Abu Dhabi
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Annual revenue (actual)
د128.9k
12 mo avg
↓18%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
57%
12 mo avg
↓11%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
د601
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
22 days
12 mo avg
↓1 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
د302
12 mo avg
↓19%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Abu Dhabi market data as of October 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Annual revenue per listing, broken down by bedroom count. Compare which property sizes perform best.
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Short-term rental supply growth
Tracks how the number of active listings changes over time. Rising supply with flat revenue may indicate saturation.
Performance metrics by bedroom
Breakdown of revenue, property values, yields, supply, and cleaning fees for each bedroom type.
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
Shows how specific amenities impact revenue. Beware false correlation i.e. more expensive properties tend to have pools or views.
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet | — | +AED 49,439 | — | — |
| Sauna | 🔒 4• (•%) | 🔒 +AED 3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 AED 1••••• | 🔒 AED 1••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +AED 3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 AED 1••••• | 🔒 AED 1••••• |
| Pool | 🔒 6•• (••%) | 🔒 +AED 2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 AED 1••••• | 🔒 AED 1••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 6•• (••%) | 🔒 +AED 2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 AED 1••••• | 🔒 AED 1••••• |
| TV | 🔒 7•• (••%) | 🔒 +AED 2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 AED 1••••• | 🔒 AED 1••••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +AED 2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 AED 1••••• | 🔒 AED 1••••• |
| Gym | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +AED 1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 AED 1••••• | 🔒 AED 1••••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +AED 1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 AED 1••••• | 🔒 AED 1••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +AED 1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 AED 1••••• | 🔒 AED 1••••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +AED 4••• (+•%) | 🔒 AED 1••••• | 🔒 AED 1••••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Average nightly rate for each day of the week. Most markets see higher rates on weekends.
Occupancy rate by day of week
Shows booking patterns throughout the week. Helps understand demand cycles.
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
Studio (10.0 nights)
1 bedroom (7.7 nights)
2 bedrooms (6.6 nights)
3 bedrooms (6.0 nights)
4+ bedrooms (5.3 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (AED 123)
2 bedrooms (AED 63)
Studio (AED 62)
3 bedrooms (AED 59)
1 bedroom (AED 52)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (90%)
Independent hosts (10%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Abu Dhabi market averaged 2,169 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 80% from a year earlier and up 760% over two years.
An average Abu Dhabi listing earns AED95K/year. High-performing listings earn AED201K, while low-performing listings earn AED35K.
Average occupancy in Abu Dhabi is 42%, producing RevPAR of AED236 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Abu Dhabi, at AED236K.
Rules vary across Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi: Moderate. Department of Culture and Tourism permit required, property must meet standards. Enforcement exists but inconsistent. Dubai: Moderate. DTCM permit mandatory, properties must be in approved buildings/communities. Active enforcement in tourist areas, less so elsewhere. Al Ain: Lenient. Technically requires tourism permits but minimal STR activity and light oversight. Few established regulations specific to short-term rentals. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Abu Dhabi Airbnb and VRBO market shows signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 80% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 8%, suggesting supply is outpacing demand.
RevPAR is highest in December and November; it is lowest in March and April.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (100%), Air Conditioning (98%), TV (98%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Internet (+48%), Washing Machine (+36%), Air Conditioning (+28%).
Average daily rate in Abu Dhabi is AED653, down 7% year-over-year. Rates peak in December and are lowest in April.
Guests in Abu Dhabi book an average of 22 days in advance, down 6% from last year. Booking windows range from 21 days for 2-bedroom listings to 23 days for 3-bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Thursday and lowest on Sunday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Monday.
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