Dubai Harbour
19 - 23 Feb 2025
Attracting more than 30,000 visitors each, experience the finest collection of luxury yachts from around the world at the Middle East's biggest leisure marine show.
The largest and most established event of its kind in the region, the Dubai International Boat Show is an enticing showcase of luxury yachts, supercars, and accessories from a selection of brands, along with the most up-to-date innovations in the marine industry.
The Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS) is designed around several distinct zones, each catering to unique aspects of maritime and luxury lifestyles. Boasting a seamless flow throughout, visitors to the show can enjoy each exhibit and explore more than 1,000 attending exhibitors and brands.
Superyacht Avenue
This premier area features some of the most luxurious and largest Dubai charter yachts on display, drawing serious buyers and enthusiasts alike from around the world.
Hypercar Avenue
Showcasing the latest and most exclusive high-performance vehicles, this zone is a magnet for automobile enthusiasts and collectors. Access to certain areas may be reserved for VIP ticket holders.
Marina Display
Visitors can get up close to a variety of boat charters and yachts of different sizes in this dynamic display area, offering hands-on exploration.
Water Toys and Gadgets
An area featuring cutting-edge water toys and innovative gadgets, this zone is perfect for enhancing any marine experience and gaining inspiration for future watersports yacht charters.
Each year this multi-award winning event attracts royal dignitaries and high-net-worth individuals along with a multitude of trade professionals
Equipment, Supplies, and Services (ESS) Expo
This dedicated space highlights the latest in marine technology, equipment, and services, providing essential resources for yacht owners and industry professionals.
DIVE MENA Expo
Centered on the diving community, this expo presents the latest underwater technology, equipment, and experiences, with contributions from professional divers and underwater photographers.
Marine Luxury Lifestyle Exhibition
Indulge in high-end displays of nautical design, fashion, jewelry, and must-have gadgets tailored for the yachting lifestyle.
Conference and Seminar Areas
These zones host a variety of industry events, including the Annual Dubai Boat Show Leisure Yachting Conference, as well as seminars and workshops.
Retail Village
A lively marketplace where visitors can browse and purchase marine-related products, accessories, and lifestyle goods.
Moving to the captivating Dubai Harbor in 2022, the Dubai International Boat Show boasts 1,100 berths for visiting sailing and motor yacht charters up to 524.9ft (160m).
Annually welcoming a broad range of both local and international shipyards, the five-day event is an ideal opportunity to gain first-hand experiences of the latest luxury yachts hitting the market and enjoy the spectacular views that the iconic marina has to offer.
Boasting a capacity for large motor and sailing yacht charters up to 160m, DIBS and the surrounding waters of Dubai Harbor have witnessed the attendance of many staggering luxury yachts over the years including 299.10ft (91.39m) superyacht charter MOONLIGHT II in 2024, and the eye-catching 282.2ft (86m) charter yacht CHAKRA in 2018.
In addition to the gleaming selection of motor yachts around the pontoons, the Dubai International Boat Show invites visitors to experience all elements of the yachting lifestyle with a curated collection of attractions and activities designed to educate, inspire, and entertain.
As the show evolves, there is also an ever-increasing focus on providing a mix of family entertainment and live events to complete the visitor experience. Guests attending in conjunction with a Middle East yacht charter can expect to be thoroughly entertained by the variety of onsite activities, which in recent years have included family watersport experiences, diving expos, a luxury retail village, and industry conferences.
A Dubai yacht charter allows charter guests to fully explore the superyacht center of the Arabian Gulf, and get a taste of everything the region has to offer. Shopping opportunities are second to none with The Dubai Mall, a perfect excursion to follow a relaxing day at Sunset Beach Dubai. Of course, a destination of this caliber has an enticing evening planned every night, with popular party hotspots including Nikki Beach and Bla Bla.
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To find out more details about chartering the region, or to attend the forthcoming event in conjunction with an existing booking, please speak to your preferred yacht charter broker.
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