Dubai International Boat Show and Dubai Harbour Secure Long-Term Partnership

On the penultimate day of the Dubai International Boat Show 2024 (DIBS), it was announced that the show is set to partner with host venue Dubai Harbour. This extended partnership will accelerate the global yachting industry’s growth in one of the world’s most coveted marine tourism hubs. 

Abdulla Binhabtoor, Chief Portfolio Management Officer at Shamal Holding, the Owner and Curator of Dubai Harbour, commented: ‘As the region’s largest marina located right the heart of Dubai we consider Dubai Harbour the natural home for the Dubai International Boat Show and we are committed to continuing to strengthen our partnership, contributing to Dubai’s thriving leisure maritime sector for many years to come.’

This partnership secures DIBS with a dedicated infrastructure and location in the immediate and foreseeable future, with generous opportunities for expansion. This long-term security will contribute to the unstoppable momentum of Dubai as a renowned superyacht destination, following this year’s palpable buzz, energy and curiosity surrounding the show. 

Trixie LohMirmand, Executive Vice President at Dubai World Trade Centre, Organiser of DIBS, commented: ‘Dubai represents the new world and a new era in leisure yachting… Everyone speaks of the soaring energy in the city and in the boat show. We've been called many times this week as the most beautiful boat show in the world. It's easy when the Dubai Boat Show is set in a world class marina against the most glorious skyline of any yachting destinations.’

This partnership has generated much enthusiasm across local and global partners, exhibitors, shipyards and yacht brokers, who have all positioned Dubai as the focal point of long-term business growth. This vibrant waterfront community will undoubtedly benefit from a world-class global boat show, pivotal for continued growth and retaining industry stature in the region, and across the globe.  

The Dubai International Boat Show will return to Dubai Harbour for its 31st edition in February 2025, promising higher international participation that captures the energy of the region’s largest boating show, and one of the world’s most influential yachting events.