Yacht venue hire, or the full event space experience, beautifully orchestrated.
Choose venue hire only and bring your own suppliers, or hand us the brief and we produce the whole event on Dubai's most photographed floating event space.
Venue Only
Charter one of our yachts as your venue and bring your own suppliers. Crew, fuel, cruising route and basic refreshments are included, the rest is yours.
- • Exclusive use of the yacht
- • Professional captain & crew
- • Cruise route of your choice
- • Bring your own catering & styling
Venue + Full Event
The complete experience. Our event team curates catering, styling, florals, entertainment, photography and planning. Show up, we'll do the rest.
- • Dedicated event planner
- • Bespoke catering & private chef
- • Florals, styling, lighting & AV
- • Entertainment, DJ, photography
Build your event, see your price in seconds.
Configure yacht, date, guests, F&B and add-ons. Instant itemised estimate in AED, no waiting on email.
Intimate dinners for ten. Brand launches for two hundred.
Far from the beige carpet of a hotel ballroom or the fluorescent hum of a conference suite. Hosted static at the marina or out at sea, two completely different events, both unforgettable.
10 → 200 guests
From private founder dinners to full-deck launches and gala takeovers. Right-sized to the room, never empty, never crammed.
Static at the marina
Yacht moored dockside, guests stroll on and off freely, no cruise schedule. Perfect for networking nights, product launches, mingling receptions and longer-format evenings.
Out at sea
Cruising past Burj Al Arab, Atlantis and the Palm. Best for weddings, proposals, private dinners and seated experiences where the skyline becomes the show.
Static or sailing, both formats are fully available across the fleet. Pick the energy you want, and we'll match the yacht and cruise route to suit.
Everything we produce in-house
Catering, private chefs, florals, live entertainment, DJs, lighting, AV and photography, all delivered by one team, under one production schedule. No stitching together five separate vendors.
Catering
Plated dining, canapés, BBQ, cooked in the onboard galley.
DetailsPrivate Chef
Bespoke tasting menus for proposals and intimate dinners.
DetailsFlorals & Styling
Arches, tablescapes, hanging installations and themed builds.
DetailsLive Entertainment
Sax, violin, strings, bands, MCs and specialist acts.
DetailsDJ
Pro booth, marine PA and dance-floor lighting.
DetailsLighting & AV
Stage, screens, projection, line-array PA and crew.
DetailsPhotography & Video
Editorial stills, cinematic film, drone and same-day reels.
DetailsOne quote, one team
Inside our orchestrated packages, no extra vendors to manage.
Our Yacht Venues for Event Hire
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110 ftOur flagship superyacht, multi-deck venue with panoramic Burj Al Arab views.
50 at sea · 75 static
Stardom
141 ft43m superyacht built for launches, galas and large-format weddings.
100 at sea · 150 static
Behike
141 ftRefined elegance with a sweeping sun deck, the wedding favourite.
50 at sea · 150 static
Encore
131 ftSleek modern lines with intimate decks, ideal for private dinners and proposals.
50 at sea · 100 static
Xclusive 15
120 ftTwo-deck yacht for large parties, launches and sunset cruises.
200 at sea · 300 static
Xclusive 45
120 ftSister yacht to Xclusive 15, built to the same spec.
250 at sea · 300 static
Events we host
Weddings
Ceremony and reception on the open sea, sunset vows, full styling.
Proposals
Private charters with cinematic setups, photography and champagne.
Corporate Functions
Launches, gala dinners, networking soirées and brand activations.
Private Dinners
Bespoke menus by private chefs in your floating dining room.
A 600 strong organisation. One operating standard.
Dedicated divisions for fleet operations, event production, culinary, creative and client services. Every brief is led by a named account director with commercial, legal and operational accountability from first call to final invoice.
Trusted across Dubai
Trusted by international companies and local brands across Dubai.
What our clients say
"Xclusive turned our product launch into the most talked-about event of the season. Stardom was incredible, the team handled everything from staging to press transport."
"We hosted 150 guests for our wedding on Behike. Floral styling, plated dining, sunset ceremony, every detail flawless. Our families still talk about it."
"Took our leadership team out for a half-day retreat on Encore. Better than any boardroom, decisions get made faster when the view is the Burj Al Arab."
"Booked Xclusive 15 for our gala. 240 guests, full stage, plated four-course dinner, live entertainment. Xclusive delivered a flawless evening end to end."
Yacht venue hire FAQ
Everything you need to know, at a glance.
What is the maximum guest capacity?
Our fleet hosts from 10 guests on intimate boutique yachts up to 300 guests static on Xclusive 15 or Xclusive 45. We match the yacht to the format and headcount, with multiple decks for cocktails, dining and dancing, at-sea capacity is lower due to safety regulations.
Do you provide catering?
Yes. We offer plated fine dining, canapé receptions, BBQs, sharing menus, breakfast and coffee breaks. Cuisine spans Arabic, Mediterranean, Asian and Western, with bespoke menus designed by our private chefs. Venue-only bookings can bring an external caterer.
Where is parking and what about access?
Boarding is from Dubai Marina or Palm Jumeirah. Both marinas have ample paid parking adjacent to the berths. Step-free access can be arranged on most yachts, please mention any mobility requirements when enquiring.
Can we decorate the yacht?
Absolutely. Our in-house team handles florals, balloon installations, drapery, themed styling, stage builds, signage, lighting and branded wraps. You can also bring your own decorator.
What entertainment can you arrange?
DJs, saxophonists, violinists, live bands, percussionists, MCs, dancers, fire performers and more. We also coordinate AV, screens, microphones and lighting for product launches, awards and conferences.
What are typical event timings?
Standard slots are morning (10am, 2pm), afternoon (2pm, 6pm), sunset (5pm, 9pm) and evening (8pm, midnight). Extensions and full-day takeovers are available. Static dockside formats can run later.
What is the alcohol policy?
Alcohol is permitted on board for private charters when cruising offshore. We hold the licences and run a full bar service, or you can bring your own. We follow UAE regulations at all marina berths.
How do I book and what is the deposit?
Submit an enquiry, we send a proposal within 1 hour. A 50% deposit secures the date. The balance is due seven days before the event. We accept bank transfer, card payment, corporate invoicing and cryptocurrency payments including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Tether (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC).
What is your cancellation policy?
Cancellation fee retention policy
50% of the booking value retained up to 48hrs prior to the charter time and date.
100% of booking value retained within 24hrs of the booking time and date.
Can we hire the yacht static at the marina?
Yes. Many events run dockside without cruising, ideal for networking nights, product launches and longer-format evenings where guests come and go. Cruising routes pass Burj Al Arab, Atlantis and the Palm.
Request a formal proposal
Submit your brief and a named account director will respond within one business day with a costed proposal, fleet recommendation and indicative run of show. NDAs, MSAs and procurement documentation accommodated.