2024-02-29 14:30:43
Dubai ∙ The International Boat Show has started at Dubai Harbor, where the world’s leading yachts and new vessels of various boat manufacturers are lined up. About two hundred boats and a thousand brands are the stars of the fair. Yacht manufacturers including UAE’s own ‘Gulf Craft’ are also participating in the fair.
Each yacht is like a 5 star suite on the beach. A luxury that millionaires can’t afford. There are even those who buy new yachts every year. A spacious living room, a luxurious bedroom, sitting and reclining areas to enjoy the sea views and so on are the amenities on board the yachts. (Yachts are generally a hobby of the wealthy but are also affordable for the common man. They are available for hourly hire at Dubai Marina).
Apart from boats, the fair also has marine wear, fishing equipment, ski boards, snorkeling equipment and other products related to marine entertainment. Also, new technologies and trends in water transport will be introduced here.
Negotiations and contract-fixing between sellers and buyers mainly take place in the fair. As yachts have a crucial place in the tourism sector, big tourism companies have also come here. World’s leading divers have also been a part of the show. There will also be a performance of rescue workers wearing flying suits and flying over the sea.
Boat companies from 55 countries are part of the fair. Austria, Finland, Sweden and South Korea are participating for the first time this year. UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum opened the boat show to the public. Entry fee is 60 dirhams.
Public access is today from 3 pm to 8 pm, tomorrow and the day following from 3 pm to 9 pm and on the closing day, March 3, from 3 pm to 8 pm. Meanwhile, owner Abdullah bin Habtoor told mediapersons that Dubai Harbor will become a permanent venue for international boat shows.
The price will make you dizzy!
The 50 meter long wooden yacht made by Bush and Noble Company costs 3.29 crore dirhams. 75 crores in Indian Rupees. The 12-seater boat, including the bedroom, is the epitome of luxury. The yacht Princess X95, which was priced at $1.2 million, is $2 million cheaper at this fair. If you spend a million dollars, you can buy that yacht. (INR 83 crores).
Sunreef, a Polish company, owns yachts that run entirely on solar panels. Sunreef’s customers include tennis star Rafael Nadal. Sunreef has announced that it will build a new shipyard in Ras Al Khaimah. The aim is to manufacture yachts and boats and supply them to the domestic market.
Made in UAE
UAE’s own Gulf Craft has brought 15 yachts to the exhibition. Most of the yachts and accessories manufactured in the UAE are built for the foreign market. Gulf Craft owners said that 70% of their products are sold in foreign markets.
Water pollution from yachts is minimal. It is a relatively safe mode of water transport. Research is going on to make yacht engines hybrid. Engines running on hydrogen fuel are coming. In addition, solar engines will also become widespread, she added.
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