{"id":13753,"date":"2025-10-20T11:07:56","date_gmt":"2025-10-20T07:07:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/?p=13753"},"modified":"2025-10-20T11:10:28","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T07:10:28","slug":"dubai-gears-up-for-11th-used-boat-show-with-over-50-global-and-local-brands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/2025\/10\/20\/dubai-gears-up-for-11th-used-boat-show-with-over-50-global-and-local-brands\/","title":{"rendered":"Dubai Gears Up for 11th Used Boat Show with Over 50 Global and Local Brands"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"924\">Dubai is setting sail once again with the 11th edition of the Dubai Used Boat Show, taking place from October 31 to November 2 at Dubai Creek Marina. This year\u2019s event runs under the inclusive theme: \u201cA Boat for Everyone,\u201d bringing together over 50 local, regional, and international brands including boat manufacturers, yacht dealers, marine equipment suppliers, and service providers.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"1313\">A signature event in the region\u2019s maritime calendar, the show has become a go-to destination for anyone interested in the world of recreational boating. It offers a wide selection of pre-owned boats and yachts at competitive prices, making boating more accessible while also supporting the circular economy and Dubai\u2019s broader goals for sustainability in the marine industry.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1367\"><strong>A Booming Sector Anchored in Sustainability<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1757\">The used boat market is more than just a niche\u2014it&#8217;s a growing part of a global shift toward responsible consumption. Market forecasts suggest that the Middle East\u2019s recreational boat market could reach $2.95 billion by 2027, growing at an annual rate of 4.9%. That momentum is driven by improving marine infrastructure and rising interest in coastal tourism across the region.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"2022\">According to Abdullah Ali Al Noon, Director of Special Projects at Dubai Golf and head of Via Marine, the organizing company behind the event, the show reflects Dubai\u2019s vision to expand the marine sector and widen the community of boating enthusiasts.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2026\" data-end=\"2187\">\u201cThis year\u2019s theme\u2014\u2018A Boat for Everyone\u2019\u2014is about making boating accessible to all while embracing sustainability and reuse as guiding principles,\u201d said Al Noon.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2194\" data-end=\"2248\"><strong>A Platform for Investment, Leisure, and Innovation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2250\" data-end=\"2537\">With more than 5,000 visitors expected, the exhibition is not only a great opportunity for buyers and hobbyists but also a valuable networking platform for marine businesses and investors. It\u2019s a space where deals are made, partnerships are formed, and innovation is on full display.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2539\" data-end=\"2586\">Visitors will find dedicated sections covering:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2587\" data-end=\"2760\">\n<li data-start=\"2587\" data-end=\"2623\">\n<p data-start=\"2589\" data-end=\"2623\">Marine financing and insurance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2624\" data-end=\"2666\">\n<p data-start=\"2626\" data-end=\"2666\">Maintenance services and spare parts<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2667\" data-end=\"2707\">\n<p data-start=\"2669\" data-end=\"2707\">Cutting-edge navigation technology<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2708\" data-end=\"2760\">\n<p data-start=\"2710\" data-end=\"2760\">Hybrid propulsion systems and electric engines<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2762\" data-end=\"2884\">This variety ensures the event appeals to everyone from first-time buyers to seasoned yacht owners and maritime investors.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2891\" data-end=\"2932\"><strong>Dubai: A Regional Maritime Powerhouse<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2934\" data-end=\"3341\">The UAE, and Dubai in particular, is fast becoming a leader in the maritime sector. The country accounts for roughly 50% of the marina market in the Gulf and Middle East, thanks to an impressive infrastructure of over 22 marinas that collectively house more than 4,190 boats and yachts. These marinas are supported by an ecosystem of services including repairs, logistics, and marine innovation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3343\" data-end=\"3562\">The Used Boat Show aligns closely with the goals of Dubai Industrial Strategy 2030, promoting reuse over new production, reducing waste, and encouraging sustainable industrial practices in the marine sector.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dubai Creek Marina will host the 11th edition of the Dubai Used Boat Show from October 31 to November 2, bringing together over 50 regional and international marine brands under the theme \u201cA Boat for Everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":13754,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[211],"tags":[241,229],"class_list":["post-13753","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-happening-in-dubai","tag-dubai-activities","tag-tourism"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13753","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13753"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13753\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13755,"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13753\/revisions\/13755"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13754"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13753"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13753"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13753"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}