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Boat Licence Dubai: Cost Breakdown
Every fee, every extra. What you'll actually pay in 2026 and how to avoid surprises.
Here's the honest picture in AED for 2026.
- RYA Powerboat Level 2 course: AED 2,500 (inclusive of fuel, insurance, logbook, certificate)
- DMCA licence conversion service: AED 500
- DMCA government fees: AED 500 to 700 depending on validity chosen
- ICC (optional): AED 250 admin + £68 RYA fee (~AED 320)
- Total to be fully licensed for UAE + international: AED 4,070 – 4,270
No admin surprises, no "assessment fees", no fuel surcharges. If a school won't publish its price, that's your answer.