Dubai International Boat Show

2026 Edition Postponed to November

Originally scheduled for April 8-12, the largest boat show in the Middle East will now take place from November 25-29. This decision was expected given the armed conflict that began in the region on February 28.

Published 12/03/2026

By Emmanuel van Deth

Issue: 206

Published: apr. / may 2026

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Travel advisories to the United Arab Emirates and significant disruptions to air traffic convinced organizers to postpone the event by four weeks. However, Dubai's climate, particularly hot from May to October, was a key factor in pushing it all the way to November; this rescheduling will be final given the local and international context - the start of the high season for boating in the Middle East and the seasonal nature of the yachting market, which is more conducive to showcasing new models.

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