Abu Dhabi International Boat Show returns to ADNEC Marina Hall from Thursday 20 November to Sunday 23 November 2025, anchoring four packed days of marine lifestyle, technology and family entertainment on the capital’s waterfront. Under the patronage of senior Abu Dhabi leadership and organised by ADNEC Group, the seventh edition continues to position the event as a hub for regional and international boat builders, equipment brands and water sports communities. The official announcements confirm Marina Hall at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi as the venue, with the show running daily from 14:00 to 22:00 between Thursday 20 November and Sunday 23 November 2025 (children/family-friendly, suitable for couples and solo visitors). Over recent years, the show has grown beyond traditional yacht displays to include innovation zones, fishing areas and hands on water experiences, reflecting Abu Dhabi’s broader maritime ambitions. Together, these elements create a festival style atmosphere that appeals both to serious buyers and to families simply wanting a day by the water.
Dates, opening hours and daily rhythm
The 2025 edition follows a clear timetable, which makes planning straightforward for visitors who want to balance work, traffic and leisure. Gates at ADNEC Marina Hall open each day at 14:00 and close at 22:00, giving an eight hour visiting window from Thursday through Sunday. Afternoon hours suit families arriving after school and work, while evenings bring cooler air and a more atmospheric marina setting (children/family-friendly, suitable for couples, solo). Many residents plan a shorter weekday visit on Thursday 20 November, then return at the weekend for longer exploration, especially if they are considering a purchase. Because the show combines indoor and outdoor zones, you can comfortably split your time between shaded exhibits and open deck displays as the light changes towards sunset.
Marina Hall setting and on water experiences
Marina Hall is ADNEC’s purpose built waterside exhibition space, designed to connect indoor floor areas directly to pontoons and the adjacent marina. The hall sits right on the waterfront with flexible layouts that allow boat builders to showcase yachts both inside and on the water, while also hosting accessory brands, lifestyle stands and technology exhibitors. This combination of indoor halls and open marina views makes the show feel like a compact seaside village built around boats for four days (children/family-friendly, suitable for couples, solo). According to current previews, visitors can expect live sea trials, fishing demos, wakeboarding and paddle boarding sessions, plus interactive discovery zones where beginners can learn about safety, navigation and marine conservation. Families will also find entertainment areas and food options along the marina edge, so younger visitors can take breaks between exhibits without leaving the show grounds.
Tickets, families and marine enthusiasts
Ticket platforms list prices for Abu Dhabi International Boat Show 2025 starting from around AED 65 for general admission, with higher tier and family packages available across the four days (children/family-friendly, suitable for couples, solo). Previous editions have offered Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum tickets, along with group packages for six people, so it is reasonable to expect a similar tiered structure in 2025 with multi day and family bundles likely priced between approximately AED 100 and AED 480 depending on benefits. For many visitors, a single afternoon or evening ticket is enough to explore, while serious buyers may choose multi day options to compare models and discuss finance or mooring packages. Children typically enjoy fishing zones, water sport demos and entertainment areas, which means families can comfortably spend several hours onsite without running out of things to do.
Reaching ADNEC Marina from Abu Dhabi city
ADNEC Centre lies in the Capital Centre district, roughly fifteen minutes by car from Abu Dhabi Corniche in normal traffic, although evening peaks can stretch journeys as show visitors and commuters merge. Taxis and ride hailing vehicles remain the most convenient choice for many residents, with typical one way fares from central districts usually falling between approximately AED 30 and AED 40 depending on distance and demand. If you prefer public transport, city bus routes such as 33 and 41 stop at or near ADNEC on Al Muatamarat Street, and fares are generally in the AED 1 to AED 3 range each way (children/family-friendly, suitable for couples, solo). Visitors staying near bus corridors can therefore combine a bus ride to ADNEC with a short walk to the Marina Hall side, while those travelling with children or gear may find taxis more comfortable, particularly after 22:00 when the show closes.
Travel options from Dubai and other emirates
For guests driving from Dubai, the main route follows the E11 highway towards Abu Dhabi before turning towards Capital Centre and ADNEC, with off peak journeys from Dubai Marina or Business Bay often taking around 60 to 80 minutes. Because the boat show opens at 14:00, many visitors from Dubai choose to leave late morning to avoid lunchtime congestion and to arrive in time for the first hours of the show. If you plan to return the same night, consider staying until slightly after closing so that outbound traffic towards Dubai is less intense around 22:00 and beyond (suitable for couples, solo, small groups). From Sharjah or Ajman, drivers typically connect to E11 via Dubai, adding extra time for busy northern interchanges, so planning additional buffers on Friday or Saturday is wise. Intercity buses between emirates also remain an option, especially when paired with a taxi from central Abu Dhabi bus stations to ADNEC for the last stage of the journey.
Parking tips and marina access
ADNEC provides extensive parking around the exhibition centre, including dedicated spaces close to Marina Hall such as ADNEC Marina Parking and nearby Car Park E, both accessed from Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street. For many large public events at ADNEC, standard parking at the main multi storey car parks has been advertised at around AED 20 per day, so budgeting between approximately AED 20 and AED 40 per vehicle for boat show visits is sensible (children/family-friendly if arriving by car, suitable for couples, solo). However, spaces closest to Marina Hall can fill quickly during peak evening hours and at weekend sunset times, especially on Friday 21 November and Saturday 22 November, when families often arrive together. To reduce stress, consider parking slightly earlier in the afternoon, using signposted overflow areas, or combining public transport with a shorter taxi hop to the marina.
Planning your ideal day at the show
Because visiting hours run from 14:00 to 22:00, you can design very different experiences depending on your interests. Families with younger children might arrive soon after opening to explore indoor stands while it is quieter, then move to outdoor zones and water demos in the later afternoon, leaving before the youngest visitors become tired. Enthusiasts and prospective buyers often prefer a later entry around 16:00, staying into the evening to see boats under marina lighting and to attend any scheduled talks or demonstrations. Couples and solo visitors who enjoy photography and waterfront dining may target the golden hour and early night window between 17:00 and 21:00, when the sky and city lights frame the marina perfectly (children/family-friendly, suitable for couples, solo). You can also split the show across two days with a multi day ticket, using one visit to compare yachts and accessories, then returning specifically for fishing or water sport activities.
Weather, clothing and closing advice
Forecasts for Abu Dhabi from Thursday 20 November to Sunday 23 November 2025 point to warm, mainly sunny conditions, with afternoon highs around 31 to 32 degrees Celsius and night time lows gradually falling from about 23 down to 16 degrees by Sunday night. Humidity should feel more comfortable than peak summer, yet the combination of sun, reflective water and marina breeze still calls for light, breathable clothing, sunglasses and sunscreen. Inside Marina Hall and the indoor ADNEC sections, strong air conditioning can feel cool after time outdoors, so a light layer or shawl over casual or smart casual outfits keeps most visitors comfortable. Traffic around ADNEC usually peaks in the late afternoon and around closing time, so arriving before 16:00 and leaving slightly after 22:00 can smooth the journey, while public buses and taxis offer alternatives for those who prefer not to park. Ticket categories, parking tariffs and on site activities may change or sell out as the show approaches, so treat all prices as approximate and secure your preferred slots early if you plan a specific experience such as sea trials or premium packages. According to recent event round ups shared by editors at www.few.ae, visitors who plan their transport, choose their ideal time slot and pack for both warm marina walks and cool indoor halls tend to enjoy Abu Dhabi International Boat Show 2025 as a relaxed, memorable day by the water rather than a rushed outing.
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