Dubai has become one of the world’s fastest-growing hubs for yacht ownership and maritime innovation — and one shipyard is rapidly gaining global attention: Romeo Marine.
Founded and led by Nader Nashed, Romeo Marine is the product of more than 40 years of craftsmanship rooted in the Nashed family’s long-established luxury interiors legacy. What began as Romeo Interiors in 1983 — a high-end fit-out company renowned for palaces, luxury residences, and elite hospitality projects across the Gulf — has evolved into a fully-fledged shipbuilding force in the UAE.
A Shipyard Built on Craftsmanship and Ambition
From its base in Dubai Maritime City, Romeo Marine now operates a vast facility dedicated to custom yacht manufacturing, refit, and modernization. The shipyard’s signature is unmistakable — modern exterior lines, engineering precision, and luxury interiors that rival the world’s top European yards.
Romeo Marine builds across a wide spectrum:
- Superyachts
- Support vessels
- Fast offshore vessels
- Commercial craft for critical marine industries
With a vertically integrated approach — naval architecture, engineering, interior design, carpentry, and finishing all united under one roof — the yard maintains total control over quality and delivery.
Family Legacy — Global Vision
The Nashed family’s story is one of entrepreneurship, creativity, and innovation. Egyptian in origin and UAE-based for decades, their companies have shaped landmark architectural and marine projects across the Middle East. The move into shipbuilding wasn’t simply diversification — it was a generational vision to create a world-class yacht brand born in Dubai.
Today, Romeo Marine stands as a symbol of:
- Gulf craftsmanship meeting global standards
- Expansion of the UAE shipbuilding sector
- New international maritime capability outside Europe
The company has already attracted attention from yacht owners across the GCC, Mediterranean, and Asia, and is increasingly visible on the international boat show circuit, including Monaco.
Technological Focus & Future Plans
Romeo Marine is investing heavily in:
- Advanced composite construction
- Lightweight high-speed hulls
- Smart vessel management systems
- High-performance propulsion solutions for offshore and leisure vessels
The roadmap includes:
- Larger custom superyachts
- Hybrid propulsion integration
- Partnerships with global design studios
- Structured expansion of refit and after-sales services
Dubai’s ambitions to position itself as a global yachting capital align perfectly with Romeo Marine’s direction — and the shipyard is poised to become one of the region’s most influential yacht builders within the next decade.
Why Romeo Marine Matters
The rise of Romeo Marine signals a new balance of power in the yachting world. For decades, yacht construction has been synonymous with Europe — the Netherlands, Germany, and Italy especially. Romeo Marine represents a different momentum:
A superyacht builder created in the Gulf, for the global market — not only regional clients.
A family-built empire combining heritage craftsmanship with modern naval engineering.
A shipyard that exports UAE talent to the world stage.
With the luxury yacht market expanding and Dubai becoming an essential global yachting destination, Romeo Marine is no longer a name to watch — it is a name to know.
