Dubai Harbour hosts one of the largest international yacht exhibitions in the Persian Gulf – the Dubai International Boat Show. The exhibition is considered a leader in terms of super yachts. No other event will feature so many luxurious and exclusive yachts, boats or other representatives from the world of water transport.
12.6% of the World's fleet is moored off the coast of Dubai. Most owners of super yachts are residents of the UAE. One of the most extravagant and expensive yachts in the world, Dubai belongs to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, ruler of the Emirate of Dubai and Prime Minister of the UAE.
The UAE government is actively developing yacht tourism and has introduced the issuance of permits for foreign yachts to dock in the Emirate of Dubai for 6 months.