Marinas P&O strengthens Dubai’s position as a leading destination for yacht enthusiasts

Monaco / Dubai 29-09-2019 / WAM
DP World’s Marinas P&O concluded its participation at the Monaco Yacht Show, showcasing Dubai’s prestigious position as a growing and desirable destination for the global yacht community, luxury yacht enthusiasts and leisure tourism in general.
The Dubai-based company has attracted wide interest from visitors and business leaders in the leisure tourism industry at the annual Hercules exhibition.
The strategic participation of Marassi P&O was led by Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Chairman and CEO of DP World, accompanied by Mohammed Al Moallem, Managing Director and Managing Director of DP World – UAE Region, Mohammed Mannai, Managing Director of P&O and Managing Director of Port Rashid.
During the exhibition, Mohammed Al Moallem announced that Dubai will host the meeting of the International Council of Marine Industries Associations (ICOMIA), the international conference on marinas in October 2020, stressing that Dubai as the host city for the World Expo 2020 and the maritime capital of the region enjoys an advanced location to attract lovers of sailing and yachting. In the world in preparation for the global event.
In his speech, the Minister pointed to the UAE’s plans for a series of events and conferences during the coming winter, including the Abu Dhabi Boat Show and the Middle East Yacht Conference next November, followed by the Dubai World Yacht Summit in Dubai in March in conjunction with the Dubai Boat Show 2020.
These joint efforts are aimed at attracting more local and foreign luxury yachts to the Gulf region to enjoy multiple destinations on the UAE coast.
The presence of P&O Marassi as sponsor and hospitality partner at the prestigious Monaco World Expo for the second year underlines Dubai and the UAE as a preferred destination for the superyacht and superyacht industry.