Your Burgess guide to Dubai International Boat Show 2024

The Dubai International Boat Show 2024 celebrates all things UAE relating to the superyacht lifestyle. Providing fine food, great networking for captains, owners and guests at the show’s marine VIP lounge, business innovations and leading yacht gadgets. It’s an indispensable event on the yachting calendar - and you can meet the Burgess team there...

When is the Dubai International Boat Show?

This year Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS) takes place on 28 February to 3 March at Dubai Harbour in the United Arab Emirates. It coincides with the Middle East Yachting Conference, which gathers more than 100 industry leaders from across the globe to discuss design, sustainability and regulatory updates.

DIBS is the United Arab Emirates’ largest and most prestigious marine and luxury lifestyle experience. It showcases some of the best yachts from international builders and brokerage houses, as well as the latest in watersports entertainment, from tenders to flyboards.

Where is the Dubai International Boat Show?

Dubai Harbour is UAE’s new purpose built seafront district, providing maritime luxuries with a side-helping of cosmopolitan life. Home to the largest marina in the region, Dubai Harbour and the surrounding district aims to rekindle Dubai’s deep and historical connection with the Arabian Sea, positioning the city as a leading global hub for maritime tourism and providing fascinating ways to explore Dubai by water.

Planning your trip to DIBS

A collection of renowned industry leaders is set to provide keynote talks throughout the five-day event, including Burgess’ Business Development Manager, Anastazja Kociolkowska. With over 400 boats set to exhibit – and with the Middle East now home to 12.6 percent of the world’s yachts – booking a tour on board your top selection of yachts is a must.

Superyachts

The MENA region hosts the second highest superyacht fleet to billionaire ratio, a statistic made evident by the AED 1.5bn total value of boats set to be on display at DIBS.

Supercars

The Supercar Avenue at DIBS brings some of the world’s rarest super cars to the fore in an exclusive collection of exhibits. It offers an unusual opportunity to get up close to the automobiles of your dreams, as well as the chance to potentially spot a few big names in racing. 

Dive MENA

The Dive MENA and Dive Pool unites world-famous professional divers, explorers and underwater photographers to learn about new techniques, technologies and experiences when cruising the big blue. Visitors can take part in dives, underwater games and even try their hand at free diving, as well as hear diving heroes speak about their own encounters.

Trade shows

Spanning two days on 28 and 29 February 2024, the second edition of the GCC Smart Yachting Days 2024 held at The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi, coinciding with the DIBS. Bringing together professionals from the marina and yachting spheres to explore sustainable approaches for the industry in GCC countries. 

This edition focuses on How can we make the GCC the most attractive, future-proofed marina and coastal real estate investment opportunity? Expect discussion topics to include circular economy strategies, investing in innovations for sustainable yachting, and sustainable practices in marina development.  

Our own Business Development Manager in Dubai, Anastazja Kociolkowska will be speaking at the GCC Smart Yachting Days on sustainability and ESG. 

Middle East Yachting Conference  

Taking place at the Mandarin Oriental, Jumeira, on 27 February 2024, the Middle East Yachting Conference is a one-day event designed to discuss rapid changes in yachting. It promises to bring impactful insights and diverse perspectives, driving change to grow and define the future of the global yachting and marine industry.

Our own Managing Director in Dubai, Jonathan Hind will be speaking at the conference on the Metamorphosis of the ultra high net worth mindset: Changing with the times.

Captains Night

This event celebrates the vital roles of captains and crews in the maritime community. It is an evening of celebration, and an essential networking event for industry leaders and maritime professionals. Held on 29 February 2024.

F&B

The dining experience at DIBS is as elite as the event itself. You will be delighted with exciting flavours, avant garde menus and mouthwatering dishes, set to music from top DJs and paired with wines and signature cocktails.