Buying a boat vs joining the club

Boat ownership in Dubai is not as cheap as it may look. Here is what a typical 26ft boat really costs over two years.

Buying vs boat club

We all dream of buying a boat

The happiest days of boat ownership?

They say the two happiest days of owning a boat are the day you buy it and the day you sell it.

Here is a quick breakdown of the costs you would typically incur if you bought a 26ft boat worth approx. AED 300,000 and sold it after 2 years.

Costs for buying your own boat, over 2 years. All figures in AED.
Cost of owningAED
Boat purchase295,000
Berthing60,000
Insurance10,000
Safety equipment2,500
Registration1,000
Coastguard7,000
Boat accessories5,000
Anti-fouling2,500
Maintenance and repairs60,000
Broker fee to sell the boat10,000
Trailer rental1,000
Weekly boat cleaning5,000
Chemicals and care products1,000
Your time and energy!—
Total money spent460,000

After you sell it

After 2 yearsAED
Resale value after 2 years195,000
What did it cost over 2 years?265,000
Per year cost132,500

Boat club

So why buy a boat in Dubai? Just join the club

29,500Boat club cost per year (AED)
108,500Saving per year (AED)
9,000Saving per month (AED)

With AED 9,000 extra a month, you could be driving a brand-new Bentley Bentayga. 🙂

Membership

Choose your plan

Lite combines annual club membership with pay-per-use boating. Midweek, Flex and VIP run for a rolling 30 days; their prices exclude VAT and a one-off joining fee applies. No mooring, maintenance or cleaning bills.

LITE / OCCASIONAL BOATING

Lite Plan

Club life all year. Boat days when you want them.

AED11,430for 12 monthsExcl. VAT (rounded)
Boat Club + Lifestyle ClubComplimentary access to 50+ events a yearBoating charged per use
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01 / YOUR RHYTHM

Midweek

For a quieter weekday escape.

AED1,570per rolling 30 daysExcl. VAT · plus a one-off joining fee
Monday to Friday access5 slots per rolling 30 days2 future bookings
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02 / YOUR RHYTHM

Flex

For weekdays with a little weekend time.

AED1,810per rolling 30 daysExcl. VAT · plus a one-off joining fee
Maximum 2 weekend slots (Sat/Sun)5 slots per rolling 30 days2 future bookings
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VIP / EVERYDAY ACCESS

VIP

For a diary that changes from week to week.

AED2,290per rolling 30 daysExcl. VAT · plus a one-off joining fee
Everyday access — 7 days a week5 slots per rolling 30 days2 future bookings
Explore VIP

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