Doha:Qatar Boat Show 2026 concluded its third edition at Old Doha Port, drawing a total of 31,150 visitors over its four-day event. The show featured yacht displays, new boat launches, business partnerships, and a variety of activations.
According to Qatar News Agency, the event, which took place from November 4 to 7, showcased 546 brands across a 277,000 square meter area. All tickets were sold out as attendees explored advancements in marine innovation alongside Qatar's maritime heritage, art, and hospitality. The show experienced a 30 percent increase in participation from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), marking its highest representation of GCC boat builders to date.
Qatari exhibitors accounted for 55 percent of the participation, while international exhibitors made up 45 percent, with 70 percent of exhibitors returning from previous years. The event underscored its value as a commercial platform for establishing partnerships, reaching new customers, and expanding into new markets.
Esteemed VVIP guests, VIPs, senior government officials, and dignitaries toured the show, highlighting its strategic importance in bolstering Qatar's marine economy and its ambitions for yacht tourism. New boat launches, such as the Emirates Boat 63 and Azimut's Seadeck 6, added to the show's appeal as a hub for marine discovery.
Agreements supporting marine services and commercial partnerships were also signed during the event. Old Doha Port extended its cooperation with The Pearl Island Marina and signed a three-year agreement with All Marine for marine services. Additionally, strategic partnerships were established between Assets Group and Azimut Yachts, and Halul Boats signed an MoU with Aqua Speed for representation in the Maldives.
Qatari manufacturers played a central role in the event, with Halul Boats launching the HALUL 62 FT, its largest boat to date. The Sailing, Fishing, and Watersports segment saw a 19 percent increase in exhibitor numbers compared to the previous edition.
Eng. Mohammed Abdulla Al Mulla, CEO of Old Doha Port and Chairman of the Qatar Boat Show Organizing Committee, emphasized the show's success in reflecting the ambitions of Qatar's marine industry and its maritime heritage. He expressed gratitude to exhibitors, partners, and visitors for contributing to Qatar's growth as a yachting and marine tourism destination.
The event also introduced a VIP entrance experience that combined history, art, and craftsmanship, featuring a history exhibition and works by Qatari artist Yousef Ahmad. The hospitality experience, which sold out across all four days, included dining and refreshments at the VIP Hospitality Lounge by The Ned Doha, overlooking the yachts and Doha skyline.
Visitors enjoyed a program of film, music, and dining alongside marine displays, with daily screenings of films by Qatari filmmakers through partnerships with Qatar Creates and the Doha Film Institute. The harbor was animated each evening with live musicians, fireworks, and pyro drone displays.
Source Qatar News Agency