the
scene.
The superyacht world has a geography of its own. Dubai Maritime City. Monaco. The Costa Smeralda. DIBS. These are not just places — they are where the industry gathers, where projects begin, where the culture of yachting is made and remade each season. This section covers that world: the events, the locations, and the people who shape it.
inside DIBS: what the dubai international boat show tells you about the region
DIBS is permanently shifting to late November, timed to the start of the Gulf's own boating season instead of borrowing a slot built for Europe's calendar — a small scheduling change that says something much larger about the region's yachting industry. Explore what the show's growth and timing reveal about where serious buyers are now looking.
palma, antibes, genoa, and dubai: an owner's guide to the refit ports
"Where should I refit" used to have one unspoken answer — somewhere in the Mediterranean — but that default is quietly breaking apart as Dubai becomes a genuine fourth option. Compare what each port actually offers, and why the map is changing for the first time in a generation.
the mediterranean summer circuit.
From Monaco to Mykonos, a quiet migration unfolds across the Mediterranean each summer, as the world's most remarkable yachts move through a familiar circuit of harbours, islands, and coastal towns. Follow the route to see where the fleet goes, and why the journey matters as much as any single stop.
dubai maritime city:
the gulf’s superyacht hub
Once just working sea between Port Rashid and the Gulf, this waterfront district now holds the entire life of a superyacht — design, build, repair, and berth — within a single address. Discover how Dubai Maritime City became the region's center of gravity, and why proximity, not just infrastructure, is its real advantage. Read on to see how it all came together.