Today marks the completion of the arrival of delegations participating in the Dubai Grand Prix, the fifth and final round of the 2024 UIM XCAT World Championship, organized by the Dubai International Marine Club (DIMC). This prestigious international event returns to Dubai’s shores after a two-year hiatus, setting the stage for a highly anticipated battle for the 2024 World Championship title, now in its 12th edition.
Jumeirah Beach 3, located behind Sunset Mall, will host the event, featuring the Teams’ paddocks and race village, adorned with flags representing the participating countries. With 20 drivers competing aboard 10 boats, the championship includes contenders from the UAE, Kuwait, Great Britain, Australia, Italy, Belgium, and Sweden. Among them are four Emirati teams challenging their international rivals.
As part of today’s preparations, teams are conducting test sessions to ensure their boats are race-ready for the weekend. Tomorrow (Thursday), activities will include the completion of registration procedures, technical inspections, additional test sessions, and the drivers’ briefing.
Mohammed Abdullah Harib, Board Member and CEO of DIMC, has overseen all arrangements for this significant global event, which concludes the 2024 UIM Championships. Harib highlighted that DIMC also organised the Federation’s opening event last January, hosting the first round of the UAE International Aquabike Championship.
He extended an invitation to the public and marine sports enthusiasts to witness the thrilling atmosphere of this international event. The competitions begin on Friday and continue through Saturday and Sunday, featuring races such as the Pole Position, Race 1, Race 2, and the Dubai Speed CAT Run.
This weekend promises a spectacular showcase of skill, speed, and thrilling marine sports action on Dubai’s waters
The teams participating in the Dubai Grand Prix for the fifth and final round of the 2024 XCAT World Championship—have begun arriving in Dubai in preparation for the event, which starts this Thursday at Jumeirah Beach 3.
This highly anticipated championship brings together the world's elite powerboat champions aboard 10 boats, all competing for the prestigious Dubai Grand Prix. The event marks the season finale after a long and exciting journey that began in Fujairah, continued through Italy, and made its debut in Saudi Arabia before culminating at Jumeirah Beach this week.
The Dubai International Marine Club, the event's organizer, is actively preparing to ensure the championship's success at the event site on Jumeirah Beach 3, located behind Sunset Mall and near Kite and Nessnass Beaches. These popular locations, known for their warm sands and vibrant atmosphere, are expected to attract large crowds eager to enjoy the thrilling competition between the participating boats over three days, from Friday to Sunday.
The teams competing in the World Championship will commence their preparations early, starting with the Drivers’ Briefing on Thursday at the paddock. During this meeting, race procedures will be explained, the race route detailed, and any inquiries answered.
Participating Teams
Th teams representing the UAE:
Other competitors include:
Today marks the completion of the arrival of delegations participating in the Dubai Grand Prix, the fifth and final round of the 2024 UIM XCAT World Championship, organized by the Dubai International Marine Club (DIMC). This prestigious international event returns to Dubai’s shores after a two-year hiatus, setting the stage for a highly anticipated battle for the 2024 World Championship title, now in its 12th edition.
Jumeirah Beach 3, located behind Sunset Mall, will host the event, featuring the Teams’ paddocks and race village, adorned with flags representing the participating countries. With 20 drivers competing aboard 10 boats, the championship includes contenders from the UAE, Kuwait, Great Britain, Australia, Italy, Belgium, and Sweden. Among them are four Emirati teams challenging their international rivals.
As part of today’s preparations, teams are conducting test sessions to ensure their boats are race-ready for the weekend. Tomorrow (Thursday), activities will include the completion of registration procedures, technical inspections, additional test sessions, and the drivers’ briefing.
Mohammed Abdullah Harib, Board Member and CEO of DIMC, has overseen all arrangements for this significant global event, which concludes the 2024 UIM Championships. Harib highlighted that DIMC also organised the Federation’s opening event last January, hosting the first round of the UAE International Aquabike Championship.
He extended an invitation to the public and marine sports enthusiasts to witness the thrilling atmosphere of this international event. The competitions begin on Friday and continue through Saturday and Sunday, featuring races such as the Pole Position, Race 1, Race 2, and the Dubai Speed CAT Run.
This weekend promises a spectacular showcase of skill, speed, and thrilling marine sports action on Dubai’s waters.
Race Timetable
Friday, 13 December 2024:
Saturday, 14 December 2024:
Sunday, 15 December 2024:
The teams participating in the Dubai Grand Prix, the fifth and final round of the 2024 UIM XCAT World Championship organized by the Dubai International Marine Club (DIMC), are completing the registration procedure today ahead of the race, which will take place from tomorrow until Sunday at Jumeirah Beach 3.
DIMC has completed all technical preparations for organizing the race, as well as the closing ceremony of the 2024 World Championship season in the UIM calendar, in coordination with the club’s strategic partners, including government departments and national institutions supporting and sponsoring the event.
Overall Standing :
1- 96 HPI Fujairah Team - 215 points
2- 2 Swecat - 214 points
3- 7 Victory Team - 166 points
4- 22 ConsulBrokers - 163 points
5- 8 Team GB - 118 points
6- 17 Q8 Oil - 116 points
7- 88 Tessilmare - 114 points
8- 9 Sharjah Team - 62 points
9- 20 Blue Banca - 52 points
10- 3 Faz Marine - 15 points
Dubai Grand Prix, the fifth and final round of the 2024 UIM XCAT World Championship organized by the Dubai International Marine Club (DIMC), kicks off today on the beaches of Jumeirah. The event features 10 international boats with 20 competitors on board.
Excitement is already building in the halls of the Dubai Grand Prix, as the participating boats will compete today—Friday—for two titles. The first is the Pole Position , scheduled for 11:00 AM, followed by the Race 1, starting at 3:00 PM.
The competition is heating up among the ten participating boats, especially for the teams vying for the championship lead. These teams are eager to secure victory and achieve the best possible positions to strengthen their standings ahead of the final race on Sunday.
HPI Fujairah Racing Team 96, led by brothers Giuseppe and Rosario De Cola, won the first race of the Dubai Grand Prix, the fifth and final round of the 2024 UIM XCAT World Powerboat Championship. The event is organized by the Dubai International Marine Club on the picturesque beaches of Jumeirah and runs until tomorrow, Sunday.
HPI Fujairah Racing Team 96 extended its lead at the top of the overall World Championship standings against its closest competitor, Swecat 2, by adding 35 new points to its score. This brought their total to 250 points, securing their position at the top of the rankings.
