Dubai International Boat Show '08 : GIIRA at THE Show!

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One of the most grand boat shows, the Dubai International Boat Show '08 concluded yesterday on a very successful note and at the same time an alarming response from the public - both local and international.


Our Dubai representative, Jay Joshi - covered the huge show held at the Mina Seyahi. The massive scale and the highlights were tremendous and it would definitely take 5 whole days to cover every inch of the show and give justice to this spectacle.

DUBAI INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW '08 HIGHLIGHTS

Record Turnout and Sales - With international gates opening to the Mid-East through Dubai, the show saw an increase in the number of European visitors, which in-turn is good for the Gulf-based manufacturers - in terms of exposure to such clientele. More than 25,000 visitors graced the event and hundreds of boats were sold in the first 4 days itself.


A Water-y Solution - VIP Guests were in for a surprise, when for the first time ever a 'water-y solution' to traffic woes associated with shows of such a grand scale, was applied.


All the VIP Guests were taken by boats from the VIP Parking and were dropped off at the main venue. This allowed them to get a closer look and feel to the boats present there.

Gulf market enters into a 'new era' - With the public presence of huge numbers and at the same time sales being made over varied types of marine and boat equipment, one can assume that the market has matured and is entering into a new era of acceptance and willingness shown by the yachting fraternity there.


Silver Craft makes waves - Gulf Craft inc, the Middle East's largest boat and yacht manufacturer, has sold over 100 boat Silver Craft portfolio in the first two days of the Dubai International Boat Show 2008 netting sales figures nearly $6 million.


The Silver Craft range is the company's latest product line up and includes the new luxury Silver Craft 37 model, which represents the new generation of leisure craft.


Boat Ownership to grow @ 15% p.a. - The amazing effort behind the show is justifiable, since the Dubai Maritime City, the world's first purpose-built maritime centre and a member of the Dubai World Group of companies, has predicted that boat ownership levels in Dubai will increase by 15% within the next twelve months, as a result of the increased availability of berthing space and better maritime facilities.



JAY TALK

Team Giira's Jay, a resident of Dubai since birth was astounded by the 'scale and sale' of the Dubai Boat Show.


"The Dubai Boat Show generated massive public interest and proved to be an overwhelming experience for the exhibitors. Over 400 exhibitors gathered during
this event showcasing the best of what the industry could offer. Right from the nitty-gritty to luxurious yatches were on display. The event also gave a first-hand oppurtunity to the visitors to really expore and experience the in and outs of the magnificent yachts. There were no restrictions, people could walk in and out of the yachts and experience themselves. This show wasn't only for those with big bucks in the pocket, a layman too had his share... "

"At the end of it all, the yachting industry seems to have gained a strong foothold in this region and is set to witness tremendous growth. The Dubai Boat show 2009 promises to be even bigger an event."

"Convergence - was the most important highlight of this show. How industries such as construction, electrical, navigation, commerce, transportation etc. combined at this event, would be possible only in Dubai, due to it's ongoing current socio-economic cycle - being the gateway to the mid-east. No other boat show can boast of so many industries coming together at the same point and hence this show was very 'Dubai'."

GO DUBAI!!

India should take a strong inspiration from Dubai and its yachtsmen since the cultural issues with regards to yachts and sailing over the Indian Sub-continent are very much the same. Dubai seems to have not only provided a solution for it but has even done good for the worldwide industry. Surely, India can contribute in its own manner in a big way if right measures are implemented.

THANKS Jay !