The landmark 30th Dubai International Boat Show will put the marine industry's focus on sustainability in the spotlight when it drops anchor in the emirate later this month.
The annual event will highlight the Dubai Reef project, announced at Cop28, which aims to increase sea life eightfold, improve the sustainability of fishermen’s livelihoods and attract eco-tourism.
The marine scheme will set out to cut carbon emissions and increase marine biodiversity.
The annual event – which runs from Wednesday, February 28 to Sunday, March 3 at Dubai Harbour – will this year feature more than 1,000 brands and 200 boats from internationally renowned shipyards.
There are expected to be 46 boat launches and exhibitors from 55 countries at the high-profile industry gathering, organised by Dubai World Trade Centre.
“As the Dubai International Boat Show embarks on a new chapter in its illustrious history for its 30th edition this year, the event continues to be a comprehensive platform for premiering innovations and welcoming new maritime companies and brands into the local industry,” said Saeed Mohammed Hareb, secretary general of Dubai Sports Council and senior adviser to the Dubai International Boat Show.
The Dubai Boat Show Leisure Yachting Conference, on Tuesday February 27, will serve as the curtain-raiser to the seafaring festivities.
It will feature more than 100 industry leaders who will explore key issues such as innovation, regulation, sustainability, and the future of the sector.
Last year's Dubai International Boat Show featured a collection of more than 175 yachts and other luxury vessels worth more than Dh2.5 billion ($680 million).
Dubai Boat Show 2023 - in pictures
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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
