Dubai International Boat Show rounded off a week of records with exhibitors’ sales expected to reach Dhs1bn as a direct result of the show. Exhibitors and visitors from across five contents hailed the event as one of the most successful and impressive shows in recent years.

ART Marine LLC, an Abraaj Capital portfolio company and the Middle East's largest importer and distributor of luxury motoryachts, has announced Dhs240m worth of sales at the Dubai International Boat Show, a record by a single exhibitor at this year’s event.

With a passion for creating high precision timepieces and its strong association with the sea, Officine Panerai was for the 2nd consecutive year the “Supporting Partner” of the 19th Dubai International Boat Show which took place at the Dubai International Marine Club - Mina Siyahi from March 1 to March 5, 2011.

Dometic Marine, a division of the Dometic Group is the world’s largest supplier of innovative and technologically advanced comfort systems and equipment for yachts and pleasure boats. Together with representatives from its regional Middle East office, the company is exhibiting at this year’s Dubai International Boat Show on Stand ESS-E1-2 alongside its distributor, Mantech.

The inaugural Supercar Promenade, running alongside the 19th edition of the Dubai International Boat Show is expected to attract sales running well into the millions by the end of event according to one of the exhibitors. High performance tuning and customising specialist Brabus has already secured an impressive sale and is looking to make many more.