Testimonials

Gulf Craft

"The Dubai International Boat Show has cemented its position as a prominent show in the international boating calendar. Gulf Craft continues to consider the event as one of its most important marketing platforms of the year, launching four new designs to the world in 2011. It is the ideal opportunity for prospective owners to gain first-hand experience of the quality, craftsmanship, and value for money that have made Gulf Craft a major player in the international market for luxury yachts and leisure craft."

Mohammed Al Shaali, Chairman

Al Yousuf Motors

"The 2012 DIBS found to be one of the best editions ever, generally DIBS is our best platform to launch our new Yamaha products, and this year we had all the new sport boats, Wave Runners and FRP boats introduced for the first time in the region. It attracted thousands of marine enthusiasts from all over the Middle and Near East. Apart from the sales we closed, we had excellent leads to follow up with.

Excellent PR and media coverage helped us for the introduction of our products.

Thank you for your efforts and I look forward to participate for the 21^st time in 2013."

Ammar Al Wafi, General Manager

Al Dhaen Group

“Even before the event began, we were totally confident that the Dubai International Boat Show was going to be a great success for us. To make this sale within an hour is fantastic, and shows that we have not just the highest quality boats, but that we are attracting the highest quality customers. The potential for sales at this event is greater than any other in the Middle East, and I have no doubts that over the course of the show that we will see the results of that. There are very serious buyers here and we provide them with exceptional service. We listen to our customers and we deliver.”

Abdulla Alfahal, Director

Sunseeker Middle East

“The Dubai International Boat Show is without doubt the Middle East’s flagship show for the boating community, and for exhibitors there is no better business platform. The caliber and quality of the visitors to this event is consistently exceptionally high and the international contingent this year is more impressive than ever. Next year, for the 20th anniversary of the show, Sunseeker will have an extremely strong line-up of superyachts and we know that this is the event to present them to our target audience.”

Arif Oomer, Director

Lürssen Yachts

"The Dubai International Boat Show is a vital platform for some of the most impressive and best known superyacht builders and a natural choice for the highest calibre companies. This event is by far the best in the Middle East to both illustrate and increase Lürssen's international success.”

Michael Breman, Sales Director

Westport Yachts

"Westport's participation reflects our long term view for continued growth in Dubai and the Middle East. The Dubai International Boat Show is an established event in the calendar, and provides us with the perfect platform to meet with current and potential customers. The Middle East is one of the most important regions in the world for the marine industry, and we chose the Dubai International Boat Show to bring the latest luxury yachts to our valued clients,"

Philip Purcell, Vice President

Burger Boat Company

"The Dubai International Boat Show brings Burger Boat Company's blend of rich heritage and the latest technologies to Middle East buyers. We have designed and built many yachts since our founding in 1863, and participating at Dubai International Boat Show gives us the platform to expand our reach into this key market."

Ron Cleveringa, Vice President Sales and Marketing

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