The five-day Dubai International Boat Show opened March 3 with about 800 exhibitors from 54 countries, headlined by Ajman-based Gulf Craft which launched a new brand of family boats costing between Dh7 million and Dh17m each.
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From left: Erwin Bamps, the Gulf Craft chief executive, Mohammed Al Shaali, the chairman of Gulf Craft, and Saeed Al Hareb, the chairman of Dubai International Marine Club, during the Ajman boat builder's launch of the Majesty 122 and the Nomad 65. Antonie Robertson / The National -
Boat crew and staff busy themselves with final preparations. Antonie Robertson / The National -
The UAE maritime industry is valued at more than $61 billion, according industry estimates. Antonie Robertson / The National -
Monterey watercraft on display at the Macky Marine stand of the 2015 Dubai International Boat Show. Antonie Robertson / The National -
Staff remove plastic covering from the red carpet laid on the moorings of the Dubai International Boat Show. Antonie Robertson / The National -
Monterey watercraft on display at the Macky Marine stand of the 2015 Dubai International Boat Show. Antonie Robertson / The National -
Some of the 430 vessels at the Dubai International Boat Show. Antonie Robertson / The National -
A man walks past banners from Absolute Yachts on display during the show. Antonie Robertson / The National -
A staff carries a large-screen televison to be installed on a stand at the show. Antonie Robertson / The National
Dubai International Boat Show, day one — in pictures
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