Speedboat Rental in Dubai: Prices, Boats and Routes

A private speedboat in Dubai with a captain starts at AED 550 an hour, with a two-hour minimum — AED 1,100 for up to 10 people, or about AED 110 each if you fill it. That is the whole boat for your group, not a seat on a shared tour. Below: the speedboats and other small fast boats on Aceplace, what a trip includes, where you can go in one, two or three hours, and when a small yacht is the better choice.

Speedboat or yacht?

A speedboat is a small open day boat — on Aceplace, around 33–36 ft for 8–10 guests. Compared with a yacht of the same price range, you get:

• Speed and spray. You cover the coast faster and feel the sea more. On a windy day that also means a bumpier ride.
• An open deck, no cabin. There is shade under a hard top on some boats, but no air-conditioned saloon to retreat into. In summer midday heat that matters.
• A shorter minimum. Two hours on most speedboats, against three on most yachts — so the total bill is lower even when the hourly rate is similar.

If you are more than 10, travelling with small children, or want shade, a toilet with a shower and somewhere to sit inside, look at small yachts instead — some cost less per hour than a speedboat.

Speedboats on Aceplace

Two boats are listed as speedboats, both bookable instantly:

• Thunder — 36 ft, up to 10 guests, Dubai Marina. AED 550/hour, 2-hour minimum. A hard top for shade, a Bluetooth sound system and a toilet on board; water, soft drinks, ice and toiletries included. Two hours: AED 1,100.
• Storm — 36 ft, up to 10 guests, Dubai Harbour. AED 550/hour, 2-hour minimum, with a fridge, Bluetooth speakers and a toilet. Two hours: AED 1,100.

Other small, sporty boats

A few compact sports cruisers ride like speedboats but add a small cabin or air conditioning:

• Uno 35 — a 35 ft sports cruiser for up to 9 guests at Dubai Marina Yacht Club, AED 350/hour with a one-hour minimum. One of the lowest hourly prices in our catalogue; booking is confirmed by the owner rather than instantly.
• Regal 33 — 33 ft, up to 8 guests, Dubai Harbour, AED 699/hour, one-hour minimum, instant booking. Air-conditioned cabin, shower and a bathing platform for a swim stop.
• Formula — 34 ft, up to 8 guests, Dubai Harbour, AED 550/hour, 2-hour minimum, with air conditioning, a small galley and a sundeck.

If you searched for a "luxury speedboat"

What most people picture — a long, low, fast boat with a white leather sundeck — is in yacht terms a performance cruiser. The closest thing on Aceplace is the Pershing 5x: 54 ft, up to 8 guests, Dubai Harbour, AED 2,000/hour with a 3-hour minimum and instant booking. It has two cabins, air conditioning, Wi-Fi and a BBQ, and fruit is included as well as drinks. Three hours come to AED 6,000 — a different budget from a 36 ft speedboat, but the same idea of a small group and a fast boat.

What a speedboat trip costs

Prices are set by the owners and were correct in October 2026; the yacht page always shows the current one. The price is for the boat with its captain, not per person.

Shared speedboat tours vs a private boat

Search for "speedboat tour Dubai Marina" and you will mostly find shared tours: a fixed route, a fixed time and a seat on a boat with strangers. Aceplace does not sell seats — you rent the whole boat. For a couple, a shared tour may be cheaper. For a group of six to ten, a private speedboat often costs about the same per person, and you choose the time, the route, the music and the stops.

Where you can go

The captain plans the route with you on the day; how far you get depends on the marina you start from, the sea and how long you stop. As a rough guide from Dubai Marina or Dubai Harbour:

• One hour — the Dubai Marina skyline, JBR and Ain Dubai on Bluewaters.
• Two hours — add the outside of Palm Jumeirah and Atlantis, with time for photos.
• Three hours — add the Burj Al Arab, or a swim stop if the captain allows it.

For the classic routes in detail, see our Dubai yacht routes. A short evening ride along the Marina is in the Dubai Marina cruise guide.

Before you go

• Time it right. From May to September, the midday sun on an open boat is hard work. Morning or the last two hours before sunset are far more comfortable.
• Bring a layer and sunglasses. Wind and spray feel cooler than you expect once the boat is moving, especially after dark.
• Every guest needs an original ID — passport or Emirates ID, children included. Speed is the captain's call, and in strong wind the coast guard can close the water; if your trip cannot go ahead, we help you move it.

Questions people ask

Can I drive the speedboat myself?

No — every boat on Aceplace goes out with a licensed captain, so nobody in your group needs a licence. If you were looking for a self-drive boat, here is how that works in Dubai.

Is the price per person?

No, it is for the whole boat per hour. Two guests or ten, a 10-guest speedboat costs the same.

Is a speedboat OK for children?

Yes, with a calm captain and calm sea. Tell us the children's ages when you book so the crew has child-size life jackets ready; children count towards the guest limit.

Can we stop to swim?

Often, in daylight and when the captain says the spot and the sea are safe. A boat with a bathing platform, like the Regal 33, makes getting in and out much easier.

Book a speedboat

See all speedboats with live availability, or widen the search to every boat up to AED 700 an hour. For a cheap group trip, read how to rent a yacht in Dubai on a budget.

Not sure what fits? Message us on WhatsApp with the date, the number of guests and the budget, and we'll send you options.