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This year's Dubai International Boat Show returns to Dubai Harbour from February 28 until March 3
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More than Dh2.5 billion worth of vessels were on display at the Dubai International Boat Show 2023, held at Dubai Harbour. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
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A collection of more than 175 yachts and other vessels made a big splash with visitors
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Frogmen Technologies unveiled one of its remotely operated boats
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The theme of last year's show at Dubai Harbour was technology and innovation, concepts the organisers said were shaping the future of the sector
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The show featured a variety of marine equipment
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The Middle East is home to more than 12 per cent of the world's super yachts
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The Mena region is also estimated to be the second-highest fleet-to-billionaire ratio in the world, boat show organisers said
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Large crowds in attendance on the opening day of last year's boat show
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Boats of all shapes and sizes take centre stage each year
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Domestic and international companies showcase their latest vessels at the global gathering
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Visitors can get close to some of the yachts at Dubai Harbour
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This year's Dubai International Boat Show returns to Dubai Harbour from February 28 until March 3
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More than Dh2.5 billion worth of vessels were on display at the Dubai International Boat Show 2023, held at Dubai Harbour. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
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A collection of more than 175 yachts and other vessels made a big splash with visitors
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/55LMEH2XUJH5TLEQMFHUIFTSDY.jpg?smart=true&auth=d9cae85c60a5e7390c43ca4c67be564ad9396adfe14413cd3881a7ed277c9e39&width=400&height=225)
Frogmen Technologies unveiled one of its remotely operated boats
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The theme of last year's show at Dubai Harbour was technology and innovation, concepts the organisers said were shaping the future of the sector
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/AFROP53BDFGWZEFSXB2QH6UYYA.jpg?smart=true&auth=56c5cabefb88a049a4d30b48098c2c4bf94c83c73956b522583d73f942eb9e9b&width=400&height=225)
The show featured a variety of marine equipment
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The Middle East is home to more than 12 per cent of the world's super yachts
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The Mena region is also estimated to be the second-highest fleet-to-billionaire ratio in the world, boat show organisers said
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Large crowds in attendance on the opening day of last year's boat show
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Boats of all shapes and sizes take centre stage each year
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Domestic and international companies showcase their latest vessels at the global gathering
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Visitors can get close to some of the yachts at Dubai Harbour
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This year's Dubai International Boat Show returns to Dubai Harbour from February 28 until March 3
Dubai International Boat Show sails into town with Dh2.5bn worth of vessels
Event featuring more than 175 yachts and other vessels will be held at Dubai Harbour over five days
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28 February, 2023
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