The Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS) is gearing up for its 30th edition, set to open from 28 February to 3 March in the Dubai Harbour district.
Taking place in the UAE, DIBS is set to welcome over 1,000 companies and more than 200 boats, including nine members of the Superyacht Builders Association (SYBAss) from well-known shipyards including Azimut, Sunseeker Gulf, Gulf Craft, and Oceanco.
Organized by the Dubai World Trade Centre, DIBS will showcase leading marine brands while also serving as a premier sales and networking platform for both local and international manufacturers and distributors.
For 2024, the event will feature 46 launches, welcoming 400 new companies and brands. Among them are MTM Marine, exhibiting the Sea-Doo Jet Ski; Cigarette Racing Team, unveiling a new racing yacht from the USA; and Baglietto, a recent member of the SYBAss.
As the Dubai International Boat Show embarks on its 30th edition this year, it remains a comprehensive platform for premiering innovations and welcoming new maritime companies and brands into the local industry. Since its inception, it has been incredible to witness the show’s growth and enduring power to unite the global maritime industry in Dubai, which has become a magnet for global yachting tourism.”
Secretary-General
Dubai Sports Council
As for new launches, British boat maker Sunseeker Yachts will reveal four Middle East premieres, presented by the official regional distributor Sunseeker Gulf and Bush & Noble.
IMG Boats will also make three global launches at the show, with Riviera Boats and Al Fajer both also preparing to launch two new boats each. Regional launches are expected from SF Yachts, Williams Tenders, and Ferretti too. Exhibitors from more than 55 countries will be on-site, including four debut nations – Austria, Finland, Sweden, and the Republic of Korea.
As a premier British boat builder, we are utilizing the event as a springboard to revitalize our brand in the market, maximizing the city’s expectation to grow and attract more HNWIs and UHNWIs. We will premiere the Sunseeker 88 Yacht, Manhattan 68, 65 Sports Yacht, and Manhattan 55, all built in the region, for the region, with Gulf specifications to meet customer demands.”
Co-Founder
Bush & Noble
Looking ahead, the annual Dubai Boat Show Leisure Yachting Conference, taking place on 27 February, will see more than 100 key industry leaders discussing innovation, regulation, sustainability, and the future of the sector. Currently hosting 12.6% of the world’s superyacht fleet, the Middle East's yacht market is projected to grow from US $306m in 2022 to US $481m by 2028.
