Beirut Boat 2012, the 8th edition of the leading International and Super Yacht Show in Lebanon is this year’s ultimate boating, leisure and luxury event one simply can’t afford to miss. As one of the region’s most prominent maritime shows of its kind with hundreds of exhibitors showing boats and water sports to luxury and fashion, the Beirut Boat Show is the perfect place to explore everything about the boating and lifestyle world has to offer.
Over 5 days, Beirut Boat 2012 offers a unique chance for global and regional leaders in the boating and lifestyle industry to showcase their products and services, meet and network with potential clients and decision- makers from across the region.
Key areas for 2012 are yachts, boats, boat equipment and accessories, from top international brands, such as Bavaria, Ferretti, San Lorenzo and Sunseeker.
2011 marked a record with more than 28,000 visitors attending Beirut Boat, including VIPs from the Middle East and Gulf, making it the most important gathering of high profile visitors and exhibitors. This year’s show promises to be bigger and better with a range of new features as the event launches a special luxury section. High-profile visitors can also benefit from the amenities of a VIP designated area offering them the perfect environment to conduct business or to enjoy some quality leisure time.
Beirut Boat is jointly organized by two leading exhibition organizers: Messe Düsseldorf, the organizer of the world’s leading boat show, and International Fairs and Promotionns (IFP), the Middle East’s leading international exhibitions and conferences organizer. The show is also packed with fantastic entertainment events such as fashion shows, boat parties, live music and captivating dance performances, all set against the backdrop of the Middle East’s most vibrant city.
Beirut Boat continues to grow and attract new business year-on-year, notably drawing US$ multi-million boat sales alone in 2011.
Date
16 – 20 May 2012
Opening Times
5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Venue
La Marina Joseph Khoury, Dbayeh – Lebanon
Located in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea, La Marina Joseph Khoury, ranked among the most advanced and highly equipped marinas in the region and one of the key ports of the Lebanese seashore, located on the beautiful coast of the North Metn, only a few minutes from Beirut.
The venue is built according to European ports standards and proposes a leisure port with moorings for 700 boats and super yachts up to 85 m in length, outdoor sports facilities, a private club and a beautiful shopping gallery, covering an area of 110,000 m2 designed to cater to the utter comfort and wellbeing of yachters.
Perfectly suited for a Boat Show, La Marina constitutes an ideal and professional platform for boating enthusiasts, combining on-land air-conditioned indoor spaces, as well as outdoor and on-water exhibition spaces.