Insider Insights: Dubai Boat Show

The Middle East is just not that far away anymore.

This article was written by Bill Springer. Photography courtesy of Dubai Tourism Board.

The rising popularity of the Dubai International Boat Show is just one indicator of the growing interest in yachting in the Middle East that goes way beyond how the royal families in the region invest in yachts and yachting. But this makes total sense because as the UAE and other gulf countries continue to imagine what life in their home could be like in a world that’s not so committed to fossil fuels, exploring the oceans and developing areas along the coast that will attract tourism is a big part of their dreams for the future.

Over the past 30 years, the event has evolved into one of the largest and most established boat shows in the Middle East that attracts the world’s premier boatbuilders, resorts, lifestyle-enhancing products like private jets, and high-end fashion.

During the show, VIP guests enjoy access to a wide range of amenities and activities, including a private VIP lounge. But, if you’re not a VIP guest, you can still immerse yourself in the best Dubai has to offer at Captains’ Night (for captains and crew) and Supercar Avenue, where you can get up close and personal with some of the world’s rarest supercars.

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