Search for yacht charter prices in Dubai and you’ll mostly find the same phrase: “contact us for a quote.” We think that’s the wrong way to treat clients. Emirates Yachting Services publishes its charter rates openly — so this guide uses real 2026 prices from our own fleet to show you exactly what a yacht charter in Dubai costs, what drives the price up or down, and how to choose the right vessel for your group.
Luxury yacht charters in Dubai start at around AED 2,500 per hour for a 70 ft yacht and range up to AED 17,000+ per hour for a 160 ft+ superyacht. Full-day rates run from roughly AED 30,000 to over AED 200,000. Smaller boats from marketplace operators start lower, but this guide covers the crewed luxury segment — 70 ft and above.
A sample across sizes (hourly / daily, AED):
70 ft — Sunseeker MY SERENITY: 2,500/hr · 30,000/day · up to 20 guests
82 ft — Sunseeker MATRIX: 4,000/hr · 48,000/day · up to 30 guests
88 ft — San Lorenzo SX88: 7,500/hr · 90,000/day · 12 guests, 8 cabins
100 ft — Azimut SPECTRE: 6,500/hr · 78,000/day · up to 30 guests
115 ft — SANTORINI: 16,300/hr · 195,600/day · events up to 80 guests
131 ft — Sunseeker LUCIEN: 14,300/hr · 171,600/day · 40 guests, 14 cabins
164 ft — Benetti SKY FALL: 17,200/hr · 206,400/day · 50 guests, 12 cabins
Rates current at publication; see the live fleet pages for availability and full specifications.
Size and builder — length is the headline driver, but pedigree matters: a Benetti or San Lorenzo commands more per foot than a production yacht.
Guest capacity vs. cabin count — day-cruise capacity (20–80 guests) and overnight accommodation (cabins) are different numbers; events price differently from family cruises.
Duration — daily rates effectively discount the hourly rate; a 12-hour day on most yachts costs the same as 10–11 hours booked hourly.
Season and timing — October to April is peak season in Dubai; sunset slots on weekends book out first and earliest.
Extras — catering, water toys, DJ setups, photography and decoration are typically arranged on top of the base rate.
A 70–82 ft yacht (AED 2,500–4,000/hr) is the sweet spot — three to four hours covers a swim stop, dinner and the Marina skyline after dark.
Look at high-capacity vessels like the 115 ft SANTORINI, purpose-suited to hosting at scale with catering support.
Prioritise cabin count over guest capacity — the 131 ft LUCIEN’s 14 cabins or the San Lorenzo SX88’s 8 make genuine liveaboard itineraries possible along the UAE coast.
Book weekday or morning slots — demand (and flexibility on rates) differs sharply from Friday sunset.
Charter by the day for long events — the daily rate is the better unit price beyond ~10 hours.
Split by occasion — a 70-footer for 18 guests delivers the same skyline as a superyacht at a fraction of the rate.
Book direct with the operator — marketplaces add commission; direct operators can be flexible on inclusions.
From about AED 30,000 for a 70 ft luxury yacht to AED 200,000+ for a 160 ft superyacht, crewed and fuelled for standard cruising.
Typically the yacht, professional crew, fuel for the agreed itinerary, and standard amenities. Catering, decoration and water toys are usually add-ons — confirm inclusions when booking.
For peak season (October–April) weekends, two to four weeks ahead; superyachts and event dates like New Year’s Eve book out months earlier.
All seventeen yachts — with photos, specifications and live rates — are on our Yacht Charter page. Call or WhatsApp +971 52 521 3561 to check availability for your date.
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