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DUBAI INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW 2026

Also known as Dubai Boat Show

Dates25–29 Nov 2026Dates announced · read on boatshowdubai.com · checked 11 Nov 2026
VenueDubai International Marine ClubDubai, United Arab Emirates · where the 2020 edition was; venue not yet confirmed
RunningSince 2009Annual · 10 editions on record
Last checked11 Nov 2026Organiser website checked
Dates announced by the organiser. We read them on boatshowdubai.com on 11 Nov 2026. Dates can change; we check again as the show gets closer.

Key numbers

Exhibitors
850in 2015, organiser's figure
Visitors
26,000in 2015, organiser's figure
Floor space
NULLin 2014, organiser's figure
Editions on record
10first in 2009

About DUBAI INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW

Dubai International Boat Show is the largest and most established boat show in the UAE, GCC and Middle East. Whether you want to buy a boat, discover luxury yachts and superyachts, explore the latest diving and aquatic innovations or ride the sparkling waves, it’s the the definitive event for luxury and lifestyle. Co-located with Dive MENA, the only dedicated show for the UAE and GCC diving community.

From our listing of the 2020 edition. Details may have changed since.

Editions

YearDatesWhereExhibitorsVisitors
202625–29 Nov 2026
Dates announced
Dubai International Marine Club
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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202010–14 Mar 2020Dubai International Marine Club
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
——
20161–5 Mar 2016Dubai International Marine Club
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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20155–9 Mar 2015Dubai International Marine Club
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
85026,000
20144–8 Mar 2014Dubai International Marine Club
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
65026,755
20135–9 Mar 2013Dubai International Marine Club
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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201213–17 Mar 2012Dubai International Marine Club
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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20111–5 Mar 2011Dubai International Marine Club
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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20109–13 Mar 2010Dubai International Marine Club
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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20093–7 Mar 2009Dubai International Marine Club
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Past editions from the bvents archive (2008–2019) and organiser figures where they were published.

Questions

When is DUBAI INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW?

25–29 Nov 2026 — dates announced on the organiser's website.

Where is it held?

The 2020 edition was at Dubai International Marine Club, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The organiser hasn't confirmed the venue for this edition yet.

How often does it take place?

Annual, judging by the 10 editions on record since 2009.

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