Gulf Craft began operations on a small scale in 1982 to produce 15-feet and 19-feet fishing boats to cater to the local market. From that humble beginning, Gulf Craft has grown into an international manufacturer of top-quality yachts for a global clientele, thus winning customers in the American, Asian as well as European markets. Gulf Craft was formed with a vision of producing distinctive vessels for the local market, inspired by the skills of the region's forefathers. Growth and higher demand have enabled Gulf Craft to produce larger vessels for a wider market and increase annual production capacity.

Today, Gulf Craft markets its boats and yachts to 50 countries worldwide, through dealers in over 40 territories. The UAE-based company also has a manufacturing unit and marine service center in the Maldives, which is the first investment from the Middle East of its kind in the Asian Marine industry. Gulf Craft has also constructed an ultra-modern facility in Umm Al Quwain dedicated to the production of super yachts. Today it is one of only a handful of manufacturers capable of producing vessels of 100-ft and over, with an annual production capacity of more then 400 vessels up to 135 ft overall length.