chairman
of DP World Group
Current Refit Projects
Discover our current superyacht refit projects, or subscribe below to receive updates on our latest works as
they unfold. Stay informed on how we are transforming and elevating some of the world’s most prestigious
yachts, project by project.
Full Technical
Refit
The complete technical refit of the 80-metre superyacht MY Titan
by Abeking & Rasmussen commenced in May 2025, marking one of
the most comprehensive rebuilds in its class. The project is set for
completion in Q2 2026, encompassing full systems upgrades,
engineering modifications, and interior modernization.
Full Refit & Conversion
To Hybrid Propulsion
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. Why choose Dubai for a Superyacht refit?
Dubai gives an strategic and geographical alternative to the typical European shipyards and combines world-class infrastructure, a dry climate, duty-free import of refit materials, and direct air/sea logistics. Its luxury hospitality and safety make it ideal for owners and crew throughout the refit period.
2. Is Drydocks World / Dubai Maritime City suitable for Superyachts?
Yes. DDW and DMC are internationally certified yards with extensive lifting and dry-docking capability. The JV operates a dedicated Superyacht division, separate from commercial traffic, with controlled access, private berths, and project offices.
3. How is this JV different from a commercial shipyard operation?
The JV merges DDW’s industrial capability with Argo Navis’s superyacht standards project management, interiors, paint, and client experience equal to leading European yards.
4. What size yachts can be accommodated?
Facilities handle yachts up to 110m LOA via Sycrolift and hard standing berth as well as access to a 207m floating drydock.
5. Who manages the refit project?
All projects are managed by Argo Navis AE’s Superyacht Project Team. Your point of contact ensuring transparency, schedule control, and quality oversight, supported by DDW’s engineering departments.
6. How do you maintain European-level quality?
The JV follows ICOMIA Superyacht Refit Group and ISO 9001 processes. Yacht-certified paint applicators, OEM-approved technicians, and strict QA/inspection protocols guarantee results equivalent to top European yards.
7. What are the climate conditions for painting in Dubai?
All paintwork occurs in climate controlled enclosures or sealed tents, keeping temperatures and humidity within manufacturers application guidelines. All paint applications take place only when suitable.
8. How do you control dust, humidity, and contamination?
Positive-pressure ventilation, filtered air handling, and real-time logging of dew-point, humidity, and temperature maintain ideal conditions.
9. "Fly rust” how do you prevent it in a primarily commercial yard?
Prevention measures include: Physical separation from heavy-steel areas, enclosing the vessel within a tenting structure and a strict grinding-zone management plan/schedule.
10. Are subcontractors or OEM specialists allowed?
Yes. Streamlined visa and access processes support OEM or specialist teams, coordinated by Argo Navis AE.
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