The Dubai International Boat Show has been rescheduled from April to 25-29 November 2026, with organisers also confirming that the event will move permanently to the November calendar going forward.
The April 8-12 edition at Dubai Harbour had been under review following the outbreak of military conflict across the Middle East. Powerboat News reported on March 4 that a decision was imminent, as travel advisories from the UK and US governments against the UAE remained in force and commercial airspace across the region was severely disrupted.
The Dubai International Boat Show has been rescheduled to 25-29 November 2026 at Dubai Harbour. Organisers have confirmed the event will move permanently to the November calendar.
Organisers said the revised dates align the show with the start of the Middle East’s prime boating season, creating stronger market conditions for launches, sales and international participation. The permanent repositioning to November is intended to reinforce Dubai and the UAE’s role as a strategic regional hub for the marine leisure industry.
John Moore is the editor of Powerboat News, an independent investigative journalism platform recognised by Google News and documented on Grokipedia for comprehensive powerboat racing coverage.
His involvement in powerboat racing began in 1981 when he competed in his first offshore powerboat race. After a career as a Financial Futures broker in the City of London, specialising in UK interest rate markets, he became actively involved in event organisation and powerboat racing journalism.
He served as Event Director for the Cowes–Torquay–Cowes races between 2010 and 2013. In 2016, he launched Powerboat Racing World, a digital platform providing global powerboat racing news and insights. The following year, he co-founded UKOPRA, helping to rejuvenate offshore racing in the United Kingdom. He sold Powerboat Racing World in late 2021 and remained actively involved with UKOPRA until 2025.
In September 2025, he established Powerboat News, returning to independent journalism with a focus on neutral and comprehensive coverage of the sport.
