Your Burgess guide to Dubai International Boat Show

The Dubai International Boat Show 2023 celebrates all things UAE relating to the superyacht lifestyle. Providing fine food, great networking for captains, owners and guests at the show’s marine VIP lounge, business innovations and leading yacht gadgets. It’s an indispensable event on the yachting calendar - and you can meet the Burgess team there...

The Dubai International Boat Show 2023 (DIBS) takes place on 1-5 March at Dubai Harbour in the United Arab Emirates. It coincides with the Middle East Yachting Conference, which gathers more than 100 industry leaders from across the globe to discuss design, sustainability and regulatory updates.

DIBS is the United Arab Emirates’ largest and most prestigious marine and luxury lifestyle experience. It showcases some of the best yachts from international builders and brokerage houses, as well as the latest in watersports entertainment, from tenders to flyboards.

Where is the Dubai International Boat Show?

Dubai Harbour is UAE’s new purpose built seafront district, providing maritime luxuries with a side-helping of cosmopolitan life. Home to the largest marina in the region, Dubai Harbour and the surrounding district aims to rekindle Dubai’s deep and historical connection with the Arabian Sea, positioning the city as a leading global hub for maritime tourism and providing fascinating ways to explore Dubai by water.

Show features: Planning your Trip

A collection of renowned industry leaders is set to provide keynote talks throughout the five-day event, including Burgess’ Business Development Manager, Anastazja Kociolkowska. With over 400 boats set to exhibit – and with the Middle East now home to 12.6 percent of the world’s yachts – finding time to book a tour aboard your top selection of boats is a must.

Superyachts

The MENA region hosts the second highest superyacht fleet to billionaire ratio, a statistic made evident by the 1.5bn AED total value of boats set to be on display at DIBS.

Super cars

The Supercar Avenue at DIBS brings some of the world’s rarest super cars to the fore in an exclusive collection of exhibits. It offers an unusual opportunity to get up close to the automobiles of your dreams, as well as the chance to potentially spot a few big names in racing. 

Dive MENA

The Dive MENA and Dive Pool unites world-famous professional divers, explorers and underwater photographers to learn about new techniques, technologies and experiences when cruising the big blue. Visitors can take part in dives, underwater games and even try their hand at free diving, as well as hear diving heroes speak about their own encounters.

Trade shows

Spanning two days on 2-3 March 2023, the second edition of the Experiential Yachting Forum 2023 will be held in Dubai in partnership with the DIBS This edition focuses on ‘Elevating Human Potential through Yachting’, with discussion topics including multifunctional superyachts, holistic yachting, preventive health care and yachting, experience economy and yachting, and investment opportunities in alternative use of superyachts.

Middle East Yachting Conference

Taking place at the Mandarin Oriental, Jumeira, on 28 February 2023, the Middle East Yachting Conference is a one-day event designed to discuss rapid changes in yachting. It promises to being impactful insights and diverse perspectives, driving change to grow and define the future of the global yachting and marine industry.

How best to experience the Dubai International Boat Show

Few yacht shows take place on the edge of the desert. DIBS enables visitors to embrace the call of the sea at an exquisite waterfront destination nestled between the city’s most-loved landmarks, from the iconic Burj Al Arab to the bustling Dubai Creek.

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