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Multimillionaires and boating enthusiasts have been perusing some of the best superyachts in the world at this year's Dubai International Boat Show.
Held at Dubai Harbour, a collection of more than 175 yachts and other vessels — worth more than Dh2.5 billion — are on display this week.
The themes of this year's show at Dubai Harbour are technology and innovation, which organisers said are shaping the future of the sector.
The National's reporter Patrick Ryan speaks to host Sarah Forster about what is making waves at this year's event, which runs until March 5.
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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 -
A collection of more than 175 yachts and other vessels made a big splash with visitors -
Frogmen Technologies unveiled one of its remotely operated boats -
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 -
The show featured a variety of marine equipment -
The Middle East is home to more than 12 per cent of the world's super yachts -
The Mena region is also estimated to be the second-highest fleet-to-billionaire ratio in the world, boat show organisers said -
Large crowds in attendance on the opening day of last year's boat show -
Boats of all shapes and sizes take centre stage each year -
Domestic and international companies showcase their latest vessels at the global gathering -
Visitors can get close to some of the yachts at Dubai Harbour -
This year's Dubai International Boat Show returns to Dubai Harbour from February 28 until March 3
