M/Y HADAR ex FLYING FOX 136m Mega yacht by Lürssen Yachts 🇩🇪

🏴🇦🇪 M/Y HADAR ex. FLYING FOX 🌟 136m Mega Yacht by Lürssen Yachts – Sold to UAE Royalty No Longer Available for Charter

🛠️ Construction & Technical Details

• Build Location: Crafted at Lürssen’s renowned Bremen shipyard in  Germany, a hub for the world’s most elite superyachts.
• Delivery Date: Officially delivered in March 2019, after rigorous sea trials, marking its entry as a global icon.
• Hull & Superstructure: Features a robust displacement steel hull for superior stability and an aluminum superstructure for optimal weight distribution, topped with luxurious teak decks across all levels.
• Classification: Complies with Lloyd’s Register PYC (Passenger Yacht Code) standards, ensuring the highest levels of safety for royal voyages.
• Propulsion System: Powered by twin MTU 20V 4000 M65 diesel engines, delivering a maximum speed of 20 knots and a cruising speed of 15 knots for efficient long-haul travel.
• Range & Endurance: Boasts an impressive range of over 6,500 nautical miles at 12 knots, perfect for extended journeys across the Arabian Sea or Indian Ocean.
• Beam & Draft: 22.5m beam provides expansive interior volume, with a 5m draft allowing access to shallower royal retreats in the UAE waters.
• Flag: Currently sails under the 🇲🇾 Malaysian flag (IMO 9829394, MMSI 533132807), a strategic choice for international operations.

🌟 Unique Features & Amenities

• Cryotherapy Chamber: Pioneering onboard cryo-sauna reaching -110°C, the first of its kind on a yacht, ideal for royal wellness recovery sessions.
• Dive Center Excellence: Equipped with professional scuba gear, including a decompression chamber, for exploring UAE’s coral-rich dive sites like those off Abu Dhabi.
• Cinema & Entertainment: Features a 12-seat, two-deck outdoor cinema with premium AV systems, plus an indoor library and wood fireplace for intimate royal screenings.
• Onboard Hospital: A fully operational medical suite with dedicated staff, including a hyperbaric chamber, ensuring top-tier health support during global travels.
• Tender Garage Innovation: Side-opening hatches for seamless deployment of tenders, plus multiple swim platforms and a wide beach club area for effortless water access.
• Observation Lounge: Panoramic 360-degree deck for spotting marine life or enjoying UAE sunsets over the Persian Gulf.
• Wheelchair Accessibility: Fully equipped with elevators and accessible pathways, making it inclusive for all royal guests.
• Transverse Pool: The 12m main-deck pool has a retractable divider for switching between saltwater and freshwater, doubling as a plunge pool post-spa treatments.
• Underwater Lights & Jacuzzi: LED sea illumination for nighttime swims, complemented by a sundeck Jacuzzi for stargazing in UAE skies.
• Art & Lighting: Houses a curated modern art collection with customizable LED ambiance systems, blending neutral tones with potential bespoke Arabic motifs for the new owners.

🛳️ Operational Excellence

• Crew Expertise: A 54-55 member international crew, including dive masters, certified spa therapists, and executive chefs trained in Middle Eastern cuisine, delivering personalized royal service.
• Eco-Innovations: Incorporates hybrid power options, advanced waste recycling, and energy-efficient systems to align with UAE’s sustainability goals.
• Stabilization Tech: Quantum zero-speed stabilizers ensure a butter-smooth ride, whether anchored off Dubai or cruising the Gulf.
• Helicopter Versatility: Dual helipads certified for heavy-lift helicopters like the Airbus H175 or the onboard $10M Airbus H155, facilitating swift transfers from UAE palaces.
• Security Features: Advanced surveillance and secure communications, tailored for high-profile royalty.

