Yacht rental in Dubai
Yacht trips in Dubai start from Dubai Marina and follow the coast past Ain Dubai and JBR, and on longer trips towards Palm Jumeirah and the Burj Al Arab. You can charter a whole boat with a captain and crew for your group, or join a shared two-hour tour and pay per person.
At a glance
- Prices
- From AED 210 to AED 15,500, across 22 tours listed here. Yacht Rental price guide
- Price range
- Shared tour from AED 210 per adult; private charters from AED 750 to AED 800 for 2 hours (whole yacht) or from AED 1,650 per hour for a 52ft yacht, among the trips listed
- Typical duration
- 2 hours; Xclusive Yachts suggests about 3 hours on a private charter to cover the main sights
- Group size
- Up to 10, 17 or 22 guests on the private yachts listed
- Included
- Captain, crew and fuel on the private charters; food is not included but you can bring your own
- Departure point
- Dubai Marina
We don’t sell tickets or tours. Prices and details come from the operators’ and venues’ own websites, with the date we checked them. How we work
Filters
Yacht rental at Dubai Harbour (Five Star Yachts)
from AED 550
Private 52 ft yacht charter from Marsa Al Arab (Beno)
from AED 1,500
65 ft catamaran charter from Dubai Marina (Beno)
from AED 1,650
140 ft tri-deck superyacht charter from Dubai Harbour (Beno)
from AED 12,000
62 ft yacht charter from Dubai Harbour (Seven Yachts)
from AED 1,350
Yacht trips compared (prices checked on the operators' websites, 29 September 2026)
| Trip | Type | Duration | Guests | Food and drink | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shared yacht tour (Xclusive Yachts) | Shared | 2 hours | Per person | Breakfast or BBQ buffet and drinks included; no alcohol or outside food | From AED 210 per adult |
| Budget 2-hour charter (Columbus Yacht Rental) | Private | 2 hours (fixed) | Up to 10 or up to 22 | Water, soft drinks and ice; bring your own food | AED 750 or AED 800 per yacht |
| 52ft yacht charter (Xclusive Yachts) | Private | Hourly; about 3 hours suggested | Up to 17 | Water and ice; bring your own food or order catering | From AED 1,650 per hour |
What to expect
Every trip listed here leaves from Dubai Marina. The boat first cruises between the Marina towers, then heads out to sea past Ain Dubai on Bluewaters Island and along JBR. With more time, private charters continue towards Palm Jumeirah and the Burj Al Arab. A licensed captain sails the boat, so you do not need any experience.
How to choose
- Solo travellers and couples: the shared yacht tour costs from AED 210 per adult and includes a breakfast or BBQ buffet and an audio GPS guide. You share the boat with other guests, and swimming and alcohol are not allowed.
- Groups on a budget: the Columbus two-hour charter gives you the whole yacht for a fixed AED 750 (up to 10 guests) or AED 800 (up to 22). In two hours you should expect to see the Marina, Ain Dubai and JBR.
- A longer day with a swim stop: the 52ft Xclusive 9 is priced by the hour for up to 17 guests, with a fly bridge, an on-board BBQ and a swimming ladder. Weekend dates are marked as more expensive in the booking calendar.
On private charters, food is not part of the price. Both operators let you bring your own; Xclusive asks you to avoid soups, curries and red wine. Extras such as water sports, a crew-cooked BBQ or a photo package cost more.
What to bring
Every guest on an Xclusive charter needs ID: a passport copy for tourists or an Emirates ID for residents. The operator warns of fines of up to AED 1,500 per person without it. Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and swimwear if you plan to swim. On the shared tour you take your shoes off when you board, and shorts, a T-shirt and sandals are the suggested clothing.
Safety
On private charters, swimming is only allowed in daylight and when the sea is calm; Xclusive's cut-off is usually 17:00 in winter and 19:00 in summer. Children are welcome on the Xclusive charter if an adult watches them at all times. On the shared tour, children under 9 wear life jackets for the whole trip and babies under 2 stay in the saloon or cabin with an adult. If the weather makes sailing unsafe, Xclusive moves your charter to another date at no extra cost.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to rent a yacht in Dubai?
Among the trips listed here, a private two-hour charter costs AED 750 for up to 10 guests or AED 800 for up to 22 with Columbus Yacht Rental. Xclusive Yachts lists its 52ft yacht from AED 1,650 per hour. A shared tour starts at AED 210 per adult.
Are the captain and fuel included?
Yes, on both private charters listed here the price includes a captain, crew and fuel, plus water and ice.
Can we swim from the yacht?
On the Xclusive private charter, yes, if the sea is calm and only in daylight. Swimming is not allowed on the shared yacht tour.
Do I need ID on a yacht in Dubai?
Xclusive Yachts requires ID for every guest on its charters: a passport copy for tourists or an Emirates ID for residents.