Dubai countdown as UAE prepares for biggest show in the region

The iconic Dubai Harbour enters preparation stages as the Dubai International Boat Show prepares to open its doors in just four weeks time.

Expecting over 28,000 visitors from over 150 nationalities, the Dubai-based event showcases some of the most spectacular yachts on the market, as well as a host of other attractions.

Welcoming more than 800 brands from all boating and nautical niches, Dubai has become renowned for hosting some exciting collections of yachts and superyachts and the 2023 Dubai International Boat Show looks like it won't disappoint.

Set to open its doors on 1 March, the event covers five days and is set to have a boat display totaling a value of 1.5bn AED. 

Superyachts berthed in front of exhibition tent at Dubai International Boat Show.

Yacht shows have a natural flair for creating an electric atmosphere around the docks, Dubai certainly knows how to do it with style.

The Superyacht Avenue is high up on every visitor's agenda, showcasing the very best yachts on display from some of the biggest shipyards in the world. Regular yards attending the Dubai show include Sunseeker, Sanlorenzo, Cranchi and Gulf Craft.

The marina display truly is a spectacle to be enjoyed, but if you also like high-thrill experiences, the watersports demonstrations of kitesurfing, flyboarding and more will definitely provide the inspiration needed to bring any water toy collection up to date.

Overview at ground level of Dubai boat show, looking up towards skyscrapers, with yachts berthed either side of red carpeted slip.

Other returning attractions gearing up for the latest edition of the Dubai International Boat Show include the adrenaline-fuelled Supercar Avenue, the Dive Pool and a generous helping of dockside exhibitors with a plethora of premium products and merchandise.

To find out more about the show, read the YachtBuyer guide to the Dubai International Boat Show, or discover the boats attending by viewing all yachts for sale.