🌍 Voyage History & Potential Destinations

• Past Charters: Famously hosted music royalty like Beyoncé and Jay-Z for her 40th birthday in 2021, skipping the Met Gala; also rumored for Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos charters.
• Sanctions Saga: Blocked by the US Treasury in 2022 due to ties with Imperial Yachts (Russian asset management), removed in October 2024; relocated to 🇹🇷 Turkey then 🇦🇪 UAE for safety.
• Recent Sightings: Spotted in Abu Dhabi (🇦🇪), Durban (🇿🇦 South Africa), and off Cape Town in 2025, signaling new ownership adventures.
• UAE-Centric Itineraries: Ideal for Persian Gulf cruises from Dubai to Abu Dhabi, or extended voyages to 🇲🇻 Maldives (6 days), 🇹🇭 Thailand (6 days), 🇮🇩 Indonesia (8 days), 🇲🇺 Mauritius, and 🇸🇨 Seychelles (3 days).
• Golden Visa Perks: Under UAE’s expanded program, ownership qualifies for a 10-year renewable Golden Visa, including family residency and business freedoms—perfect for the royal buyer.

💰 Financial & Ownership Insights

• Sale Details: Sold in a secretive off-market deal in June 2025 for an estimated $450M, transitioning from Russian billionaire Dmitry Kamenshchik to Abu Dhabi royalty; first ownership change since launch.
• VAT Refund Legacy: Original owner’s Norway (🇳🇴) stop reclaimed €57M in German VAT (19% of €300M build cost), a model for savvy UAE acquisitions.
• Running Costs: Approximately $40M annually, covering crew, maintenance, and fuel for a vessel of this stature.
• Value Proposition: At ~$45,000 per gross ton, it remains a benchmark for luxury, now the “smallest” in the Abu Dhabi royal fleet—ironic for the 25th largest yacht worldwide.
• Awards: Multi-award winner, including Robb Report’s “Best Charter Yacht” in 2020, underscoring its elite status.

🎨 Design & Cultural Depth

• Exterior Mastery: Espen Øino’s flowing lines maximize 7,000 sqm of outdoor space, evoking a modern palace on water.
• Interior Elegance: Mark Berryman’s 400 sqm spa and neutral palettes may now incorporate UAE-inspired elements like intricate Islamic patterns or gold accents.
• Owner’s Suite: Private apartment with his-and-hers bathrooms, dressing rooms, lounge, wood fireplace, office, and a dedicated dip pool—fit for royalty.
• Name Legacy: “Flying Fox” revives a prior 74m Nobiskrug yacht’s name; original Project Shu honors the Egyptian air god, symbolizing ethereal freedom over UAE deserts and seas.
• Global Ranking: 25th largest superyacht in 2025 (down from 14th), sandwiched between Lürssen’s Crescent and Fincantieri’s Ocean Victory in the YB100 list.

⚓ UAE Royalty Ownership Era

• New Chapter: Acquired by Abu Dhabi royalty in 2025, Flying Fox aligns with the UAE’s booming superyacht scene, from Abu Dhabi’s Golden Quay to Dubai’s 2025 International Boat Show. No longer for charter, it’s reserved for private royal escapades, reflecting the Emirates’ affinity for opulent maritime heritage.
• Cultural Fit: Potential customizations include halal-certified galleys and prayer spaces, enhancing its role as a floating extension of UAE palaces.

🤔 Additional FAQs

• Celebrity Connections: Hosted Beyoncé’s lavish parties; tips alone exceeded $1M—now exclusive to UAE elite.
• Eco-Footprint: While luxurious, its hybrid systems support UAE’s Vision 2031 sustainability push.
• Largest Tender: The 12.50m Compass Limo Tender, offering climate-controlled luxury transfers.
• Helicopter Onboard: Includes a $10M Airbus H155 for aerial tours over UAE landmarks.
• Charter Future: Unlikely under royal ownership; UAE billionaires prefer private use over rentals.

⚓ Flying Fox endures as a pinnacle of maritime splendor, now a crown jewel in UAE royalty’s fleet, blending global exploration with Arabian luxury across the world’s azure waters.

 

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Shu, Kazakhstan may refer to:

• Shu in the Sozak District, South Kazakhstan Province 🇰🇿
• Town of Shu in Kazakhstan’s Akmola Oblast 🏡

In China:

• Sichuan, officially abbreviated as Shu (蜀) 🇨🇳
• Shu (state), an ancient state in modern Sichuan, conquered by Qin in 316 BC 🏛️
• Shu Han (221–263) during the Three Kingdoms Period 📜
• Western Shu (405–413), also known as Qiao Shu, a state founded by Qiao Zong during the Eastern Jin Dynasty 🏰
• Former Shu (907–925) during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period 🔄
• Later Shu (934–965) during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period 🔱

Reference to literature:

• The Book of Documents (Shū 書) 📖

 

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