What is the average cost of a yacht?
The cost of a yacht can vary significantly depending on many factors, such as the size, type, age and level of equipment of the vessel. The approximate price ranges in dirhams are as follows:
- Small sailing yachts: from 37,000 to 370,000 AED
- Small motor yachts: from 74,000 to 740,000 AED
- Medium sailing yachts: from 370,000 to 1,850,000 AED
- Medium-sized motor yachts: from 740,000 to 3,700,000 AED
- Superyachts and megayachts: from 37,000,000 to several hundred million AED
These prices may vary depending on the condition of the yacht, its age, brand and additional features such as navigation systems, living quarters and entertainment equipment.
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