That someone would buy the $325 million Amadea only because it came with a hefty $138 million discount does not seem like a good enough reason. The better reason is that Amadea is one of the most exquisite superyachts on the planet. It is merely a perk that, owing to her turbulent history, this jewel of the high seas was sold like a designer shirt off the rack at a mall.
Still, that takes nothing away from the grandeur of a vessel that is a masterclass in design, flamboyance, and all things larger than life. In fact, it is not widely known Sajwani first toured Amadea around 2020, fell in love with her, but ultimately bought the smaller 216-foot AHS. The auction gave him an unexpected second chance to own the yacht he had never forgotten. It also made Sahijwani the youngest superyacht owner worldwide.
Truly, only a Dubai billionaire feels like a fitting owner for the 348-foot Amadea. The Lürssen vessel was sold to Dubai property developer Abbas Sajwani for $187 million through a sealed-bid auction in September 2025. It was indeed a stroke of luck that, despite the hefty 42.5% discount, his bid was only $1 million higher than the second-highest offer. That is how this 27-year-old Dubai mogul found his floating mansion. To participate, he also had to demonstrate a net worth of at least $500 million and place a $10 million deposit.
For Sajwani, this pleasure craft is not something one uses only during summers or whenever it is fashionable to be spotted in the Mediterranean. A library of lavishness, it gives this young businessman a place to live, thrive, plan, and strategize. According to Forbes, he spends his weekdays working aboard this palatial office, entertains VIPs in the main salon, enjoys his alfresco meals, and then turns Amadea into his party pad on weekends.
With stunning Mediterranean views during summers, particularly along the south of France, he enjoys the pool in good company and makes the most of the yacht’s many other amenities. The interiors reveal an aristocratic aesthetic truly befitting a royal residence, complete with inlaid teak walls, a bar carved from marble sourced from the Greek island of Thassos, and a hand-painted baby grand piano by Pleyel.
The golden elevator connecting the different decks is the ultimate touch of flamboyance, but surely only the starting point for someone whose family business, DAMAC, has built more than 50,000 luxury units and has another 50,000-plus under construction in the emirate.
The Forbes video takes viewers inside this gorgeous behemoth, which ticked nearly every box for the billionaire whose father is known as the “Donald of Dubai” owing to his connection with Trump. Sajwani shared, “When I was looking to buy a boat, it wasn’t one box I needed to tick. It was 10 boxes, and Amadea, for me, ticked most of them.”
The Lürssen mammoth, delivered in 2017, was designed by Espen Øino International, with interiors by François Zuretti. Dominated by a double-height atrium, the interior appealed so deeply to this 20-something real estate prince that he changed very little after acquiring it. From the leather-bound books lining the library walls to the intricate woodwork and paneling, God truly is in the details aboard Amadea.
Outdoors, too, Amadea leaves none of the luxury behind. The ship flaunts a 33-foot infinity pool, a Jacuzzi, a helipad, two spas, and unmatched views.
Keeping up with sporting trends, Amadea is no longer moored dockside and lying in limbo. She is prim and ready for adventure, with her latest addition being a pickleball court created on the converted helipad.
For the sake of privacy, the cameras did not venture into the tycoon’s private quarters. However, the owner’s deck, which stretches across nearly 87% of the yacht’s overall length, is the crown jewel of Amadea. With a full-beam, forward-facing bedroom, a vast dressing room, an ornate bathroom with a bathtub, shower, and separate spa area, and a private office, it is a self-contained ecosystem entirely at the owner’s disposal. For added comfort, there is also a beauty salon, gym, and private dining and lounge areas where he can relax in complete seclusion.
Amadea provides all the space and lifestyle amenities an ultra-high-net-worth individual could desire. From conducting Zoom calls in utmost tranquility to indulging in boisterous fun on the outdoor decks, Sajwani has realized that Amadea is the perfect home away from home, awash with the ambiance and indulgence a billionaire expects.
