Short-Term Rental & Holiday Home Management in Dubai

SHORT-TERM RENTAL · DEDICATED TEAM

Holiday-home income without the work.

Short-term rentals are run by my dedicated team. They take care of everything: the holiday-home permit, furnishing and styling, professional photos, listings on booking platforms, pricing that follows demand, guest communication, check-ins, cleaning and maintenance.

You receive clear monthly statements with income, costs and occupancy. Our fee / commission is around 20% of the rental income earned — the exact terms depend on the property and are agreed individually.

Consultation

~20%Of rental income

24/7Guest support

MonthlyOwner statements

Short-term rental in Dubai

What the team takes care of

Permit

Holiday-home registration with Dubai’s tourism authority (DET).

Furnishing & styling

Guest-ready interiors, linen and essentials — our renovation team can help.

Listings

Professional photos and listings on the main booking platforms.

Dynamic pricing

Nightly rates that follow seasons, events and demand.

Guests

Communication, check-in, check-out and support during the stay.

Cleaning & maintenance

Cleaning after every stay, linen service and small repairs.

OUR FEE / COMMISSION

Around 20% of what your property earns.

We only earn when your property earns. Our fee / commission is around 20% of the rental income earned from bookings — not a fixed monthly charge. The exact percentage depends on the property and is agreed individually.

~20% of income earned

Calculated on the actual rental income from guest bookings.

Full management

Listings, pricing, guests, check-ins, cleaning coordination and maintenance.

Monthly statement

Clear report of bookings, income, costs and your payout.

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Approximate rental returns across Dubai

Tap an area to compare short-term (holiday home) and long-term rental yields. Figures are approximate gross yields for a typical 1-bedroom apartment.

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Area	Short-term (holiday home)	Long-term (yearly contract)
Dubai Marina	10–13%	6–7.5%
JBR	10–13%	6–7%
Palm Jumeirah	8–11%	4.5–5.5%
Downtown Dubai	8.5–11%	5–6%
Business Bay	9–12%	6.5–7.5%
Jumeirah Village Circle	9–11%	8–9%
JLT	—	6.5–7.5%
Dubai Hills Estate	—	4.5–6%
Al Furjan	—	7–7.7%
Arabian Ranches (villas)	—	4.5–5.5%
Dubai Silicon Oasis	—	8–8.7%
International City	—	8–9%
Damac Hills 2 (villas)	—	6–7%
Dubai South	—	5.5–6.5%

Approximate gross yields (rent ÷ price, before service charges, utilities and furnishing), compiled from public 2026 market reports based on Dubai Land Department, Property Monitor, Bayut and AirDNA / AirROI data. Real returns depend on the building, the unit, furnishing, permits and season — every property is individual. Holiday homes need a DET permit and building approval.

Rental yield & ROI calculator

Property price (AED)

Expected annual rent (AED)

Service charge (AED / year)

Other yearly costs (AED)

Occupancy (%):

Expected price growth (% per year)

Holding period (years):

Gross yield—

Net yield—

Net income per year—

Estimated total return—

Net rental income over the holding period plus estimated price growth, compared with price + 4% DLD fee.

Estimates only, for guidance. Final figures depend on the bank, the developer and current regulations — I will confirm them for your case.

How it works

Assessment

We estimate income and costs for your property.

Set-up

Permit, furnishing, photos and listings.

Launch

Bookings start; the team handles every guest.

Reporting

Monthly statement and payout.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does short-term rental management cost?

Our fee / commission is around 20% of the rental income earned. The exact terms depend on the property and are agreed individually.

Who manages the property?

My dedicated short-term rental team. I stay in touch and remain your point of contact.

Do I need a permit?

Yes — holiday-home rentals in Dubai need a permit from the Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). The team arranges it.

Is short-term better than long-term?

It can bring higher income in popular areas, but income varies by season and there are more costs. For steady income see long-term rental, which I handle personally.

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