Following the opening ceremony, HH Sheikh Ahmed and senior VIP delegates of the UAE toured all sections of the show, which included the Luxury Supplies and Services, Equipment Supplies and Service, External and Marina areas, as well as the dedicated superyacht marina display, which has seen a 45 percent growth over last year's event.
A major highlight at the opening event was the launch of the Superyacht Pavilion within the Luxury, Supplies and Services Area, where world leading superyacht manufacturers Abeking & Rasmussen, AMELS B .V, Burger Boats, Feadship, Heesen Yachts, Lurssen and Trinity Yachts displayed their most recent models.
More than 721 companies from 50 countries are participating at this year's Dubai Boat Show, which runs from 3-7 March.
"The initial response seen this year has been very positive, which is very encouraging considering the current economic climate. With exhibitors using the Dubai Boat Show for worldwide launches and regional premiers, it has been a great start and we expect major sales and news to be announced throughout the five-day event," said Helal Saeed Almarri, CEO, Dubai World Trade Centre, organiser of Dubai International Boat Show 2009.
Gulf Craft, leading local boat manufacturer unveiled the Majesty 121, a 37 metre superyacht, and American yacht manufacturer, Sunseeker used the Dubai Boat Show for the global launch of its 38 metre superyacht.
Ali Al Jafla, Managing Director of Sunseeker Middle East, said: "With the Middle East proving to be a thriving boating market, we used the Dubai International Boat Show as the ideal platform for the global launch of Sunseeker's 38-metre superyacht. We have already seen strong interest from visitors and we are looking forward to a successful five-day event."
The opening day also saw major regional premiers from AMELS, Al Masood Marine, ART Marine LLC (Azimut, Benetti), Beuchat, Burger Boats, Fairline, Leisure Marine (Princess Yachts), and Western Marine (Marquis), amongst many others.
Running alongside the Dubai Boat Show is the fifth Gulf Boating Conference, entitled 'Where is the industry going?' taking place on 4 March 2009. Professionals from across the region will meet to discuss the change in the leisure boating industry worldwide. The conference will be under the chairmanship of industry expert Dr. Mohammed Hamdan Al Shamsi. Other topics to be discussed include "Saudi Arabia - the untapped Gulf boating market" and "Rules and regulations for boating in the Gulf."
This year's Dubai Boat Show will have free visitor parking next to the Habtoor Grand Hotel, with water taxis and Shuttle Buses available to take guests to and from the event.
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His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation, Chief Executive and Chairman of The Emirates Group, today inaugurated the 17th Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS) at the Dubai International Marine Club (DIMC) - Mina Seyahi.
17th Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS) at the Dubai International Marine Club (DIMC) - Mina Seyahi opens.
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Shuttle Bus and Water Taxi Timetable:
3 March 8.00am - 1.00am (4th March early morning)
4 - 7 March 9.00am - 12.00 midnight daily
Held at Dubai International Marine Club - Mina Seyahi, the Dubai International Boat Show is open to trade visitors and general public from 3 - 5 March 3pm - 9:30pm and from 6 - 7 March 1pm - 9:30pm. Visitors without an invitation must pay an entrance fee. Children under 12 will be admitted free and must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Access to the Marine Display Area may be restricted at certain times.
About Dubai International Boat Show
www.boatshowdubai.com
Established in 1992, Dubai International Boat Show is the largest, most important and most established event of its kind in the region and as one of the fastest growing leisure marine industry exhibitions in the world, the 17th edition of the event will be a classic showcase of boats from both local and international builders together with the latest innovations in marine equipment, supplies and services.
DIBS maintains its exclusive position offering exhibitors a platform to showcase their products, supplies and services to trade buyers as well as private consumers with a high purchasing power from the wealthy Middle East Regional markets as well as the emerging lucrative countries such as India, Russia and the CIS.
• Exhibitors include both local and international boat manufacturers as well as the latest in marine equipment, supplies and services.
• DIBS 2008 welcomed 27,420 visitors and represented over 800 international and regional companies
For more information visit: www.boatshowdubai.com
About Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC)
Website: www.dwtc.com
As the organiser of Dubai International Boat Show 2009, Dubai World Trade Centre offers over 30 years' experience of delivering world-class events in the Middle East, providing local, regional and international exhibitors with unmatched expertise and in-depth market knowledge. Our team organises 18 of the largest and most successful international and regional shows in Middle East, providing an ideal platform for business development in the region.
Our commitment to ongoing innovation within the exhibition industry has supported the rapid growth and development of a wide range of business-to-business and business-to-consumer shows, and delivered consistent satisfaction to exhibitors and visitors. DWTC works with the leading trade bodies and industry associations to ensure that all exhibitions deliver full value and are built upon the real needs of their specific sector.
For more information, please contact:
Mikele Ugarte
Wallis Marketing Consultants
Tel: (+9714) 390 1950
Catherine Vaughan
Dubai World Trade Centre
Tel: (+9714) 308 6488
3 March 8.00am - 1.00am (4th March early morning)
4 - 7 March 9.00am - 12.00 midnight daily
Held at Dubai International Marine Club - Mina Seyahi, the Dubai International Boat Show is open to trade visitors and general public from 3 - 5 March 3pm - 9:30pm and from 6 - 7 March 1pm - 9:30pm. Visitors without an invitation must pay an entrance fee. Children under 12 will be admitted free and must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Access to the Marine Display Area may be restricted at certain times.
About Dubai International Boat Show
www.boatshowdubai.com
Established in 1992, Dubai International Boat Show is the largest, most important and most established event of its kind in the region and as one of the fastest growing leisure marine industry exhibitions in the world, the 17th edition of the event will be a classic showcase of boats from both local and international builders together with the latest innovations in marine equipment, supplies and services.
DIBS maintains its exclusive position offering exhibitors a platform to showcase their products, supplies and services to trade buyers as well as private consumers with a high purchasing power from the wealthy Middle East Regional markets as well as the emerging lucrative countries such as India, Russia and the CIS.
• Exhibitors include both local and international boat manufacturers as well as the latest in marine equipment, supplies and services.
• DIBS 2008 welcomed 27,420 visitors and represented over 800 international and regional companies
For more information visit: www.boatshowdubai.com
About Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC)
Website: www.dwtc.com
As the organiser of Dubai International Boat Show 2009, Dubai World Trade Centre offers over 30 years' experience of delivering world-class events in the Middle East, providing local, regional and international exhibitors with unmatched expertise and in-depth market knowledge. Our team organises 18 of the largest and most successful international and regional shows in Middle East, providing an ideal platform for business development in the region.
Our commitment to ongoing innovation within the exhibition industry has supported the rapid growth and development of a wide range of business-to-business and business-to-consumer shows, and delivered consistent satisfaction to exhibitors and visitors. DWTC works with the leading trade bodies and industry associations to ensure that all exhibitions deliver full value and are built upon the real needs of their specific sector.
For more information, please contact:
Mikele Ugarte
Wallis Marketing Consultants
Tel: (+9714) 390 1950
Catherine Vaughan
Dubai World Trade Centre
Tel: (+9714) 308 6488
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