The next Dubai International Boat Show is on 25 to 29 November 2026 at Dubai Harbour, and the official site shows no 2027 edition as of 2 November. The show opens at 3 PM each day, tickets are sold through Platinumlist from US$17, and Platinumlist says there is no visitor parking at the harbour. This guide covers the dates, hours, what the organisers list on show, how the dates have moved before, and how to see the water from a boat instead, on our Marina yacht tours from $32.
By SB Excursions · Published 3 November 2026 · Updated 3 November 2026
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When is the next Dubai International Boat Show?
25 to 29 November 2026 at Dubai Harbour, according to the organisers' show-times page, which calls it the 32nd edition. It opens at 3 PM each day and closes at 8 PM or 9 PM. A teaser on the same site still shows April, so confirm before you buy.
This guide also answers:
- Are the Dubai International Boat Show 2027 dates announced?
- How much are tickets to the Dubai International Boat Show?
- What are the opening hours of the boat show?
Five ways to spend a yacht day around the show
#1
Superyacht Avenue at the show
The organisers list Superyacht Avenue first among the show areas. Their website does not name the yachts on display this year, so we cannot say which boats you will see. For scale, four of our own charter yachts, from 98 ft to 150 ft, board at Dubai Harbour, and their hourly rates are in our yacht price guide.
#2
Marina Display and the exhibitor list
The organisers list Marina Display as a show area and say the show has 200 or more boats and watercraft and more than 1,000 brands, though their page does not say which edition those figures cover. The website has an exhibitor list for this year; read it before you go to decide which stands are worth your time.
#3
Dive Zone and watersports
The show lists a Dive Zone, a Dive Pool and watersports among its features, but not the details. If you want to ride rather than watch, our jet ski ride to the Burj Al Arab is from $79 per jet ski for 30 minutes, with no licence or experience needed, from Umm Suqeim Fishing Harbour in Jumeirah.
#4
The 1-hour shared yacht tour
A one-hour sightseeing cruise on a premium yacht from $32 per person, with a photo stop in front of Ain Dubai and the Bluewaters skyline. Check-in is 20 minutes before departure, departures are hourly and strictly on time, and full prepayment secures the slot because they sell out. An early slot fits in before the show opens.
#5
A private yacht for your group
A private yacht is priced per boat, not per person: from AED 400 per hour for the smaller boats, with a 3-hour minimum, so AED 1,200 for the cheapest boat. The rate includes captain, crew, fuel, water, ice and soft drinks. Our yacht price guide has all 30 boats, and we confirm the date on WhatsApp before you pay.
Dubai International Boat Show 2026: the short answer
The next Dubai International Boat Show is on 25 to 29 November 2026 at Dubai Harbour, and the official site shows no 2027 edition as of 2 November 2026. The organisers call it the 32nd edition. The show opens at 3 PM every day and closes at 8 PM or 9 PM. Tickets are sold through Platinumlist, where the listing showed a starting price of US$17 and no prices in dirhams when we checked.
So if you searched for 2027 expecting a spring show, note that the date has moved before, and the November show is the one in front of you. Dubai Harbour is the venue, and the Platinumlist page says there is strictly no visitor parking there, so plan to arrive by taxi or ride-hailing car. Everything below is as of 2 November 2026; check the organisers' site before you buy.
Dates and opening hours
The official show-times page lists five days, Wednesday to Sunday. The hours are the same on the ticketing page and the Platinumlist listing.
| Day | Date | Opening hours |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | 25 November 2026 | 3 PM to 8 PM |
| Thursday | 26 November 2026 | 3 PM to 8 PM |
| Friday | 27 November 2026 | 3 PM to 9 PM |
| Saturday | 28 November 2026 | 3 PM to 9 PM |
| Sunday | 29 November 2026 | 3 PM to 8 PM |
From the organisers' show-times page and the Platinumlist listing, as of 2 November 2026.
One caution: a news teaser on the same website still gives 8 to 12 April for the 32nd edition, and the page does not explain the difference. The current show-times and ticket pages both say November, so we treat November as current, but confirm it on the day you pay. Our Dubai in November guide and the what's on in November calendar show what else is happening that week.
What about 2027? The dates have moved before
The official pages we read do not mention a 2027 edition. Do not assume a February, March or April date. The show has not kept one slot: Khaleej Times reported an earlier edition running from 28 February to 3 March, the organisers' own teaser still shows 8 to 12 April, and the current pages show late November.
That is why we do not give a 2027 date. When the organisers announce one, it will appear on the show website and in the local press. If your trip falls in another season, the Marina yacht tours run through the year, so the boats are not tied to the show.
Tickets and what is on show
The organisers' ticketing page lists two types: Trade Visitor, which gives access to exhibiting brands, marine technology and a B2B matchmaking programme, and Individual or Family, described as an ocean-side outing with activities, games, food, shopping and music. Tickets are sold through Platinumlist. We did not find ticket prices in dirhams, age rules or free-entry rules in what we read, and the Platinumlist page says refund and resale options vary, so read them before you buy.
