15.05.2026 · Charter & Ownership · By Jeremy Etien

There Must Have Been an Angel… by My Side

There Must Have Been an Angel… by My Side

There Must Have Been an Angel… by My Side


Over thirty years ago, Sade sang with her warm, velvety voice the unforgettable lines from “Kiss of Life”:

„There must have been an angel by my side… Something heavenly led me to you.“


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmOau-PMWJk


These words touch something profound. They perfectly capture the quiet, elevated feeling one experiences when observing the Azzam.

At 180.65 meters, she remains the longest private superyacht in the world. A masterpiece of German engineering by Lürssen, powered by approximately 94,000 horsepower, capable of exceeding 30 knots even in shallow waters. A vessel of such presence and dignity that she commands the seas with natural authority.

One watches her in silent admiration.

There is a deep pride in her existence — a calm, unshakable Karama. She embodies vision, strength, and the ability to create something truly great. A symbol of Arab foresight paired with the highest technical precision.

At the same time, she inspires quiet respect for what is new. The 118.8-meter Breakthrough with its revolutionary hydrogen fuel cell technology is particularly impressive — completely silent in port, zero emissions, pure water vapor. One observes this progress with the serene appreciation of a king who honors the old while respecting the new.

The Azzam is a true Joy Machine. She delivers that deep, silent joy that only the sea and perfect craftsmanship can create together.

She is a Freedom Machine. She grants the highest form of sovereignty — the freedom to decide where the horizon leads.

She creates a calm yet powerful Proud Feeling. Her mere presence in a bay or her majestic entrance into a harbor radiates natural authority and respect.

She promotes health and inner clarity. The salty air, the vastness of the sea, and the gentle motion of the hull act as natural medicine for body and mind.

She is a palace of Community. A place where Arab hospitality finds its finest expression — where family and close friends gather to share lasting moments.

And, when wisely managed, she is a genuine Money Machine — with remarkable value stability and strong economic potential.

In the silence of the night, when the anchor is down and only the soft breathing of the sea can be heard, everything becomes clear. Then one truly understands Sade’s words:

There must have been an angel… by my side.

The Azzam is more than a yacht. She is a living testament to power, beauty, and vision. One regards her with the quiet appreciation of a king — grateful, proud, and open to what the future will bring.

There must have been an angel… right by my side.