Simply Abu Dhabi XXVIII

2 0 4 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I and is fitted with two pairs of stabilisers that work at anchor to increase onboard comfort when the yacht is stationary, particularly in rough waters. Powered by two MTU (16V 4000 M63L) diesel engines and propelled by her twin screw propellers, Elements is capable of a top speed of 18 knots. Originally commissioned to be built for an owner who made some minor changes before suddenly pulling out of the deal, Mr Al-Athel made the bold decision to continue with the build himself, hiring renowned Italian designer Cristiano Gatto for the interior. “I asked Cristiano, whom I knew from before, if he would work with me on Elements. He is an excellent designer – I would recommend him for any design job, and I will always use him from now on.” Enlisting the likes of Yachting Protection for all paint and fairing, and Vibrascan for the noise and vibration study, the finished result is an oceangoing vessel of indisputable status, with a volume of 2,900GT and key features that include a beach club, spa pool, hammam and an elevator to provide convenient access to her four voluminous decks. Her opulent interior is cast in cool shades of silver and blue, with in-built cabinetry at every turn, as well as key pieces of specially commissioned stand-alone furniture. Marble pillars and crystal chandeliers combine to great effect, punctuated by royal blue and sea-green silks and fabric detailing. “Elements is a fantastic yacht and I’m proud of every bit of her,” says Mr Al-Athel. “It’s very hard to achieve a yacht of that quality for that price, but I want to have the best of everything. It took me time, especially with the Lloyds certification, but we now have an amazing team. When people visit the yard, they want to see Elements, and they’re very impressed with what they see.”