What you need to know about the Dubai International Boat Show 2026
25–29 November 2026 · Dubai Harbour
Facts checked on 28 September 2026. Check the organiser's website for the latest details.
This guide covers what exhibitors need to know about Dubai International Boat Show 2026. This is the first November edition, and the show will stay in November every year.
Dubai International Boat Show in numbers
- 1,000 brands in 2025
- 200 boats on display in 2025
- 60 countries in 2025
- AED 3.1 billion of boats on display in 2025
What is different this year
- The April 2026 edition moved to 25 to 29 November 2026 at Dubai Harbour. From now on the show runs every November, at the start of the boating season.
- 21 months separate the February 2025 edition from this one. Many brands will show two seasons of new models.
- The show runs in the same week as Big 5 Global and one week before National Day.
6 things to watch out for as an exhibitor
1. The show opens in the afternoon
The official hours are 15:00 to 20:00 on 25, 26 and 29 November, and 15:00 to 21:00 on 27 and 28 November. Use the mornings for private viewings, and plan evening staff shifts.
2. Every vessel needs marina clearance
Dubai Harbour asks each boat to send its visit, berth reservation and arrival time to the Marina Office. Clearance is done in the Dubai Harbour Marinas App or at the Marina Office.
3. Berths take very large yachts
The marina takes superyachts up to 160 m long. Book early if you need a place on Superyacht Avenue.
4. Visitor numbers change by source
The organiser gave "a projected 35,000" for 2025. Other sources give 30,000 or 33,000. Set your lead targets on the lower figure.
5. Land stands stand outdoors
DWTC runs the show, and its online manual holds the exhibitor rules. Wind limits, ground fixing and height rules for land stands and marquees are not public. Get them in writing from DWTC operations before you order a marquee.
6. Visitors arrive by shuttle
Visitors park free at Skydive Dubai and take a free shuttle bus or an RTA water taxi. Shuttles also run from Al Khail Metro Station and Mina Seyahi Tram Station. Put these directions on your invitations.
Who else will be there
- Gulf Craft showed 18 vessels in 2025 and sold the first Majesty 145.
- Dealers for Sunseeker, Princess and Azimut take part. In 2025, Azimut widened its dealership with Elite Yachts.
- A brokerage section launched in 2025. It brings in brokers and yacht owners.
- The Dubai Maritime Authority issues and renews marine licences at the show.
The venue and the city that week
- Dubai Harbour is next to Dubai Marina and JBR.
- Big 5 Global runs at DWTC from 23 to 26 November, so crews and trucks are busy the same week.
- The show sells public tickets. Weekends bring families as well as buyers.
Questions exhibitors ask
When and where is Dubai International Boat Show 2026?
Dubai International Boat Show 2026 takes place on 25–29 November 2026 at Dubai Harbour.
How big is Dubai Boat Show 2026?
The show had 1,000 brands in 2025 and 200 boats on display in 2025.
What is new at Dubai Boat Show 2026?
The April 2026 edition moved to 25 to 29 November 2026 at Dubai Harbour. From now on the show runs every November, at the start of the boating season.