Boat manufacturers hope for buoyancy in Middle East market

Helal Saeed Al Merri, chief executive of Dubai World Trade Centre, organiser of the show, said: "The show provides remarkable business opportunities as we see the momentum move towards recovery and an increase in consumer confidence.

"This year there will be many great deals available from some of the world's top leisure marine companies."

With about 400 boats on display from international manufacturers, the show features 15 exclusive global launches and 25 regional launches.

The yacht market was expanding very fast three years ago, but saw a significant downturn following the global financial crisis, according to Maciej Stompor, sales director for Sunreef Yachts, a Polish boat-builder participating in the boat show for the fifth year.

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