Dubai Harbour is set to come alive this evening at 5:30 PM, Friday, with the highly anticipated launch of the 2025 Aquabike Night Show. Organized annually by the Dubai International Marine Club (DIMC) as part of its marine sports season calendar, this thrilling event coincides with the 31st edition of the Dubai International Boat Show.
Elite athletes will compete for the top positions in two exciting categories: Freestyle and Hydrofly, spectators can expect an electrifying display of highly skilled, gravity-defying stunts, which require professional expertise and rigorous training.
All eyes will be on world champion Rashed Al Mulla, the standout star of the Abu Dhabi Team , following his global triumph in 2024, where he claimed first place in the Freestyle category at the World Championship, held across Italy and Indonesia. Meanwhile, an intense rivalry is expected between Manea and Majid Al Marzouqi, as they battle for supremacy in the Hydrofly category.
Exciting Start to the UAE Fishing Championship (Kingfish & Cobia)
On another front, the first day of the Dubai Kingfish & Cobia Fishing Championship, organized by DIMC, kicked off with high energy, featuring over 100 participants. The event began on an exciting note, with three competitors successfully catching prized fish, which were showcased in the outdoor display area of the 31st Dubai International Boat Show.
The championship drew significant attention from fishing enthusiasts and sports lovers, with notable figures such as Saeed Hareb, Secretary General of the Dubai Sports Council, and Khalfan Hareb, the first Arab champion in powerboat racing history, visiting the display area. Both praised the participants' performances and the well-organized event, which continues to grow in popularity.
Record-Breaking Catches
Now in its sixth consecutive season, this prestigious fishing championship is a key initiative under DIMC's strategy to expand community engagement in marine sports. With 2025 designated as the Year of Community, the competition enjoys strong support from fishing enthusiasts and is recognized as one of the rounds in the 2025 UAE Fishing Championship, overseen by the UAE Marine Sports Federation.
Participants are competing for a total prize pool of AED 175,000, in addition to valuable prizes from event sponsors: Sayaf Marine, Al Yazi Marine, Da Hunter, Advance Media, Bob Marlin, and Elite Fishing, which will provide live result updates via its official fishing app.
World Champion and Abu Dhabi Team star Rashid Ali Saleh Al Mulla clinched first place in the Freestyle category during the Night Show, successfully organized by the Dubai International Marine Club (DIMC) as part of the 2024-2025 sports season. The thrilling event took place last Friday in front of an enthusiastic audience at the Dubai Harbour waterfront.
Since 2018, DIMC has been hosting the Night Show as an exciting marine sports spectacle in conjunction with the Dubai International Boat Show. The event has achieved remarkable success, leading to its annual inclusion and continuous development. Points from the show contribute to the UAE International Aquabike Championship, which counts towards the global ranking in the Freestyle category. Last year, Rashid Ali Saleh Al Mulla was crowned world champion in this category.
Al Mulla dominated the competition, outperforming his rivals, including South African competitor Renardt Esterhuizen, who secured second place, followed by the UAE’s Mohammed Al Hameli in third. Moroccan competitor Yassine Fadli finished in fourth place, while Saudi Arabian rider Nizar Abu Al Jadieal settled for fifth.
Meanwhile, the UAE’s Manea Habib Al Marzouqi continued his impressive dominance in the Hydrofly category, delivering a spectacular performance illuminated with vibrant lights. He claimed first place ahead of his brother, Majed Habib Al Marzouqi, who finished second, while Morocco’s Yassine Fadli secured third place.
The Aquabike Night Show was held in conjunction with the 31st edition of the Dubai International Boat Show 2025, near the exhibition venue. The event attracted visitors, industry professionals, marine trade companies, and key decision-makers in the sector, adding to the excitement of the prestigious exhibition.
