Dubai International Boat Show 2011 starts today!

by Media Services on 1 Mar 2011 The Dubai International Boat Show begins today, attracting more than 750 firms from 42 countries to showcase their yachts and recreational boats in the 19th edition of the event.

Running March 1-5 at the Dubai International Marine Club, it is expected to attract more than 25,000 enthusiasts from across the Middle East and Europe.

Apart from hosting the launch of 11 yachts, the show will also display several marine accessories, jet skis, fishing boats, speed boats and luxury yachts.

Trixee Loh, the senior vice president of Dubai World Trade Centre which has organised the event, said: 'In addition to being the catalyst that brings the entire regional marine industry together, the Dubai Boat Show is the must-attend event in the UAE's social calendar.'

The Dubai International Boat Show is the most established of the Middled East boat shows, and has positioned itself with the tagline: 'Established. Trusted. Chosen'. The multi-award winning event is among the top five leading international boat shows in the world.

This year, the show will host the biggest cluster of Superyacht Builders Association (SYBAss) members in the show’s history, among them Amels, Benetti, Burger Boat Company, B.V., Fincantieri, Heesen Yachts,Lürssen,Oceanco, Sanlorenzo and Trinity Yachts.

Grant Burgham, Director, Dubai World Trade Centre, organiser of the event said: 'This display of the world’s foremost superyacht shipyards is an indication of just how important the Dubai International Boat Show is on a global stage. The Middle East is home to some of the highest net worth individuals in the world, and the market is perfect for the high end marine leisure industry. The superyacht manufacturers attending this year’s show will be met with a highly receptive audience and it is an excellent opportunity for the superyacht buyers in this region to connect with the elite of the industry.'

With more than US$ 35 billion worth of waterfront projects in the pipeline across the Middle East, the event aims to draw global interest to the region.

The dedicated luxury Marine Display area will feature the industry’s most elite and illustrious brands from around the world, establishing the multi-award winning show as the Middle East’s premier leisure marine event. Visitors will be able to see magnificent yachts at the Enhanced Superyacht Boulevard exclusively reserved for the showcasing of superyachts of 25 meters and above.

Visitors, including regional and international buyers, royalty and VIP’s will be able to experience the unveiling of brand new boats and marine products at the show in a luxury environment. The show is expecting to maintain its record of global launches and regional premieres, with more than 20,000 buyers, trade professional and enthusiasts, and more than 700 industry leading exhibitors expected to record multi-million dollar onsite sales.

Dubai International Boat Show 2011 will include international exhibitors and brands such as Al Dhaen Craft, Al Hareb Marine, Al Masaood Marine, Al Shaali Marine, Al Yousef (Yamaha), AMIT, ART Marine, Australian International Marine Export Group, Azimut, BehneMar, Danish Yachts, Delma Marine, Ecoseas, Greenline Yacht Interiors, Garmin, Gulf Craft, Gulf Development Systems, ICE, IMG Boats, Luxury Sea Boats, Macky Marine, Majesty Yachts, Mourjan Marinas, Officine Panerai, Pino Meroni, Princess Yachts, Raymarine, Sessa Marine, Sunseeker, UBIFrance, Westport and many more.

Other dedicated areas include the Enhanced Superyacht Pavilion, and a Luxury Supplies and Services Area which features the finest luxury interior designers, services and products suppliers. Together with supporting partner Officine Panerai, manufacturers of world class timepieces, the event will accommodate the entire lifestyle and business cultures of yachting and watersports. The only dedicated diving exhibition in the region, Dive Middle East Exhibition, will bring together international manufacturers and local suppliers of sub-aqua diving equipment and services, with live demonstrations and daily ‘try-a-dive’ sessions.

More at www.boatshowdubai.com