# Assets Group and Azimut Yachts Expand Partnership for Hospitality Yachts

> Assets Group named Azimut Yachts its preferred luxury yacht partner, building on a September 2026 plan for 18 yachts in the Maldives.

- Published: 2026-11-05T20:37:45+00:00
- Section: Partnerships
- Author: News Desk
- URL: https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-11-05/assets-group-azimut-yacht-partnership
- Source: [The Peninsula Newspaper](https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/05/11/2026/assets-group-and-azimut-yachts-strengthen-strategic-partnership)

## Key takeaways

- Assets Group named Azimut Yachts its Preferred Luxury Yacht Partner for future hospitality developments worldwide.
- The agreement builds on a September 2026 plan for 18 Azimut yachts serving Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi and Rosewood Ranfaru Maldives.
- The companies will explore bespoke yacht concepts for projects including Atlantis The Royal, Maldives, developed with Kerzner International.

Assets Group named Azimut Yachts its Preferred Luxury Yacht Partner for future hospitality developments worldwide, expanding a collaboration announced at the Qatar Boat Show 2026. [The Peninsula Newspaper](https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/05/11/2026/assets-group-and-azimut-yachts-strengthen-strategic-partnership) reported the agreement on November 5, 2026.

## Azimut's Role Across Assets Group Destinations

The agreement sets a framework for the two companies to explore opportunities across [Assets Group](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/000dlwl/assets-group)'s international portfolio. It builds on a partnership announced in September 2026 for a dedicated fleet of 18 [Azimut Yachts](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0007232/azimut-yachts) serving Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi and Rosewood Ranfaru Maldives, supported by an Azimut Service Center in Malé opened with Azimut Yachts Gulf and Maldives powered by Elite Yachts.

Under the proposed collaboration, Azimut's Research & Development, Technical and Design teams would work with Assets Group during early development stages of selected projects. The concepts could cover tailored exterior and interior designs, materials, layouts, onboard technologies and personalized guest experiences.

The companies will also explore opportunities across Assets Group's pipeline, including Atlantis The Royal, Maldives, a luxury destination being developed with [Kerzner International](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0007udh/kerzner-international). Kerzner International plans to sign its first Indian property agreement by 2027, exploring SIRO and Rare Finds brands, CNBC TV18 reported, with CEO Philippe Zuber citing demand from Indian travelers.

Khaled Zi Alnon, Group Chief Executive Officer of Assets Group, said: "Our partnership with Azimut Yachts reflects our vision to create exceptional hospitality destinations through innovation and personalized luxury experiences." Marco Valle, Chief Executive Officer of Azimut|Benetti Group, said the collaboration was "already taking its next concrete step" after the first yacht deliveries in the Maldives.

## Atlantis The Royal Maldives Project Details

Assets Group entered a co-development partnership with Kerzner International for Atlantis The Royal Maldives, a 493-key dual-island resort on Vaaredhdhoo Faru Island opening in 2029 with 20 dining venues and a 70,000 sqm Aquaventure waterpark, according to akta.pro [company records](https://akta.pro/company-data). The same records describe Assets Group as a Qatar-based developer founded in 2014 with revenue estimated at $500 million-$1 billion.

## Qatar Boat Show Announcement

The expanded partnership was announced during the Qatar Boat Show 2026, where the companies positioned yachts as part of the destination experience rather than a standalone transport or leisure offering.

## Companies in this story

- [Assets Group company profile](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/000dlwl/assets-group) · website: http://www.assetsgroup.com
- [Kerzner International company profile](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0007udh/kerzner-international) · website: http://www.kerzner.com
- [Azimut Yachts company profile](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0007232/azimut-yachts) · website: https://www.azimutyachts.com

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