In photos: Luxury at Beirut Boat 2014

The usually calm Pier 1 in the Port of Beirut was alive with glittering super yachts, lavish white leather VIP lounges with hot tubs and various stands showcasing the glamorous maritime world. From May 14 to 18, the pier played host to the ninth edition of Beirut Boat 2014, an annual nautical exhibition organized by International Fairs and Promotions in collaboration with German trade fair organizers Messe Düsseldorf. The event typically gathers boating enthusiasts and potential buyers with global producers of yachts and boats as well as agents of marine sports equipment and accessories. While the 2013 edition of the show was cancelled due to logistical complications, the organizers decided to go through with this year’s program to help maintain the continuity of the event, according to Beirut Boat 2014’s project manager Rayane Imad. They also “got many calls from producers and agents asking for the return of the boat