It was an extra-long weekend of all the best the maritime industry has to offer, as the Dubai International Boat Show took place from 28 February to 3 March — and celebrated a very important milestone to boot. This 30th edition of the globally-renowned fair took over the Dubai Harbour and was chock-full of excitement for the visitors who flocked from far and wide, bringing together more than 1,000 brands and over 200 crafts from 55 countries. Highlights included the unveiling of renderings of Tanoka’s upcoming 70-metre superyacht Milano, the announcement of the new Gulf Craft Group which will consolidate the branches of UAE yacht builder and shipyard Gulf Craft, and the debut of 50-metre custom wooden yacht Afra by Bush & Noble — the world’s largest wooden superyacht. The crowds were also treated to the buzz of Hypercar Avenue as well as the Nikki Beach Resort Lounge and VIP Lounges, which catered to all the show’s most prestigious guests. On land as well as on water, this was an event to remember. Here’s to the next 30 years.
