The Dubai International Boat Show takes place at Dubai Harbour from 25–29 November 2026, the leading marine and lifestyle event in the Middle East. In its new November slot, the show opens the region’s prime boating season and gathers owners, builders and investors from across the Gulf and beyond.
Why Dubai matters
The Middle East is one of the most ambitious and fastest-moving markets in yachting, with a strong appetite for bold, statement design. Dubai is where that appetite is most visible, and where a distinctive, confident aesthetic resonates immediately with an audience that values individuality and presence on the water.
Design that makes a statement
This market rewards exactly what a design-first studio is built to deliver: a vessel with unmistakable character, an artistic exterior line and interiors designed as living spaces. A yacht here is as much a signature as it is a boat.
Meet DRAFTXL in Dubai
DRAFTXL will be present at the Dubai International Boat Show 2026. For owners and shipyards planning a new superyacht for the region, it is a perfect moment to talk about a design with a truly distinctive identity.
DRAFTXL is a design-first yacht studio led by a single author, from the first hand-drawn sketch to the final render. If you are a shipyard, broker or owner planning a new project, we would be glad to meet and talk design. Request a design or explore a creative partnership with our studio.