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Dubai Boat Show
Companies praise Superyacht UK pavilion at record breaking Dubai International Boat Show 2008
16 companies exhibited in the Superyacht UK pavilion at the Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS) this year, with all reporting strong interest and growth in the Middle East Marine Market.
Running from 11-15 March at Dubai International Marine Club, the 16th edition of the Show has registered an overall 20 percent growth in floor space. Approximately 400 boats took advantage of this extra room - a record breaking figure for the Show, which has firmly established its position as the number one event in the region.
Superyacht UK, an association of the British Marine Federation, has members representing the full spectrum of Superyacht activity from design, build and equipment to services. A selection of these companies were showcased within the Superyacht UK pavilion located in the Luxury Services & Supplies tent at the Show.
Sarah Dhanda from the British Marine Federation commented on the relationship between Superyacht UK and the Show: “Many of the exhibiting companies have enjoyed expanding on their experiences of the 2007 Show. DIBS’ success only highlights the excellent capabilities of the UK Superyacht sector. We have received extremely positive feedback from exhibitors, whom are enthusiastic regarding the future of the market.”
A new exhibitor at the Show, Flagship Superyacht Academy had a successful introduction to the market. John Watts, International Sales Manager explained: “This first visit to the Dubai Show has proved very successful for Flagship Superyacht Academy. We have experienced a positive response form both business and trade contacts as well as consumers. Visitors to the Superyacht UK pavilion have also included representatives from other countries who are looking for assistance with their Superyacht training.”
Neil Hornsby, Charter Director of Oceanstyle and Burgess, exhibited for the second time: “Our affiliation with Superyacht UK has once again proved a very successful combination. There is clearly a lot of energy in the yacht market here in Dubai so it has been an excellent opportunity for Oceanstyle and Burgess to showcase our yachts and promote our joint brands to the visitors. Being part of the Pavilion provided a good focus to entice clients to our corner of the Show.”
DEVONPORT was also building on its successful first experience at the Show in 2007. Alison Bushell, Client Manager said: “DEVONPORT had a very successful and busy show with a lot of interest in their current new build projects. Significantly, DEVONPORT'S new ONE TEN project, a 108 metre Redman Whiteley Dixon Design was launched at the Show, generating much excitement. The Superyacht UK pavilion was well organised and DEVONPORT would certainly participate again in this rapidly expanding business area.”
Next year’s Show is running from 3rd to 7th March 2009. For further information on the Show, or if you are interested in exhibiting, please contact Tom Chant E:tchant@britishmarine.co.uk T:01784 223642