Qatar is taking its luxury yachting story beyond Doha, with the Qatar Boat Show using the Cannes Yachting Festival to build international attention ahead of its third edition this November.
The Qatar Boat Show 2026 will return to Old Doha Port from November 4 to 7, bringing together superyachts, marine brands, water sports, marine technology and industry professionals from around the world.
The international promotion comes at a strategic moment, as the global yachting industry gathers in Cannes for the Cannes Yachting Festival, which runs from September 8 to 13, 2026.
Why Is Qatar Boat Show in Cannes?
Cannes is one of the major meeting points for the international yacht and marine industry, making it a natural place for Qatar to promote its upcoming Doha event.
The Qatar Boat Show is positioning Doha as an international yachting destination, with the November exhibition designed to connect yacht owners, buyers, shipyards, marine brands and industry professionals.
The show itself says Qatar’s coastline, marine facilities and maritime heritage are helping strengthen its position as a global yachting hub.
When Is Qatar Boat Show 2026?
Mark the dates:
Qatar Boat Show 2026
November 4 to 7, 2026
Old Doha Port, Doha
The official timings are:
- November 4: 4 PM to 9 PM
- November 5: 4 PM to 10 PM
- November 6: 4 PM to 10 PM
- November 7: 4 PM to 9 PM
The event is being held under the patronage of Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani.
What Can You Expect at Qatar Boat Show?
This is much more than a traditional boat exhibition.
Visitors can expect a mix of:
- Luxury yachts and superyachts
- Marine technology
- Water sports
- Marine products and services
- Yacht and boating brands
- Industry networking
- Luxury lifestyle experiences
- Family activities
The official event describes the show as bringing together leading marine brands, industry experts and yachting enthusiasts at Old Doha Port.
Qatar Boat Show Is Getting Bigger
There is already a strong track record behind the event.
The 2025 edition attracted more than 27,000 visitors from 105 countries and showcased 65 boats and marine vessels worth around QAR 880 million.
Exhibitor participation also increased by 25% compared with the inaugural edition.
That gives the 2026 edition a much bigger international story to build on.
What Is the Qatar Boat Show 2026 Theme?
This year’s official campaign is built around the slogan “Crafting Wonderful.”
The idea connects the craftsmanship behind boats with the wider experience of the exhibition, from vessels and marine innovation to conversations, partnerships and experiences around Old Doha Port.
Why Old Doha Port?
There is a reason the show feels particularly suited to this location.
Old Doha Port combines Qatar’s maritime heritage with a modern waterfront setting. The area was historically connected to pearl diving and has since been transformed into a major destination for visitors, dining, marine activities and events.
For a yacht show, that gives the event something a conventional exhibition hall simply cannot offer: actual waterfront surroundings.
Is Qatar Boat Show Open to Everyone?
The official event website currently says visitors will need to register, while the full visitor registration and ticket information is still to be announced. Trade visitors, media, captains, crew and divers have separate registration requirements.
So if you are planning to attend, it is worth checking the official Qatar Boat Show website before heading to Old Doha Port.
The Qatar Boat Show 2026 is shaping up to be one of Doha’s biggest marine and luxury lifestyle events of the year.
With its international promotional push, a growing global exhibitor base and the backdrop of Old Doha Port, the third edition is looking beyond simply displaying boats.
It is about putting Qatar’s growing yachting and marine industry on the international map.
And with the event running from November 4 to 7, Doha is getting ready to welcome the global boating world.
