The Dubai International Boat Show 2025, opened at Dubai Harbour, on February 19, 2025, bringing together more than 1,000 exhibiting brands from 60 countries, showcasing more than 200 of the most modern yachts and watercraft.
Organised by the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), the largest and most established marine lifestyle show in the Middle East, was inaugurated by Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai.
Sheikh Ahmed commended the exhibition’s continued growth as it marks its 31st edition. This success reflects Dubai’s ambitious vision to further establish itself as a top global tourism destination as well as a leading international centre for marine tourism, with a particular focus on yachts and boat tourism, said an Emirates News Agency (WAM) report.
He attributed Dubai’s growing attractiveness as a prime global marine tourism and luxury yacht destination to the emirate’s significant investments in developing reliable and sophisticated infrastructure. These include state-of-the-art ports and marinas equipped with the entire spectrum of services and facilities needed to support the sector and ensure a seamless experience for visitors.
Since its inception in 1992, the Dubai International Boat Show has grown both in terms of size and participation to become one of the world’s most prestigious events of its kind.
This year’s event, being held from February 19 to 23, showcases the craftsmanship of the world’s premier boatbuilders while also highlighting exciting watersports options and the finer aspects of a nautical lifestyle, from aviation and supercars to high-end fashion and marine-inspired art.
