Third edition of Qatar International Boat Show 2015 opens its doors

This year’s Qatar International Boat Show, Middle East‘s premiere luxury ...

Third edition of Qatar International Boat Show 2015 opens its doors

November 12, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This year’s Qatar International Boat Show, Middle East‘s premiere luxury yachting event, opened its doors at the Lusail City Marina, a beautiful Doha yacht holiday destination, on Tuesday, November 10. Running until Saturday, November 14, the third edition of the event was officially opened by H.E. the Minister of Economy and Trade, Sheikh Ahmed Bin Jassim Bin Mohamed Al Thani.

HE the Minister of Economy and Commerce Sheikh Ahmed bin Jassim bin Mohamed al-Thani cutting a red ribbon to formally open QIBS 2015

HE the Minister of Economy and Commerce Sheikh Ahmed bin Jassim bin Mohamed al-Thani cutting a red ribbon to formally open QIBS 2015

QIBS 2015 is hosting 85 luxury yachts and 120 exhibitors, including such outstanding luxury yacht builders as Azimut, Princess, Ferretti, Riva, Gulf Craft, Sunseeker, Benetti, Sunreef, Silver Yachts, Heesen Yachts, Amer Yachts, Mondo Marine, and more. This year’s event is expected to welcome approximately 15,000 visitors.

Majesty 135 Yacht by Gulf Craft - The largest yacht on display at QIBS 2015

Majesty 135 Yacht by Gulf Craft – The largest yacht on display at QIBS 2015

This year’s Show is also hosting more side events, including Awards, Cruises, Dedicated exhibitor parties, Evening gatherings, Nautical activities, Sea races and Seminars.

To round off the special week, there will be a closing ceremony at 9.30pm on Saturday 14th in which yachts throughout the harbour will sound their horns – much like the tradition of yachts sounding their horns upon completion of the Monaco Yacht Show.

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