Dubai, AE
Part of the Abu Dhabi market area
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Overview
Annual Rev
د130.3k
12 mo avg
↓19%
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
↓2 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
د305
12 mo avg
↓21%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Abu Dhabi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauna | — | +AED 41,625 | — | — |
| Barbecue | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +AED 3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 AED 1••••• | 🔒 AED 1••••• |
| Internet | 🔒 7•• (••%) | 🔒 +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 1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 AED 1••••• | 🔒 AED 1••••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +AED 1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 AED 1••••• | 🔒 AED 1••••• |
| Gym | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +AED 1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 AED 1••••• | 🔒 AED 1••••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +AED 1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 AED 1••••• | 🔒 AED 1••••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +AED 1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 AED 1••••• | 🔒 AED 1••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +AED 9••• (+•%) | 🔒 AED 1••••• | 🔒 AED 1••••• |
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
Studio (9.8 nights)
1 bedroom (7.8 nights)
2 bedrooms (6.7 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.8 nights)
4+ bedrooms (5.2 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (AED 157)
2 bedrooms (AED 63)
Studio (AED 62)
3 bedrooms (AED 61)
1 bedroom (AED 52)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (91%)
Independent hosts (9%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Abu Dhabi market averaged 2,124 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 82% from a year earlier and up 742% over two years.
An average Abu Dhabi listing earns AED96K/year. High-performing listings earn AED199K, 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 AED225K.
Rules vary across Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi: Moderate. Tourism license from Department of Culture and Tourism required, property must meet standards, registration mandatory. Enforcement present but focused on unlicensed operators. Dubai: Moderate. Department of Economy and Tourism permit required, property classification needed, fees apply. Active enforcement in popular areas, fines for violations common. Al Ain: Moderate. Tourism license required through Abu Dhabi DCT, similar standards to Abu Dhabi. Less active enforcement than Dubai but regulations exist. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Abu Dhabi Airbnb and VRBO market shows signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 82% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 11%, 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 (99%), Air Conditioning (98%), TV (98%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+41%), Air Conditioning (+40%), Sauna (+27%).
Average daily rate in Abu Dhabi is AED649, down 9% 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 7% 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 Wednesday and lowest on Sunday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Monday.