Pre-owned Boat Show in Dubai begins, Dhs200m yachts on display

The Ilth edition of the Preowned Boat Show in Dubai kicked off on Friday at Dubai Creek Marina, Park Hyatt Resort. Taking place from October 31 to November 2, 2025, under the theme "A Boat for Everyone", the three-day event brings together more than 50 international brands showcasing over 50 yachts and boats with a combined value exceeding Dhs200 million.

- Staff Reporter, Gulf Today

The exhibition is set to reinforce Dubai's status as a leading regional hub for leisure marine innovation and a premier marketplace for preowned boats. The opening ceremony was attended by senior officials, industry leaders, and representatives from participating companies.

This year's edition is expected to attract over 5,000 visitors, including investors, marine enthusiasts, and prospective buyers of luxury yachts and boats. The show features a diverse range of high-quality, competitively priced preowned vessels.

The event is being held against the backdrop of strong growth indicators recorded by Dubai's maritime sector. According to reports issued by the Dubai Maritime Authority at the Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Corporation, the number of registered maritime vessels in 2024 reached 7,738, marking a 14.4% increase compared to 2023.

Meanwhile, the number of maritime crewmembers rose to 12,226, a 22.8% growth rate. These figures highlights investors and operators' confidence in the emirate's advanced maritime ecosystem and reaffirm Dubai's status as a global hub for maritime innovation and sustainability.

GLOBAL HUB: Abdulla Ali Al Noon stated that the Pre-Owned Boat Show will strengthen the emirate's position as a global hub for marine enthusiasts and the yacht industry, as well as a key destination for trade and investment in preowned boats.