The Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS) returns from 19 to 22 November 2026, and this year it has something new: an Outdoor Living sector. Elite Horizon is hosting it. Alongside the yachts and on-water trials, we will be serving some seriously good BBQ and talking all things live fire with our friend and partner Fred Casagrande, better known as The Ace of Flames.
ADIBS 2026 at a glance
- Dates: Thursday 19 to Sunday 22 November 2026
- Venue: Marina Hall, ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi
- Edition: the 8th, set to be the largest in the show's history
- Patronage: held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region
- Organiser: ADNEC Group
- Find us: the Outdoor Living sector
A boat show that keeps getting bigger
Since launching in 2018, ADIBS has grown into one of the region's leading marine events. The 2025 edition covered more than 85,000 square metres, with 1,068 exhibitors and brands and more than 52,000 visitors, up 20% on the year before. Visitors can expect everything from day boats to superyachts across the indoor halls, outdoor displays and the Marina Waterfront, plus on-water sea trials, the region's only dedicated Charter Show, and new Lifestyle and Wellness and Innovation Zone areas for 2026.
New for 2026: Outdoor Living
Life on the water in the UAE does not stop at the jetty. The new Outdoor Living sector brings together the things that make time outdoors better, from RVs and outdoor furniture to sunshades, beach essentials and, of course, barbecues. It is a natural home for Elite Horizon. For 14 years we have supplied outdoor cooking, fuel, cooling and camping brands to homes, hotels, restaurants and retailers across the UAE, and this is our chance to bring all of that to life by the marina.
Live fire with The Ace of Flames
Fred Casagrande is the founder of Smoking Beards and one of the UAE's best-known pitmasters. He is a UAE BBQ champion and represented the UAE at the World Food Championships in Texas in 2023, finishing seventh in the world. Expect the real thing: big cuts cooked low and slow, food finished over open flame, and plenty of tips you can take home to your own grill.
Fred cooks over the same fuel we supply to professional kitchens across the country: Bad Axe firewood and Pure Fire charcoal. Pick up his Smoking Beards rubs to recreate the flavours at home.
What you will find with us
- BBQ to eat: food cooked fresh over live fire throughout the show
- Live-fire know-how: lighting, fuel choice, heat control and timing, straight from the pitmasters
- Our outdoor range: grills and smokers from brands like Smoking Aces, plus firewood, charcoal and Igloo coolers that are made for life on deck
- Trade conversations: if you run a beach club, marina, hotel or restaurant, talk to us about fuel supply and outdoor equipment
Back at ADIBS
This is not our first time at the show. At ADIBS 2024 we showcased Moya, Igloo, Red Gorilla, Matador and Barebones to marine fans and families. This year we are turning up the heat.
Plan your visit
ADIBS runs from 19 to 22 November 2026 at Marina Hall, ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. Check the official ADIBS website for opening times and tickets, then head to Outdoor Living and follow the smoke. We will see you there.