Bahraini boatbuilder enters European market
Bahraini boatbuilder H Al Dhaen Boats is entering the European boat market and will showcase at boot Düsseldorf 2026, which runs 17 to 25 January at Messe Düsseldorf. The brand’s participation at boot Düsseldorf represents a strategic step in its international expansion as it aims to grow its dealer network within Europe.
H Al Dhaen Boats will host the European premiere of Bahrain builder’s new DB 380SC at boot Düsseldorf.
Designed in collaboration with leading Dutch yacht design studio, Mulder Design, the DB 380SC is a 41ft motorboat and is the first project that the two companies have designed and built together since they partnered earlier in 2025.
H Al Dhaen Boats is backed by Mumtalakat, the sovereign wealth fund of the Kingdom of Bahrain. Mumtalakat’s portfolio includes leading brands across multiple sectors, including the McLaren Racing Team and Gulf Air.
The DB 380SC by H Al Dhaen Boats is RINA certified. It offers a walkaround layout, well-appointed cabin, pantry, and head.
“H Al Dhaen Boats has reached a pivotal moment in its evolution,” says captain Abdulla Al Murbati, CEO of H Al Dhaen Boats. “Our debut at boot Düsseldorf represents not only our first step into the European market, but also a clear statement of the level of quality, design, and engineering we are delivering today. The DB 380SC embodies our vision — combining robust build quality with refined design — and we are proud to introduce it to a European audience for the very first time.”
H Al Dhaen Boats already has established a dealer network across key global markets, including the Middle East, Turkey, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Caribbean.
“Our long-term goal in Europe is to establish trusted dealer partnerships,” Al Murbati adds. “This exhibition is the beginning of a wider expansion strategy, supported by new models currently under development in collaboration with Mulder Design.”
In addition to the DB 380SC, H Al Dhaen Boats will preview upcoming models as part of its ongoing collaboration with Mulder Design.
H Al Dhaen Boats will be located at Hall 1 stand A-36. Its DB 380SC model will also be available for viewings.
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