Dubai
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Overview
Annual Rev
د172.8k
12 mo avg
↓18%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
60%
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
د680
12 mo avg
↓12%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
25 days
12 mo avg
↑2 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
د357
12 mo avg
↓27%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Dubai market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterfront | — | +AED 118,303 | — | — |
| Beachfront | 🔒 5 (•%) | 🔒 +AED 8•••• (+••%) | 🔒 AED 2••••• | 🔒 AED 2••••• |
| Ski | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +AED 5•••• (+••%) | 🔒 AED 2••••• | 🔒 AED 2••••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 9•• (•%) | 🔒 +AED 4•••• (+••%) | 🔒 AED 2••••• | 🔒 AED 1••••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 1•• (•%) | 🔒 +AED 3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 AED 2••••• | 🔒 AED 2••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +AED 3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 AED 2••••• | 🔒 AED 1••••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +AED 1•••• (+•%) | 🔒 AED 2••••• | 🔒 AED 2••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 4••• (••%) | 🔒 +AED 7••• (+•%) | 🔒 AED 2••••• | 🔒 AED 2••••• |
| Internet | 🔒 8••• (••%) | 🔒 +AED 1••• (+•%) | 🔒 AED 2••••• | 🔒 AED 2••••• |
| Pool | 🔒 1•••• (••%) | 🔒 +AED 1••• (+•%) | 🔒 AED 2••••• | 🔒 AED 2••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 1•••• (••%) | 🔒 +AED 5•• (+•%) | 🔒 AED 2••••• | 🔒 AED 2••••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
1 bedroom (10.1 nights)
2 bedrooms (8.7 nights)
3 bedrooms (8.4 nights)
4+ bedrooms (7.4 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (AED 168)
3 bedrooms (AED 116)
2 bedrooms (AED 94)
1 bedroom (AED 64)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (92%)
Independent hosts (8%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Dubai market averaged 21,695 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 12% from a year earlier and up 210% over two years.
An average Dubai listing earns AED140K/year. High-performing listings earn AED373K, while low-performing listings earn AED54K.
Average occupancy in Dubai is 50%, producing RevPAR of AED300 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Dubai, at AED362K.
Rules vary across Dubai. Dubai: Lenient. DTCM permit required, tourism fee registration. Light enforcement, many operate informally without permits. Sharjah: Strict. STRs effectively banned except licensed hotel apartments. Active enforcement with fines for violations. Abu Dhabi: Moderate. DCT permit required, property must meet standards. Moderate enforcement, some unlicensed activity exists. Ajman: Lenient. Tourism registration theoretically required. Minimal enforcement, informal rentals common. 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 21%, 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%), Kitchen (99%), TV (98%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Air Conditioning (+45%), Ev Charger (+25%), Bbq (+19%).
Average daily rate in Dubai is AED778, down 16% year-over-year. Rates peak in December and are lowest in June.
Guests in Dubai book an average of 24 days in advance, up 6% 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 Sunday.