Leisure Marine Association MENA

Name

Leisure Marine Association MENA

Legal name

Leisure Marine Association Middle East North Africa (LMA)

Website

https://leisuremarinemena.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Leisure Marine Association MENA (LMA) is a membership-based marine trade association representing the interests of the leisure marine industry across the GCC and MENA regions. The association offers full membership for marine trade professionals (marinas, boat and yacht manufacturers, service providers, equipment suppliers) and associate membership for enthusiasts, providing industry advocacy, networking events, member directories, and benefits programs such as the LMA Marina Initiative.

Product overview

Leisure Marine Association MENA operates as a trade association representing the leisure marine and yachting industry across the GCC and MENA regions. The organization offers two membership tiers (Full Membership for marine trade professionals and Associate Membership for enthusiasts), supplemented by a Members Directory for networking and business discovery. The association coordinates the LMA Marina Initiative providing member benefits across partner marinas, organizes industry events and networking opportunities, and has introduced The Charter Show as a new event platform. The association also maintains a Marinas & Yacht Clubs Directory and Resource Hub for industry professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full Membership
• Associate Membership
• LMA Marina Initiative
• The Charter Show

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 November 2025LMA announced participation at ADIBS 2025 scheduled for November 20-23, 2025 at ADNEC Marina Hall. The 2025 edition will introduce the Charter Show, a new platform dedicated to superyachts and top-tier marine services. The 2024 edition attracted over 43,000 visitors.
• Abu Dhabi MaritimecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver Sponsor of LMA. Abu Dhabi Maritime operates marinas and provides marine services in Abu Dhabi. Represents key stakeholder in the regional marine industry ecosystem.
• Exalto EmiratescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver Sponsor and Marine Equipment and Accessories member. Provider of marine equipment and accessories in the UAE market.
• Gulf CraftcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze Sponsor and Boat Manufacturer member. Major boat manufacturer in the MENA region representing the manufacturing segment of the marine industry.
• The Captain's ClubcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze Sponsor and Charter Company member. Founded by Zaid Shouly in 2014, The Captain's Club has expanded across more than 8 GCC cities as a boat club and lifestyle movement.
• Xclusive YachtscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver Sponsor and Charter Company member. Provider of yacht charter services in Dubai, supporting LMA networking events including the exclusive networking evening aboard superyacht Behike.
• ICOMIA (International Council of Marine Industry Associations)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProud member of ICOMIA, the global marine industry association providing international connections and industry standards.
• APSA (Association of Professional Superyacht Brokers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProud member of APSA, the association for professional superyacht brokers providing industry credibility and networking.
• LMA Marina Initiative PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative initiative with participating marinas offering: Free drop-off & pickup for non-commercial boats/yachts (up to 20 minutes), and complimentary berthing when dining at marina F&B outlets (up to 3 hours). Participating marinas include Nakheel Marinas, JA Marina, Dubai Marina Yacht Club, Dubai Harbour Marina, D-Marin, Bvlgari Yacht Club, Aldar Marinas, P&O Marinas, Al Hamra Waterfront, and Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• British Marine: UK marine trade association representing boatbuilders, brokers, marinas, and chandlers. Directly comparable as a national marine trade body delivering membership, accreditation, and event support in a mature boating market.
• National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA): US-based marine industry trade association serving boat manufacturers, engine makers, and accessory companies. Closely analogous operating model — advocacy, certification, and trade show management for a national leisure marine industry.
• Superyacht Australia: Australian superyacht and marine industry association focused on marina standards, charter promotion, and government advocacy. Comparable model focused on a regional leisure marine cluster (Asia-Pacific / Indian Ocean) anchored around premium yachting.
• APSA (Association of Professional Superyacht Brokers): Industry association for professional superyacht brokers. Directly comparable as a peer membership body serving the superyacht ecosystem in which LMA's charter-operator members also participate, with whom LMA shares an explicit mutual partnership.
• Marine Industries Association of South Africa (MIASA): South African marine industry trade body representing boatbuilders, marinas, and chandlers. Directly comparable as a national/regional industry association advocating for leisure marine standards and membership services.

Broad incumbents

• ICOMIA (International Council of Marine Industry Associations): Global umbrella for national marine industry associations of which LMA is itself a member. Comparable as the apex coordinating body for industry standards and international policy alignment, though operating globally rather than regionally.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/leisure-marine-association-mena
• Instagraminstagram.com/leisuremarineassociation
• Facebookfacebook.com/leisuremarineassociation

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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