SUPERYACHT · FEBRUARY 2026
Dubai International Boat Show — private jet charter
Dubai International Boat Show at Dubai Harbour is the largest yacht-buyer event in the GCC. Private traffic splits between DXB (closest to Dubai Harbour, 15 min) and DWC / Al Maktoum (better slots, 45 min).
Why charter for Dubai Boat Show
GCC family offices fly the buying delegation in on a single heavy jet from London or Geneva, attend Wednesday previews, sign on Thursday and return Friday. The jet pays for itself versus the trip's downstream value.
Airports
DXB
Dubai International
Closest to Dubai Harbour; slot-restricted, premium FBO.
DWC
Dubai World Central
Lower slot pressure; 45 min by car or 12 min helicopter.
SHJ
Sharjah
Tech-stop / overflow option for large groups.
Pricing by aircraft category
| CATEGORY | PAX | EXAMPLE | FROM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy (LON → DXB) | 10–14 | Falcon 7X, G450 | £68,000 |
| Ultra-long (LAX → DXB) | 14–18 | G650, Global 7500 | $185,000 |
| Midsize (intra-GCC) | 7–8 | Praetor 500 | $22,000 |
Book 4–8 weeks out; DXB slots tighten the week of.
VIP itinerary notes
Pair the jet with a chartered yacht at Dubai Harbour Marina for the show week.
Berth at Dubai Harbour for the show — Blue Ocean Club Dubai charters.
FAQ
- DXB or DWC for the Boat Show?
- DXB if slots are available — 15 min to Dubai Harbour. Otherwise DWC with a helicopter transfer.
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