Build & Refit Management

Build & Refit Management in Dubai

A new build or a major refit is one of the largest decisions a yacht owner makes — and one of the easiest to get wrong without someone managing it on your behalf.

At Dubriani, we manage new builds and full refits from specification through delivery, coordinating shipyards, naval architects, and suppliers so the project stays on scope, on budget, and on schedule. We represent your interests on-site, not the yard’s.

Your yacht comes out exactly as specified — not as whatever was easiest for the yard to deliver.

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New Build Project Management
Owner's representation from initial specification through construction and delivery, coordinating naval architects, builders, and classification societies on your behalf.
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Full Refit Planning & Execution
Complete refit scoping — structural, mechanical, and cosmetic — with a fixed project plan agreed before work starts, not discovered as the yard goes along.
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Shipyard & Contractor Coordination
One point of contact managing every shipyard, subcontractor, and supplier on the project, so delays and miscommunication don't fall on you to resolve.
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Budget & Timeline Oversight
Transparent cost tracking and milestone reporting throughout the build or refit, so budget and schedule overruns are caught early, not at final invoice.
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Classification & Survey Coordination
Coordination with classification societies and surveyors throughout the project, keeping the build compliant with class and flag-state requirements from day one.
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Sea Trials & Handover
Sea trials, snag-list resolution, and final handover managed on your behalf, so the yacht you take delivery of is the yacht you actually specified.
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Owner's Representation, Not the Yard's

Our approach is built on one principle: we work for you, not the shipyard.

Instead of leaving specification decisions to whoever is easiest for the yard, we hold the project to what was actually agreed.

This includes:

  • Independent specification and contract review
  • On-site inspections at every project milestone
  • Independent budget and timeline tracking
  • Snag-list enforcement before final payment

With Dubriani, the yard answers to someone — not just to its own schedule.

One Project, One Team

A build or refit shouldn’t mean managing five contractors yourself.

We coordinate the shipyard, the designers, the suppliers, and the surveyors as a single managed project.

You get one point of contact and one accountable team — not a pile of separate invoices and excuses.

Most owners in Dubai end up piecing a project together across a shipyard, an independent designer, and a separate survey coordinator. We replace that with one accountable team, so nothing falls into the gap between contractors.

The result is a yacht delivered the way it was designed, not the way it was convenient to build.

You approve the vision. We manage the build.
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What our clients say

Reviews

Adchara Bangkultum
Adchara Bangkultum

6 months ago

Star Star Star Star Star
“I had such an amazing birthday celebration on the yacht. Everything was beautifully organized and very well planned. The atmosphere was elegant, relaxing, and truly special. The decoration was lovely, the service was excellent, and the staff took great care of every detail. Sailing on the yacht while enjoying the view made the experience even mor…
Grace Alcaide
Grace Alcaide

9 months ago

Star Star Star Star Star
We had a company yacht party and the whole experience was absolutely unforgettable. From the moment we stepped on board, everything was perfectly organized and the team made us feel very welcome. The yacht itself was spacious, clean, and beautifully maintained, with plenty of room to relax, dance, and enjoy the views. The crew was extremely profess…
Michelle Ann
Michelle Ann

8 months ago

Star Star Star Star Star
We had an incredible time and amazing experience with Dubriani Yacht from start to finish!!!! Boarding was smooth and well-organized; the staff greeted us with smiles and made us feel welcome right away. The yacht itself was clean, spotless, luxurious,beautifully maintain, exactly as shown in the photos and perfectly set up for our group. everyt…
Thaliander
Thaliander

7 months ago

Star Star Star Star Star
Amazing service from start to finish 😍the crew were incredibly welcoming and made the entire experience unforgettable. The sailing was so smooth and love to come back again 🥰
Belle Descartin
Belle Descartin

6 months ago

Star Star Star Star Star
Such a great experience! The yacht was beautiful and super clean, and the crew was very welcoming and helpful. Special thanks to Thalia, who was incredibly friendly, attentive, and made sure we were comfortable throughout the trip. We really enjoyed the cruise and the views were incredible. It was a perfect way to relax and enjoy the day. Would def…

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Both. We manage new-build projects from specification through delivery, and full refits from scoping through handover.

For you. We act as owner’s representative throughout the project — our role is to hold the yard to what was agreed, not to make the yard’s job easier.

Through independent cost tracking and milestone reporting, so overruns are flagged as they happen rather than discovered at the final invoice.

We enforce the snag list and hold final payment against it — the project isn’t signed off until it matches what was actually specified.

Yes. We coordinate directly with classification societies and surveyors throughout the build so compliance is built in, not retrofitted.

It depends entirely on scope — from a few weeks for cosmetic work to many months for structural refits. We provide a realistic timeline once scope is confirmed.

Request a build & refit consultation. We’ll review what you’re planning and scope the project before any commitment is made.

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Get in touch with us. +971 4550 6309