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Yachting in Dubai
Dubai has evolved around its coastal hubs to become what it is today – an attractive global destination with world-class infrastructure, high accessibility and exclusive experiences, welcoming visitors all year round. Ranked among the most livable places worldwide, the city’s favourable winter climate makes it an ideal haven between October to April, allowing you to extend the yachting season even further.
Take advantage of sunny weather and calm waters while enjoying limitless luxury offerings and record-breaking attractions – from iconic landmarks to fine dining, designer shopping and more. Fully equipped with state-of-the-art berths and dedicated support facilities for pleasure crafts, superyachts and gigayachts, Dubai ensures a seamless arrival process for foreign-flagged vessels – whether shipped or sailing. So cruise in, dock and dine – we’ll meet you at the shore for a winter you won’t forget.
Sailing permits
Process overview
Before vessel entry
- Submit required documents to Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA).
- Agent submits crew and passengers list on the API system (Advanced Passenger Information).
- DMCA issues a temporary sailing permit until procedure completion.
- DMCA coordinates with Dubai Customs for vessel inspection or the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) in Dubai, if a VIP service is requested. Else, the agent visits GDRFA directly.
- After compliance with all requirements and paying permit fees, DMCA issues a sailing permit.
After vessel entry
- Submit required documents to Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA).
- DMCA coordinates with Dubai Customs for vessel inspection or the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) in Dubai, if a VIP service is requested. Else, the agent visits GDRFA directly.
- After compliance with all requirements and paying permit fees, DMCA issues a sailing permit.
Vessel entry by cargo
- Submit required documents to Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA).
- DMCA issues a temporary entry permit and Letter of Undertaking until completion of procedures
- Vessel enters the berth.
- The agent completes the following:
○ Requests exit permit (to manage maritime mooring operations in the authority)
○ Visits the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai
○ Submits exit permit to Dubai Customs system and provides DMCA with proof of submission - After compliance with all requirements and paying permit fees, DMCA issues a sailing permit.
