Dubai’s skyline isn’t the only spectacle that defines wealth. Along its marinas and open waters, some of the world’s most coveted super-yachts glide in full view, floating palaces worth hundreds of millions. These are more than vessels; they’re symbols of prestige, privacy, and power.
Here are the super-yachts you’re most likely to spot in Dubai today, complete with their staggering specs, values, and ownership details.
Radiant – Owned by Majid Al Futtaim
- Builder: Lürssen (2009)
- Length: ~360 ft
- Features: Swimming pool, gym, cinema, massage room, beach club, and jet skis. Designed for 20 guests and 44 crew.
- Performance: Top speed of 21 knots.
- Value: Around USD $320 million (AED 1.17 billion).
- Why It Stands Out: A mix of size and onboard entertainment makes Radiant a floating resort, frequently seen in Dubai Harbour.
A+ (formerly Topaz) – Owned by Hussain Sajwani (DAMAC)
- Builder: Lürssen (2012)
- Length: ~482 ft
- Features: Two helipads, steam rooms, outdoor cinema, lavish guest decks, and state-of-the-art entertainment systems.
- Performance: Cruises at 23 knots.
- Value: About USD $527 million (AED 1.93 billion).
- Why It Stands Out: One of the largest private yachts in the world, often serving as a gathering hub for the region’s elite.
Al Lusail – Owned by Yusuff Ali M.A. (Lulu Group)
- Builder: Lürssen (2016)
- Length: ~404 ft
- Features: Striking futuristic design, glass-bottom pool, underwater lounge, expansive guest decks.
- Performance: Tops out near 19 knots.
- Value: Approximately USD $300 million (AED 1.1 billion).
- Why It Stands Out: A perfect blend of design and party-ready luxury, often spotted at Dubai Marina and Harbour.
Moonlight II – Owned by Abdulla Al Futtaim
- Builder: Neorion (2005)
- Length: ~299 ft
- Features: Spa, jacuzzi, cinema, beach club, and room for 36 guests.
- Performance: Cruises comfortably at 17 knots.
- Value: Roughly USD $200 million (AED 735 million).
- Why It Stands Out: A quieter statement of wealth – elegant, understated, and popular for private family escapes.
Dubai – Owned by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
- Builder: Blohm+Voss
- Length: ~531 ft
- Features: Helipad, mosaic-tiled pool, submarine, disco hall, and the ability to host over 100 guests.
- Value: Estimated USD $400 million (AED 1.47 billion).
- Why It Stands Out: A true icon of the emirate, synonymous with Dubai itself and often used for state hosting.
Al Said – Qatari Royal Family (formerly Sultan of Oman)
- Builder: Lürssen
- Length: ~508 ft
- Features: A full concert hall able to seat a 50-piece orchestra, multiple decks, helipad, palatial interiors.
- Value: Around USD $600 million (AED 2.2 billion).
- Why It Stands Out: Rarely seen but impossible to ignore. One of the most expensive yachts ever built.
Mooring the Giants: Where They Park in Dubai
Owning a super-yacht is only half the battle – securing a berth in Dubai is a status game of its own.
- Dubai Harbour. The newest and most advanced super-yacht marina. Deep water, luxury facilities, and high visibility make it the ultimate destination. Berth costs for large vessels are premium and tailored to size, often running into millions of dirhams annually.
- Dubai Marina Yacht Club. Central, prestigious, and surrounded by fine dining. Rates range from AED 2,000 per metre annually for smaller yachts to AED 5,500 per metre for the biggest vessels.
- Nakheel Marinas (Palm Jumeirah). Offers direct Palm and island access. Smaller yacht berths start from AED 11,500 annually, but super-yacht rates scale dramatically higher.
- Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club. Classic and discreet, perfect for those preferring less visibility. High annual costs, often bespoke for very large yachts.
Where to Spot Them: An Insider’s Guide
For those hoping to catch a glimpse of these floating palaces, timing and location matter.
- Dubai International Boat Show (March, Dubai Harbour). The ultimate showcase, where global billionaires moor their yachts for display.
- Palm Jumeirah Crescent. A hotspot for weekend cruises and where many super-yachts drop anchor for private gatherings.
- Jumeirah Beach Residences (JBR). Evening strolls along The Walk or dining at beachfront venues often provide prime viewing.
- World Islands Offshore. Frequently used as private anchor spots for discreet parties.
- New Year’s Eve. Expect the biggest yachts lined up near Palm Jumeirah and Burj Al Arab, offering guests front-row seats to Dubai’s fireworks.
Most Wanted: Yachts Rumoured to Arrive in Dubai
The waters of Dubai are already lined with some of the world’s most remarkable yachts – but whispers in the marina suggest more giants may soon join them.
- Eclipse (Roman Abramovich)
- Length: 533 ft
- Value: AED 1.8 billion
- Why Dubai Wants It: One of the most famous yachts in the world, complete with missile-defense systems and two helipads.
- Dilbar (Alisher Usmanov)
- Length: 511 ft
- Value: AED 2.3 billion
- Why Dubai Wants It: The largest yacht in the world by gross tonnage, with a 25m swimming pool, the biggest on any yacht.
- Azzam (UAE Royal Family)
- Length: 590 ft
- Value: AED 2.6 billion
- Why Dubai Wants It: The current title-holder for the world’s longest yacht, a symbol of Emirati prestige, and the ultimate prize for Dubai waters.
If these vessels berth in Dubai, they will further cement the city as the super-yacht capital of the Middle East.
The Bottom Line
With annual running costs often exceeding 10–20% of the purchase price, plus millions in mooring fees, super-yachts are perhaps the most extravagant expression of wealth. But in Dubai, their presence is more than indulgence – it’s identity, status, and theatre.
And for those strolling the promenades of Dubai Harbour or Palm Jumeirah, spotting these floating giants is a reminder that luxury here isn’t just on land, it sails too.
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