Who Owns the Gold Yacht? Inside the Gleaming Mystery of Superyacht Khalilah

By Publisher Ray Carmen

She glides into harbours like liquid sunlight — a 49-metre golden marvel that’s captured the gaze of jetsetters from the French Riviera to the Caribbean. Clad in a shimmering Cordova-gold finish, the superyacht Khalilah has earned a cult status as “the Gold Yacht.” Yet beneath the dazzling surface lies a story that trades rumour for reality — and mystery for mastery. 

Meet Khalilah — The Carbon Queen

Unveiled in 2014 by U.S. shipbuilder Palmer Johnson, Khalilah was the first all-carbon composite superyacht in the world — a pioneer not just in colour, but in construction. With bold, avant-garde lines and performance to match, she represents a futuristic leap in both style and sustainability.

Vital Stats:

• Builder: Palmer Johnson (USA)

• Length: 49 metres

• Top Speed: 32 knots

• Construction: All-carbon composite

• Guests: Up to 11 in 5 luxe cabins

• Crew: 9

• Amenities: Jacuzzi, beach club, sunken lounges, ultra-modern interior

From her radical silhouette to her opulent sunken lounges and sweeping sundecks, Khalilah is built for the bold — a floating sculpture that sails as fast as she stuns. 

The Truth About Ownership

For years, speculation swirled around who could possibly own such a head-turning vessel. Internet chatter named anonymous Arab royalty, Silicon Valley moguls, and even Malaysian billionaire Robert Kuok as possible owners.

But the truth is much simpler — and more grounded.

According to reliable maritime registries and luxury charter sources, Khalilah is owned by Olga Mirimskaya, a Russian businesswoman and principal shareholder in BKF Bank. Discreet yet influential, Mirimskaya acquired the yacht not long after her launch and has kept her presence unmistakable yet understated on the global scene. 

Price Tag & Prestige

Though often falsely quoted at $1.4 billion, the real market value of Khalilah sits closer to $30 million — still an impressive sum, and a reflection of her advanced carbon construction, engineering pedigree, and bespoke design.

Thanks to her carbon-fibre hull, Khalilah is not only faster and sleeker than many of her peers — she’s also up to 50% more fuel-efficient, reducing environmental impact without compromising thrill or luxury. 

A Living Icon

Unlike yachts that blend into the beige of billionaire minimalism, Khalilah doesn’t whisper wealth — she declares it. And yet, there’s something enduringly tasteful about her too. Her daring design isn’t just flash; it’s a marker of innovation, built for an owner with vision.

Final Word

Khalilah isn’t clad in actual gold. She isn’t shrouded in secrecy. She doesn’t need myth to command attention.

Her radiance is real — a result of world-class craftsmanship, forward-thinking engineering, and a bold sense of design. In the crowded waters of ultra-luxury yachts, Khalilah has carved her name in sunlight.

She is, quite simply, unforgettable.