A Dubai Maritime Authority licence, which needs an insurance policy.
- Insurance
- From an insurer licensed in the emirate, valid 13 months, or 26 months for a two-year licence.
- Least cover
- Your liability to third parties.
- Fees
- Licence AED 320, inspection AED 120.
- Also
- A berth contract or trailer registration. Owner aged 18 or over.
See the Dubai licence steps →A Dubai Maritime Authority licence, which needs an insurance policy.
- Insurance
- From an insurer licensed in the emirate, valid 13 months.
- Least cover
- Your liability to third parties.
- Fees
- Licence AED 120. Inspection AED 220 under 12 m, AED 420 to 24 m, AED 820 over.
- Also
- A Coast Guard transponder, a berth contract or trailer registration, and a driving licence for the skipper.
See the Dubai licence steps →A Dubai Maritime Authority activity permit, plus a licence and policy for every craft.
- Insurance
- Charter firms: a comprehensive policy covering people, property and wreck removal.
- Permit
- Jet ski renting AED 5,020 a year. Marine craft renting AED 2,020 a year.
- Rules
- No jet ski rented to anyone under 16, and none after sunset.
See the rental and charter rules →A sailing permit from Dubai Maritime Authority, applied for by a ship agent.
- Insurance
- A policy covering the visit in UAE waters and removing the wreck.
- Apply
- Within 5 working days of arrival.
- Fees
- Six months: AED 1,020 under 12 m, AED 3,020 to 24 m, AED 5,020 over.
See what a visiting yacht needs →An Abu Dhabi Maritime licence, which needs an insurance policy.
- Insurance
- Valid 13 months, or at least 12 months from the licence date, from an insurer licensed in the emirate.
- Least cover
- Third-party cover for individuals, under the 2017 jet ski decision.
- Fees
- Licence AED 200, inspection AED 100.
- Also
- A berth contract or trailer registration. Owner aged 18 or over.
See the Abu Dhabi licence steps →A licence from the Abu Dhabi authorities, with an insurance policy on the document list.
- Insurance
- Listed for recreational craft of every length.
- Also
- A National Guard Command transponder. From 8 m, a VHF radio and stability booklet.
- Ask
- Abu Dhabi Maritime on 800 10 20 30 which office registers your boat.
See the Abu Dhabi rules →Rental craft must be insured, and the cover explained to each customer.
- Insurance
- Rental jet skis need comprehensive cover under the 2017 jet ski decision.
- Permit
- Operating permit AED 3,000 for high-risk activities, AED 1,000 for low-risk.
- Fine
- AED 10,000 for renting to someone under the influence.
See the rental and charter rules →A permit to sail in Abu Dhabi waters, through a local agent.
- Insurance
- Third-party liability and P&I cover are on the clearance list.
- Dubai permit
- Recognised for travel between Dubai and Abu Dhabi since January 2026.
See what a visiting yacht needs →A Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority licence, which needs an insurance policy.
- Insurance
- Valid for the whole licence, from an insurer licensed in the UAE.
- Fees
- Licence AED 100 a year, inspection AED 50.
- From another emirate
- A permit and a policy for the whole permit.
See the Ras Al Khaimah rules →A Ras Al Khaimah licence under Law No. 13 of 2023. Its insurance terms are not published.
- Regulation
- Issued on 20 May 2026.
- Ask
- The Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority for its document list.
See the northern emirates page →A rental office licence, and a policy for each jet ski for the whole licence.
- Records
- A register of every jet ski and its insurance policy.
- Licence
- Commercial jet ski activity AED 1,000. Each rental jet ski AED 200 a year.
- Rules
- Sunrise to sunset only. Under 16 only with a guardian or instructor, up to 1,200 cc.
See the Ras Al Khaimah rules →Ask the Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority. A jet ski from elsewhere needs a permit and a policy.
- 300 tons or more
- Federal rule: wreck removal insurance or bank security before entering port.
See what a visiting yacht needs →Ask the authority that registers it. Sharjah’s 2024 marine sports resolution covers insurance, but its terms are not published.
- Federal law
- Every watercraft must be registered with the Ministry or an emirate authority.
See the northern emirates page →Register it with the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure or the emirate authority, and ask what insurance it needs.
- Federal law
- Registration and a navigation licence are required.
- Late renewal
- A federal pleasure ship licence renewed over 60 days late: AED 50 a month, up to AED 200.
See the northern emirates page →No published rental rule for these emirates. Ask the emirate authority before you start.
- Federal law
- Liability insurance for passenger ships is compulsory.
See the rental and charter rules →Ask the port authority before arrival. Larger yachts need wreck removal cover.
- 300 tons or more
- Wreck removal insurance or bank security, checked before entering port.
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