Saudi International Boat Show

From 14. to 17. October 2009 there was hosted an unique exhibition at the Al Furusya Marina and Yacht Club in Jeddah.

Organised by Dubai World Trade Centre and supported by the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities, the opening event shown the world's leading names participating in the Kingdom's largest display of boats, the latest marine and diving equipment, tourism, supplies and services.

More than 80 companies from 13 countries (as Canada, Netherlands, Denmark, Kuwait, USA, New Zaeland, for example) across the globe was participating at this special occasion.

Stunning parade of the best yachts and boats in the world was supplemented by leisure activities such as diving, fishing competitions and another entertainment as exciting raffle where the main prize was a new luxury Lincoln MKS.

Helal Saeed Almarri, CEO, Dubai World Trade Centre, noted:

"The Saudi International Boat Show will not only provide a unique meeting place for thousands of marine enthusiasts in Saudi Arabia but will offer a fun packed visitor experience of the latest and newest boats, yachts, fishing, diving and sailing activities from all around the world."

Whole event was open for public and free of charge, but there was also special opening event for only VIP guests on Wednesday 14 Oct.

Check also the pictures from this amazing show!