The Dubai International Boat Show: Featuring Luxury Yachts For Sale

This year’s event was held on March 3–7, at one of Dubai’s most exclusive clubs — The Dubai International Marine Club located near Mina Seyahi and Barasti and Le Meridian Hotel. The overall interest in the event, its scope (showcased 430+ luxurious yachts and boats) and the family-friendly atmosphere are the reason behind the event’s success this year.

Wondering which new sectors captured the visitors’ interest? Which high profile guests attended? And would you like to hear news from the top builders and discover this year’s best luxury yachts for sale? All of this and more you can find below.

The Dubai International Boat Show: New Sectors in 2015

The 2015 edition of the Dubai International Boat Show was a sensation before it even started. The announcement that the show will feature boats from over 800 of the top companies and present luxurious yachts and other boat-types worth over 250 million euro had every enthusiast on the edge of their seat. The new sectors of the event — Fishing Sailing and Watersports — achieved the same public reaction.

Thanks the first new sector, fishing enthusiasts who attended the event enjoyed fishing demonstrations and participated in a fun competition, while checking out the latest rods and equipment. And for those with a passion for sailing and water sports, this year’s Watersports sector offered a chance to try out windsurfing, canoeing and other sports.Due to the introduction of the sector, the interest in the sport boats increased compared to previous years and so did the sales.

The Dubai International Boat Show: Expectations vs Reality

Due to the increased interest in this year’s event, it was predicted that there would subsequently be a rise in sales in all of the different types of boats in the show — from superyachts to kayaks. Some companies even released statements of their exact expectations for the show.

The prediction of Al Shaali, CEO of Al Shaali Group, one of the biggest players in the superyachts scene was that by the end of the event the company will sell the impressive: at least three superyachts alongside around 7 medium sized boats. His expectations were accompanied by a brag about the company’s brand new dealership agreements. The agreement will bring the firm’s superyachts and boats to Europe and expand its Asian impact which increases the company’s share and reach. So did the event achieve the expectations of Shaali and the industry?

Yes, it did! The Dubai International Boat Show has got dibs on becoming the largest boat show in the world. With sales of over 4.5 million euro during just the first three days of the event, the 26,000 local and international visitors were clearly not there to window shop only.

Which Super Luxury Yachts for Sale Secured an Owner?

The luxury Italian-made Fiart 47, estimated at 800,000 euros was sold by ART Marine. This leading yachting firms and manufacturer also boasted another piece of great news at the show — they introduced Sub-Sea Limousines to the market. The fascinating submarines, estimated at around 1.5 million euro, are made with thick, spherical glass and are what superyacht owners dream of.

San Lorenzo Middle East confirmed the sales of the 24.45 meter SL 86 for the price of 5.6 million euro. What’s more, it seems like the SL 86 is one of the top sales picks, since ART Marine also managed to secure a sale of the same luxurious yacht.

Another worthy sale came from Delma Marine which managed to sell a Cabo yacht for around 1 million euro.

Rounding up the top sales from the event: A different range of boats, Sea-Doos and jet boats were the top picks from the event. As expected, kayaks were among the top-sellers due to their affordable price. Every single day of the event there was a number of boats sold from all different sizes and price ranges — from superboats to regular ones, in addition to smaller items. All that, making the Dubai International Boat Show a huge success for both the organizers and the visitors.

The highly publicized presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, served as a confirmation of the event’s reputation and credibility. The high-profile guest further solidified the event’s status and generated hype thanks to social media and other media channels. Furthermore The 2015 Dubai International Boat Show has gained huge approval by the yachting industry, receiving a ton of coverage from top superyacht and boat manufacturers and the news outlets.

Best New Yachts for Sale from the Dubai International Boat Show

Curious which boat stole the show? Hands down, it was Majesty 122 superyacht, with an estimated worth of over 9 million euro. The 5 bedroom luxurious yacht with an overall length of 37.5 meters, making it Gulf Craft’s finest creation to date. Gulf Craft, the recognized leader in the yacht-building industry did not disappoint with this latest yacht, which offers elegant and modern design.

The spotlight also fell on Behnemar Middle East’s 77m Silverfast superyacht, advertised as the largest and fastest aluminum yacht ever constructed. Its Australian manufacturer has managed to achieve greatness alongside luxury and style — it was approved in its entirety by the visitors of the Dubai International Boat Show.

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