The Dubai International Marine Club completed its 33rd year since the club was established on the 5th of May 1988, exceeding three decades with outstanding achievements in the field of marine sports at the local and international levels.
The club was able to put a luminous imprint in the sports field in general and marine sports in particular, as the beaches of Dubai is known to have watersport races since the mid-1980s, and that was the beginning of the decision to declare the establishment of Dubai International Marine Club headed by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Laying down the first building blocks, laws, and regulations governing the various watersports activities that were attractive to society at the time.
The Dubai International Marine Club was established as a translation of the ideas and vision of the late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the builder of the modern Dubai renaissance and with the support of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who presided over the club and led it to be globally known.
The club excelled and has reached remarkable development and success that attracted everyone’s attention leading to growth in marine sports affiliates and participants. All thanks to the great efforts by the club to adhere to the safety measure and implement the protocol in marine races to ensure a safe environment for its participants since the beginning of the first race, the 43ft traditional dhow sailing race.
Two years after its founding year during the season 1990-1991, on the 10th of March 1991 the Dubai International Marine Club became the first Arab and Middle Eastern club to obtain international membership from the Union International Motonautique (UIM). The Al Gaffal Long Distance race (from Sir Bu Na’air Island to Dubai Coast) was held as a season-ender for the entire marine sports enthusiast which was founded by the late Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum in order to preserve and revive the heritage that was linked to the livelihood of the people in the Emirates and the region.
The efforts of the club contributed to the new global category the, XCAT Powerboat Championship that emerged in the emirates after it turned to be a world event in Powerboat racing, considered to be globally known for its fast speed.
DIMC was able to build various relationships among International Federations & organizations thru hosting an event, meetings, seminars, and conferences pertaining to the development of marine sports.
During its decade, the club has been associated with many partnerships among government departments and national institutions thru various forms of cooperation including the hosting of events. Remarkably, the annual Dubai International Boat Show which has been held in the club's former location for more than two decades, and also the Dubai Tour from its first to the fourth edition.
The Dubai International Marine Club has also provided many competencies to contribute to the success of various events because of the great organizational expertise of the club’s employees that constitute a distinguished position in various administrative activities.
In the new phase of the Dubai International Marine Club in recent years, Decree No. 34 of 2019 was issued to include the Victory Team under the DIMC as an organizational unit within its structure.
1988
The Dubai International Marine Club was established on the 5th of May
1991
The first edition of the Al Gaffal Long Distance Race was held on the 23rd of May 23, with the participation of 59 boats.
1993
Establishment of the Dubai International Marine Club headquarters in the former Mina Seyahi area (now Dubai Harbor)
1992
Hosting the World Powerboat Championship for the first time in the Arab region and in Asia
1993
Hosting the World Powerboat Championship - Class I and the Victory Team was held the Champion
1998
Modern Sailing World Championship - ISAF (qualified for the Olympic Games)
1997
The first 30ft Dubai Traditional Rowing Race was launched on the 7th of March
1999
Established the first Modern Sailing School and declaration of the first National Team
2010
The latest edition of the Louis Vuitton-Dubai Sailing Yacht Prize
1996
World Hobie Cat 16 Championship
1995
World Class Topper Championship
1999
ISAF World Championship - Match Race G22
2009
* World Championship RC 44 and (Match Race)
2000
Dubai International Junior Championships (Dubai Junior Regatta)
2016
The training camp for the XCAT racing series
