The Dubai International Boat Show began in 1992 as the 'Watersports and Powerboat Show' at Dubai World Trade Centre. Over time, it has become hugely popular. Now, as the Dubai International Boat Show, it's the biggest marine lifestyle show in the region. In 2024, for its 30th edition, the show will be back at Dubai Harbour, uniting maritime enthusiasts and experts worldwide.
When Is The Dubai International Boat Show Taking Place
From 28 February to 3 March, the boat show will showcase a wide range of international marine attractions from over 1,000 brands. It includes 400 new companies, with big names like Ferretti, Azimut, Sunreef, and Cranchi Yachts among them.
Attractions And Experiences At The Dubai International Boat Show
At the Dubai International Boat Show, you can expect more than yacht displays. The event offers various attractions and activities for five days straight. Car enthusiasts will be thrilled to explore Hypercar Avenue, featuring rare automobiles like Bugatti Chiron and McLaren Speedtail. And for adrenaline junkies, there's the watersports area with jet skiing and fly-boarding demonstrations.
If you enjoy fishing and have good knowledge about it, you can witness the finale of a fishing competition by Dubai's International Marine Club. For children, there's a designated kids' area, where the little ones can enjoy fun and educational activities themed around the love of the ocean, including face painting.
Food At The Dubai International Boat Show
For food lovers at the Dubai International Boat Show, there's a lot to enjoy. Food trucks at the venue offer poke bowls, pizzas, vegan dishes, premium coffee and more. Additionally, the Nikki Beach Resort Lounge will be serving ocean-inspired meals, healthy salads, sushi rolls, appetisers, and more with live music from resident DJs.
Tickets, Timings And More
The event will run from Wednesday, 28 February, to Sunday, 3 March, with timings from 3pm to 8pm on Wednesday and Thursday and from 3pm to 9pm on Friday and Saturday. On Sunday, the event will conclude at 8pm.
Tickets for the show start at Dhs 45 and can be purchased on Platinumlist's website.