The 11th edition of the Pre-Owned Boat Show in Dubai, organised by Viya Marine, a subsidiary of Dubai Golf, concluded with strong attendance and record sales.
The three-day event drew more than 5,000 visitors, including boating enthusiasts, investors, and yacht buyers, reflecting Dubai’s position as a regional hub for the yacht and marine leisure industry.
Held under the theme “A Boat for Everyone”, the event featured over 50 local, regional, and international brands and showcased 64 yachts and boats – a 20 per cent increase compared with last year.
More than 5,000 visitors attend Dubai’s pre-owned yacht exhibition
The exhibits included a range of yachts, leisure vessels, and speedboats suited to various preferences and budgets. Among the key exhibits were the Riva Gucci, one of only ten built worldwide and valued at around AED3 million, and the Greenline 40 Hybrid, which uses solar-powered systems to operate onboard amenities.
The show also presented the Riva 82 Diva (2024), an Italian-built yacht valued at AED 30 million, and the Chapparel boat from the United States, priced at AED 68,000. The lineup highlighted the event’s range catering to both investors and first-time buyers.
Abdulla Ali Al Noon, Director of Special Projects at Dubai Golf and responsible for Viya Marine, said this year’s edition once again reaffirmed Dubai’s leading role in supporting the growth of the yacht and boat industry and strengthening its position among the region’s top destinations for investors and sea enthusiasts.
