Dubai Harbour will host the 32nd Dubai International Boat Show from 25 to 29 November 2026. Originally scheduled for spring, the Emirati nautical event inaugurates a new annual calendar in November, at the start of the Gulf’s boating season.
The international yachting calendar is changing. In Dubai, this shift takes on a particular dimension as the Dubai International Boat Show, originally planned for April, moves to the end of November.
From 25 to 29 November 2026, builders, brokers, owners, investors and maritime professionals will gather at Dubai Harbour for five days devoted to yachts, nautical innovation and the worlds that surround luxury yachting.
Beyond the exhibition itself, this new schedule reflects a desire to bring the show closer to the seasonal conditions most favourable to boating in the Gulf.
A new date in the international calendar
Organised by Dubai World Trade Centre, the 32nd edition was originally due to take place from 8 to 12 April 2026. On 12 March, the organisers announced its postponement to 25–29 November, after reassessing travel and market conditions in the region.
This change does not concern the 2026 edition alone. The organisers have announced that November will become the show’s new annual date.
This positions Dubai at the start of the Gulf’s main boating season, while also bringing several major nautical events in the region closer together.
The November calendar includes:
- 12–15 November: Dubai Pre-Owned Boat Show, at Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club Marina.
- 19–22 November: Abu Dhabi International Boat Show, in Abu Dhabi.
- 25–29 November: Dubai International Boat Show, at Dubai Harbour.
This concentration of events gives international professionals several opportunities to meet the players of the Emirati and regional markets.
Dubai Harbour, a showcase for yachts and leading brands
Located between Palm Jumeirah and Bluewaters, Dubai Harbour provides the maritime setting for the event.
The show is organised around seven worlds: Superyacht Avenue, Marina Display, Marine Luxury & Lifestyle, Marine Gadgets & Equipment, Dive Zone, Innovation Zone and Port of Call, developed with the Italian Trade Agency.
This organisation reflects the breadth of today’s nautical industry. A yacht is no longer seen merely as a boat: it belongs to a set of skills that combine shipbuilding, engineering, design, equipment, specialised services and art de vivre.
Visitors will be able to discover the superyachts displayed in the marina, marine equipment, technological innovations and the watersports activities offered during the show.
The programme also includes areas reserved for captains and crews, diving facilities, VIP spaces and experiences around the automotive world.
The previous edition in figures
To gauge the importance of the event, the 2025 edition is a useful benchmark.
The 31st edition, held from 19 to 23 February 2025, welcomed more than 30,000 visitors and brought together more than 1,000 brands. More than 200 boats and watercraft were on show, with more than 60 yacht launches, according to the specialist press.
These figures illustrate the international dimension of the event and its role in connecting professionals in the sector.
Final figures for the 2026 edition will only be available after the show closes.
Yachting, between maritime heritage and contemporary art de vivre
The yachting industry today brings together worlds that go well beyond building and selling vessels.
A superyacht represents a set of assets, know-how and services: naval architecture, interior design, engineering, navigation, management, maintenance, crew and personalised experiences.
For owners, acquiring a yacht is often part of a broader vision of their wealth and their art of living. For professionals, it means knowing how to present an asset, its identity, its characteristics and its potential to an international clientele.
In this environment, the quality of presentation and international visibility become essential dimensions in showcasing a vessel.
FEDIYAR’s perspective: giving exceptional assets an international dimension
At FEDIYAR, we see yachting as a world in its own right among real estate and exceptional assets.
A yacht is more than a means of navigation. It represents a maritime domain, an architectural and technical achievement, and a living space that deserves a presentation worthy of its design.
Through FEDIYAR Collections, our ambition is to contribute to the international visibility of yachts and of the professionals who shape this world: brokers, builders, managers, crews, naval architects and specialised providers.
Our approach rests on three dimensions:
International visibility
Presenting yachts, companies and specialised services within FEDIYAR Collections, with multilingual distribution in 14 languages.
Cinematic storytelling
With FEDIYAR Studio, transforming the photographs and visual elements supplied by professionals into cinematic films made remotely, with no need for an on-board shoot.
Immersive presentation
Developing an editorial experience around each asset, to better tell its architecture, character, setting and identity.
Because in the world of exceptional assets, the value of a presentation lies not only in the information it conveys, but also in the way an achievement is brought to light.
FEDIYAR — Curated Elegance & Exceptional Assets.
Practical information
Event: Dubai International Boat Show 2026
Edition: 32nd
Dates: 25 to 29 November 2026
Venue: Dubai Harbour, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Opening hours: 3 pm – 8 pm (Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday); 3 pm – 9 pm (Friday and Saturday).
Tickets: from AED 60 online, subject to availability and price changes.
Official source: Dubai International Boat Show.
