Buy a Yacht in Dubai

Yachts currently available in Dubai

Live yacht listings in Dubai from verified BoatFinder+ sellers. Every card shows real AED price, length, year, brand and marina — contact the seller directly or route the enquiry through our concierge.

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Where to buy a yacht in Dubai

A comparison of the six main routes UAE buyers use. BoatFinder+ is a marketplace and concierge — not a broker of record — so the buyer contacts the seller directly.

RouteBest forWhat to know
BoatFinder+Best for comparing Dubai sellers in one placeUAE-focused marketplace with brokers, dealers and private sellers. AED pricing on every listing, TruCheck™ inspections bookable in-listing, no middleman markup — you contact the seller directly.
General classifieds (Dubizzle, OpenSooq)Open listings — quality and verification varyAnyone can post. Useful for older used boats under AED 500k, but no seller KYC, no inspection layer and limited yacht-specific filters.
Global yacht platforms (YachtWorld, Yatco, Boats.com)Broker-network inventory, mostly USDGood for international shopping. UAE inventory is thinner, prices are typically USD and viewings still route through a local broker.
Local brokersHands-on representation for a single yachtUseful once you've shortlisted. A licensed Dubai broker handles negotiation, DMCA transfer and payment through a client account — typically 5–10% commission.
Authorised brand dealersBest for a specific new-build brandAzimut, Sunseeker, Princess, Gulf Craft, Ferretti and Pearl each have UAE dealers. Warranty and factory-spec builds, but you only see that dealer's stock.
Direct private sellersBest price when documentation is cleanNo commission, but you handle KYC, survey, DMCA transfer and payment routing yourself. Always route funds through a UAE-licensed broker or marine lawyer's client account.

Buyer checklist

Walk through this list before you transfer any funds. Our concierge can arrange the survey, DMCA registration transfer and payment routing on request.

  • Ownership / title chain — full history from the original build
  • UAE vessel registration (DMCA / Dubai Maritime) — current and transferable
  • Independent marine survey — hull, structure, moisture and osmosis
  • Engine and generator hours vs service log
  • Service, refit and warranty history
  • Hull, machinery and third-party liability insurance
  • Marina berth availability at your target harbour
  • Any outstanding finance, mortgage or marina lien clearance
  • Sea trial at operating RPM — trim tabs, generators, A/C load, electronics
  • Notarised ownership transfer through a UAE-licensed broker or marine lawyer

Dubai buying locations

Dubai Marina

The UAE's largest brokerage marina — walk-on viewings for 40–110ft cruisers and flybridges at Pier 7 and Marina Walk.

Dubai Harbour

Newest superyacht hub — 80ft+ luxury and mega-yachts moored next to the cruise terminal and Ain Dubai.

Mina Rashid

Historic marina near Downtown Dubai with a strong pre-owned 60–120ft segment and dealer trade-ins.

Palm Jumeirah

Private-berth listings from Palm West Beach and Palm Marina — ideal for owner-occupier buyers on the Palm.

Al Jaddaf

Marine yard cluster — good hunting ground for project boats, refits and mid-priced motor yachts.

Dubai Creek

Heritage marina and yacht club berths — mixed inventory with easier city-side viewings.

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Compare boats for sale in Dubai — the Dubai sale hub with live inventory, price-by-length data and used stock filters.