Guides for Dubai
holiday home owners
Income by area, management fees and the rules, with market data and sources. Written for owners deciding how to rent out a Dubai property.
Airbnb management in Dubai: areas, fees and income
Airbnb management Dubai: what a typical professionally run unit earns in 7 areas, what management fees cover, the DET rules and how to choose an area.
Area guide · Dubai MarinaDubai Marina holiday home management: what a professionally run flat earns, and what the owner keeps
Dubai Marina holiday home management in numbers: AirDNA income for 1- and 2-beds, summer vs December rates, owner net against a long let, and the rules.
Area guide · Downtown DubaiAirbnb management in Downtown Dubai: the highest rates we measured, and what is left after costs
Airbnb management Downtown Dubai: AirDNA income for 1- and 2-bed flats, the December peak, owner net after costs against long-let rent, and the rules.
Area guide · Palm JumeirahAirbnb management in Palm Jumeirah: premium nightly rates, premium rents, and who the numbers suit
Airbnb management Palm Jumeirah: AirDNA rates and income, owner net after costs against the highest long-let rents we compared, and who it suits.
Area guide · Business BayBusiness Bay holiday home management: high occupancy, lower rates, and why the 2-bed is the stronger case
Business Bay holiday home management with 2026 AirDNA numbers: occupancy, nightly rates, 1-bed against 2-bed income, owner net and long-let comparison.
Guide · FeesAirbnb management fees in Dubai (2026): what you pay
Airbnb management fee Dubai: the 15-25% market range, published fees, what is included or extra, a worked owner example and what to ask before signing.
Data · DubaiDubai short-term rental income by area (2026 data)
Airbnb income Dubai by area: median and top-quarter gross revenue, nightly rate and occupancy for 7 zones, plus seasonality and methodology (AirDNA, 2026).
Guide · Owner numbersIs a holiday home in Dubai worth it? The numbers after costs
Is a holiday home in Dubai worth it? Owner net after costs against long-let asking rent in each area, and when a holiday home still makes sense.