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Palm Paddle Hub

Single kayaks from AED 75 for 30 minutes and paddleboards from AED 80 an hour on the Palm Jumeirah. Do you want to go alone or with an instructor?

Hatta Dam Kayaks

Kayaks from AED 60 with unlimited rides at the dam, plus transfers from Dubai on request. How many people are paddling, and what date?

Gulf Sea Sports

Double kayak for one hour from AED 80, and a stand-up paddle for 30 minutes at AED 60, with 50% off the second and third hours. Which area and how many hours?

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Boat, Kayak and Paddleboard Hire in the United Arab Emirates

Boat, kayak and paddleboard hire in the United Arab Emirates usually costs from about AED 60 for 30 minutes on a stand-up paddleboard in Abu Dhabi. Double kayaks run from about AED 80 to AED 200 an hour, and paddleboards in Dubai from about AED 80 to AED 300 an hour. Prices rise with the boat type, the hire time and any instructor or transfer, so send a request on BlaBlaPrice for current offers.

Approximate prices in United Arab Emirates, October 2026 (sellers' websites)
ItemPrice (AED)
Stand-up paddleboard, 30 minutes, Abu Dhabiabout 60
Single kayak, 30 minutesabout 75
Single kayak, 1 hourabout 150
Double kayak, 1 hour80 to 200
Paddleboard hire, per hour, Dubai80 to 300
Kayak with unlimited rides, Hattafrom 60

Licence age and safety rules

The rules in this search say an applicant for a small boat driving licence must be at least 16 years old for a marine craft up to 12 metres long, and at least 18 for longer craft. Ask whether the hire includes a licensed skipper or instructor, and what safety equipment is provided. If you are under the age for a licence, confirm the operator's own rules before you book.

When to paddle

The mild months from November to March suit longer sessions and most open-water trips. Between May and September the heat is very strong, so plan sessions for early morning or evening, when the midday sun is weakest.

How hire is priced and delivered

Listings quote per hour, per 30 minutes or per day, and the location often sets the price more than the equipment does. Beach-club hours cost more than public-water hire in the same city, and transfers to the Hatta dam are priced separately in day-trip packages. Some operators give 50% off the second and third hours of paddleboard and kayak hire, so ask for longer slots.

What to write in the request

Say what you want to hire (kayak, paddleboard, small boat or a yacht, with or without a captain), how many people will go, and the capacity you need. Give the date, the start time, the hire length and the area or beach. Mention whether you want an instructor, a longer route or rafting, and whether you need delivery to the water.

BlaBlaPrice is free for buyers. Describe the trip in your own words in the chat, and the AI asks for missing details such as the number of people, then looks through sellers' websites and price lists in the UAE and shows the prices and businesses it finds. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply with their price, terms and delivery to the water, and your contact details stay hidden until you choose to exchange them. For more hire, see Rentals & hire or Sports & camping gear hire.

Questions and answers

How much does kayak hire cost in Dubai or Abu Dhabi?

A 30-minute stand-up paddleboard in Abu Dhabi starts at about AED 60, and single kayaks from about AED 75 for 30 minutes. Hourly prices rise to about AED 300 for paddleboards in Dubai.

How old do I need to be to hire a small boat?

The rules in this search say 16 for a marine craft up to 12 metres and 18 for longer craft. Check the operator's own rules as well.

Is hire cheaper in the cooler months?

The mild months from November to March suit longer sessions. In summer, plan early morning or evening sessions because of the strong heat.

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