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Blue Marina Charters

Hi, our 44-ft crewed yacht starts at about AED 2,400 for a half day. Which date and how many guests are you planning?

Gulf Sea Brokers

Good afternoon. We have used 24-ft cruisers from about AED 98,500 in Sharjah, with registration papers checked. Are you looking to buy or to charter for a weekend?

Desert Tide Yachts

Hello, our 25-35 ft motor yachts in Abu Dhabi start from about AED 390,000, and we handle the flag registration and 5% customs duty. Which length and budget do you have in mind?

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Yachts in the United Arab Emirates

In the United Arab Emirates a yacht costs from about AED 350 for a short rental listing to more than AED 3 million for a large motor yacht. Crewed charters in sellers' listings run from about AED 2,300 to AED 5,800, and used small cruisers from about AED 98,500. For a price for your own boat, dates and port, send a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Approximate prices in United Arab Emirates, November 2026 (sellers' websites)
Type and sizeApproximate price
Short rental listing (up to 3 hours, 44 ft)from AED 350
Charter listing, crewed or bare boatAED 2,300–5,800
Used small cruiser (about 24 ft, 2002 model)about AED 98,500
Motor yacht for sale (25–35 ft)AED 390,000–1,570,000
Large motor yacht for sale (50–55 ft models)AED 3.3–5.4 million

Registration and rules to check

Yachts must be registered, and the UAE Yacht Regulations apply to new and existing private yachts of all types, so a used boat should be checked against them too. Dubai Law 11 of 2010 requires registration of all recreational vessels, including small craft under seven metres. A yacht brought in from abroad pays customs duty of 5% of its value before it can be registered under the UAE flag. Ask the seller for the port clearance, crew licences and safety certificates, and check the life jacket rules for 2026, which apply on UAE yachts.

Season: when the boat is used

Winter is the main season. From November to March the weather is mild, and this is when charter demand peaks, so book weekends early. From May to September the summer is very hot, so plan a trip for early morning or evening and make sure the boat has working air conditioning.

Sizes, units and what the price includes

Listings give length in feet, while the regulations use metres, so convert both before comparing. Rental listings quote a period such as up to three hours, so check whether crew, fuel and the trip time are included. Ask which port the boat is kept in, and whether it is delivered to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman or Al Ain.

What to write in your request

Name the yacht type, whether you want to buy or charter, the length in feet, the model, the number of guests, the date and the duration in hours or days. For a purchase add the condition (new or used) and your budget in AED.

On BlaBlaPrice the request is free for buyers. Describe the yacht in your own words in the chat and add a photo if you have one. The AI asks for missing details, then looks through sellers' websites and price lists in the UAE and shows the prices and businesses it found. Registered sellers reply in the chat with their price, terms and delivery, and your contacts stay hidden until you decide to share them. For similar boats see Speedboats and cruisers and Motorboats.

Questions and answers

How much does a yacht cost in the UAE?

A short rental listing starts at about AED 350, crewed charters run from about AED 2,300 to AED 5,800, and used small cruisers from about AED 98,500. Large motor yachts for sale are listed from about AED 3.3 million.

Does a yacht have to be registered in the UAE?

Yes. According to the rules we found, Dubai Law 11 of 2010 requires registration of all recreational vessels, including small craft under seven metres.

When is the best time to charter a yacht?

From November to March, when the weather is mild. From May to September the heat is very strong.

Is customs duty paid on a yacht bought abroad?

Yes. A yacht brought in from abroad pays customs duty of 5% of its value before it can be registered under the UAE flag.

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