Review: Encounter the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show

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Abu Dhabi has always been a top destination for world travelers, which is why it hosts so many world-class events. The Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS)'s 3rd edition was successfully held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC) Marina from October 13th to 16th. It attracted 353 exhibitors and brands from 28 countries, and more than 26,000 international visitors.

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The ADIBS is one of the Middle East's largest boat shows. It's the perfect platform for discovering the latest innovations in the boating, fishing, marine sports, and leisure industries in and around Abu Dhabi.

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The 2021 show featured extensive international and regional participation, with 24% growth in participating companies and brands compared to the previous edition held in 2019. Local companies such as Gulf Craft, Enata, and AS Marine made major progress in terms of participation, as they comprised 43% of the total exhibitors.

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Notable participants in this year's edition included France's SeaBubbles, who showcased scale models of its incredible products, and Poland's Glassdeep, who highlighted their latest products in underwater leisure and surveying technology, in addition to the participation of the US' leading sports fishing boat brand, Invincible Boats.

The Flying Yacht's 'The Foiler' returns with a striking new upgrade for its 2021 edition

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The show also witnessed the return of Flying Yacht's 'The Foiler' with an impressive new upgrade, while Al Kous, the pioneers of houseboat manufacturing showcased the world's biggest houseboat display, highlighting the latest luxury innovations in this field.

The show boasted an incredible range of marine activities, including boat chartering and affordable boating for the first time in the event's history, as well as a variety of exciting interactive activities, including the Desert Shield Challenge, live shows at the Seafood Market, enjoying a game of golf and feeding fish at the same time, and several family-friendly activities with lots of entertainment for children.

"We are pleased by the considerable turnout to the ADIBS activities throughout its four days, which shows the great confidence in us on the part of our partners in the public and private sectors, and our ability to ensure the success of events and presenting them in a manner befitting the local and international reputation of the UAE and Abu Dhabi," says the Saeed Al Mansoori, Executive Director of Capital Events, a subsidiary of ADNEC.

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