Dubai Airbnb & holiday home guides
Practical, honest guides for owners, operators and investors, written from real advisory work in Dubai.
Is Airbnb profitable in Dubai? Short-term vs long-term
The real costs, a worked example, break-even occupancy, and who each option suits.
Owners & tenantsCan I rent my apartment on Airbnb in Dubai?
The rules for owners, tenants, mortgaged and off-plan units, building bans, and how to get started.
GuestsAirbnb guest management in Dubai, with templates
Every stage from booking to review, handling problems, and 6 ready-to-copy guest messages.
PricingHow to price your Airbnb in Dubai: a seasonal guide
Key 2026–27 dates, a price ladder, New Year's Eve pricing, minimum stays and a peak season checklist.
OwnersAirbnb management company vs doing it yourself
Costs, time, guest management, and 8 questions to ask a management company before you sign.
PermitsAirbnb license in Dubai: the DET permit, step by step
Who needs one, documents, how to apply, costs (fees waived until April 2027) and your ongoing obligations.
OwnersHow to Airbnb your own apartment in Dubai
The 2026 owner's guide: DET permit, costs, pricing, listing and running it yourself, without a management company.