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Major waterfront projects in Dubai turning the UAE right into the following global leisure marine destination can drive very private yacht and boat sales in the Middle East, organisers of the region's leading marine industry event have actually stated.
Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), organisers of the Dubai International Watercraft Program, are certain that the 25th edition of the occasion, from 28 February to 4 March, will certainly help boost further growth within a flourishing regional boating community.

The event occurs at Dubai International Marine Club, which is readied to be an important part of Dubai Harbour, the stunning new waterside development which will reinforce the Emirate's status as a global marine industry location and a regional hub for yacht, boating and water sporting activities.

The 20 million square foot Dubai Harbour project showcases a 135 meter-high tower, Dubai Lighthouse, real estate a luxury hotel and a monitoring deck. It will likewise have a 150,000 sq ft cruise liner incurable with the ability of handling 6,000 guests, along with home entertainment and retail space, a luxury yacht club, shopping center, resorts and residences.

Integrating the existing DIMC, Skydive Dubai and Logo design Island sites into a single community with a new road network and monorail, it will certainly be established in stages and take 4 years to complete when work beginnings.

Trixie LohMirmand, Senior Vice President, Occasions Monitoring, DWTC said: "The Dubai International Watercraft Program has actually always accommodated the needs of the boating community and has grown over the previous 25 years to accommodate the broadening marine industry. Developments such as the Dubai Canal Extension and the current announcement of the Dubai Harbour project, showcasing special berthing centers for incredibly yachts up to 85m long, will certainly continuously have a remarkable impact on both the program and the emirate's reputation as a globally acknowledged aquatic center."

In producing the Middle East's biggest marina, and a dramatic river sweeping with the city offering several new aquatic lifestyle possibilities, Dubai is providing a platform for the boating community and can anticipate to develop a new wave of watercraft proprietors in the region, and inevitably increase the reach of the Dubai International Boat Program in the upcoming years.

Included LohMirmand: "These advancements will inevitably add to the charm of the Dubai International Watercraft Program for yacht and boat proprietors, water sports fanatics, industry numbers along with contribute to the occasion's development in stature together with the aquatic industry's other leading events in Monaco, Fort Lauderdale, Miami and Cannes."

Amongst the significant exhibitors at the 25th Dubai International Watercraft Show now delighting in the prospects ahead is Emirates-based Gulf Craft, among the world's leading superyacht suppliers.

The company's Chief Executive Officer, Erwin Bamps, claimed: "Dubai's ambitious waterfront jobs are swiftly transforming the UAE into the next global leisure marine destination.

" The recent launch of the Dubai Canal and the news of the Dubai Harbour project are beaming instances of this, supplying both tourists and residents a host of abundant way of living experiences.

" Our company believe such projects will certainly assist grow a growing boating community because they provide individuals the possibility to delight in 'safety' river travelling, allowing aspiring yacht owners to experience the peacefulness of on-water living without having to leave UAE boundaries or endeavor into the open seas."

Gulf Craft will certainly be showcasing technologies across its diverse range of extravagant Grandeur Yachts, long-range Wanderer Yachts, Silvercraft angling watercrafts and family cruisers, and Oryx sport luxury yachts and cruisers at the Dubai International Boat Program.

Sharing the limelight with the world's luxury superyachts makers in Dubai will certainly be a worldwide line-up of even more budget-friendly recreation and fishing watercraft manufacturers, along with key suppliers to the Middle East's expanding collection of marinas.

The Dubai International Boat Show returns with assistance from the Dubai Maritime City Authority; VIP sponsor Feadship; supporting partner Panerai; and main car sponsor Mercedes-Benz (Gargash Enterprises). To find out more regarding the occasion and register your attendance, please check out: http://www.boatshowdubai.com/

Inscriptions:

1. The Dubai International Boat Program occurs from 28 February to 4 March at the Dubai International Marine Club
2. Dubai Harbour: including another 1,400 marina berths in the Emirate
3. Erwin Bamps, CEO of UAE-based Gulf Craft

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