Bilgin’s peerless megayacht Al Reem welcomes guests into a quiet retreat graced with an unparalleled array of simple pleasures. The third and final yacht of the 263 trilogy, the 80-meter Al Reem features many of the same luxurious details as her sister ships. First was the slim bullet-hulled Tatiana, followed by the dramatic lipstick red Leona. Al Reem, however, boasts increased interior space and more exterior deck area achieved through brilliant design that skillfully embraces extra volume in a graceful sweep of superstructure.
Subtly shaded palettes in evocative hues of pure white, whipped cream, caramel, and cocoa are accented by soft goods in blues borrowed from the sea. Paired with nature’s most appealing materials, stone, leather, metal, and wood, details are highlighted with polished steel and strategic glazing. The textures and colors work together to convey a serene seagoing estate worthy of every moment on board.
The Owner’s Elegant Brief
In scientific terms, an elegant solution achieves its ends through the simplest path with the most effective results. Al Reem’s owner embraced a parallel philosophy of simplicity in his brief, taking a less-is-more route, achieving subtle luxury made more beautiful by an abundance of space. Delivering the most voluminous yacht in the trilogy while achieving the owner’s aggressive performance profile proved a worthy challenge with an excellent result—a yacht with more than 100 GT over Tatiana, the first hull of the series, while maintaining a sleek profile capable of speed and range.
Visual noise throughout the yacht is muted to a whisper. Furnishings are cleverly curated to include what is needed without excess. The result is an environment embracing exceptional quality, materials, and workmanship, highlighted by abundant natural light and clear sightlines, contributing to a peaceful estate at sea.
Translating from the Arabic language to “white gazelle,” Al Reem was carefully overseen by the owner’s representative, Marino Perkusic. Perkusic noted that the owner planned to use the yacht mostly for leisure, therefore had expectations of a calm, pure, and serene atmosphere on board. If important business happened to find its way onto the yacht, a fully equipped, sound-insulated executive office would prove the perfect location.
At the owner’s request, the yacht spotlights inspired works of fine art in strategic places. A quiet vessel was also a requirement of the owner’s brief. That was in part accomplished through high-quality Sturm doors and MBM wall panels, as well as thoughtful deck layouts.
Al Reem remains a study in contemporary ambiance and uncluttered lines, all connecting back to nature through design, materials, and style. Perkusic attributed the design aesthetic to the owner’s preferences, noting, “The owner’s refined taste significantly influenced our decisions regarding the yacht’s layout and features. We prioritized creating multifunctional spaces that facilitate relaxation and social interaction, ensuring that each area complements the owner’s lifestyle.”
Al Reem By The Numbers
Al Reem’s sleek steel displacement hull, topped with an aluminum superstructure, measures 80 meters in length, with a 12.25-meter beam, a 3.50-meter draft, and a volume of 1,758 GT. She carries 12 guests in 6 cabins, served by 19 crew.
She is powered by two MTU 16V 4000 M73 2,560 kW engines with twin screw propellers. Boasting a maximum speed of 19 knots, Al Reem is capable of roaming more than 6,000 nautical miles at 11 knots, or 5,000 at a cruising speed of 15 knots.
Built by Bilgin Yachts in their Istanbul shipyard, her three-year build was launched in December of 2024 and delivered in July of 2025. Her maiden voyage saw her embark on an Aegean journey from Bodrum in August, exploring the Turkish Riviera, and making her debut at the 2025 Monaco Yacht Show.
Unique Yacht Design of Antalya, Turkey, was selected to engineer the naval architecture and exterior design. London firm H2 Yacht Design created the interior design.
Owner’s representative Perkusic carried these visions to the Bilgin team, outlining a calm, refined, open layout aimed at a peaceful, luxurious onboard experience. Negotiations forged a partnership that fostered creativity and innovation, Perkusic noted, welcoming challenging requests with enterprising solutions.
Spectacular Introduction On The Lower Deck
Al Reem presents an alluring profile from every angle, but boarding the yacht at the beach club is particularly inviting. Sweeping sets of stairs to port and starboard outline the large central shell door, topped by a glass-sided main-deck infinity pool, with a gentle cascade splashing down from the upper deck. With the door closed, the focus is on ascending to the main deck. With the door open, the beach club invites guests to share its secrets.
Stepping down into the beach club from the stern bathing platform, the 8.7-meter saltwater pool glistens against the pale sea-inspired blues and greys of the tile. The pool is surrounded by bleached teak lined with grey caulking. Calacatta Oro marble flooring and backlit panels add depth to the design.
Beyond the pool, a central seating and lounging area is flanked by fold-down shell doors to port and starboard, guiding natural light to the massage treatment room, steam room, day head, and shower to port. The space is dressed in Blue Cristal marble, grey onyx, pebble flooring, and glass mosaics. The bar to starboard is topped with a white onyx counter lined with hammered polished stainless steel details. RGB lighting transforms day into night, inspired by sophisticated color shifts. Aft of the beach club space, a central stair leads to the main deck.
