Officially launched in 2007, Al Marakeb is one of the few companies in the UAE that specialize in building and outfitting exclusive customized boats using a combination of certified raw materials, and qualified technicians. The company began with its founder who came across the idea of designing and building a boat from scratch for his father as a gift. Initially motivated by the challenge of manufacturing vessels without using any precedent, the founder ultimately acted on the necessity of turning his passion for boats and transforming his desire into a legitimate business resulting in successful projects to date. Al Marakeb is now confident there is a niche for itself as a customer- oriented, boat-manufacturing company.