Guide
Can Tourists Get a Boat Licence in Dubai?
What visitors can and can't do without an Emirates ID.
Yes — you can complete the RYA Powerboat Level 2 course as a tourist. The certificate is yours for life, recognised worldwide.
What you can't do without an Emirates ID is convert to a DMCA licence. That's residents only. Practically, this means visitors typically use their RYA to charter with an operator, not to skipper a privately owned pleasure craft in the UAE.
If you're moving to the UAE, do the RYA now and convert to a DMCA once your Emirates ID arrives.