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United Arab Emirates
Speedboat rental in Dubai
An 11-metre Silvercraft 36 for a couple or a small group: quick, shaded over the cockpit and with time for a swim.
Speedboat rental in Dubai is the easiest way onto the Gulf without giving up a whole day: two hours, a captain at the wheel and up to ten people aboard. The boat listed here is the Silvercraft 36 from Emirati yard Gulf Craft, 11 metres long, with a hardtop and shade, a bow sun pad, a fridge and music.
It runs at up to roughly 35 knots, so it reaches Atlantis and the Burj Al Arab well ahead of the big flybridge yachts and still leaves time to idle off the Palm and jump in. The compact hull can work closer to the shore, and the single cabin is useful for changing or keeping bags out of the spray.
Couples, friends on holiday, parents with school-age children and anyone wanting to test the water before booking something bigger all go for this format. For a twenty-person party or a sit-down dinner it is the wrong boat, and a motor yacht is the better call.
Speedboats in Dubai
What it costs
The lowest indicative prices among the yachts of this type on this page.
- Hourly cruise
- from €150 / hour
- Full day
- from €1,000 / day
Minimum hire from 2 h
Indicative "from" market prices for this destination. The exact price depends on dates, duration and the specific yacht, and comes in your personal quote.
Usually included
- A licensed skipper
- Fuel for the Palm loop to the Burj Al Arab
- Cold water and soft drinks from the fridge
- Cockpit shade, bow sun pad and sound system
Usually extra
- Extra hours and fuel for a longer route
- Snacks, fruit and a cake
- Flowers and styling for a proposal
- A jet ski to ride alongside the boat
Exact inclusions depend on the yacht and are always listed in your written offer.
Where you go
The Silvercraft usually leaves from Dubai Marina; boarding at Dubai Harbour or Bluewaters can be discussed when you book. The standard loop passes JBR and Ain Dubai to Atlantis, follows the Palm's crescent and continues to the Burj Al Arab. Book three hours or more and the route stretches further along the Jumeirah beaches.
Marinas
- Dubai Marina
- Dubai Harbour
- Mina Rashid Marina
- Bluewaters
When to go
From October to April the water along the coast is usually flat, and an open boat is pleasant at any hour. From May to September the heat is fiercer, so mornings or a sunset slot work best, when the shade actually keeps you cool. The usual minimum is two hours.
Speedboat rental in Dubai: FAQ
Is a speedboat bumpy in Dubai?
In season the Gulf near the shore is usually calm and the boat rides smoothly. Into a head sea at full throttle you feel the slap more than on a large yacht, so if children are aboard or anyone gets queasy, ask the captain to ease off.
How many people fit?
Up to ten guests plus the captain. Groups of six to eight have more room, with everyone fitting in the shade and on the bow pad.
Does it work for a proposal?
Yes, a sunset run to the Burj Al Arab is an intimate and popular plan. Flowers and styling are ordered separately, and the captain knows where to stop for the best shot.
What should we bring?
A passport or Emirates ID, which is checked at boarding, plus sunscreen, a hat and swimwear. Soft flat shoes are best so nobody slips on deck.