The inaugural edition of the Qatar Boat Show (QBS) is all set to take place from November 6-9 at the Old Doha Port, featuring more than 350 marine brands, luxury yachts and a variety of watersports and entertainment.

The event, sponsored by the Ministry of Transport and other major partners, promises a showcase of Qatar’s maritime culture and the latest in marine technology, among other offerings. At the Shoreline Display, visitors will have the chance to witness a lineup of on-ground boats from the latest leisure boats and sleek speedboats from hundreds of marine brands, Al Dar Marine, Doha Craft Marine, and Jassim Ahmed Al Lingawi Trading.

The Oceanic Display showcases craftsmanship and innovative yachts on the water from Aldhaen Marine, Al Fajer Marine, Gulf Craft, Princess Yachts, Sanlorenzo Yachts, Sunseeker, Cranchi and Sirena Yachts. The event will also host prominent yachting lifestyle brands, including Benetti, Feadship, Oceanco, and Turquoise Yachts.

The QBS will also display more than 100 brands of watersports and fishing equipment, and live demonstrations at the Watersports Area, featuring stand-up paddling to kayaking and canoeing to jet skiing to paddle boarding. The four-day event will also host competitions, dancing fountains, and live music performances, as well as car parade, equestrian display, dragon boat show, and night fireworks. Exhibitor booths will showcase the latest innovative marine technology and equipment.

Other sponsors of the Qatar Boat Show include Qatar Airways, Visit Qatar, Alkass Sports Channel, Mwani Qatar, Qterminals, Alfardan Premier Motors, and The World of Yachts magazine.
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