Dubai International Boat Show Kicks Off

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The Dubai international boat show which is a truly awaited one was opened to the public on the 11^th of March which will end on the 15^th of march.

To give you a little more details about the boat show –

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The Dubai International Boat Show is organized by Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC), which has been at the forefront of exhibitions in the Middle East for over 27 years. DWTC has a network of worldwide sales agents, first class suppliers of stand and contracting services, and event publicity. The team’s in-depth knowledge of Exhibition Management and the Marine Industry plays a major role in the success and high professional standards of DIBS.

The venue – UAE Dubai – Dubai international marine club (Mina Seyahi). DIMC, Mina Seyahi: Established in 1988, the Dubai International Marine Club is one of the most elegant yacht clubs in the region. Over the years it has become the driving force behind the growth of national and international watersport events in the Middle East.

Ideally located on Dubai’s enchanting waterfront, next to the Le Meridien Mina Seyahi and The Palm Jumeirah, DIMC is the perfect venue for the Dubai International Boat Show.

Right from rope suppliers to magazines to interior designers, this years boat show covers it all. Click here to have a look at all the exhibitors on the event.

There will be approximately 400 yachts for display and which will include 10 super yachts,

The show has attracted a record-breaking 800 exhibiting companies from 48 countries. It is also a key event for sales of boats, yachts and marine accessories.

The show this year will also feature the largest ever On-Water display, with a total of 158 boats and yachts and that’s not all it also boasts of 800 exhibitors from 48 countries this year making it one of the most popular and sought after boat shows internationally.

Divided into four areas, On-Water Area, External Area, Equipment Supplies and Services, and Luxury Supplies and Services Area - the latter has grown by over 38 percent - the show covers a total of 24,000 m² on land - compared to 8,750 m² at the Monaco Yacht Show in 2007.

Just to give you some numbers on the past of the Dubai international boat show -

Exhibition Statistics 2006 2007 % Increase

Exhibitors--------------- 258---- 460----- 78%

Companies Represented--- 472---- 722 ----- 53%

Local Exhibitors ------------117 ----213 ----82%

International Exhibitors---- 141---- 247 ---- 75%

Countries Represented------ 38----- 44 ---- 16%

Number of Boats ------------ 126 -- 142---- 13%

Visitors ------------------22,418 --- 24,456-- 9%

Stats source - minaeffect.com