Lady Moura's interior configuration has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 27 guests overnight in 13 cabins. Glass-clad, with an opening roof, it offers a private set-up, surrounded with casual dining and coffee tables, a spa pool, dance studio and terrace.The pool on the uppermost deck is covered by a retractable roof and is surrounded by dining and coffee tables, a spa pool and an outdoor terrace.The seldom-used 18-plus-seat dining saloon sits on the bridge deck.Accommodation on board is for a total of 26 guests and a whopping 72 crew.
4 . Her exterior design and interior design is by Luigi Sturchio. He is also a co-founder of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation.Back when al Rashid was studying in Texas, George Bush Sr was making his first steps into Congress: the pair became acquainted and were close enough for Bush to later be a guest aboard One can only imagine the conversations that took place aboard the yacht between the former president and billionaire confidant of the Saudi sovereign in the midst of the Iraq disarmament crisis.When asked why the owner was selling such a treasured family heirloom, Camper & Nicholsons CEO Paolo Casani alluded to complexity behind the sale.
She has a mere 13,500 running hours on the clock so far.
From inviting lounges with deep cushioned sofas to regal dining rooms and palatial staterooms with en suites finished in marble, every aspect of the design uses indulgently tactile finishes and the furnishings have been chosen with great consideration for functionality, without impinging on aesthetic.
Moreover, she’s been refitted at least twice that we know of.
She has a deck material of teak. He remains an adviser to King Abdullah.Now in his eighties, al Rashid dedicates much of his time to philanthropy, sitting on the board of charitable initiatives such as the Handicapped Children’s Association, the Prince Salman Centre for Disability Research and the National SeaKeepers Society.
Labyrinthine corridors lead to cabins for 60 crew, offering a staff:guest ratio of two to one.
Lady Moura also features naval architecture by Blohm + Voss Shipyards. Lady Moura’s resplendent interior was designed by the Italian-born Luigi Sturchio.
Or perhaps he simply wants to be closer to his grown-up family, who have provided him with five grandchildren.It doesn’t really matter. Lady Moura has been used sparingly in her 30 years. What’s more interesting is what happens next, who the next owner is. On my way to the bakery I walk through a deafeningly loud room packed floor to ceiling with machinery. With up to 72 crew tending to their every need, guests can make use of the onboard amenities, such as the helipad, movie theatre and disco with DJ room, gym, owner’s study and medical suites. As I relinquish my shoes and totter up the gangway, a sign of what is to come glints in the enviably strong sun: the letters on the back of the boat – LADY MOURA – are plated in real gold.By far the largest yacht in Port Hercules, Monaco, Among its splendours, the yacht has a 35-cubic-metre indoor swimming pool with a retractable roof. With her own private nightclub and enough gold to sink a lesser ship, it’s no surprise she cost so much to build. Gold and cream abound, dark wood surfaces are buffed to within an inch of their lives, and the carpet is so thick that you’re almost wading. Today She is one of the first yachts to have beach clubs that open up on the ship’s sides (or indeed to have beach clubs at all), as well as one of the first to include boat garages, extendable bridge wings and numerous gangways.Another source, however, has floated $150 million, considering her 30 years of wear and tear and particular style: Saudi-owned yachts are generally considered traditional in their design and come with limited outdoor space.
There's space for every conceivable luxury on board Lady Moura: Inside the 105 Metre Superyacht For Sale She is owned by Saudi Arabian businessman, Nasser Al-Rashid.
Lady Moura has been used sparingly in her 30 years. Lady Moura has a steel hull with a steel/aluminium superstructure. She is also capable of carrying up to 71 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience. Her owner has made his billions in engineering – Al Rashid was educated at the University of Texas (he has since lavished funds on the university and had a department named in his honour) before setting up a firm in Riyadh, which was later chosen by Saudi kings Khalid and Fahd to be the engineering consultant to the royal family – and became one of the largest engineering firms in the kingdom. On al Rashid’s personal website, alongside details of his career and achievements, it notes: ‘His favourite hobby is walking.’More likely he has reached an age when the attractions of life afloat are less apparent. Lady Moura ran aground in 2007 during the weekend of the Cannes Film Festival. Perhaps an answer is hiding in plain view. The sheer decadent and extravagant details of Lady Moura are beyond what most people will ever even see, let alone experience in their lives. Lady Moura is a private luxury yacht.She was the ninth largest private yacht when she was launched in 1990, but has moved down the list in 2014 to number 28. For the second chapter in You are in control of the communications you receive from us and you can update your preferences anytime to make sure you are receiving information that matters to you. You would never guess that 8,400kg of machinery chugs and whirs below.
The bright blue hull has been repainted in easier to maintain white and the whole boat’s teak decking has been replaced.The pool on the top deck sits forward of the helipad.
There are cabins for hairdressers, make-up artists, beauticians and any number of private staff while the opulent owner’s cabin has access to a private terrace aft.The formal saloon on the main deck is predictably vast.