Introduction
Explore our selection of yachts for sale in Dubai, including luxury motor yachts, performance yachts and superyachts available across Dubai and the wider UAE. Our listings include both newer and pre-owned yachts from leading international shipyards, with options across a wide range of sizes, styles and price categories.
Dubai has developed into one of the Middle East’s most important luxury yachting markets, supported by world-class marinas, modern marine infrastructure and a growing fleet of privately owned yachts. Buyers can choose from yachts already located in the UAE or expand their search to suitable vessels available in the Mediterranean, Asia and other international markets.
Browse the new and used yachts for sale in Dubai below. Our Dubai-based yacht brokerage team can assist with yacht sourcing, private and off-market opportunities, viewings, negotiations, surveys, sea trials and the complete acquisition process, including the purchase and delivery of yachts located outside the UAE.
The Market
Dubai’s yacht market has developed into one of the leading centres for yacht ownership and sales in the Middle East. The city combines a growing population of yacht owners with modern marinas, year-round marine services and direct access to the Arabian Gulf, creating an active market for both locally owned and internationally sourced yachts.
The selection of yachts for sale in Dubai and the UAE ranges from performance motor yachts and family cruisers to large luxury yachts and superyachts. Leading European yacht builders including Sunseeker, Azimut, Ferretti, Riva, Sanlorenzo and Princess are well represented in the region, alongside yachts from international and custom shipyards.
Dubai is also an international yacht trading location rather than an isolated local market. Yachts offered for sale in the UAE can attract buyers from the Middle East, Europe and Asia, while Dubai-based buyers regularly consider yachts located in the Mediterranean and other global yachting centres. This international reach significantly expands the choice available beyond yachts physically located in Dubai.
Yacht Types
The market for yachts for sale in Dubai includes a wide range of yacht types, from compact performance models and family cruisers to large luxury motor yachts and superyachts. This variety reflects Dubai’s diverse ownership market, where buyers may be looking for private weekend use, long-distance cruising, corporate entertainment or high-end charter potential.
Motor yachts make up a large part of the Dubai market, with strong representation from established European builders such as Sunseeker, Azimut, Ferretti, Riva, Princess, Sanlorenzo and Custom Line. Buyers can also find sport yachts, flybridge yachts, explorer-style vessels and larger tri-deck yachts, depending on current local inventory.
The UAE market also includes both new and used yachts for sale. Pre-owned yachts often provide immediate availability and attractive value, while newer yachts may appeal to buyers seeking the latest design, technology and warranty coverage. For buyers with specific requirements, suitable yachts can also be sourced internationally and delivered to Dubai.
Purchase
Buying a yacht in Dubai gives buyers access to both the local UAE market and a much wider international selection of yachts. The acquisition process typically begins by identifying suitable yachts based on size, budget, intended use and preferred specifications, followed by viewings and negotiations with the seller or their appointed broker.
For pre-owned yachts, a professional marine survey and sea trial are important parts of the purchase process. Depending on the yacht, buyers may also review engine and generator service history, maintenance records, ownership documentation and equipment inventories before completing the acquisition. Larger yachts can require additional technical, legal and registration considerations as part of the transaction.
Buyers are not limited to yachts currently located in Dubai. Many Dubai yacht purchases involve vessels sourced from established yachting markets in the Mediterranean, Asia and other international locations. When the right yacht is located overseas, the acquisition can be coordinated internationally before the vessel is transported or delivered to the UAE.
The international nature of the Dubai yacht market can significantly increase the number of suitable opportunities available to a buyer. Comparing locally available yachts with international listings can provide greater choice across different builders, model years, specifications and price categories while avoiding the limitations of searching only within the UAE.
Our Dubai-based brokerage team can assist throughout the acquisition process, from identifying advertised and off-market yachts for sale to arranging viewings, negotiations, surveys, sea trials and delivery. This allows buyers to compare suitable opportunities across both the Dubai market and the international yacht market before making a purchase.
New & Used
The Dubai yacht market offers a broad selection of new and used yachts for sale, ranging from recent models with low engine hours to older yachts that have undergone substantial refits and upgrades. Pre-owned yachts form an important part of the UAE market and can offer immediate availability compared with ordering a new yacht from a shipyard.
Buyers searching for used yachts for sale in Dubai can find vessels from many of the world’s leading yacht builders, with specifications adapted to both private and commercial use. Asking prices can vary considerably according to builder, model, year, condition, engine hours, maintenance history, equipment and the overall specification of the individual yacht.
Newer yachts may provide the latest technology, contemporary interiors and remaining manufacturer warranties, while well-maintained pre-owned yachts can represent attractive opportunities at significantly different price points. The best choice ultimately depends on the buyer’s intended use, preferred yacht type, budget and desired timeframe for taking ownership.
The live listings above show yachts currently offered through YachtSales.net, while additional yachts for sale in Dubai and the UAE may be available through our brokerage network. International yachts can also be sourced when the required model or specification is not available locally.
Frequently Asked
What types of yachts are available for sale in Dubai?
Dubai offers a wide range of yachts for sale, including sport yachts, flybridge yachts, luxury motor yachts, performance yachts and superyachts. Available inventory includes vessels from leading international builders such as Sunseeker, Azimut, Ferretti, Riva, Princess, Sanlorenzo and Custom Line, alongside yachts from other production and custom shipyards.
Are used yachts available for sale in Dubai?
Yes. The market includes a substantial selection of used yachts for sale in Dubai and the UAE, ranging from relatively recent yachts with low engine hours to older vessels that have undergone refits and upgrades. Pre-owned yachts can offer immediate availability and a wide choice of builders, sizes and price categories.
How much does a yacht cost in Dubai?
Yacht prices in Dubai vary considerably according to builder, model, size, year, condition, engine hours and specification. The market ranges from smaller motor yachts to multimillion-euro superyachts. Current asking prices for yachts represented by YachtSales.net are displayed in the live listings above.
Can foreigners buy a yacht in Dubai?
International buyers can purchase yachts located in Dubai and the UAE. The appropriate ownership, registration and flag arrangements depend on the buyer, intended use of the yacht and chosen jurisdiction. Buyers should determine the suitable ownership and registration structure as part of the acquisition process.
Can I buy a yacht overseas and bring it to Dubai?
Yes. Dubai-based buyers regularly consider yachts located in the Mediterranean, Asia and other international markets. A yacht purchased overseas can subsequently be delivered or transported to the UAE, allowing buyers to search internationally when the preferred builder, model or specification is not available in Dubai.
Should I arrange a survey before buying a yacht in Dubai?
A professional marine survey and sea trial are generally important steps when purchasing a pre-owned yacht. They allow the buyer to assess the yacht’s condition and performance before completing the acquisition. Service records, engine history, equipment inventories and ownership documentation may also form part of the due-diligence process.
Where are yachts for sale located in Dubai?
Yachts offered for sale can be located across Dubai’s principal marinas and yacht facilities, including areas such as Dubai Harbour, Mina Rashid and Dubai Marina. Some yachts marketed to Dubai buyers may be berthed elsewhere in the UAE or internationally, with viewings arranged according to the vessel’s current location.
How can I find off-market yachts for sale in Dubai?
Not every yacht available for purchase is publicly advertised. YachtSales.net can search through its brokerage and industry network for off-market yachts for sale in Dubai, the UAE and international markets, which can provide additional opportunities when a buyer is searching for a particular builder, model, size or specification.