Forward on the lower deck, accessed from the main deck by the lift servicing all decks or by the stairway curving around the lift, is a thoughtfully designed guest area. Three guest suites, a cinema room, and gym surround the lift lobby and stairs. Cabins feature backlit stone walls in white quartz, azure marble, and Botticino Vaniglia stone tables, vanities, and bath surfaces.
Aft of the lift, the gym with a fold-down deck opens to the sea. A day head, sauna, and shower, sit to starboard. The cinema room with massive flat screen sits to port. Corridors forward and aft of the lift lobby link the two sides.
A VIP suite with spacious ensuite bath and large wardrobe sits just forward of the lift to starboard. Forward of the cinema room to port, a twin ensuite guest cabin with ample wardrobe and writing desk also has pullman berths. Further forward to port, a convertible twin/double ensuite cabin completes the guest area.
Behind a bulkhead, forward of the guest areas, a crew area is accessed by a door and crew corridor, which also has a dedicated crew stair just forward of the bulkhead to port. Forward of the stair, the crew mess features a C-shaped banquette and two tables with free seating. Seven ensuite crew cabins and two ensuite officers’ cabins complete the space.
The Main Deck Subtly Merges Indoor With Outdoor Space
Accessing the main deck from the stern, the paired beach club stairs deliver guests up past the Jacuzzi to a casual seating area with sofas, tables, and upholstered chairs, as the central stair from the massage and lounge spaces of the beach deck rises to greet the main saloon. Posh seating provided by two large sofas and upholstered chairs features a large square coffee table and small round end tables.
Forward of the saloon, a formal dining area for 16 sits athwartships. The dining table combines a marble top with backlit agate details, reflected in the polished stainless steel columns and discreet mirrors. Forward of the dining area, a starboard door leads to the lift lobby, day head, and corridor. A port side door leads to the crew areas with pantry, impressive galley, and ample storage.
A guest corridor from the lift lobby leads to matching VIP cabins to port and starboard. Freestanding beds have large flat screens that hinge downward on a swivel for viewing either from the sofa lounge areas or the bed. Ensuite baths with oval tubs beneath windows, separate showers and toilets, with dual sinks and spacious storage areas, sit forward.
Fully forward, garages with shell doors open to port and starboard, equipped with cranes to lift the 7.5-meter and 5.8-meter tenders. A mooring deck features observation doors to both port and starboard.
The Massive Master Suite On the Owner’s Deck
The upper deck is designed to respect privacy and instill tranquility with its forward-facing 300-degree view. The sleeping space, private owner’s office, oversized bath, and dressing rooms open to a large forward outdoor terrace with Jacuzzi and lounge seating. An expansive teak foredeck stretches all the way forward to the bow, emphasizing the spaciousness on board Al Reem. Finished in plush cream leather, luxurious silk carpets, and organic matte timbers, the space speaks to its purpose as a comfortable sanctuary.
Aft of the master suite, the lift lobby sits to center with a day head to starboard. To port, a service area with the owner’s-deck pantry gives staff all of the equipment they need, in addition to a dumbwaiter and crew stair, to serve the owner’s deck with discretion and efficiency.
Aft of the lift, the owner’s deck saloon features a pair of large sofas with a pair of rectangular coffee tables and a pair of upholstered chairs. Just aft, another seating area with bar and stools outfits the owner’s lounge with a casual meeting spot for pre-dinner cocktails or post-dinner gatherings.
Through the aft glass sliding doors, the aft deck dining area for 12 provides the perfect alfresco dining spot. Stairs to starboard lead to the main deck and the bridge deck. Aft of the dining area, the aft deck lounge with sofas and lounge chairs gives prime viewing spots for the 55” hinge-up swivel television flat screen fully aft.
Prime Viewing From The Bridge Deck
The Captain’s view is a stunning one, with nine large wheelhouse windows, two helm stations, and room for guests to relax and enjoy the horizon on the L-shaped sofa with coffee table just aft of the helm stations. Doors to port and starboard lead to the wing stations and walk-around deck.
Aft of the wheelhouse, the lift lobby sits central with a day head to starboard and the radio room, crew stair, and dumbwaiter to port. Just aft of the lift area, starboard cabins for the 2nd officer and the bosun share a bath. On the port side, the captain’s ensuite cabin is accessed by a crew corridor.
The guest corridor from the lift lobby leads to the bridge deck aft lounge, featuring six large skylights, two large sofas, and occasional chairs and tables. An alfresco lounge fully aft gives guests a great view of the horizon or the large hinge-up flat screen television fully aft.
Nothing says luxury more than the concept of a spacious, uncluttered, beautifully defined space like that on board Al Reem. Thoughtfully considered, not contrived. Carefully outfitted, not excessively ornamented. Clear sightlines, not “look at me” features in every space.
With breathing room that rewards all five senses, Al Reem delivers colors, shapes, and textures that define an elevated style of living with a relaxed level of comfort, setting the heart and spirit free to soar.
Photos: Bilgin Yachts Media | Words: KL Turner
