Yacht hire in Dubai starts at around AED 350 per hour for a 33ft yacht and rises to AED 5,000–15,000+ per hour for 100ft+ superyachts, with captain and fuel included. Most operators set a two-hour minimum hire, take a 25–50% deposit to hold the slot and confirm the balance before boarding. BoatFinder+ is a neutral UAE marketplace: it lists yacht hire from multiple licensed Dubai operators side by side with the live hourly rate, guest capacity, vessel length and departure marina published before you enquire, so you can compare hire terms rather than call operators one by one.
| Tier | Range | Capacity | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | AED 350 – 600 / hr | Up to 10 | Short scenic rides, small groups |
| Mid-range | AED 600 – 1,500 / hr | 10 – 20 | Birthdays, sunset cruises |
| Luxury | AED 1,500 – 5,000 / hr | 20 – 40 | Milestone parties, corporate |
| Superyacht / Ultra-luxury | AED 5,000 – 25,000+ / hr | 30 – 80+ | Weddings, VIP, multi-day |
Yacht hire in Dubai starts at about AED 350 per hour for a 33ft yacht carrying up to 10 guests. Mid-size 45–65ft yachts hire for roughly AED 700–2,000 per hour, and 100ft+ superyachts from AED 5,000 per hour. The live price table on this page is recalculated from active BoatFinder+ listings.
Almost every Dubai operator applies a two-hour minimum hire. Three hours is the most commonly booked slot because it covers the Marina, Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis and Burj Al Arab loop with a swim stop.
Yes. Operators typically take a 25–50% deposit to hold the slot, with the balance due before boarding. Some vessels also hold a refundable security deposit for damage, released after the hire.
Yes. UAE regulations require a licensed captain on commercial charters, so every yacht hire listed on BoatFinder+ includes captain, crew and fuel in the hourly rate.
One-hour hire is rare because of the two-hour minimum, but short 90-minute photo and proposal slots are occasionally released midweek. Filter the live inventory by hourly rate to find the shortest available hires.
Captain and crew, fuel, soft drinks, water, ice, towels and basic sound system are standard. Catering, décor, jet skis, water toys and photography are priced separately by the operator.
Weekend and sunset slots between November and March book out 2–4 weeks ahead. Weekday midday hires can usually be secured 24–72 hours in advance.
They describe the same product — hiring the whole boat with a crew. 'Hire' is the more common British and expat phrasing; 'rental' is the more common American and operator phrasing. Prices and terms are identical.