Dubai
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Annual revenue (actual)
د171.8k
12 mo avg
↓16%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
65%
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
د676
12 mo avg
↓10%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
26 days
12 mo avg
↑3 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
د354
12 mo avg
↓24%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Dubai 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beachfront | — | +AED 98,460 | — | — |
| EV Charger | 🔒 9•• (•%) | 🔒 +AED 4•••• (+••%) | 🔒 AED 2••••• | 🔒 AED 1••••• |
| Internet | 🔒 1•••• (••%) | 🔒 +AED 4•••• (+••%) | 🔒 AED 1••••• | 🔒 AED 1••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +AED 3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 AED 2••••• | 🔒 AED 1••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 1•••• (••%) | 🔒 +AED 3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 AED 1••••• | 🔒 AED 1••••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 1•• (•%) | 🔒 +AED 3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 AED 2••••• | 🔒 AED 1••••• |
| Ski | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +AED 2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 AED 2••••• | 🔒 AED 1••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 4••• (••%) | 🔒 +AED 1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 AED 2••••• | 🔒 AED 1••••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +AED 1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 AED 2••••• | 🔒 AED 1••••• |
| TV | 🔒 1•••• (••%) | 🔒 +AED 1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 AED 1••••• | 🔒 AED 1••••• |
| Pool | 🔒 1•••• (••%) | 🔒 +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 (10.8 nights)
1 bedroom (10.6 nights)
2 bedrooms (9.1 nights)
3 bedrooms (8.7 nights)
4+ bedrooms (8.1 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (AED 174)
3 bedrooms (AED 116)
2 bedrooms (AED 93)
1 bedroom (AED 64)
Studio (AED 55)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (88%)
Independent hosts (12%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Dubai market averaged 21,806 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 12% from a year earlier and up 212% over two years.
An average Dubai listing earns AED138K/year. High-performing listings earn AED371K, while low-performing listings earn AED55K.
Average occupancy in Dubai is 50%, producing RevPAR of AED296 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Dubai, at AED358K.
Rules vary across Dubai. Dubai: Lenient. DTCM permit required, NOC from developer/landlord needed. Minimal enforcement; many operate without permits. Large informal market exists. Sharjah: Strict. Short-term rentals effectively banned in residential areas. Active enforcement with fines and property seizure for violations. Abu Dhabi: Moderate. DCT permit mandatory, property standards required. Moderate enforcement; some unlicensed operations exist but face penalties. Ajman: Lenient. Tourism license theoretically required. Minimal enforcement; informal market widespread with little oversight. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Dubai Airbnb and VRBO market is becoming more competitive. Supply has grown 12% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 19%, suggesting supply is outpacing demand.
RevPAR is highest in December and January; it is lowest in June and April.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (100%), TV (99%), Kitchen (99%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Air Conditioning (+59%), Internet (+29%), Ev Charger (+25%).
Average daily rate in Dubai is AED772, down 14% year-over-year. Rates peak in December and are lowest in June.
Guests in Dubai book an average of 25 days in advance, up 8% from last year. Booking windows range from 22 days for 2-bedroom listings to 25 days for 3-bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Friday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Monday.
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