QATAR BOAT SHOW 2026
The Qatar Boat Show is one of the region’s most prestigious marine and lifestyle events, bringing together global yacht builders, leading marine brands, and industry experts at Old Doha Port. The event will showcase world and regional premieres, exclusive product launches, and innovations in marine technology, making it a key platform for networking and business development within the international maritime community.
Qatar Boat Show is held under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs. The event is part of Qatar’s long-term commitment to strengthening the country’s standing as a leading maritime destination.
Today’s Event
The press conference marks the official launch of the Qatar Boat Show 2026 brand film and the wider 2026 campaign. The agenda includes opening remarks, an on-stage conversation with Old Doha Port’s leadership covering the success of the 2025 edition, preparations underway for 2026, and the campaign story, followed by closing remarks, the brand film premiere, and one-on-one media interviews. The campaign launches today and will build progressively toward the show’s opening from 4 to 7 November 2026 at Old Doha Port.
Qatar Boat Show 2026 Campaign Slogan ‘Crafting Wonderful’
Qatar Boat Show 2026’s campaign is built around the idea of craft a standard of care, precision, and intention that defines everything the show stands for. At Qatar Boat Show, craft is present in everything: in the quality of the yachts on the water, in the conversations between industry leaders on the marina dock, and in the kind of experience that brings people back year after year.
The show has always been more than a display, it is where business ambitions take shape, where relationships are built, and where Qatar’s connection to the global maritime world deepens with every edition. Crafting Wonderful is not just a campaign idea arrived at creatively; it reflects what Old Doha Port already is. The history of this waterfront, the ambition of what is being built here, and the experiences that happen within it, that is what the campaign captures.
Success of the 2025 Edition
Qatar Boat Show 2025 welcomed over 27,000 visitors from 105 countries, bringing together 65 boats and watercrafts on display with a combined value of 880 million QAR. The edition saw 40% of vessels making their debut in Qatar, while exhibitor participation grew by 25%, with 79% of exhibitors expecting to close sales following the show.
