Dubai & the Arabian Gulf · October – April
Dubai & Gulf yacht provisioning
Everything we know about provisioning the Gulf season: which Dubai and Abu Dhabi berths take a full load, what a charter really costs per guest, how customs, alcohol and halal rules differ between the UAE, Qatar, Oman and Bahrain, and which event weeks close supplier capacity. Written for chefs, chief stews, captains and brokers.
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Dubai yacht provisioning: the working guide
Dubai is the deepest provisioning hub between the Mediterranean and Singapore. Almost anything can be sourced or flown in within 48 hours, but the constraints are different from Europe: impo…
Read the guide →Season planning
The Arabian Gulf yacht season, month by month
The Gulf season is the mirror image of the Mediterranean: it opens as Europe closes, runs from October to April, and is shaped less by weather than by event weeks. Knowing which weeks compre…
Read the guide →Budgeting
What Gulf yacht provisioning actually costs
Gulf provisioning sits between Mediterranean and Caribbean pricing. Fresh fish, produce and staples are cheaper than Europe; imported dairy, charcuterie and wine are more expensive because t…
Read the guide →Compliance
Gulf customs, alcohol and halal rules for yachts
In the Gulf, paperwork is the provisioning constraint. Product is available; what varies is what may be imported, by whom, and with how much notice. Getting this right at brief avoids the tw…
Read the guide →Route planning
Gulf yacht itineraries and where to load
Gulf distances are short, so the temptation is to restock everywhere. That is the expensive way to do it. The efficient pattern is one deep load in Dubai, planned top-ups on route, and a sin…
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Interior provisioning in Dubai and the Gulf
Interior briefs in the Gulf are their own discipline. Flowers wilt fast in 35°C, allocation wine has to be planned around licensing, and alcohol-free lists are not a footnote here — they are…
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