Boat registration in Dubai covers first-time registration of a pleasure craft, annual or periodic renewal, ownership transfer after a sale and cancellation when a boat leaves the register. Owners can apply directly through the responsible authority's services, or appoint one of the registration companies listed here to assemble the documents, arrange any required inspection and submit on their behalf.
Pleasure craft, jet ski and commercially used boats follow different requirements, fee scales and inspection rules in Dubai.
Bill of sale or builder's certificate, hull and engine numbers, photographs, Emirates ID or trade licence, and marine insurance.
Book the inspection where required, file with the authority — directly or through a registration company — and collect the certificate and hull markings.
We route your request to matching registration companies — never to a government authority.
Indicative only — the authority sets the final list and it varies by emirate, vessel size and use.
Boat registration in Dubai is issued by the emirate's maritime authority. You submit proof of ownership, owner identification or a trade licence, vessel and engine details with hull numbers, an inspection report where required, and valid marine insurance, then pay the authority's fees. You can file directly or appoint one of the registration companies listed on this page.
Powered craft used in Dubai waters are generally registrable, and operators normally also need a marine driving licence. Thresholds and exemptions are set by the authority and change — confirm your specific craft before buying a berth.
Fees are set by the authority and scale with vessel length and whether use is private or commercial. Registration companies add their own service fee. BoatFinder+ does not set fees; ask matched companies to quote authority fees and service fees separately.
Valid marine insurance is normally part of the registration file, and marinas usually require it before confirming a berth. Compare providers on the BoatFinder+ yacht insurance directory before you file.
How this directory is built. Company information is compiled from the company's own published website and public sources. Evidence status describes what the source showed when it was last checked — it is not a BoatFinder+ endorsement. Profiles marked Verified by BoatFinder+ have completed our verification; unclaimed profiles have not. We publish no licence numbers, approvals, prices or turnaround times unless the business supplies documented evidence.
Important. BoatFinder+ is not a government body, a registration authority or a licensed maritime agent. This directory is an information and introduction service only. Registration requirements, fees, documents, eligibility and processing times are set solely by the relevant UAE authority and vary by emirate, vessel type and whether the vessel is used privately or commercially. Always confirm current requirements with the official authority or with the company you appoint.
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10 commercial companies listed for this service.
Source — These 10 companies are published from each company's own published website and public sources. Last checked 18 August 2026 – 5 October 2026.
Listing — Listed alphabetically; order is not a ranking. A listing is not a recommendation.
Claiming — Company profiles can be claimed and corrected by the business.