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The Dubai International Boat Show will run from 25 to 29 November 2026 at Dubai Harbour. It is the 32nd edition and the first in 21 months, after the 2025 show held from 19 to 23 February. Organiser Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) moved the event from April to November on 11 March and said the autumn slot would be permanent.
The show had been due to open on 8 April. The regional conflict that began on 28 February took the spring dates off the calendar. Organisers say November suits the event because it marks the start of the main Gulf boating season, when sea conditions are at their best. Dubai Harbour has hosted the show since 2022.
Powerboat News found 110 companies in the official DWTC exhibitor directory on 6 October, compared with 302 in the 2025 directory. The trade title IBI reported on 5 October that organisers expect about 300 exhibitors. Names on the current list include Benetti, Heesen, Bavaria, Ferretti and Volvo Penta.
Other marine events fall close by. The Abu Dhabi International Boat Show is scheduled for 19 to 22 November at ADNEC. DWTC executive vice president Mahir Julfar said on 9 September that the number of registrations and visa applications for autumn shows was growing.
Visitors in Dubai at the end of November can see new boats and meet shipyards and brokers in one place. To get out on the water from the same marina, browse yachts at Dubai Harbour on DoBy.
Powerboat News reported the exhibitor figures. YachtBuyer covered the move to November earlier.
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