Dubai International Boat Show at Mina Seyahi from 11-15 March 2008
The Dubai International Boat Show is organised 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 - 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.
The Market:
The Middle East is the only region in the World that can boast such a huge level of investment in waterfront developments. These massive waterside developments in both Dubai and the surrounding region are generating increased demand for leisure boats, equipment and associated services.
Dubai and the UAE
Nakheel’s three Palm Projects, The World and Dubai Waterfront claim over 30,000 berth spaces adding 1500 kilometers to Dubai’s coastline.
• Emaar’s Dubai Marina & Um Al Quwain Marina on the Al Yufra Creek
• Dubai Maritime City
• Abu Dhabi Conference Palace Hotel
The Gulf region is witnessing massive growth on an unprecedented scale in reclaimed islands and water side developments.
The Middle East
Oman
• The Blue City, part of the Al Sawadi near Muscat
• The Wave near Seeb seafront
• Barr Al-Jissah
• Yitti Resort
• Ras Al Hadd
Qatar
• Al Khor and Wakra close to Doha Bay
• The Pearl Development
Bahrain
• Bahrain Financial Harbour
• Bahrain Bay, Bahrain, a futuristic marina off the North East coast of Manama
• Durrat Al Bahrain
• Al Areen Development
• The Two Seas Project - man made island in the shape of a sea horse
• Ritz Carlton Hotel Sea
Kuwait
• Al-Kout in Fahaheel
• Ras Al Ard Marina
• KOC small Boat Harbour
• Al Sharq Marina
• Salmiya
Saudi Arabia
• King Abdulla’s Economic City
• Al Bund Oquia Islands - A string of man-made islands off the Saudi coast extending over 21 kilometres
Visitor Profile:
Visitors interested in the following products should attend Dubai International Boat Show:
• Boats and Yachts
• Boats / Yachting Equipments and Accessories
• Engines and Related Equipments
• Marine Services
• Canoe / Kayaks / Rowing / Rafting
• Waterskiing / Wakeboarding
• Diving
• Surfing / Windsurfing / Kitesurfing
• Fishing
• Maritime Art / Handicrafts
• Organisations / Institutes / Clubs
• Marinas / Water Front Development / Water Sports Facilities
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%
|
| Total m² Net
| 15,233
| 20,417
| 34%
|
| Number of Boats
| 126
| 142
| 13%
|
| Visitors
| 22,418
| 24,456
| 9%
|
Entry
Visitors without an invitation must pay AED 40 per day. Access to the On-water Marina Areas may be restricted at times. Children under the age of 12 are admitted free of charge but must be accompanied at all times.