Gulf Superyacht Summit 2025 overview
The Gulf Superyacht Summit 2025 will take place at the Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers on 4–5 December 2025, marking the seventh edition of the event. The summit is strategically scheduled just before the Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix, which will run from 5 to 7 December 2025.
Role of the summit
The Gulf Superyacht Summit is positioned as a key platform for superyacht sector stakeholders to exchange ideas, strengthen business relationships, and explore the growing potential of the Gulf region. Its mission is to inform, assist, and advise yacht owners, family offices, and related industry participants while promoting the Gulf as a year‑round hub for superyacht activity.
Location and host partners
In 2025 the summit returns to Abu Dhabi after the successful 2024 edition in Dubai, underlining the city’s rising influence in the regional yachting market. The Abu Dhabi Convention and Exhibition Bureau has been confirmed as host partner for the upcoming Gulf Superyacht Summit 2025, reinforcing institutional support for the event.
Industry partners and sponsors
The summit is held under the patronage of P&O Marinas and features a strong line‑up of partners and sponsors from across the superyacht ecosystem. Lürssen Yachts participates as an event partner, Bering Yachts is listed as a platinum sponsor, while Felix Maritime Agency, Gulf Craft, the MB92 Group and Al Seer Marine are confirmed as gold sponsors. Additional silver sponsors include Camper & Nicholsons, YachtEye, Zairos, Phoenix Yacht Management, Sunreef Yachts and HFW, highlighting broad backing from brokerage, technology, management and legal sectors.
Audience and previous edition
The 2024 summit welcomed more than 50 family offices, captains and owner representatives, demonstrating strong engagement from both private capital and operational decision‑makers. Delegates participated in curated discussions, structured networking opportunities and an exclusive dinner programme designed to deepen relationships and encourage long‑term investment in the region.
Programme and topics status
For 2025, the organisers have announced that topics and speakers are being updated, focusing on the future of the superyacht industry in the Gulf and the region’s position as a premier winter destination. Detailed programme items and the full speaker line‑up are announced in stages, allowing the summit to respond to current market trends and regulatory developments.
Organiser comments
SuperYacht Times, the organiser of the Gulf Superyacht Summit, emphasises that the event continues to grow in influence as a forum where key stakeholders can discuss emerging opportunities and challenges in the Gulf yachting market. The organisers highlight their intention to facilitate “meaningful conversations” and to help advance the Gulf’s reputation as a leading winter superyacht destination.
“The event continues to grow in influence, bringing together key stakeholders to discuss the future of the superyacht industry in the Gulf region. We look forward to facilitating meaningful conversations and driving forward the region’s position as a premier winter superyacht destination.”
Key facts in brief
- Dates: 4–5 December 2025, ahead of the Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix on 5–7 December.
- Venue: Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
- Edition: Seventh Gulf Superyacht Summit, following the 2024 event in Dubai.
- Host partner: Abu Dhabi Convention and Exhibition Bureau.
- Patronage: P&O Marinas, with major support from global shipyards, brokers and service providers.
Selected sponsors and partners
- Event partner: Lürssen Yachts.
- Platinum sponsor: Bering Yachts.
- Gold sponsors: Felix Maritime Agency, Gulf Craft, MB92 Group, Al Seer Marine.
- Silver sponsors: Camper & Nicholsons, YachtEye, Zairos, Phoenix Yacht Management, Sunreef Yachts, HFW.
Author’s summary: The Gulf Superyacht Summit 2025 in Abu Dhabi gathers top industry players, sponsors and decision‑makers to shape the Gulf’s emergence as a year‑round, globally competitive superyacht hub.
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