The organisers list these show areas and features:
- Show areas: Superyacht Avenue, Marina Display, Marine Luxury and Lifestyle, Marine Gadgets and Equipment, Dive Zone, Innovation Zone, and Port of Call by the Italian Trade Agency
- Features: a Captains and Crew Lounge, a Dive Pool, Watersports, Captains Night, food and beverage, a VIP Lounge and a Prive Lounge
- Scale, as listed by the organisers: more than 200 boats and watercraft, more than 1,000 brands, more than 60 launches and more than 32,000 visitors
The website also says that boats worth AED 3.1 billion were on display at one recent edition and AED 2.9 billion at the one before. It does not say which edition the other figures cover, so treat them as the scale of the show, not a forecast for this year.
Show, cruise or charter: how it ties in with our yachts
A boat show is mostly a place to look at boats, and the trade side is built for buyers. If what you want is to be on a yacht and see the skyline from the water, a cruise is a different and cheaper product. Dubai Harbour is also the departure point for four of the yachts in our charter fleet, the 98 ft Mr & Mrs Smith, the 131 ft Encore, the 140 ft Stardom and the 150 ft Behike, while the rest board at the marina pier behind Al Majara Tower in Dubai Marina. Our Dubai Marina vs Dubai Harbour guide explains the difference.
| Option | Cost | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Boat show ticket | From US$17 (Platinumlist listing) | Walk the show at Dubai Harbour, 3 PM onwards |
| 1-hour shared yacht tour | From $32 per person | Marina, JBR and Bluewaters from the water, photo stop at Ain Dubai |
| Marina yacht party | $99 per person, ages 21+ | 4 hours from 9 PM, live DJ and BBQ |
| Private charter | From AED 400 per hour, for the whole boat | Your own yacht, 3-hour minimum on the smallest boats |
Our tour prices are per person; a charter is priced per boat, and we confirm the boat and date on WhatsApp. The show price is the starting price on Platinumlist, as listed.
The yacht rental prices guide lists all 30 boats, and private yacht rental in Dubai Marina explains what is included. The Marina yacht party is $99 for adults aged 21 and over, with a 9 PM departure and boarding at 8:30 PM.
Planning a visit to Dubai Harbour
The show opens at 3 PM, so the morning is free. Our 1-hour shared yacht tour, from $32, has hourly departures, so an early slot fits in before you head to the harbour. The slots sell out, so full prepayment secures yours. The Dubai Harbour waterfront sits behind Bluewaters Island, which is the photo stop on that cruise.
Arrive by taxi or ride-hailing car, because the Platinumlist page says there is strictly no visitor parking. We did not find a public-transport link in the sources we read, so check the route with the organisers. Friday and Saturday close at 9 PM and the other days at 8 PM, so give yourself at least two hours inside. Our taxi and Careem guide covers the app options.
If you would rather be on the water than beside it, our jet ski ride to the Burj Al Arab is from $79 per jet ski, with two people sharing one jet ski at no extra cost.
What is not confirmed yet
Some details were still open as of 2 November 2026. Confirm them before you pay or plan around them.
- The dates of any 2027 edition
- Ticket prices in dirhams, and any child, family or free-entry rules
- Which yachts and launches will be on display this year
- Why the organisers' teaser still shows April dates
- How to reach Dubai Harbour by public transport
FAQ
When is the next Dubai International Boat Show?
25 to 29 November 2026 at Dubai Harbour, according to the organisers' show-times page, which calls it the 32nd edition. It opens at 3 PM each day and closes at 8 PM or 9 PM. A teaser on the same site still shows April, so confirm before you buy.
Are the Dubai International Boat Show 2027 dates announced?
Not on the official pages we read as of 2 November 2026. The show has moved between slots before, so do not assume a spring date. Check the organisers' website and the local press for an announcement.
Where is the Dubai International Boat Show, and can I park?
At Dubai Harbour. The Platinumlist listing says there is strictly no visitor parking at Dubai Harbour, so arrive by taxi or ride-hailing car, and plan the journey back before you go.
How much are tickets to the Dubai International Boat Show?
The Platinumlist listing shows a starting price of US$17. We did not find prices in dirhams or details of age and free-entry rules. The organisers list a Trade Visitor ticket and an Individual or Family ticket.
What are the opening hours of the boat show?
3 PM to 8 PM on Wednesday 25, Thursday 26 and Sunday 29 November 2026, and 3 PM to 9 PM on Friday 27 and Saturday 28 November, from the organisers' show-times page.
Is the boat show worth it if I do not want to buy a yacht?
It suits people who enjoy looking at boats, and the Individual or Family ticket includes activities, food and music, according to the organisers. If you mainly want to be on the water, a 1-hour shared yacht tour from the Marina is from $32 per person.
Can I rent a yacht in Dubai instead of going to the show?
Yes. Private yachts start from AED 400 per hour for the whole boat, with a 3-hour minimum on the smallest boats, so AED 1,200. Rates include captain, crew, fuel, water, ice and soft drinks. Message us on WhatsApp with your date and group size.
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Photos: Dubai Harbour seen from above: the superyacht marina basin with long pontoons and moored yachts, and the Dubai Marina skyline in the background — dconvertini, CC BY-SA 2.0 (Wikimedia Commons).