Bahrain
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Annual revenue (actual)
BD5k
12 mo avg
↓19%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
27%
12 mo avg
↓9%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
BD50
12 mo avg
↑9%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
11 days
12 mo avg
↓3 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
BD11
12 mo avg
↓30%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Bahrain 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.
Bedroom count:
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool | — | +BHD 3,632 | — | — |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +BHD 1••• (+••%) | 🔒 BHD 1•••• | 🔒 BHD 9••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +BHD 1• (+•%) | 🔒 BHD 9••• | 🔒 BHD 9••• |
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
3 bedrooms (9.1 nights)
1 bedroom (9.0 nights)
2 bedrooms (8.5 nights)
Studio (6.3 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.7 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
Studio (BHD 82)
4+ bedrooms (BHD 43)
3 bedrooms (BHD 40)
2 bedrooms (BHD 36)
1 bedroom (BHD 23)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (70%)
Independent hosts (30%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Bahrain market averaged 898 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 39% from a year earlier and up 201% over two years.
An average Bahrain listing earns BHD4K/year. High-performing listings earn BHD11K, while low-performing listings earn BHD1K.
Average occupancy in Bahrain is 19%, producing RevPAR of BHD9 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Bahrain, at BHD10K.
Rules vary across Bahrain. Manama: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or licensing requirements. Tourism Authority registration recommended but rarely enforced. Hosts operate freely in most areas. Light oversight. Muharraq: Lenient. Similar to Manama with minimal regulations. Some heritage area restrictions exist but enforcement is limited. Hosts generally operate without interference. Riffa: Lenient. No formal STR framework. Primarily residential but no active enforcement against short-term rentals. Hosts operate informally with little government oversight. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Bahrain Airbnb and VRBO market shows signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 39% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 21%, suggesting supply is outpacing demand.
RevPAR is highest in November and December; it is lowest in February and June.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (100%), TV (100%), Kitchen (100%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+58%), Pets Allowed (+16%), Lake Access (+0%).
Average daily rate in Bahrain is BHD60, up 6% year-over-year. Rates peak in April and are lowest in February.
Guests in Bahrain book an average of 11 days in advance, down 21% from last year. Booking windows range from 10 days for 2-bedroom listings to 14 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. Weekend occupancy is 14% higher than weekday occupancy.
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