More than AED200m ($54.5m) worth of yachts and boats will go on display at the 11th Dubai Pre-Owned Boat Show 2025, as the event returns to Dubai Creek Marina from October 31 to November 2 under the theme “A Boat for Everyone.”
The annual exhibition will feature more than 50 local, regional, and international brands, with more than 50 yachts and boats ranging from 20 to 100 feet and beyond.
Visitors will be able to explore a wide range of pre-owned vessels that balance quality with competitive pricing.
Dubai Pre-Owned Boat Show 2025
Organised by Viya Marine since 2011, the event has grown into one of the world’s leading specialised marine exhibitions, connecting sea enthusiasts, investors, and luxury yacht buyers.
It continues to reinforce its position as a premier regional platform in the global yachting and boating industry.
Abdulla Ali Al Noon, Director of Special Projects at Dubai Golf, responsible for Viya Marine, said the exhibition will cement Dubai’s position as a leading global destination in the maritime and yachting industries.
He added that the show provides a dynamic platform connecting international companies, investors, and enthusiasts.
Al Noon stated that this year’s theme, “A Boat for Everyone,” embodies the organisers’ and participants’ commitment to offering accessible and affordable boat ownership options, while highlighting sustainability and the circular economy as core principles driving growth in this expanding sector.
Yacht ownership
He noted that the 2025 edition comes amid robust growth in the Middle East’s recreational boating market and is expected to further accelerate this trend by promoting trade and investment in pre-owned vessels and expanding the region’s marine tourism base.
The show is expected to attract a wide spectrum of visitors — from sea lovers and boating enthusiasts to investors and leisure tourism stakeholders — offering an ideal opportunity for industry professionals to connect and build partnerships with leading exhibitors.
Attendance has grown steadily over the years, drawing thousands of visitors from diverse nationalities.
Maritime sector
The event takes place as the UAE continues to strengthen its maritime sector, which accounts for around 50 per cent of the total yacht and marina market in the Arabian Gulf and the Middle East.
The country’s highly developed maritime infrastructure — with more than 22 marinas and capacity for more than 4,190 yachts and boats — supports sustained expansion in marine trade, leisure, and investment.
In line with the Dubai Industrial Strategy 2030, the exhibition provides a platform for business deals and investment opportunities, reflecting the emirate’s vision to advance the maritime industry and ensure its long-term sustainable growth.
Sustainability and circular economy at the core
The Pre-Owned Boat Show also contributes to expanding the pre-owned vessel market, reducing the need for new boat production, and fostering a culture of reuse — consistent with the UAE’s commitment to a circular economy.
